Sports - Topics from August, 2012

Appling County Pirate Baseball Team extends invitation to banquet

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Wednesday, August 29. 2012
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On behalf of the Appling County Pirate Baseball Team, we would like to invite you to the 2012 Pirates Baseball Banquet. Come and enjoy as we relive our State Championship Season. [Full Story »] 

Appling Christian Academy Volleyball update given

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Wednesday, August 29. 2012
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The ACA Varsity Volleyball Team won the opening away non-conference game against Heritage Christian Academy by a score of 3-1. [Full Story »] 

Pirates defeat Jeff Davis 23-7 in scrimmage

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Wednesday, August 29. 2012
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By Matt Gardner

The Appling County Pirate football team traveled to face neighboring Jeff Davis County Yellow Jackets on Friday, August 24 in a scrimmage with the Pirates winning 23-7.
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Eagles deliver big blow to Warriors, win 52-0

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Wednesday, August 29. 2012
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By Jamie Gardner

By the end of the first period Friday night at Eagle Field, Appling Christian Academy Eagle Head Coach Keith Wiggins was turning to his bench and putting younger players in the game against Westside Academy, of Warner Robins.

At the end of the first period Appling Christian Academy had amassed 32 points against the visiting Warriors. The Eagle defense was relentless as the Warriors managed to pick up only a few first downs throughout the entire game.

The Eagles put forth a dominating performance defeating the Warriors 52-0. [Full Story »] 

Pirate football is back

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Wednesday, August 22. 2012
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By Matt Gardner

The Pirate football season is scheduled to start Friday, August 24 with a scrimmage against the neighboring Jeff Davis County Yellow Jackets in Hazlehurst starting at 7:30 p.m. The Pirates regular season will start against the Wayne County Yellow Jackets on Friday, August 31, at Jimmy Swain Stadium starting at 7:30 p.m.

The Pirates are coming off a 12-2 season in 2011 and second place in Region 2-AA. The Pirates only losses came to region foe Pierce County in the season finale and to eventual state champion Calhoun in the final four of the State Championship. [Full Story »] 

Eagles blow by Hurricanes 52-12

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Wednesday, August 22. 2012
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This past Friday, August 17 the Eagles of Appling Christian Academy played their second game of the 2012 season against the Hurricanes of Coastal Christian. Coastal Christian won the toss and selected to receive. The Eagle defense shut the Hurricane offense down without allowing a yard and forced the Hurricanes to punt. [Full Story »] 

Lady Pirates participate in Tattnall County tournament

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Wednesday, August 22. 2012
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Friday and Saturday the Lady Pirates participated in the Tattnall County Warrior Blast Softball Tournament. The local squad went three and two on the weekend; defeating Portal, Claxton and Truetlen County. The Lady Pirates had losses against Wayne County and Vidalia. [Full Story »] 

“Girls Fall Ball” registration to be held

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Wednesday, August 15. 2012
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The Appling County Recreation Department will be having registration for Girl’s Softball” August 13-31 for Mini Mites (age 7-8), Mites (age 9-10) and Midgets (age 11-12). For more information call 367-8190.

Coaches and Workers Needed

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Wednesday, August 15. 2012
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The Appling County Recreation Department is in need of coaches for the upcoming football season. [Full Story »] 

Appling Christian skips past Skipstone 44-0

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Wednesday, August 15. 2012
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By Jamie Gardner
In their season opener, the Appling Christian Academy Eagles football team lit up the scoreboard Friday, August 10, against Skipstone Academy, of Griffin, 44-0. The Eagles were easily outnumbered two to one in the number of available players, but you would have never known by the score. [Full Story »] 

Southeast Georgia Masters Team to compete in Las Vegas

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Wednesday, August 15. 2012
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During the past six to eight months, several local residents have earned the title of Southeast Georgia APA Masters Champions. [Full Story »] 

Midget AllStars place Second in District and Sixth in State

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Wednesday, August 8. 2012
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The Appling County Midget AllStars baseball team placed second in District and placed sixth in State. [Full Story »] 

Bell signs to play with Emmanuel

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Wednesday, August 8. 2012
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Bryson Bell has recently signed a scholarship to play basketball with Emmanuel College. [Full Story »] 

Eagles set to play first game

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Wednesday, August 8. 2012
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The Appling Christian Academy Eagles will play against Skipstone Academy, of Griffin, on Friday, August 10, at 7:30 p.m., at Eagle Field. [Full Story »] 

Football and Cheerleading registration to be held

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Thursday, August 2. 2012
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The Appling County Recreation Department will be having football and cheerleading registration for Mite, Pee Wee and Midget leagues and the Mite football (seven-eight years old) and Mite cheerleading (1st, 2nd and 3rd grade) registration will be begin Monday, Aug. 27 through Friday, Aug. 31 at the recreation department at 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. [Full Story »] 
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