JV Game 14 - Jefferson (11) @ Elberty County (6)

On Monday, April 11, the Jefferson Dragons JV team traveled to Elbert County to take on the Blue Devils for their final game of the season.  In a game that Dragons took control of very early, offensively, Jefferson cruised to an 11-6 win over Elbert for their 11th win of the season.  After a quick 1st inning, the Dragons jumped on the board in the 2nd with 5 runs crossing.  #18 Vinny Farley (1-for-3 SacFly RBI) led the inning off with a Single followed by a walk from #11 Brandon Clinton (0-for-2 2BB).  #24 Carter Evans (1-for-2 2B RBI) the drove a 2 RBI Double, followed by a RBI Single from #15 Ryan Godfrey (3-for-4 RBI), a RBI Triple from #8 Brandon Trefren (1-for-4 3B RBI), and a RBI Single from #4 Hart Blackstock (1-for-2 RBI).  2 more runs crossed in the 5th including a Sac Fly RBI by Farley.  Moving to the 6th, the Dragons plated 3 more including a 2 Run Home Run from #19 Logan Garner (1-for-2 HR 2RBI).  One more crossed in the 7th after Evans walked, leading to the 11th run of the game.

On the mound for Jefferson, #19 Logan Garner got the start for this final game.  Garner pitched 2 inning, recording 4 Ks and allowing 0 runs and just 1 hit.  #22 Will Wood came on in relief.  Wood pitched 2 innings with 2 runs crossing on 0 hits.  #8 Brandon Trefren came on to the pitch in the 5th.  Trefren pitched 1 inning, recording 3 Ks and allowing 0 runs and 0 hits.  #16 Allen Bryan came on in the 6, pitching 1/3 of an inning with 1 K and allowing 4 runs on 1 hit.  #13 Khalil Bailey came into close out the 6th allowing just 1 hit in 2/3 of an inning.  #14 Tate Bennett closed out the game for Jefferson in the 7th, pitching 1 inning with 3 Ks and allowing 0 hits and 0 runs.

Following this win, the Dragons finished the 2016 season with a solid 11-2-1 record.  Congrats on a successful season to the Jefferson Dragons JV  squad.

JV Game 13 - Jefferson (7) @ Athens Christian (3)

The Jefferson Dragons JV team traveled to Athens Christian on Monday April 4 to face-off against the Eagles.  In game that stayed close through most of the contest, Jefferson pulled ahead to take a 7-3 win over Athens Christian.  Down by 2, Jefferson's first 2 runs came in the 2nd inning.  With 2 on, #15 Ryan Godfrey (2-for-3 2RBI) drove a 2 RBI Single to tie the game at 2.  The Dragons scored another in the 5th when #5 Sammy Elegreet (1-for-3 RBI) drove a RBI Single scoring Godfrey who reached on a Single, giving Jefferson a 3-2 lead.  Another scored in the 6th off a RBI Fielders Choice for #24 Carter Evans (0-for-3 RBI).  3 more cross in the 7th to give the Dragons a 7-3 lead including a RBI Fielders Choice from #19 Logan Garner (0-for-1 RBI) who later scored and a RBI Single for #7 Clayton Jones (1-for-2 RBI).

On the hill for Jefferson, #19 Logan Garner got the start.  Garner tossed 4 innings, recording 3 Ks and allowing 2 runs on 1 hit.  #8 Brandon Trefren came on in relief, pitching 2 innings with 4 Ks recording and allowing 0 runs and 0 hits.  #22 Will Wood closed out the game for Jefferson with 1 inning pitched, allowing 1 run on 1 hit and recording 2 straight Ks to close out the win for Jefferson.

Following this game the Dragons stand at 10-2-1.  They will travel to Elbert County on Monday, April 11 for their final game of the season.

