South Georgia Tech Jets 2019 Tip-Off event successful

October 2, 2019

SGTC President Dr. John Watford is shown above with the Jets and Lady Jets coaches and Booster Club member Doug Goodin while they prepare the Low Country Bowl for the cookoff event. Shown (l to r) are Dr. Watford, Coach Travis Garrett, Doug Goodin, Coach Frey, Assistand Coach Ciarra Edwards, and Assistant Coach Chris Ballaeur. Not shown is Assistant Coach Demetrius Colson.

South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford challenged the members of 2019 – 2020 Jets and Lady Jets basketball teams to build on the proud legacy of the college and the former Jets and Lady Jets as part of the Jets 2019 “Tip Off” banquet event recently in the Lake Blackshear Resort picnic area.

Approximately 75 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 meal. Individuals had the opportunity to meet and greet the Jets and Lady Jets coaches, and basketball players.

The Lady Jets won the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) regular season title in 2019 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. This was the third year in a row that the Lady Jets advanced to the national tournament. They had a 30 – 4 overall record, which is the best in the history of the Jets and Lady Jets basketball programs.

The Jets finished the 2018 – 2019 season in third place in the GCAA regular season standings and advanced to the NJCAA Region XVII Tournament for the fourth consecutive season under head coach Travis Garrett. The Jets finished finished the year with a 14 -17 overall record.

SGTC Athletic Director and Lady Jets head coach James Frey thanked everyone for coming out to support the Jets and Lady 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 2019-2020 season.

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.

Lady Jets Assistant Coach Demetrius Colson and SGTC Athletic Director and Lady Jets head coach James Frey is shown above with retired SGTC Vice President of Administrative Services and former Athletic Director Janice Davis and Mike Davis.

Shown above are Jets and Lady Jets enjoying time at the lake and getting ready for a great low country boil meal with Booster Club supporters.