South Georgia Tech Jets 2018 Tip-Off event successful

September 27, 2018

SGTC President Dr. John Watford is shown above challenging the 2018 – 2019 Jets and Lady Jets team to live up to the South Georgia Tech rich “legacy” in the classroom and on the courts at the Tip-Off Banquet recently.

South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford challenged the members of 2018 – 2019 Jets and Lady Jets basketball teams to build on the proud legacy of the college and the former Jets and Lady Jets at part of the Jets 2018 “Tip Off” banquet held recently in the James S. Peters Gymnasium (The Hangar) at South Georgia Technical College in Americus.
Approximately 120 individuals attended the event to show their support of the Jets and Lady Jets athletes, coaches, and program. All Jets Booster Club members, prospective members, guests, and interested persons were invited to attend the “Tip-Off Event” which featured a Low Country Boil Dinner and door prizes. Individuals had the opportunity to meet and greet the Jets and Lady Jets coaches, basketball players, and watch a three-point shooting and slam dunk contest.
South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford, members of the Jets and Lady Jets basketball teams greeted everyone as they entered the gymnasium. Then Dr. Watford challenged the members of the 2018 – 2019 Jets and Lady Jets to exceed the accomplishments of the 2017 – 2018 season. The Lady Jets won the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) regular season title in 2018 as well as the National Junior College Athletic Region XVII title, the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) District J playoff game and advanced to the NJCAA national tournament in Lubbock, Texas, where they finished in the Sweet 16 in the nation. They had a 29 – 6 overall record. The Jets finished the 2017 – 2018 season in second place in the NJCAA Region XVII Tournament behind Georgia Highlands. The finished the regular season and finished the year with a 20 -12 overall record.
Dr. Watford also told the crowd that SGTC had a basketball team in 1951 and at that time they were known as the “Tradesmen.” Several years later, the team became known as the “Technics.” “South Georgia Technical College has a strong history. The college is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year and we have had athletics for over 50 years.” Then he pointed to the successful season banners on the wall of the gymnasium and told the athletes that they are now a part of a long legacy of strong student athletes and they need to continue that tradition for those who come after them.
SGTC Athletic Director and Lady Jets head coach James Frey thanked everyone for coming out to support the Jets and Lady Jets. He also introduced the members of the Lady Jets and then asked fourth year Jets Head Coach Travis Garrett to introduce the Jets.
Both teams will be participating in exhibition scrimmages in October and begin the regular season in November. Coach Frey and Coach Garrett thanked the members of the community for their support and encouraged them to join the Booster Club for an exciting 2018-2019 season.
After the introductions, the Jets and Lady Jets put on a three point shooting contest and a slam dunk contest. Freshman shooting forward Yasriyyak Wazzeerud-Din from Decatur, Georgia was the overall three-point shooter champion for both the Jets and Lady Jets and then Nick Cummings, freshman guard from Eastman, GA, was the slam dunk contest winner.
For more information on joining the Jets Booster Club contact Athletic Director James Frey at 229-931-2039 or Terri Battle at 229-931-2719. Membership fees can also be mailed to South Georgia Technical College, Attn: Jets Booster Club, 900 South Georgia Tech Parkway, Americus, GA 31709.
The Jets Booster club has various levels of membership: Pilot: $75; Co-Pilots – $125; Flight Crew – $250; Corporate Jet – $500; and Air Force One – $1,000. A pilot member receives a season pass and t-shirt; the co-pilot level receives two season passes and two t-shirts; Flight Crew members receive four season passes and $50 of Jets Bucks; Corporate Jet Club members receive seven season passes and $100 of Jets Bucks; and the AirForce One Club includes 10 season passes, $200 in Jets Bucks and a banner in the gymnasium. Jets Bucks are gift certificates that are redeemable at the SGTC Bookstore or Souvenir Shop.

A great time was had by everyone at the Jets Booster Club Tip-off banquet with a Low Country Boil Banquet prepared by Dr. David Finley, SGTC Academic Dean.

Nick Cummings, a freshman guard from Eastman, GA, was the slam dunk contest winner at the Jets Tip-Off banquet.

Shown above is freshman Lady Jets Yasriyyak Wazzeerud-Din from Decatur, Georgia with returning sophomore Ricca Jackson. Wazzeerud-Din won the overall three-point shooting contest and the Jets and Lady Jets.