Bears torch Flomaton, fall to McIntosh, Bayside
By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer
      The Leroy Bears were on fire against the Flomaton Hurricane Friday, Jan. 11, winning 71-56 but saw their offense fizzle in losses to McIntosh and Bayside to send the Bears' record to 4-8 on the season. Leroy traveled to McIntosh Tuesday, Jan. 9, and lost a 61-60 heartbreaker to the Demons.
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Lady Ags win one, lose one to improve to 8-10
By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer
      The Jackson High School Lady Aggies split this past week's games with a 48-43 win over Escambia County on the road and a 43-39 set-back to Thomasville at home Friday, Jan. 11. JHS traveled to Escambia Tuesday, Jan.
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Wilcox sweeps Eagles
JA boys, girls fall on the road to Wilcox Academy
By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer
      The Jackson Academy Eagles' boys and girls varsity basketball teams were swept Tuesday, Jan. 8 at Wilcox Academy. The Eagles boys fell 47-29 after leading 21-15 at intermission. Wesley Harris led the team in scoring with eight points.
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Besteda free throw sinks Tigers
Jackson knocks off unbeaten Thomasville 49-8, improve to 14-5
By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer
      The Jackson Aggies improved to 14-5 after falling 61-60 to Escambia County and edging Thomasville 49-48 Friday, Jan. 11, in Jackson. JHS traveled to Escambia Tuesday, Jan. 8, and fell by one point to the Blue Devils. The game was tied 27-27 at intermission in the see-saw affair. Jackson, clingin...
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Lady Bears improve to 5-0 in area play
By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer
      Leroy's Lady Bears improved to 10-6 and 5-0 in 2A Area 1 with wins against Bayside and Flomaton and a loss to McIntosh. The Lady Bears met up with the defending 1A state champion McIntosh Demons on Tuesday, Jan. 8 in McIntosh and fell 51-41 after leading 13- 11 at intermission. Ada Collins scored...
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Bears honored at football banquet
     Leroy High School hosted its annual football banquet Saturday, Jan. 12, at the H.W. Pearce Memorial Park Assembly House in Jackson. The 2008 team captains are (L-R) Grant Brown, Detrick Powell, Josh Trotter and Patrick Rivers.
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Williams commits to Duke
By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer
      Leroy High School senior wide receiver Johnny Williams committed to Duke University on an official visit to the school over the weekend. Williams becomes the first verbal commitment for new Duke coach David Cutcliffe, who was previously the offensive coordinator for Tennessee.
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