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Former Pirate playing for Gordon

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Tuesday, September 16. 2014

By Greg Parrott

A 2014 Pike County High School graduate, Kurt Cox, has decided to play at Gordon State College as a preferred walk-on. [Full story »]

Wildcats edge Pirates 48-19

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Friday, September 12. 2014

The Pike County Pirates (0-2) hosted the Locust Grove Wildcats (1-1) Friday night in the region opener for the Pirates. Kickoff was at 7:30 p.m.

Realtime scoring from the game was provided by Greg Parrot and Rachel McDaniel. [Full story »]

Cavaliers knock out the Knights

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Rachel McDaniel

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Tuesday, September 9. 2014

It was back to the gridiron Friday night in Hollonville as the CrossPointe Cavaliers took on the People’s Baptist Academy Knights. [Full story »]

Pirates fall 41-7 to Knights

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Rachel McDaniel

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Friday, September 5. 2014

The Upson-Lee Knights stormed into Zebulon and defeated the Pirates 41-7 Friday night. [Full story »]

Holmes signs with Columbus State

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Tuesday, August 26. 2014

DeAndre Holmes, a member of South Georgia State College’s men’s basketball team, signed a letter of intent to continue his basketball career at Columbus State University in Columbus. [Full story »]

English perfect for Perfect Game

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Thursday, August 21. 2014

By Greg Parrott

Tristin English has had a busy summer. He has played in baseball games from coast to coast and in the middle of the U.S. [Full story »]

Hall of Fame fans

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Rachel McDaniel

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Tuesday, August 19. 2014

Pike County residents were among 100 fans who got a sneak preview of the College Football Hall of Fame and Chick-fil-A Fan Experience. [Full story »]

Pirates play well in scrimmage, ready for first game Aug. 29

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Monday, August 18. 2014

By Greg Parrott

On Friday, Aug. 15, the Pirates hosted the Starr’s Mill Panthers in a scrimmage that helped both teams evaluate players and game situations. The Pirates season opener will be Friday, Aug. 29, in Barnesville at 7:30 p.m. [Full story »]

Football starts here Friday

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Thursday, August 14. 2014

By Greg Parrott

Football season is just around the corner as the Pike County Pirates will host the Starr’s Mill Panthers this Friday for a preseason scrimmage. [Full story »]

Three local athletes are World Series champs

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Rachel McDaniel

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Tuesday, August 12. 2014

Three Pike County athletes have been named World Series champions for the second year in a row. [Full story »]

Baseball for Beshers on TV Aug. 10

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Rachel McDaniel

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Tuesday, July 29. 2014

Pirates senior baseball player Tristin English will play in the Perfect Game All American Classic in San Diego, Calif., Aug. 10 in honor of friend and fellow athlete Brent Beshers who lost his battle with leukemia last spring. The game will be broadcast Aug. 10 on the MLB network and ESPN radio. [Full story »]

Young local driver earns first trip to Victory Lane

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Rachel McDaniel

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Tuesday, July 15. 2014

A young local racer took the checkered flag for his first Thursday Thunder victory at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton July 10. [Full story »]

Local athletes head to national competition

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Rachel McDaniel

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Tuesday, July 8. 2014

The Thunder Soccer Club has earned a spot in the national president’s cup competition to be held in Greenville, S.C., this month. Two local athletes will help the team as they face off against teams from Nevada, New Hampshire and Ohio. [Full story »]

Edwards earns Gold Glove award

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Rachel McDaniel

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Tuesday, June 10. 2014

For the fourth time in program history, a Columbus State University baseball player secured a place among the top defensive players in the country. [Full story »]

Andy Marshall signs baseball scholarship

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Thursday, June 5. 2014

By Greg Parrott

Pike County baseball standout Andy Marshall has signed a baseball scholarship with Gordon State College. Marshall has been a starter on the Pike varsity team for the last three years. [Full story »]