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Youth wrestlers head to state

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Friday, March 1. 2013

The Pirates Youth Wrestling Club led by coach Brad Cobb took part in the state qualifying tournament at McIntosh High School Saturday, Feb. 23. [Full story »]

Lady Pirates win home opener

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Tuesday, February 26. 2013

By Jim Asher

On Feb. 19 the Lady Pirates hosted the Eastside Lady Eagles in their season home opener. The Lady Pirates took control from the opening whistle, immediately placing the Eastside defense under pressure. [Full story »]

Lady Pirates start season at Trojan Cup

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Monday, February 18. 2013

By Jim Asher

The Pike County Lady Pirates varsity soccer team kicked off the regular season this week with a pair of games in the Lamar County Trojan Cup. [Full story »]

Pirates sign scholarships

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Wednesday, February 13. 2013

By Greg Parrott

Two Pirates football players signed scholarships with Mars Hill College in North Carolina last week on National Signing Day. Standout receiver Tony Anthony and lineman Aaron Clay both earned scholarships for the athleticism as displayed for the Pirates team. [Full story »]

Lady Pirates take down Mary Persons

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Monday, February 4. 2013

The Pike County High School soccer season started Jan. 21 with tryouts for the varsity and junior varsity teams.

During the first three days, Coach Justin O’Steen and Coach Mike Muccillo evaluated more than 50 players for the 33-36 positions on the varsity and JV teams. [Full story »]

Daniels signs softball scholarship

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Wednesday, January 30. 2013

Jamie Daniels, a Lady Pirates player for all four years at Pike County High School signed a scholarship with Darton State College Jan. 16. She was one of eight players who earned softball scholarships for the 2013-14 Lady Cavaliers team. [Full story »]

World Series rings received

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Wednesday, January 23. 2013

Members of the Gordon State College’s Highlanders baseball team and their coaches received World Series rings Jan. 15 for placing third in the JUCO World Series in Grand Junction, Colorado last summer, including assistant coach Blake Parrott of Meansville. The team was coached by head coach Travis McClanahan and assistant coaches Gary Sharpe, Tim Jones and Blake Parrott. [Full story »]

Pirates rewarded for hard work

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Wednesday, January 16. 2013

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By Greg Parrott

The Pike County Pirates football team celebrated their 2012 season with a banquet at Christ Chapel Church with a catered dinner by Papa Willie's.

"This season was a year of success for the entire team,” said coach Brad Webber. "We got the season going with an overtime win over Upson-Lee and ended the season with a loss to Washington County in the state playoffs. We finished third in the region and that was our goal, to be in the state playoffs. We faced adversity late in the season with some sickness that hit the team hard but we played on with character and determination. I’m proud of every team member for their contribution.” [Full story »]

Lady Pirates still strong at 9-2

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Thursday, January 10. 2013

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The Pike County High School Lady Pirates continued their winning streak by beating the Henry County War Hawks and Crawford County Eagles. The team is 9-2 for the season. [Full story »]

Third straight win for 'Mad Maddie'

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Monday, January 7. 2013

In the third week of the Winter Flurry racing season at Atlanta Motor Speedway, local racer Madeline “Mad Maddie” Crane made a last lap pass to win her third race in a row. [Full story »]

Champs honored by board

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Thursday, December 20. 2012

Members of the Pike County Middle School Lady Pirates softball team were honored by board of education members at their Dec. 11 meeting. The students received certificates and shook hands with each school board member. [Full story »]

Lady Pirates basketball undefeated

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Monday, December 17. 2012

The Lady Pirates basketball team defeated Carver Columbus 68-45 Tuesday, Dec 4. [Full story »]

Two consecutive trips to victory lane

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Monday, December 10. 2012

For Madeline “Mad Maddie” Crane, 15, racing around Atlanta Motor Speedway is a passion – and something she’s proven to be great at, recently winning two feature races in a row in the Legends’ Winter Flurry Series.

She hopes to race there as a NASCAR driver one day and her track record so far shows she can hang with the best. She is leading the points race in the Legends Young Lions division and won both the qualifying and the feature race Nov. 16 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. [Full story »]

Basketball teams get strong start

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Monday, December 3. 2012

The Pike County High School Pirates and Lady Pirates basketball teams have started their season with some strong wins and close losses. The Lady Pirates defeated Union Grove 50-40 Tuesday, Nov. 27. Latoya King finished the game with 12 points, eight rebounds and three steals. The Lady Pirates look to have a promising season with great leadership in team captains Lauren Duncan and Kristen Beckham. [Full story »]

Pike runners lead Gordon to best season ever

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Monday, November 26. 2012

The Gordon State College cross country team recently closed out its best season ever. The women’s team placed second in the NJCAA Division 1 Region 17 Champion while the men finished fifth.

“This is by far the best team I have ever coached,” said coach John Campbell, “not only in their performance in the meets but in their sense of team off the track.” [Full story »]