Sports - Topics from March, 2011

Pirates recent action reported

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Wednesday, March 30. 2011
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By David Miller

Pirates Lose to Berrien County 8-4

The Appling County Pirates took the long trip to Nashville to face the high-powered offense of the Berrien County Rebels. The Rebels are lead by Aflac-All American Larry Greene. In fact there were several pro scouts in attendance to watch the star player. At game time the Rebels record was 9-1. The only loss of the year was to region 2AAAA powerhouse Wayne County 11-8 earlier in the year. The Rebels were ranked in the top five in class AA in the latest coach’s poll. [Full Story »] 

Georgia Fury 18 and under team wins the “Seal the Deal” ASA Tournament

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Wednesday, March 30. 2011
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The Georgia Fury 18 and under team traveled to Cordele, March 19th to compete in the Premier Sports Seal the Deal ASA Fastpitch Softball Tournament. [Full Story »] 

South Georgia Sluggers win tournament on March 19

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Wednesday, March 30. 2011
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South Georgia Sluggers 12 and Under Softball Team played and won the Peach State Diamond Sports Tournament Saturday, March 19. [Full Story »] 

Eagles improve to five and two

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Wednesday, March 30. 2011
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This past week the Appling Christian Baseball Team played two games. The first, played on Monday, was a non-region contest against Highland Christian of Valdosta. Playing at home the Eagle team looked sharp. Corey Reagin was the winning pitcher, giving up only three runs over the three innings of play. Reagin recorded six strikeouts while yielding only two walks and allowing just two hits. [Full Story »] 

Eagles open 2011 season

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Wednesday, March 23. 2011
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The Appling Christian Academy Eagle Baseball team opened the 2011 season with a 3 and 2 record. The two losses came early with a double header against Bethlehem Christian. “The team hit well and the pitching held but we made too many errors in the field,” stated coach Phil Phillips. [Full Story »] 

ACHS Pirates play wild game against Ware Gators...

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Wednesday, March 23. 2011
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Appling Loses in a Wild Game in Waycross

The Pirates traveled to Waycross to take on the Ware County Gators (Region 2AAAA) in a non-region matchup. The teams battled all night back and forth with Ware getting the final punch winning 15-14 in an exciting game. The team in Red and Black came out with their bats on fire after struggling to score runs the night before in Long County. The Pirates would gather fourteen hits on the night. [Full Story »] 

Locals compete in NJCA swimming competition

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Wednesday, March 23. 2011
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During the past year, two Appling County women, Kai Bowen and Sunshine Carter of Baxley, have been an integral part of the South Georgia College’s groundbreaking new competitive swim team – The Swimming Tigers! These ladies recently returned from a week-long trip to Buffalo, NY where they competed in the NJCA (National Junior College Association) finals. [Full Story »] 

Georgia Fury 18 and Under Team Wins March Madness ASA Tournament

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Wednesday, March 16. 2011
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The Georgia Fury 18 and Under Team traveled to Dublin, March 5th to compete in the Premier Sports March Madness ASA Fastpitch Softball Tournament. [Full Story »] 

Winner of Series given

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Wednesday, March 16. 2011
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Pictured to the right is Keith Morris presenting the championship trophy to Marty McIntyre and his German Shorthair, Sweetie. [Full Story »] 

Pirates go 1-1 over week

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Wednesday, March 9. 2011
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Jackets take Down Pirates 11-4

The Appling County Pirates traveled to Hazlehurst on Friday to play the Jeff Davis Yellow Jackets. The archrivals faced off in a Region 2AA contest. The Jackets would prevail 11-4 behind strong pitching and timely hitting. [Full Story »] 

Pirate basketball members selected to all-region teams

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Wednesday, March 9. 2011
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Patrick Wright, a senior guard for the Pirate Basketball team, was recently named as a first team all-region member for Region 2AA. [Full Story »] 

Stipe receives black belt

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Tuesday, March 8. 2011
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Weslee Stipe received his black belt in Shotokan karate on February 27. Weslee began his training as a three-year-old Little Dragon at under the instruction of Corky Sikes, of Jesup. [Full Story »] 

Lady Pirates fall in first round of AA State Playoffs

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Wednesday, March 2. 2011
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By Melody Walker

The Appling County Lady Pirates traveled to Morgan County on Friday, February 11 to play in the first round of the State AA playoffs. [Full Story »] 
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