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JV Game 12 - Banks County (5) @ Jefferson (14)

On Thursday, March 31, the Jefferson Dragons JV team hosted the Leopards of Banks County.  In a game that stayed close until the 4th inning, Dragons, pulled ahead to take a 14-5 win over Banks County.  Jefferson jumped on the board quickly in the 1st inning with 2 runs crossing including a Sacrifice Fly for an RBI from #7 Clayton Jones (2-for-3 RB 2-2B SacFly RBI) and then a productive RBI ground-out for #18 Vinny Farley (0-for-4 RBI).  Another run crossed in the 2nd on another productive ground-out for #4 Hart Blackstock (0-for-2 RBI) scored #24 Carter Evans (1-for-1 3B) who led-off the inning with a Triple.  Moving into the 4th tied at 3, the game began to open up for Jefferson as 5 runs crossed.  #11 Brandon Clinton (3-for-4 2B RBI) got thing rolling with a lead-of Double.  Two batters later, #15 Ryan Godfrey (2-for-4 2B 3B 2RBI) drove a 2 RBI Triple.  #3 Garrett Catanach (0-for-3 BB) drove in another run on a RBI grounder to 3rd and a couple batters later, #6 Billy Finch (2-for-3 2B RBI) drove a RBI Double. 3 more crossed in the 5th including a RBI ground-out from Godfrey and then #19 Logan Garner (2-for-2 3 RBI) followed with a 2 RBI hit.  In the 6th, with 2 on again following a Single from Clinton and a Walk from Evans, Godfrey drove a 2 RBI Double and Garner followed him with a RBI Single give Jefferson a 14-5 Lead.

On the mound for Jefferson, #19 Logan Garner got the start.  Garner pitched 2 innings, recording 3 Ks and allowing 0 runs on 1 hit.  #22 Will Wood came on in relief with 1 inning pitched, recording 1 K and allowing 3 runs on 4 hits.  #18 Vinny Farley then came in, pitching 2 innings with 2 Ks recorded and allowing 0 runs on 1 hit.  #14 Tate Bennett closed out the game for Jefferson, with 2 innings pitched, recording 2 Ks and allowing 2 runs on 4 hits.

Following this game, the Dragons stand at a record of 9-2-1.

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JV Game 11 - Jefferson (18) @ East Jackson (4)

On Wednesday, March 23, the Jefferson Dragons JV team traveled across the county to face the Eagles of East Jackson.  The Dragons took control of this game right out of the gate in route to an 18-4 win over the Eagles.  Jefferson got things rolling in the 1st, scoring 5 runs.  With two on, #11 Brandon Clinton (2-for-5 2RBI 2B) split the hole between short and 3rd for a 2RBI Single.  #8 Brandon Trefren (2-for-3 2RBI 2B) followed with another 2 RBI single, and then #19 Logan Garner (2-for-5 RBI) drove a RBI Single.  With a 5-1 lead, the Dragons added 3 more runs in the 2nd including a RBI Sacrifice Fly for #7 Clayton Jones (1-for-3 3RBI SacF), and a RBI Single by #18 Vinny Farley (2-for-3 4RBI).  Jefferson took advantage of some fielding errors in the 4th to add 2 more runs and then in the 5th 3 more runs crossed including a 2 RBI Single by Jones.  With a 13-4 lead going into the 7th, Jefferson jumped further ahead with some big hits scoring 5 more runs.  #5 Sammy Elegreet (2-for-5) reached on Single to get things going. With 2 on, Farley drove a 2 RBI Single. Clinton then followed with a Double and then #15 Ryan Godfrey (1-for-4 2RBI 2B) followed right after with a 2 RBI Double.  Godfrey later scored giving the Dragons an 18-4 lead, which they held for the win.

On the mound for Jefferson, #9 Sam Wells got the start.  Wells recorded 3 innings of work on the hill, with 1 K and allowing 4 runs (1 earned run) on 4 hits.  #13 Khalil Bailey came on in relief.  Bailey recorded 1 1/3 innings of work with 1 K and allowing 0 runs and 0 hits.  #16 Allen Bryan came on to close the game.  In 2 2/3 innings of work, Bryan recorded 5 Ks and allowed 0 runs on 2 hits.

