Jackson hires defensive coordinator
Aggie defense looks to improve under new defensive coordinator
By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer
      Jackson High School has hired Tony Johnson from South Jones High School in Laurel, Miss. to take over the Aggie defense. Johnson has been a part of three state championship teams as well as coaching stints at Southern Mississippi as a graduate assistant. He also was the defensive coordinator for ...
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Dixie League action
14-year-old All-Stars flying high
By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer
      The Jackson 14 year old All- Stars are off to a strong start in the Dixie-Major League Tournament in Jackson. Jackson opened up with a 11-1 win over South Baldwin on July 7 and picked up a 13-3 victory over North Clarke on July 8.
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SPORTS REPORT
Are you keeping score?
BY CHRIS SHERMAN SA Sports Writer
      Youth baseball is alive and well. It is great to see fans pack our parks in support of all our great youth baseball teams. If you have any doubts about the intensity at these games then here is an example. Bay Minette's 12-year-old All-Stars' coach acted as if he was the lead cheerleader for th...
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Jackson 10-year-old All-Stars Dist. Champs
By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer
      The Jackson 10-year-old Little League team recently claimed the District 3 Championship. The 10 year olds traveled to Excel and went 6-1 in the three-day tournament to earn the championship. They will travel to Sheffield on July 13 to take part in the Alabama Little League State Championship.
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'Air Bears'
Leroy has been airing it out in 7 on 7 games
By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer
      The Leroy Bears are doing very well so far this summer in 7-7 play. LHS sports a perfect 5-0 record in what has been a grueling schedule against large schools such as UMS Wright, T.R. Miller, Clarke County, Robertsdale and Gulf Shores.
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Bolen wins gold, silver medals
By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer
      Anna Kate Bolen recently participated in swimming competitions at the the Alabama Sports Festival in Birmingham. The annual event, modeled after the Olympics, brings in around 150 athletes from throughout the state. They compete in individuals as well as team events.
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Waverunners host swim meet
      Jackson Waverunners hosted a swim meet July 7 with Jackson, Point Clear and Foley (combined score 133) competing against Lake Forest (331). Event 2 - Boys 6 & Under, 25-yard butterfly: 1-Dylan Thomas, 33.38. Event 3 - Girls 7-8, 25-yard butterfly: 1-Kelli Crosby, 24.27; 3-Caroline Bailey, 25.3...
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13-year-old Dixie League All-Stars state bound
By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer
      The Jackson 13-year-old Dixie League All-Stars finished up in second place behind Daphne in the Dixie- Majors Tournament in Thomsaville. Results Fairhope 5 Jackson 4 Jackson fell in the first game of the tournament 5-4 to Fairhope July 6. Elliot Pugh was 2-2 and Tyler Ready, Aaron Ferguson an...
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Waverunners fall to Coast Guard
June 23 Coast Guard 231 Waverunners 165
      Event 3- Girls 7-8, 25-yard butterfly: 2-Kelli Crosby, 24.31; 3-Caroline Bailey, 27.05; 4-Jilly Hilt, x29.14. Event 4- Boys 7-8, 25-yard butterfly: 2-Joshua Carpenter, 26.78; 3-Sam Outlaw, 42.79. Event 5- Girls 9-10, 25-yard butterfly: 1-Anna Kate Bolen, 16.47; 4-Abby Crosby, 22.81; 5-Ginny Brad...
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Kelley finishes up impressive season
By Ross Wood Special to the SA
      Whatley native Junior Kelley completed an impressive season at Auburn University- Montgomery as he was named the Region XIII Player of the Year at second base. He was also named to the All-Region team. On the year, Kelley leads the AUM team in several offensive categories including batting averag...
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