Hall County Historical Society

Hall County Sports Television Features Track, Baseball, Fights Preview Hall County mined some gold and silver at Georgia Olympics XL, the State All-classification Boy’s Track and Field Meet this past week in Jefferson. This week, state champions AAA distance king Cody Barger of North Hall; pole vault winner Austin Eckenroth of Flowery Branch; hurdle champ Kerry Mata of East Hall; and discus runner up Tarvin Dukes of Riverside talk with host R. Garry Glenn about their efforts in Jefferson. Eckenroth’s coach, Jimmy Sorrels of the Branch, also speaks with Glenn about Austin’s efforts and looks ahead to the girls’ State Meet this weekend in Albany. Last year Erika Rucker of the Lady Falcons won the AAA 400. This year, she moves up to 4-A, and has qualified in the 400 and 800 meter races. She is on the show to talk about trying to win two state titles. The West Hall Lady Spartans won the region 8-AAA track championship and take seven girls to State. West Hall coach Cindy Herford is on the show to discuss her team. Also this week, North Hall baseball coach Trent Mongero talks about his Trojans who have set numerous school records in making the round of 16 in the state playoffs; and promoter Jay Jones talks about the night of fights this Friday at the Georgia Mountains Center. Hall County Sports is produced by North Georgia Video Productions and is seen each week on Charter Communications Channels 19 & 23 at: 5:30 PM and 9:30 PM Thursday; 9 PM Friday and 9 AM and 9 PM Saturday …