Following this win, the Dragons stand at a record of 8-2-1.  They have 3 games remaining for the 2016 season including their final home game with Banks County on Thursday (whether permitting) and then on the road the next two Mondays against Athens Christian and Elbert County.

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JV Game 10 - Oconee (4) @ Jefferson (15)

On Monday March, 21, the Jefferson Dragons JV team hosted the Oconee County Warriors.  Helped by some big offensive support, the Dragons were able to take a 15-4 win over the Warriors in 6 innings.  Jefferson first jumped on the board in the 2nd inning following a RBI Bunt Single by #6 Billy Finch (2-for-3 2RBI) that drove in #12 Terrell Wall (1-for-4 RBI).  The game began to open up in the 3rd inning with 5 runs crossing.  With bases loaded, #11 Brandon Clinton (1-for-2 2RBI BB) drove a 2 RBI Single, followed by a productive RBI ground-out for #8 Brandon Trefren (0-for-2 RBI), a RBI infield Single by Wall and a RBI Single by Finch, putting Jefferson up 6-2.  2 more runs crossed in the 4th including a RBI Double by #24 Carter Evans (1-for-1 2B RBI).  3 more scored in the 5th including a 2 RBI Triple by #7 Clayton Jones (3-for-4 2-3B 2RBI) and a RBI Single by #18 Vinny Farley (2-for-3 RBI).  Up 11-4 going to the bottom of the 6th, the Dragons plated 4 more runs to secure the win.  This included a RBI Sacrifice Fly by #20 Justin Cole (0-for-4 SacF RBI) and a 2 RBI Single by #9 Sam Wells (1-for-1 2RBI), which secured the win for Jefferson.

On the hill for the Dragons, #19 Logan Garner got the start.  Garner finished with 3 Ks and allowing 1 run on 1 hit in 2 innings of work.  #16 Allen Bryan came on in relief with 1/3 of an inning of work and 1 K recorded 1 run scoring on 1 hit.  #14 Tate Bennett then came on with 1 2/3 innings pitched, recording 1 K and allowing 2 runs on 2 hits.  #18 Vinny Farley came on in the 5th, recording 1 2/3 innings of work with 1 K and 0 runs with 1 hit allowed.  #13 Khalil Bailey closed out the 6th for the Dragons and in 1/3 of an inning, faced 1 batter forcing a fly out to end the inning.

Following this win the Dragons stand at 7-2-1 on the season.

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JV Game 9 - Jefferson (13) @ Stephens County (3)

On Saturday, the Jefferson Dragons JV squad hit the road again to face the Stephens County Indians.  The Dragons took control of this game early and took cruised to 13-3 win in 5 innings.  Jefferson jumped on the board with 2 runs in the 2nd inning.  This came has #4 Hart Blackstock (1-for-3 2B 2RBI BB) drove hard shot past 3rd scoring #19 Logan Garner (1-for-4) and #6 Billy Finch (1-for-1 2B).  Jefferson scored another run in the 2nd when #18 Vinny Farley (3-for-4 2B 2RBI) drove a single followed by a Double from #11 Brandon Clinton (2-for-4 2B RBI).  Farley then scored on a Single from #8 Brandon Trefren (2-for-3 RBI).  In the 4th, 4 more runs crossed.  #12 Terrell Wall (1-for-4 RBI) legged out an infield hit for a RBI and #7 Clayton Jones (2-for-3 2 RBI) followed with a RBI Single.  2 more then scored when Clinton forced an error on a grounder to 3rd allowing 2 more runs.  Jefferson went up by 10 in the 5th.  With the bases loaded on 2 walks and a hit batsmen, Jones walked forcing in a run.  Farley then followed with a 2 RBI Double and Clinton followed with a RBI Single.  #18 Logan Garner enabled the last run forcing an error on a shot to 2nd.

On the mound for Jefferson, #22 Will Wood got the start.  Wood recorded 3 1/3 innings of work, recording 2 Ks and allowing 3 runs on 3 hits.  #14 Tate Bennett came on in to close out the 4th.  Bennett pitched 2/3 of an inning with 1 K.  #16 Allen Bryan closed out the game for Jefferson in the 5th, facing 4 batters  and recording 3 Ks to secure the run rule and win.

