Eagles fall to CPS to end season
By Ross Wood
      The Clarke Prep School Gators used big plays on offense, special teams and defense to run through county rival Jackson Academy 61-0 last Friday night at McCorquodale Stadium- Parham Field in Jackson. The game was played without the scoreboard as it had been struck by lightning during a storm duri...
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SPORTS REPORT
Will Tubs ditch the Plains for 'greener' pastures?
BY CHRIS SHERMAN SA Sports Writer
      Nearly three years after trying to dump Tommy Tuberville for then Louisville Coach Bobby Petrino, the Tiger brass will now have to fork out some big money to keep him on the Plains following the '07 season.
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Leroy 'D' blanks Red Level 50-0
Reserves get a lot of action as the Bears continue to roll
By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer
      Leroy scored 36 points in the first quarter en route to a 50-0 drubbing over the Red Level Tigers Friday on the road in the Bears' final region contest. Clint Moseley started the Leroy scoring barrage with 11:27 to go in the opening stanza with a 47-yard touchdown pass to Aerik Davis. Paul Gartma...
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Demons edge Longhorns 20-18
By Barry H. Hendrix
      The Marengo High Panthers football team desperately needed a win Oct. 26 for any hope of reaching the state playoffs. Unfortunately, the McIntosh High Demons were making a visit to the Dixons Mills "Swamp." It was an exciting game with big scoring plays. The third quarter, especially, saw scoring...
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Baseball showcase Nov. 11
      Coast to Coast baseball is holding an open showcase Sunday, Nov. 11 for players around the state. The purpose is to select players ages 11-12, 13-15 and 16-18 to represent the U.S.
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JA finishes third in state
By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer
      The Jackson Academy Eagles volleyball team finished third in Class A in the AISA state volleyball tournament Saturday Oct. 27 in Montgomery. The Eagles started the tournament off strong with a win over Sumter Academy 25-17, 25-8 to advance to the second round. Against Sumter, Evin Bowling had 6 k...
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LHS falls in sub-state
     The Leroy Bears volleyball team lost in the sub-state round of the Alabama High School Athletic Association's playoffs Thursday at home against Shades Mountain Christian 25-16, 20-25, 15-24, 25-14 and 15-11. Leroy player Ashley Adams (above) makes a play for Leroy during a match with Shades Mountain...
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Hillcrest-Evergreen ruins Aggies' playoff hopes
38-21 homecoming loss to Jaguars eliminates Jackson from playoffs on homecoming
By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer
      The Jackson Aggies suffered another heartbreaking loss Friday night 38-21 to Hillcrest- Evergreen. Hillcrest had a huge night running the ball and made big play after big play to kill the Aggies' playoff hopes.
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Homecoming court and parade highlight week of festivities
     The Jackson High School Homecoming Court was announced Friday night at Legion Field. (L-R) Portia Dixon (band sweetheart), Sharena Taylor, Nicole Beck, Blair Hundley, Brittanee Crayton, Jamesha Johnson (homecoming queen), Ashley Jordan, Kaiontai McClain, JaQuese Ezell, Peyton Bailey, Marnita Stallwo...
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Aggie Band takes top honors in Theodore
     The Jackson High School marching band took top honors at the Deep South Marching Band Contest Saturday Oct. 27 in Theodore.The band competed with Leroy, Escambia County, Flomaton, St. Martin (Miss.) Alma Bryant, Mary G. Montgomery and Davidson.They were designated Best in Class Guard, Best in Class ...
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