Lady Eagles win Monroe tournament
By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer
      The Jackson Academy Lady Eagles softball team improved to 3-3 on the season after winning two of three games this weekend in Monroeville to win the Monroe Academy Tournament. "I thought we played really good," Lady Eagles coach Christy Lowery said. "We hit the ball well and did a good running the...
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Aggies improve to 8-2
Jackson riding five-game winning streak behind hot hitting
By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer
      Jackson found their bats this weekend as the Aggies (8-2) swept through Millry, Demopolis, Excel, Sweet Water and Clarke County in the Tombigbee Classic. "I thought we started the tournament out leaving too many runners on base, Aggies coach Jason Jones said. "We really picked it up this weekend....
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Bears perfect 7-0 in Tombigbee Classic
By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer
      The Leroy Bears are off to a great start on the 2008 season. Coach Danny Powell's squad just finished up a perfect (7-0) run in the Tombigbee Classic as the Bears look for a repeat of last season's 2A state championship. "I wouldn't say I expected it to happen," Leroy coach Danny Powell said of h...
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Lady Demons' streak, championship hopes end in B'ham
By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer
      The McIntosh Lady Demons 64-game winning streak came to a halt Wednesday, Feb. 27 in the championship game at the Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center. Spring Garden (36-0) revenged last season's semifinals loss to the Lady Demons with a 61-44 blowout win over McIntosh.
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Lady Aggies fall 2-0 to Excel, drop to 3-4
By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer
      The Jackson High School Lady Aggies fell on the road to Excel 2-0 Friday, Feb. 29. The Panthers put a two spot up in the bottom of the fifth inning and that was good enough for the win. Bridget Chancey took the loss on the mound but had an outstanding game.
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Leroy softball field gets new lights
     The Leroy softball team just received new lights for its field estimated at $50,000. The team and school have been raising money for several years in anticipation of the project. (Left) T.E.C. installs the new lights that are on solid steel poles. (SA photo by Chris Sherman)
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Blankenship finding success at USM
By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer
      Sometimes dreams do come true and former Leroy student and mascot Lacey Blankenship is a perfect example. After bringing to life Leroy's "J.P Bear" during her time at Leroy High School, she was the first female to be given a scholarship to become the University of Southern Miss' "Seymour.
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