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BASEBALL PITCHER OF THE YEAR: Ethan Hankins, Forsyth Central
Most of the time, only Forsyth Central junior could beat himself
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Forsyth Central junior pitcher Ethan Hankins holds a picture from his earlier days in the sport. Hankins is the 2017 FCN Pitcher of the Year. - photo by Brian Paglia
Ian Frazer
FCN staff
Updated: Jun 1, 2017, 8:51 PM
Published: Jun 2, 2017, 10:00 AM
Hankins is well aware of what the rest of the county has had the displeasure of learning: Most of the time, the only person who can beat Ethan Hankins is himself. That’s why he was the clear choice for 2017 Forsyth County News Pitcher of the Year.
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Gimme 5: Q-and-A with 'Voice of the Bulldogs' Jim Blandford
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"Voice of the Bulldogs" Jim Blandford (Photo courtesy of Forsyth Central High School)
Nicholas Sullivan
FCN staff
Published: Sep 4, 2025, 7:25 PM
Forsyth Central public address announcer Jim Blandford talked with Forsyth County News about his "Voice of the Bulldogs" origin story, among other things, in the latest installment of our new "Gimme 5" series.
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