The Dragons now stand at 6-2-1 for the season. They will face Oconee and East Jackson this week.

Terrell Wall

Clayton Jones

Vinny Farley

Will Wood

Brandon Clinton

Brandon Trefren

JV Game 8 - Jefferson (3) @ Franklin County (9)

The Jefferson Dragons JV team traveled to Franklin County on Thursday for a game with the Lions.  Jefferson jumped on the board first in this game, but in the end were unable to hold off the offense of Franklin County, resulting in a 9-3 loss, and the Dragons 2nd loss of the season. As previously mentioned, the Dragons jumped on the board first in the 1st inning.  #5 Sammy Elegreet (1-for-4) led the inning off with a single, followed by a single by #7 Clayton Jones (1-for-3).  #8 Brandon Trefren (0-for-3 RBI) then drove a RBI grounder to 2nd allowing Elegreet to score, which was then followed by a RBI double by #18 Vinny Farley (2-for-3 2B RBI). This gave the Dragons an early 2-0 lead.  Jefferson's only other run came in the 4th.  With just 1 out, Jefferson loaded the bases on 3 straight hits from Farley, #11 Brandon Clinton (1-for-3), and #15 Ryan Godfrey (1-for-3).  Farley then scored on a RBI single by #6 Billy Finch (1-for-2 RBI).  That was all the Dragons could muster, however.

On the mound for Jefferson, #8 Brandon Trefren got the start.  Trefren recorded 4 1/3 innings of work, recording 2 Ks and allowing 7 runs on 8 hits.  #14 Tate Bennett came on in relief.  Bennett pitched 2 2/3 innings, recording 2 Ks and allowing 2 runs on 3 hits.

Following this game, Jefferson stands at 5-2-1 for the season

Brandon Trefren

Vinny Farley

Trefren on the bump

Billy Finch

Tate Bennett

JV Game 7 - Gainesville (5) @ Jefferson (3)

On Monday evening, the Jefferson Dragons JV squad hosted the Red Elephants of Gainesville.  This was a game where the Dragons had a tough time moving runners against some tough pitching from Gainesville and in the end, Jefferson had its first lost of the season, by a final of 5-3.

Jefferson managed just 1 run through the 1st 6 innings of the game.  Their only run in this stretch came in the 2nd.  #18 Vinny Farley (1-for-3) and #11 Brandon Clinton (1-for-2 BB) started things with back to back singles.  #24 Carter Evans (BB), then followed with a walk to load the bases.  The run came when #4 Hart Blackstock (RBI BB) laid down a  RBI Sacrifice Bunt, scoring Farley, getting Jefferson on the Board.  This was all Jefferson had until the bottom of the 7th.  Down 5-3, the Dragons tried to rally, scoring 2 runs,when #6 Billy Finch and #2 Billy Guthrie both get hit by pitches to lead the inning off and then a RBI single by #5 Sammy Elegreet (1-for-3 RBI) drove in Finch on a RBI Single.  Guthrie then scored on a RBI ground-out by #12 Terrell Wall (0-for-4 RBI).   That was all the Dragons could muster.

On the mound for Jefferson, #71 Lane Watkins started things off, recording 1 1/3 innings of work with 2 Ks and allowing 1 hit and 1 run.  #91 Zac Corbin came on in relief, recording 1 inning of work, with 2 Ks and 1 run on 1 hit.  #19 Logan Garner then came in and in 3 2/3 innings of work, recorded 4 Ks, allowing 2 runs on 2 hits.  #22 Will Wood recording 1/3 of an inning and allowed 2 hits and 1 run.  #14 Tate Bennett closed out the 7th for Jefferson with 2/3 of an inning and recording 1 K.

Following this game, the Dragons stand at a record of 5-1-1.  The travel to Franklin County Thursday, March 17 with a 5:55 start, and then travel to Stephens County on Saturday, March 19 with a 1:00 start.

