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SeaWolves swimmers ranked nationally

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Friday, December 14. 2018

The SeaWolves, a local Pike County swim team, now ranks on a national level. The national association, USA Swimming, scores each swimmer’s races so teams around the nation can compare and rank all teams. With a club score of 9,472, the SeaWolves storm over the other local team, Griffin Gators with their club score of 295. [Full story »]

Wrestling teams rack up wins

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Tuesday, December 11. 2018

The high school and middle school wrestling teams competed at Jones County last Wednesday and both teams did very well. The middle school team went 3-0 for the night while the high school team went 2-1, beating Jones County, Monticello and losing a close one to Mt. DeSalles. These are the teams that the middle school defeated. [Full story »]

Pirate Wrestling starts season strong

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Tuesday, December 4. 2018

The Pirate Wrestling team has had seven matches and two tournaments so far this season. The Pirates are 3 and 4 due to so many athletes being stacked up in the same weight classes but according to coach Clay Woerner, they have wrestled really well. [Full story »]

Amy Rogers finishes first marathon in NYC

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Tuesday, November 27. 2018

Amy Rogers has been running since she was part of the Pike County cross country team under coach Justin O’Steen but she recently went the distance and completed her first marathon - the 2018 TCS NYC Marathon. There were more than 52,000 runners who participated in the event held Nov. 3 in New York City - one of the largest running events in the world. [Full story »]

Two Lady Pirates softball players sign college scholarships

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Friday, November 23. 2018

Two Lady Pirates softball players were celebrated by family and friends during a scholarship signing at the high school Nov. 14. Pitcher Maddie Kirksey and catcher Haley Eubanks have known each other and played softball together for about 10 years.

“A lot of people don’t realize the hard work these ladies have put in since they were 7 or 8 years old,” said coach Brad Gregg. “It’s a big commitment to get here and a huge honor to get to play at the next level.”

Coach Melissa Whitley said both Maddie and Haley put in a lot of hard work over the years and it is paying off. [Full story »]

Pirates end tragic, historic football season

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Monday, November 19. 2018

By Brian Gales
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The Pirates fought hard in the second round of the GHSA playoffs against the HV Jenkins High Warriors but came up short, ending an emotional and challenging football season for the team and the community who stood behind them. The late Dylan Thomas was honored at each game throughout the season after his tragic injury early in the season and Dylan’s family continued to support the team at the games. [Full story »]

PCHS cross country teams excel at state meet

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Wednesday, November 14. 2018

The Region 4-AAA cross country championship boys and girls teams from Pike County High School traveled to Carrollton on Nov. 3 to compete in the GHSA Class AAA Championship. [Full story »]

Pirates beat Cougars in overtime thriller

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Tuesday, November 13. 2018

By Brian Gales
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The Pirates traveled to Cordele to face the Crisp County Cougars Friday night in the first round of the GHSA playoffs. It was a rematch of last year’s second round, which the Pirates won 26-25. Against a Cougar team that was hungry for revenge, and in the rain and cold of November, Pike needed to play its best game of the season in order to win. [Full story »]

PCMS cross country wins third straight championship

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Friday, November 9. 2018

The Pike County Middle School cross country team has had another successful year and set the bar exceptionally high with three region championships in the first three years of having a cross country team at the school. [Full story »]

Pirates make history with third trip to playoffs

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Tuesday, November 6. 2018

By Brian Gales
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The Pirates faced Kendrick in the last game of the regular season Friday, Nov. 2 and made school history by earning a spot in the state playoffs for three straight years. [Full story »]

Cross county teams earn region championships

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Tuesday, October 30. 2018

Both the boys and girls Pike County High School Cross Country Teams recently claimed Region 4-AAA championship titles. [Full story »]

Lady Pirates earn area championship, advance in playoffs

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Tuesday, October 23. 2018

By Brian Gales
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The Lady Pirates volleyball team not only earned the area championship title, they were also the number one seed for the first time in program history and advanced to state competition for the fourth year in a row. [Full story »]

Pirates win defensive battle 17-15

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Wednesday, October 17. 2018

By Brian Gales
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After going on the road against Rutland and winning convincingly, Pike football returned home to take on Central Macon Friday. It was Recreation Night, and several recreation football teams and cheerleading squads were honored on the field before the game. [Full story »]

Falcons dedicate game to Dylan Thomas

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Monday, October 15. 2018

Dylan’s legacy continues to grow as the Falcons dedicated Sunday’s victory over the Buccaneers to him. Before the big win, the Pirates were part of the opening ceremonies as they carried flags that said ‘Rise Up’ and a giant Falcons symbol onto the field. During their Falcons weekend, the team got to visit the press box, walk through the entry tunnels to the field and see other areas of the stadium. A jersey that was signed by the team was presented to the family by Arthur Blank and his wife Angela. [Full story »]

Pirates dedicate season to Dylan; beat Rutland 48-2

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Tuesday, October 9. 2018

By Brian Gales
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PCHS football’s first game since the tragic passing of Dylan Thomas took place on the road against Rutland Friday at 7:30 p.m. As the team left the fieldhouse and traveled out of town, fans showed their support with signs, banners, flags, cheers for the team and tears. [Full story »]