April 23, 2009 RSS feed / Sports

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Aggies, Bears advance to round two!!

JHS takes two-of-three from Brewbaker Tech
By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer
The Jackson Aggies (18-12) took two-of-three games from Brewbaker Tech over the weekend to advance in the Alabama High School Athletic Association's playoffs. More...

Eagles finish third in region

By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer

The Jackson Academy Eagles finished up the regular season with a third place finish in region play. More...

JA JV takes tourney at Monroe

The Jackson Academy JV boys' baseball team traveled to Monroeville this past Saturday and took the championship of Monroe Academy JV Tournament. "We played the best ball of the entire season," said Coach Jerry Bradley. More...

Locals shine at camp

Four local players were invited to take part in the Fox Sports/Scout.com Southeast Elite Combine Sunday, April 19 in Tuscaloosa. More...

JA competes in AISA track meet

Members of the Jackson Academy junior varsity track team participated in the Alabama Independent School Junior High State Track Meet, April 18, at Escambia Academy. Above, David Walker (left) competed in the 800-meter run and 100-meter dash. More...

Kills first turkey

Hunter Batley (right) recently killed his first turkey while hunting with his friend, Aaron Tillman (left), in Salitpa. The gobbler weighed 25 pounds, had a 9-1/2 inch beard and 1/4-inch spurs. Hunter is the son of Rita and Tony Batley of Jackson. More...

Leroy sweeps Houston Academy

By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer

The No. 1 ranked Leroy Bears (28-3) swept Houston Academy in the first round of the Alabama High School Athletic Association's playoffs Friday, April 17 at Pop Powell Stadium in Leroy. More...

AHSAA second round baseball playoff pairings

Class 1A Fruitdale at J.U. Blacksher, 3:30 & 6 p.m. (1 p.m. Saturday) Geneva County at Brantley, 3:30 & 5:30 p.m. (1 p.m. Saturday) Sweet Water at Holy Spirit, 4:30 & 7 p.m. (1 p.m. More...

BMAC swimmers compete in championships

Twenty-four BMAC Geckos qualified to compete in the Southeastern Swimming Short Course Championships in Nashville, Tenn. The four-day event attracted more than 1,000 swimmers from Alabama, Tennessee and Florida. More...

Little League opens play!!

Little League, T-ball and Minor League baseball all kicked off the 2009 season at the North Jackson Park Saturday, April 18. Fans packed the facility despite rainy condition and spring football games at Alabama and Auburn. More...

fish predation in garden ponds

By Roger Clay Wildlife Biologist

The growth in popularity of water gardening and garden ponds has increased during the last 10 years. Depending upon the objective, small garden ponds can showcase aquatic plants and or animals including frogs and fish. More...

Boating safety course offered

The Alabama Marine Police will offer a "Boating Basics" course April 28 and May 5, 6- 9:30 p.m. at the Jackson Police Department's training room, located in the rear of the Jackson Municipal Court building. More...

Minor League Results

Fish House 18 Pizza Hut 0 The 2009 Minor League season began with Fish House beginning the year on fire as they blanked Pizza Hut 18-0. Richard Skipper, Matthew Windham and Devin Pitre led the way by going 3-for-3 at the plate. More...