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JV Games 5-6 - Monroe Area @ Jefferson - Double-header

On Thursday, March 10, the Jefferson Dragons JV squad hosted the Monroe Area Hurricanes in a Double-header.  The Dragons came on strong against the Hurricanes recording big wins in both games by scores of 11-2 and 12-3.

In Game 1, Monroe Area scored quickly in the first, with 2 runs, but that was all they could muster.  Jefferson responded with 2 runs of their own in the 1st.  #12 Terrell Wall (1-for3 3B Run) starting things with an infield single and then #7 Clayton Jones (1-for-1 2BB) following with a single.  #18 Vinny Farley (2-for-3 2B 4RBI) then followed with a 2 RBI single, scoring Wall and Jones.  Jefferson tacked on 5 more runs in the 2nd including including back to back 2 RBI doubles by Farley and #11 Brandon Clinton (2-for-2 2B 2RBI BB).  Another run came in the 3rd when Wall reached on a triple and scored in a RBI grounder by #10 Brandon Trefren (0-for-3 RBI BB).  Jefferson tacked 3 more runs to close out the game in the 4th including a RBI single by #5 Sammy Elegreet (1-for-3 RBI Run) scoring run following Clinton leading the inning off with a single.

On the mound for Jefferson, #91 Zac Corbin started things off.  Corbin recorded 1 1/3 innings of work with 3 Ks and 2 runs scoring off 2 hits.  #14 Tate Bennett came on in relief in the 2nd and kept the Hurricanes quiet, recording 3Ks and allowing just 2 hits and 0 runs in 3 2/3 innings of work.

Game 2 of the double-header started in similar fashion, with the Hurricanes jumping on the board with 2 runs in the top of the 1st.  Jefferson responded with 6 runs in the bottom of the innings, including an RBI by #7 Clayton Jones (0-for-2 RBI), a RBI single by #18 Vinny Farley (1-for-2 2B 2RBI), a RBI by #19 Logan Garner (0-for-2 RBI),  and a 2 RBI Double by #5 Sammy Elegreet (1-for-2 2B  2RBI).  #15 Ryan Godfrey (2-for-3 RBI) drove in another in the 2nd, scoring Jones, who reached on a walk.  3 more cross in the 3rd, including a 2 RBI Double by #12 Terrell Wall (1-for-2 2B 2 RBI).  Jefferson's final run came in 4th, when #14 Tate Bennett (1-for-1 RBI) came in for a pinch-hit RBI single scoring #9 Sam Well, who legged out a drop 3rd strike to lead off the inning.

On the mound for Jefferson, #18 Vinny Farley got the start.  Farley recorded 3 Ks and allowed 2 runs on 3 hits in 2 2/3 innings of work.  #13 Khalil Bailey came on in relief in the 3rd.  Bailey recorded 1/3 of an inning allowing 1 hit and 0 runs to cross.  #9 Sam Wells came on in the 4th.  Wells recorded 1 inning of work allowing 0 hits and 0 runs, including forcing a 6-4-3 DP to close the inning.  #16 Allen Bryan closed out the game in the 5th.  Bryan allowed 1 hit and 1 run, but recorded 3 Ks to close out the inning and the game for Jefferson.

Following this match-up with Monroe Area, Jefferson stands at 5-0-1.

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JV Game 3-4 - Jefferson @ North Oconee - Double-header

On Tuesday, March 8, the Jefferson Dragons JV team hit the road to to North Oconee to take on the Titans in a double-header.  In two close contests that were shortened to 5 innings, the Dragons took game 1 by a score of 5-4 and tied game 2 in 7 innings at 2-2.

In Game 1, Jefferson jumped on the board quickly with 3 runs crossing in the first inning.  #2 Billy Guthrie (1-for-3 RBI) drove an RBI single scoring #5 Sammy Elegreet (1-for-3) who had reached on a single.  #18 Vinny Farley (1-for-3 RBI) drove in Guthrie on an RBI single and then later scored on an RBI single by #3 Garrett Catanach (1-for-2 RBI BB).  Jefferson scored another in the 3rd when #19 Logan Garner (1-for-2 RBI) drove in #15 Ryan Godrey (1-for-2 BB) who reached on a a single.  The Dragon's 5th run came in the 4th on an RBI single by #21 Logan Chatham (1-for-2 RBI) scoring Catanach who led the inning off with a walk.

