Lady Demons roll into state finals
McIntosh, Spring Garden meet Wednesday to decide Class 1A state championship
By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer
      The Lady Demons of McIntosh punched the ticket for Birmingham in dramatic fashion as Xavier Barnes hit the game winning shot for a 62-61 victory over third-ranked J.F. Shields Friday afternoon in Troy in the finals of the South Regional Tournament.
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Time for change at the Capstone
SPORTS REPORT
BY CHRIS SHERMAN SA Sports Writer
      I have gone back and forth all week on whether to chime in on the sinking ship that is the Alabama basketball program, but Sunday's embarrassing loss to a less-than-spectacular Auburn squad made my final decision easy. Alabama was out-coached by Auburn's Jeff Lebo in what has become a disturbing ...
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Lady Aggies off to hot start in softball
By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer
      The Jackson High School Lady Aggies are off to a fast start with a 4-2 record in 2008. Jackson 5, Excel 1 JHS opened the season with a 5-1 victory over Excel Tuesday, Feb. 19. The Lady Aggies erupted for four runs in the bottom of the fourth inning en route to the victory. Danielle Gill went fi...
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Jackson boys, girls fall in Troy regional
By Ross Wood Special to The South Alabamian
      The Lady Aggies fought tooth and nail, even eliminating an eight-point lead, before losing 55-49 to Handley High School Thursday in the South RegionalTournament at Troy. "We missed too many free throws and a lot of easy shots under the basket," coach Trinnia McKenzie said. "But to even be here wa...
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LHS boys, girls season ends in Troy
By Ross Wood Special to The South Alabamian
      The Leroy Bears had jumped out to a big lead before losing to Houston County 76-69 last Wednesday night in the South Regionals in Troy. "They hit their free throws down the stretch, when it counted," coach Brian Henry said. "But when you consider we played for a football title on Dec. 7 and then...
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Demons fall in semifinals
By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer
      The McIntosh Demons magical run for a state championship ended abruptly Monday, Feb. 25 with a 87-54 loss to Sulligent. MHS fell down 23-3 in the first quarter and never could overcome the slow start. Joshua Nichols scored 13 points and Terold Reed 10 to lead McIntosh.
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Bears win three in Tombigbee Classic
By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer
      The Leroy Bears improved to 5-0 on the season with wins over Demopolis, Jackson and Citronelle in the Tombigbee Classic. Leroy 15, Demopolis 5 Leroy defeated 5A Demopolis for the third time this season with a 15-5 win Saturday, Feb. 23.
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Aggies knock off Millry, Demopolis
By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer
      The Jackson Aggies are off to a 3-2 start to the 2008 baseball season. This weekend the Aggies headed over to Leroy for a doubleheader against Demopolis and Leroy in the Tombigbee Classic. Jackson 13, Millry 1 Jackson traveled to Millry Wednesday, Feb. 20 and came back with an impressive 13-1 v...
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Lady Eagles off to 1-2 start
By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer
      The Jackson Academy Lady Eagles won one and lost two this week in softball. JA 12, Cottage Hill 1 JA knocked off Cottage Hill 12-1 Tuesday, Feb. 19, for their first win of the season. Mallory Lankford picked up the win going five innings and striking out five.
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Lady Bears take third place in Thomasville
By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer
      The Leroy Lady Bears finished up in third place this weekend in the Thomasville Tournament. Leroy 13, SCHS 2 Leroy knocked off Southern Choctaw 13-2 to start off the season on a good note Saturday, Feb. 23. Meg Smith picked up the win on the mound allowing only one hit and no runs in two inning...
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