Youth baseball, softball practice underway
     Local youth teams hit the practice fields recently getting ready for the 2008 season. Daniel Smith (top left) makes a play in the infield during a practice for Fire Department. Dylan Thomas (above) looks in a ground ball for the Police Department. Kevin Gunter (top right) swings during a Dale's Body...
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Dixie League tryouts coming up March 22 at 9:30 a.m
      Jackson Dixie League tryouts are March 22 at 9:30 a.m at the Dixie League field. All players that are not currently on a team are required to tryout. Remember to bring your cleats, gloves and a cap. If you need any more information call Dawn Rynders at (251) 769-5465.
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Brittany Simmons finalist for 1A 'Player of the year'
By Ross Wood
      Back-to-back state titles can create a certain amount of pressure, no matter who you are, but McIntosh High School's Brittney Simmons never really felt anything extra as she started her junior season. "I thought we could have a good year even though we lost so much experience," Simmons said.
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Top-ranked Bears knock off Flomaton, fall to Clarke County
By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer
      The Leroy Bears took out the Flomaton Hurricanes 8-2 Tuesday, March 11 to improve to 11-0 on the season. Brandon Jones picked up the win on the hill scattering eight hits and two runs over seven innings while striking out seven batters.
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JA Lady Eagles lose two to fall to 4-7
By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer
      The Jackson Academy Lady Eagles fell to 4-7 with losses to Patrician and Meadowview this past week. PA 5, JA 0 The Patrician Saints blanked the Eagles 5-0 behind a strong pitching performance by ace pitcher Shayna Jimerson.
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Aggie track teams compete at T.R. Miller
By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer
      The Jackson Aggie track team competed in their first meet of the season Thursday, March 13 at T.R. Miller. "I thought we did really well for our first meet," Aggie assistant track coach Trinnia McKenzie said. Results Char-Lee Taylor placed first, Kayla Brooks third and Gabriel Mass placed four...
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Grissett wins for Team Workshop
     Robert Grissett (left) and Chan Guy (right) celebrate after the UCF Show. Grissett, fighting for Team Workshop, fought in Brewton in the UCF Show and won via triangle-choke 1:43 seconds into the first round.
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Mass visits Bama's Junior Day; Besteda receiving interest
By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer
      Jackson High School standout Gabriel Mass has the potential to be one of the top defensive prospects in Alabama for the Class of 2009. The 6-3, 247 pound defensive end visited the University of Alabama this past weekend to take part in the Crimson Tide's Junior Day.
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Aggies, Bears split twin bill in Jackson
The fifth-ranked Jackson Aggies hand top-ranked Leroy first loss of the season
By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer
      Jeremy Armstead went 4-4 with five RBIs and two homers including a walk-off three-run blast in the bottom of the sixth inning to hand the previously unbeaten and top-ranked Leroy Bears their first loss of the season in an 11-1 rout.
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Eagles top Patrician, fall to Meadowview
By Jeremy McVay Special to The South Alabamian
      The Jackson Academy Eagles defeated the Patrician Academy Saints but lost to the Meadowview Christian Trojans to move to 5-6 on the 2008 season. The Eagles are still inconsistent defensively and at the plate but are still slowly improving around a strong pitching staff.
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