On the mound for game 1, #22 Will Wood got the start.  Wood recorded 4Ks in 3 Innings of work with 4 runs crossing on 6 hits.  #14 Tate Bennett closed out the game, facing the minimum with 3 Ks in 2 innings of work to secure the win for Jefferson

In Game 2, the game stayed scoreless until the 3rd.  That's when the Dragon's struck first in the top of the inning scoring their only 2 runs of the game.  #12 Terrell Wall (1-for-3 BB Run) started things with a walk and later scored.  #7 Clayton Jones (1-for-4) then reached on a single and later scored on an RBI double by Vinny Farley (2-for-3 2B RBI).

On the mound for the Dragons, #18 Logan Garner got the start for game 2.  Garner recorded 7 Ks, allowing 2 runs on 2 hits in 5 innings of work.  #8 Brandon Trefren came on in relief in the 6th, keeping the Titans quite in 2 innings of work allowing 0 hits and 0 runs, preserving the tie.

Following this double-header, the Dragons stand at a record of 3-0-1.

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JV Game 2 - Jackson (5) @ Jefferson (6) - Extra Innings

After a couple of rain-outs and a forfeit no-show, the Jefferson Dragons JV squad was finally able to hit the field again on Wednesday evening as they hosted the Jackson County Panthers.  In a game that was tightly contested all the way through, the Dragons were able to battle to a 6-5 win in 8 innings.  The Dragons jumped on the board first in the 1st inning when #20 Justin Cole (2-for-4 RBI 2B Run) hit a lead-off single to get the game rolling.  Following a SacBunt by #12 Terrell Wall (1-for-2 SacB RBI), Cole was able to score on a passed ball, to give Jefferson an early 1-0 lead.  The score remained 1-1 until the 5th where the Dragons gave up 1 run in the top of the inning and then in the bottom, following #24 Carter Evans (1-for-3 2RBI 2B) lead the inning off getting hit by a pitch and later scored of a RBI Double from Cole to tie the game a 2-2.  The tie went to 3-3 in the 6th after #7 Clayton Jones (0-for-3 BB Run) scored on a RBI by by Evans.  The game went into extras tied a 3-3.  The Panthers scored 2 runs in the top of the 8th to take in 5-3 lead.  Going to the bottom of 8th 3 better reached getting hit by pitches. Evans came up once again and drove a RBI Double.  #2 Billie Guthrie came in to pinch run and later scored to tie the game at 5-5. The game ended when Wall walked with bases loaded to give the Dragons a 6-5 win.

On the mound for Jefferson, #19 Logan Garner got the start.  Garner recorded 3 innings of work with 6Ks and allowing 1 run on 0 hits.  #10 Brandon Trefren came on in the relief and closed out the game.  Trefren recorded 5 innings of work, with 7 Ks and allowing 4 runs on 6 hits.

The Dragons now stand at 3-0 for the season.  They play two double-headers this coming week, traveling to North Oconee on Tuesday and then hosting Monroe Area on Thursday.

JV Game 1 - Prince Avenue (4) @ Jefferson (10)

The Jefferson Dragons JV squad got the 2016 season rolling on Thursday evening when they played host to the Wolverines of Prince Avenue.  In a game that was held tight through the first 3 innings, the Dragons opened things up in the 4th inning in route to a 10-4 victory in their season opener.  The first run of the game for the Dragons came in the 2nd inning with a bases loaded hit batsmen.  In the 4th inning, the game opened up.  #19 Logan Garner (1-for-3) led things off with a single.  #2 Billy Guthrie came in as a courtesy runner and then scored on a RBI single by #11 Brandon Clinton (1-for-4 RBI).  Following a couple hit batsmen and #3 Garrett Catanach scoring on a passed ball, #20 Justin Cole (3-for-4 RBI) drove in an RBI single and then later scored another run on a passed ball.  #12 Terrell Wall (1-for-4 2B RBI) drove another run on a RBI Double giving the Dragons a 6-0 lead.  The Dragons tacked on 2 more runs in the 5th inning when #2 Billy Gurthrie (1-for-1 2B 2RBI) drove a 2RBI double down the left field line and 2 more runs in the 6th including a RBI single by #3 Garrett Catanach (1-for-1 RBI)

