Sports

The 31st annual Fall Fitness Run was held on Saturday morning, November 23, at the Elementary School in Baxley. Dawn Melton, race director, was thankful for the safety of all participants and the extremely large and enthusiastic crowd. There were 265 finishers in the mile and 211 that finished the 5K, for a total of 476 finishers. This was the first year to have over 200 finishers in the 5k resulting in a record number of participants. The 60 degree weather was perfect until it started to rain, but fortunately it was after the mile and near the end of the 5K. Thankfully, the rain did not seem to hinder the remaining participants that were determined to finish the 5K, many were laughing as they crossed the finish line. In the history of the Fall Fitness Run, this is only the second time it has rained (Race number ten). [Full Story »] 

The Appling County Pirates (9-3 overall) hosted Central High of Carroll County (10-2) in the second round of the AAA state playoffs on November 22 but came up short 13-46. Central, Carroll will advance to the third round and travel to Ringgold (10-2). [Full Story »] 

By Matt Gardner

The Appling County Pirates (9-2 overall) hosted the Dodge County Indians (4-7) on November 15 in the first round of the AAA State Playoffs with the Pirates winning 30-8. The Pirates will host Central High of Carrollton (9-2) on Friday, November 22 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Central is coming off a 31-0 first round win over Pike County (5-6). [Full Story »] 

Early Monday morning a number of golfers arrived at SweetWater Creek Golf Course (former Appling Country Club) to test out the recently renovated facility. [Full Story »] 

By Cameron Carter

After coming off a well-played playoff game against the Faith Crusaders, the Appling Christian Eagles traveled up to Douglasville to take on the Kings Way Crusaders in a battle that seemed very improbable at the beginning of the season to many to even compete in. The thought of even attending a championship with eleven men seemed very absurd when going against a team that nearly outnumbered the Eagles three to one. [Full Story »] 

The Appling County Pirates (7-2 Overall, 6-0 Region 1-AAA) travelled to face the Tattnall County Battle Creek Warriors (4-4, 2-3) on October 25 and were able to remain unbeaten in Region 1-AAA play after a 42-28 win. The win also secured a playoff spot for the Pirates who will have an open week this Friday. [Full Story »] 

By Jamie Gardner

Appling Christian Academy (ACA) faced off against Faith Baptist, of Ludowici, at Eagle Field on Friday night in the first round of the Georgia Christian Athletic Association’s semi-final football playoffs. The Eagles played extremely hard on both sides of the ball and in the end were the victors defeating the visiting Crusaders 62-36. With the win the ACA Eagles will now travel to Douglasville to face Kings Way Christian School on Friday, November 1, to decide which team will be crowned State Champions. The game is expected to start at 7:30 p.m. [Full Story »]