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Amazing football season comes to an end

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Wednesday, December 7. 2011
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Many Appling County Pirate fans traveled over 270 miles to Calhoun on Friday, Dec. 2 to support the Pirates as they played in the State 2AA final four against the Calhoun Yellow Jackets (14-0). The Pirates were not able to pick up the win, losing 14-51, but ended the season with an amazing record of 12-2 overall while going 6-1 in region play. The Pirates made it to the final four for the second time in school history with the only previous time coming during the 1999 season and one season removed from finishing 4-7 overall and 3-4 in region play.
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HEART-A game for the ages!

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Wednesday, November 30. 2011
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By Danny Smith

A standing room only crowd witnessed a game for the ages Friday night as the Appling County Pirates traveled to Barnesville and defeated the Region 4AA Champion Lamar County Trojans 35-33 in quadruple overtime in Round Three of the state high school football playoffs. As expected, it was a tough, hard-fought contest between two evenly matched teams. Lamar County came into the game with a record of 12-0, averaging nearly 32 points per game in the playoffs. Appling County came into the game as a slight underdog despite an impressive win the week before against unbeaten and number five ranked North Oconee High School. [Full Story »] 

Lady Pirates defeat Bacon County, Wayne County Game rescheduled

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Wednesday, November 30. 2011
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By Coach Melody Walker

The Appling County Lady Pirates defeated rival Bacon County 43-40. Trailing at the end of the first quarter, the Lady Pirates rallied defensively to gain the lead.╩ However, the score remained close throughout the entire game as the Lady Pirates and Lady Raiders exchanged baskets. [Full Story »] 

Lady Pirates basketball team wins scrimmage over Jefferson County

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Wednesday, November 23. 2011
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By Coach Melody Walker

It’s that time of year again. On Tuesday, November 15, the Lady Pirates basketball team traveled to Jefferson County for a scrimmage game.  [Full Story »] 

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Wednesday, November 23. 2011
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Several Lady Pirate Softball members were selected for the 2011 Georgia High School Association Region 2AA awards. [Full Story »] 

Nominations sought for 2012 Athletic Hall of Fame inductee

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Wednesday, November 23. 2011
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Once again the Baxley-Appling County Board of Tourism is seeking nominations for an inductee to the 2012 Athletic Hall of Fame. The individual must be a present or previous resident of Appling County who has greatly influenced athletics on a local, state, regional or national level. He or she may be an accomplished athlete. The inductee must be retired for a period of two years from his/her active sport. He or she may be a participant in a life-long sport, such as bowling or golf. The inductee may be living or deceased. [Full Story »] 

Organizational basketball meeting planned for Dec. 15

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Wednesday, November 23. 2011
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Wilton McCall, Athletic Director of the Appling County Recreation Department announces there will be an organizational adult basketball meeting Thursday, Dec. 15 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Gym located at 252 West Parker Street in Baxley. [Full Story »] 

Pirates going to third round

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Wednesday, November 23. 2011
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By Matt Gardner

The Appling County Pirates traveled to face the North Oconee Titans in the second round of the GHSA State Playoffs on Friday, November 19. The Pirates would have great support from fans that made the nearly four-hour trip to watch their Pirates get the victory 26-13 and advance to the third round. The Pirates will now be traveling to Barnesville to face Region 4AA Champion Lamar County (12-0) on Friday, November 25 with the game scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. [Full Story »] 

Buxton signs with Georgia

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Wednesday, November 16. 2011
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Byron Buxton signed a national letter of intent to play baseball with the University of Georgia on Thursday, November 10 at the Appling County High School. [Full Story »] 

Pirates advance to second round with 28-18 victory

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Wednesday, November 16. 2011
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By Matt Gardner

The Appling County Pirates hosted the Thomasville Bulldogs (6-5, 4-2) in the first round of the GHSA State Playoffs on Friday, November 11 at Jimmy Swain Stadium. The Pirates were able to advance with a 28-18 victory and will travel to Bogart, outside of Athens, to face Region 8AA Champion North Oconee Titans (11-0, 6-0) with the game scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. [Full Story »] 

Eagles play in NHSA Championship

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Wednesday, November 16. 2011
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By Wade Edwards

This past week the Appling Christian Academy Eagles traveled to Panama City Beach, Florida for the NHSA Championship. The Eagles played the Carolina Crusaders at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 11. [Full Story »] 

ACA Eagles enjoy a day at Six Flags

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Wednesday, November 9. 2011
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The Appling Christian Academy Eagles enjoyed a day at Six Flags after winning their second GCAA AA State Championship on Oct. 28. [Full Story »] 

Pirates lose first game 14-21, host Thomasville in first round

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Wednesday, November 9. 2011
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By Matt Gardner

The Appling County Pirates travelled to face the Pierce County Bears (8-2, 7-0) on Friday, November 4. The Pirates would get down early but would have their fourth quarter comeback fall a little short losing 14-21. The loss drops the Pirates record to 9-1 overall and 6-1 in Region 2AA play. [Full Story »] 

ACA Vollyball Team captures first GCAA State Championship

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Wednesday, November 2. 2011
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The Appling Christian Academy Volleyball team has captured its first State Championship.  In a two-day tournament held in Hampton, the Lady Eagles played very hard against tough teams from the Atlanta area. 

Appling Christian Academy was definately the “rookie” team at the state tournament.  Many of the Atlanta area schools have had successful volleyball programs for a number of years.  Appling Christian is only in its third year of its volleyball program.  [Full Story »] 

Pirates improve to 9-0 with 19-0 win over Indians

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Wednesday, November 2. 2011
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By Matt Gardner

The Appling County Pirates defeated the Vidalia Indians 19-0 on Friday, October 28. With the win the Pirates are now 9-0 overall and 6-0 in Region 2AA. The victory assures the Pirates a home playoff game and a chance at another perfect 10-0 season. The last perfect season was in 1999. The Pirates will travel to Pierce County for the final regular season game on Friday, November 4 to face the Bears who are 7-2, 6-0 with the winner becoming the region champion. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. [Full Story »] 
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