KEARNEYSVILLE – Two Jefferson Academy students took first place statewide, each in their own grade level, in the 22nd annual Zaner-Bloser Handwriting Contest. Second-grader Brandon Dunbar and first-grader Chloe Edwards received medals for their handwriting skills. Christi Cronin, their teacher, also received an award, and the school received two $200 coupons. More than 285,000 students [...]

VIENNA — After rallying to defeat Ripley, 3-2, in its first game in the softball Class AAA state tournament, Jefferson didn’t find any other late-game offense in its other two games. The Lady Cougars committed four errors against Ripley but still moved to the winner’s bracket. In its second game on opening day, the Lady [...]
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CHARLESTON — With barely a ripple of trouble, Jefferson ran away from its competition in the boys division of the Class AAA state track and field meet at Laidley Field. The 121 points the Cougars totaled easily trumped the 78 points managed by runner-up Cabell Midland. Jefferson’s latest team achievement gave it a grand slam [...]
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Hedgesville stumps Cougars, 7-1, to advance This article is exclusive, use Cleeng to view it in full. The rest of this article is exclusive, use Cleeng again to view it. The rest of this article is exclusive, , click “buy” and view it instantly. Exclusive content Already have a Cleeng account? Welcome back! Log-in Logout [...]
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TENNERTON — With Lauren Lewis slugging a first-inning home run and Alexandra Witt authoring a complete-game nine-hitter on Friday, Jefferson moved past homestanding Buckhannon, 6-3, to win the Class AAA, Region II softball championship. This article is exclusive, use Cleeng to view it in full. The rest of this article is exclusive, use Cleeng again [...]
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SHENANDOAH JUNCTION — Baseball games that are close often find a winner because of one or two pitches, plays or happenings. This article is exclusive, use Cleeng to view it in full. The rest of this article is exclusive, use Cleeng again to view it. The rest of this article is exclusive, , click “buy” [...]
Continue reading …CHARLES TOWN — The resolute 5.1 innings of relief pitching Washington received from Mark McKee gave the Patriots time to overcome what was once a six-run deficit. When a last-inning, three-run rally gave Washington a 9-8 win over the Cougars in the second game of the best-of-three Class AAA, Region II, Section 1 tournament, it [...]
Continue reading …SHENANDOAH JUNCTION — Blake Johnson saved the best pitching performances of his senior year at Jefferson for the Class AAA, Region II, Section 1 tournament. Last Thursday, he solved the Washington High bats as he got the win in relief for the Cougars in the first game of the best-of-three event. This article is exclusive, [...]
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There’s no question that Danté Price, the Jefferson High sprinter who recorded three individual firsts at last week’s Class AAA, Region II track and field meet, is leading a standout team. The Weston win marked the Cougars’ eighth regional title. This article is exclusive, use Cleeng to view it in full. The rest of this [...]
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CHARLESTON — When the Jefferson boys step onto the rubberized surface at Laidley Field they’ll be seeking to join some of the state’s track and field giants from the past. This article is exclusive, use Cleeng to view it in full. The rest of this article is exclusive, use Cleeng again to view it. The [...]
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