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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 »] 

Lady Pirates Softball Team tryouts to be held

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Thursday, August 2. 2012
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The first day of Lady Pirates Softball Team tryouts will be held from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 1st, with the final day on Thursday, August 2nd at the Lady Pirate Softball Field (behind the Pirates Baseball Field). [Full Story »] 

Recreation Department gives June and July updates

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Thursday, August 2. 2012
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In June the All-Star leagues went to the district tournaments. Boys and Girls Flea league held their District tournaments June 18 and 19 in Brantley County. Mite Boys, Midget Boys and Jr. Boys went to Jeff Davis County June 22 through June 26. Midget Boys got second place and advanced to State. Junior Boys were the District Champs and advanced to State. Appling County held the District tournament for the Mite Girls, Midget Girls and Junior Girls June 22 through June 26. Midget Girls were the District Champs and advanced to State. [Full Story »] 

Ryan signs to wrestle with Truett-McConnell

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Wednesday, August 1. 2012
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Emanuel Ryan IV signed to wrestle with the Truett-McConnell College (TMC) Bears in Cleveland. Ryan is the son of Valarie Williams Ryan and the late Emanuel Ryan III and lives in the Ten Mile area of Baxley. He is the grandson of the late Emanuel (Manning) and Mattie B. Williams. [Full Story »] 

Crayton signs with Bethel

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Wednesday, August 1. 2012
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Steve Crayton of the Ten Mile community in Baxley signed to play football with the Bethel University Wildcats of McKenzie, TN. [Full Story »] 

ACMS football practice scheduled

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Wednesday, July 25. 2012
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Football practice for Appling County Middle School will begin on Monday, August 23, from 5:00 to 7:30 at the Middle School.

Rooks ranked as No. 1 Shooting Guard in N.C.

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Wednesday, July 18. 2012
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Patrick Rooks is the son of Steven Rooks, former Appling County Pirate standout. He is a top basketball prospect and will be playing for the Clemson Tigers in 2013. He presently attends state ranked, Charlotte Christian School in Charlotte, N.C. [Full Story »] 

Lady Rams tryouts scheduled

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Wednesday, July 18. 2012
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Tryouts for Appling County Middle School softball will be June 25-27 at Appling County Recreation Complex. [Full Story »] 

Lady Rams tryouts scheduled

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Wednesday, July 11. 2012
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Tryouts for Appling County Middle School softball will be June 25-27 at Appling County Recreation Complex. [Full Story »] 

Appling Christian Academy Recognizes Baseball Players

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Wednesday, July 11. 2012
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The Appling Christian baseball team recently recognized the achievements of several players. The team had a successful season, finishing 17 and 5. The season culminated in a second place finish in the Georgia Christian Athletic Association. [Full Story »] 

Midget Girls win District

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Thursday, July 5. 2012
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The Midget Girls won District and will now travel to Adel to play for the State Championship. [Full Story »] 

District tournaments in full swing

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Wednesday, June 27. 2012
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Shown is Appling County All-Star Midget Girls team member Morgan Padgett sliding into third base against Jeff Davis County during the District Tournament hosted by Appling County on Monday. A number of the district tournaments have and are being held at the recreation complex last week and this week. [Full Story »] 

Mite, Midget and Junior Girls District Tournament

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Wednesday, June 20. 2012
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The Appling County Recreation Department will be hosting the Mite, Midget and Junior Girls District Tournament June 22 through June 27.

Byron Buxton signs with Twins, honored by City of Graham

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Wednesday, June 20. 2012
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Appling County Pirate Byron Buxton signed a contract with the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday, June 13 during a trip to Minnesota where Buxton was able to take batting practice with the team. Buxton was taken number two overall in this year’s Major League Baseball draft by the Twins. The contract includes a $6 million signing bonus, which is the biggest contract in this year’s draft class. Buxton will be reporting to the Gulf Coast League Twins minor league team in Fort Myers, Florida, where he will be playing outfield. [Full Story »] 
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