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Jacob Simmons signed scholarship papers to continue his running ability in cross country and track and field at Tennessee Wesleyan College in Athens for the 2012-'13 school year.
"Jacob has been one of the most dedicated athletes that I have been associated with. He is a great runner and a great leader for others. His dedication to working hard has led to this point in his career. He is an excellent student and will be an asset right away at Tennessee Wesleyan College. He will be missed here at Stone and we wish him the very best in his future career," said Coach Tim Smith.
He was a 2011 All-State Cross Country runner, finished fourth in the 400 meters in the 2011 state track and field meet, was an individual Region 2A/AA champion in 2010 and 2011, a state participant in 2009, 2010 and 2011; was All Region 2 A/AA in 2009, 2010 and 2011 and set school records in the 5K, 400 meter, 800 meter and 1600 meter.
He led the Panthers to three straight Region 2A/AA championships in 2009, 2010 and 2011.
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Stone Memorial's Jacob Simmons will continue his cross country and track and field career at Tennessee Wesleyan. From left are, front row, Leonard Markum, assistant coach at SMHS; Ginger Atkins, mother; Jacob Simmons; TWC head track coach Shawn Jakubowski; SMHS athletic director Lance Kennedy; and SMHS track coach Tim Smith; second row, J.L. Green, uncle; Andrea Simmons, step-mother; Bryan Simmons, father; Justin Simmons, brother; and grandparents, Bruce and Louise Simmons.
Simmons to run cross country, track at Tennessee Wesleyan
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Sloane VanWinkle inks with Martin Methodist
Former Lady Jet basketball player Sloane VanWinkle signed with Martin Methodist of Pulaski, TN, last Wednesday afternoon in the CCHS library.
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Lady Jet softball team honored Thursday night
The Cumberland County High School Lady Jet softball team received special awards and their All-District honors during their annual awards banquet Thursday night at Forte's Restaurant.
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OH GOOD GRIEF: There is big news off the field
School is finally out, but the big news is off the field.
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CCHS track team receives accolades Tuesday
Less than 24 hours before competing in the Class AAA track meet in Murfreesboro, the CCHS track and field teams received their letters and special awards from Coach Ted McCaslin Tuesday evening at Lake Tansi.
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Lady Panther hoop camp announced
The Stone Memorial High School Lady Panthers will be hosting the 2013 Lady Panther basketball camp for girls in grades two through eight, July 15-17, from 9 a.m. to noon in the SMHS gym.
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Annual fishing derby to hook anglers June 8
The 13th fishing derby for ages 5-15 will be Saturday, June 8, at Meadow Park Lake. The annual event held every year on "Free Fishing Day" is hosted by the city of Crossville, Veola Water, TWRA and many other sponsors.
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CCHS soccer team closes season with banquet
"I have learned a lot from these guys. They played through a ton of injuries," said Cumberland County Jet soccer coach Cub Whitson Sunday evening at the team's annual banquet held in the CCHS wrestling complex. "Thank you for playing this year."
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Hutson, Kington to continue track careers on collegiate level
Last Wednesday morning, Stone Memorial High School track team members Rachel Hutson and Makayla Kington signed their National Letters of Intent to participate in college athletics for the 2013-'14 school year.
Hutson will be going to Carson Newman College to compete for the Lady Eagles cross country and track team,s while fellow senior Makayla Kington will be going to Tennessee Tech to throw for Crossville native Tony Cox. - Tryouts for Lady Jets volleyball team set
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Kington and Simmons earn trip to state championships
On May 14, the Lady Panthers and Panthers of Stone Memorial High School returned to CAK to compete in sectional track action verses some the best competition in A-AA.
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