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Yellow Jackets push Mustangs out of playoffs
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Mustangs second baseman Wesley Ambrose watches the ball head to first baseman Jayce Warren (19) after flipping it to him to record a groundball out in Friday's game. - photo by Mark Lastinger/staff
GUYTON — Teams with similar resumes met Friday to determine the one that would get the job of taking on Locust Grove in the second round of the Class AAAAA playoffs.The Thomas County Central Yellow Jackets got the nod in convincing fashion, silencing South Effingham 4-0 in the third game of a best-of-three series.Like the Mustangs, the Jackets absorbed a multitude of narrow losses against teams from larger classifications. "I think we lost a total of nine games by two runs or less," Central coach Ryan Strickland said. "We played Lee County, Leon (County down in Florida, Lowndes.
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Effingham High School Band to Perform at NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade
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Effingham County High School band members are preparing to represent their school and community on a national stage in New York City next March. (Courtesy of Effingham County High School)
The Effingham County High School marching band has been invited to perform in New York City’s historic 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This prestigious opportunity marks the band’s largest performance to date, showcasing their talents on a national stage.
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