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PCMS softball undefeated at 5-0

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Tuesday, September 29. 2020

The PCMS Lady Pirates remain undefeated at 5-0 after an incredible grand slam, come-from-behind win in extra innings on the road against the Lady Bulldogs in Monroe County. [Full story »]

Football game postponed due to weather, COVID-19 cases

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Monday, September 21. 2020

Two Pike County High School football games were postponed recently. [Full story »]

PCHS cross country teams ranked seventh in state

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Tuesday, September 15. 2020

Currently both the girls and boys Pike County High School cross country teams are ranked seventh in the state in class AAA. The teams competed on the state course over the weekend in Carrollton. [Full story »]

Lady Pirates start strong at 7-1

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Friday, September 4. 2020

The Lady Pirates softball team improved their season record to 7-1 and they are on a four-game winning streak after a Senior Night victory over Americus-Sumter. Pike County High School softball seniors Belle Holmes, Maggie Nauck, Mia Mobley, Kaitlyn Rasbury and Julianne “Juba” Grubb were honored before the Sept. 3 game against Americus-Sumter. The Lady Pirates dominated the 19-1 game with 15 hits and good defense. [Full story »]

Pirates to play Trojans this Friday

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Tuesday, September 1. 2020

The Pirates football team will open their season against the Lamar County Trojans on the road in the Battle of Potato Creek on Friday. [Full story »]

School sports start in Pike

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Tuesday, August 25. 2020

Pike County High School sports are in full swing, despite COVID-19 concerns and shortened game schedules. The Lady Pirates softball team started strong with a three-game winning streak and the Lady Pirates volleyball team is underway as well. See full coverage of both the softball and volleyball teams on page 2A and 7A. The Pirates football season opener will be against rivals the Lamar County Trojans in the always anticipated Battle of Potato Creek. [Full story »]

Registration extended for fall baseball, softball

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Tuesday, July 28. 2020

The Pike County Parks and Recreation Authority is moving forward with baseball and softball season and is extending registration through Monday, Aug. 3 to allow for additional players in the league. Practices will begin on Aug. 18 with games starting Sept. 8. [Full story »]

School sports in 2020 must follow new GHSA guidelines

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Tuesday, July 21. 2020

Local athletes are ready to start practicing for upcoming seasons and those who play for Pike schools must follow Georgia High School Association regulations which were set July 6. [Full story »]

Anna Reeder is first female PCHS student to earn a cross country scholarship

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Tuesday, June 23. 2020

Anna Reeder starting running cross country in ninth grade and through hard work and determination, she became the first female Pike County High School student to earn a cross country scholarship. She was offered two scholarships. [Full story »]

Logan Sage signs Pike's first wrestling scholarship

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Tuesday, June 23. 2020

Pike County High School senior Logan Sage became the first person from Pike to sign a scholarship to wrestle in college. He signed with St. Andrews College in North Carolina to play for both the wrestling and football teams. While at PCHS, Logan was a two-time state placer with the wrestling team, placing third and fourth at the state meet. He was also a captain of both the Pirates wrestling and football teams. [Full story »]

C’Bo Flemister looks to make moves for Notre Dame this fall

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Tuesday, May 26. 2020

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One Notre Dame back with an opportunity to step up and step into a leading role is rising junior C’Bo Flemister. [Full story »]

PCHS boys, girls soccer undefeated in region

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Tuesday, March 31. 2020

Before school and athletics were postponed, Pike County High School soccer teams were off to a strong start and both teams were undefeated in region play. The varsity boys team is coached by Kevin Hobbs and the varsity girls team is coached by Justin O’Steen and Christopher Johnson. [Full story »]

Pirates keep 'Old Wooden Racket'

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Tuesday, March 24. 2020

PCHS boys and girls tennis teams each earned their first win of the year against Lamar County. [Full story »]

Pirates extend win streak, perfect game pitched

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Tuesday, March 17. 2020

The Pirates extended their win streak to four games last week and showed strong batting and defense as Wesley Hancock pitched a perfect game before Pike County schools postponed all extra-curricular activities (including baseball). [Full story »]