BCHS Sports - Topics from June, 2008

Leopard coach pleased with attendance during summer work

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Chris Bridges
Thursday, June 19. 2008
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There is a definite sense of determination among the Banks County High School football players.

It can be seen on the faces as they arrive for summer workouts in the weight room located in the BCHS gym. Weights are being lifted and conditioning drills are being completed. For with each passing day the 2008 season draws closer. Blair Armstrong, who is now in his second year directing the Leopard program, likes the commitment that is being shown by his returning players.
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BCHS battles heat, opponents this summer

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Chris Bridges
Friday, June 13. 2008
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In less than ideal conditions, the Banks County High School summer baseball team played on.

Traveling to Lumpkin County Saturday, BCHS battled two opponents as well as temperatures which hovered near 100 degrees. The Leopards, in addition to having to deal with the blistering heat, had to battle quality Class AAA programs.
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Coaches have to use balancing act between summer work, time off

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Chris Bridges
Thursday, June 5. 2008
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Blair Armstrong remembers when he was coaching in the 1970s summer workouts consisted primarily of lifting weights.

“We would award T-shirts for players who lifted a certain amount of times,” the Banks County High School head football coach said. “That was the extent of what we did during the summer.”
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