On the mound, #10 Brandon Trefren got the start.  Trefren held the Wolverines scoreless through 3 innings, recording 3 Ks, 2 BBs, and allowing just 1 hit.  #19 Logan Garner came in relief in the 4th.  Garner allowed just 2 runs, while recording 4 Ks, and 0 hits in 2 innings of work.  #22 Will Wood came on the 6th recording 2 Ks and allowing 0 runs.  #18 Vinny Farley closed out the game in the 7th for the Dragons recording 2 Ks and allowing 2 runs, including one off an infield RBI single.

The Dragons start their season strong standing with a 1-0 record. This coming week they will host the Apalachee Wildcats on Tuesday and the travel to Madison County to face the Red Raiders on Wednesday.  Come out and support your Dragons!

Brandon Trefren on the hill

Justin Cole loads up to drive the ball.

Terrell Wall looking to drive in runs

Logan Garner from the stretch

Brandon Clinton looking to his pitch

Billy Guthrie ready to drive in a couple runs.

Will Wood taking control on the hill

Garrett Catanach takes in lead after driving in run

Vinny Farley closing out the game

JV Game 15 - Franklin County (4) @ Jefferson (3) - 12 Innings

On a breezy Thursday evening, the Jefferson Dragons took to field at home as they hosted the Lions of Franklin County.  Playing their 5th extra inning game of the season, the Dragons battled with the Lions through a 12 inning marathon.  The end result was Jefferson's first extra inning loss of the season as they fell to Franklin County by a final score of 4-3.  This was a battle that came down to pitching.  The Dragons only run in regulation came in the 3rd inning after #17 Caleb Chandler (1-for-4 2BB) reached based on a single.  A couple of batters later, #20 Justin Cole, drove in Chandler on a ground ball to the 2nd.  This gave Jefferson a 1-0 lead, which they held until the 7th.  #19 Logan Garner was on the hill to start the game.  Garner kept Franklin County off the board through 5 2/3 innings of work through which he recorded 5 Ks and only allowed 3 hits.  The Lions threatened in the 4th, when a runner reached base on an error.  That threat was ended when #16 Brandon Clinton threw the runner out stealing 3rd base to end the inning.  #22 Brooks Beddow came on in relief in the 6th.  Beddow threw 2 1/3 innings of working fanning 2 batters, allowing 3 runs on 6 hits.  One run came in the 7th after a sacrifice fly drove in the Lion's first run to tie things up and send us the extra innings.  2 more runs came in the 8th after a couple of RBI hits, giving Franlin a 3-1 advantage.  Jefferson responded in the bottom of the 8th however after #91 Zac Corbin reached on a walk and later scored after Justin Cole reached on an error.  Cole later scored after an RBI single by #71 Lane Watkins (1-for-1 RBI) which tied the game at 3 which is where the game stood until the 12th.  #5 Brandon Trefren came on in relief for Jefferson in the 9th. Trefren worked through 4 innings, recording 4 Ks and allowing 3 hits as well as the final run in the 12th.  Jefferson now stands at a record of 11-3-1 for the season.  They will close out the regular season at home versus East Jackson on Monday.  Come out and support your Dragons as they close out a successful season!

Logan Garner in control on the mound

Justin Cole looks to drive in the first run of the game

Brandon Clinton tracks a pop-up at the plate

Caleb Chandler got permission to run..."See coach, I can run!"

Terrell Wall squares up for a bunt single

Rally cap time boys!

Brooks Beddow now throw fireballs!

Great night for baseball under the lights and we sure needed the lights.

Lane Watkins drives in a run to tie the game

Brandon Trefren putting everything into that pitch