Stress Test Before Spring Break? Cheerleaders Still Have Black Friday.
April 15, 2010
Filed under Fall Sports, Student Life
Many students do not remember the original “Black Friday.” “Black Friday” was the day that many selective clubs and activities posted who made it. While this practice has changed due to clubs moving deadlines, there is still one dreaded event before spring break: cheerleading... Read more »
Jackets Go 10-1, Eyes the State Championship
November 12, 2009 • written by Jerrell Jones
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports
QB Loranzo Hammonds lines up under center against Aiken After a spectacular 10-1 regular season record put up by the North Augusta Yellow Jacket football team, the 2009 AAAA Football Division II State Playoffs are about to kick off with the Jackets hosting Conway on Friday in the 1st round. Friday’s... Read more »
Tennis Team Finishes Season
October 29, 2009 • written by Logan Smith
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports
The North Augusta High School Lady Jackets Tennis team had a good season, to say the least. With circumstances such as a new coach, a few injuries here and there, as well as TONS of double headers, the team finished up well with wins against Orangeburg Wilkinson twice, White Knoll twice, and Richland... Read more »
The Fight for First in College Football
October 22, 2009 • written by Payton Shiver
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports
Florida or Alabama? Both undefeated teams, and both most commonly associated with the SEC Championship Title, as well as the top BCS standings. But just who will finish first? The veterans are predicting a rematch of the 2008 SEC Championship game, with both teams making a return trip between the hedges... Read more »
Profile: Clara Formby
October 19, 2009 • written by Logan Smith
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports
So you want to do well in school, as well as participate in extra-curricular activities, and be on an athletic team, right? While all of us are not fortunate enough to be able to tackle all three, sophomore Clara Formby manages. Clara sat down with me and gave some tips on how to handle a hectic life,... Read more »
Spotlight on Keely Gillespie
October 19, 2009 • written by Payton Shiver
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports
School, Cross Country practice, volleyball practice, soccer practice, and coming home to maintain an above-average GPA. This is what a basic fall day looks like to senior tri-athlete Keely Gillespie. “She’s good at everything she does,” says Senior Stacey Scaggs. Scaggs has played soccer with Keely... Read more »
Battle of the Jackets
October 9, 2009 • written by Austin Scott
Filed under Fall Sports, Features
The North Augusta Yellow Jacket football team has had Irmo circled on their calendar since spring practice. One of the most anticipated games of the North Augusta Yellow Jacket’s season will take place this Friday, October 9 at 7:00 P.M. This game has already made history considering North Augusta... Read more »
Swim Team Wins Last Dual Meet
October 7, 2009
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports, Uncategorized
North Augusta vs. Aiken High on Tuesday September 29, 2009 was the last dual meet for this year’s swimmers. It was a great meet though, with a total of 16 first place-winners on the NAHS team, along with 11 second-place, and 10 third-place winners. It was a very intense meet because Coach Joy (the... Read more »
Another Week of College Football, Another Top 5 Upset
October 1, 2009 • written by Austin Scott
Filed under Fall Sports
The 2009 college football preseason rankings were as accurate as a blind man playing darts. Each week, one of the top five teams have been upset and fallen in the ranks. Week one saw Oklahoma go down while in-state rival Oklahoma State got the axe in week 2. Southern California was the week three victim,... Read more »
Color Guard IS a sport!
October 1, 2009 • written by Payton Shiver
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports, Uncategorized
North Augusta High School is well-known for its strong athletic programs. With a current undefeated football team, a solid baseball and softball program, and a stacked volleyball team, have you ever thought that maybe we overlook another rare group of athletes? When thinking of a ‘sport’, the first... Read more »
