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PCMS prepares for first cross country season

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Thursday, August 25. 2016

The new Pike County Middle School cross country team began practice a couple of weeks ago for its first ever season. The members have been working hard to improve their mileage in hopes of capturing a league title in October. [Full story »]

Pirates battle Mustangs in rain

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Tuesday, August 23. 2016

By Greg Parrott

On a stormy night in east Henry County, the Pirates and the Ola Mustangs finally got the season started after a lengthy rain delay. Heavy rains saturated the field for about one hour and the fans showed up and cheered on the Pirates in a 31-14 loss. [Full story »]

Pirates tie Chiefs in pre season scrimmage

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Tuesday, August 16. 2016

The Pirates kicked off their season with a scrimmage against the McIntosh Chiefs, ending with the game all tied up and the Pirates threatening to score at the Chiefs’ three yard line. [Full story »]

Pirates first scrimmage is Thursday

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Tuesday, August 9. 2016

The Pirates football team will play a scrimmage game this Thursday, Aug. 11 at 7 p.m. at McIntosh High School in Peachtree City. Head coach Brad Webber is asking for as many supporters as possible to attend the game. [Full story »]

Local swimmers earn medals at state

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Tuesday, August 2. 2016

Local swimmers with the Griffin Gator Swim Team earned awards at the state swimming competition held Friday, July 22 for athletes 10 and under and Saturday, July 23 for athletes 11 and older. [Full story »]

Local swimmers compete at state

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Tuesday, July 19. 2016

Several swimmers from Pike County who are part of the Griffin Gator Swim Team will head to the state meet. The team is coached by Pike County native Nathan Wilson who has been involved with the team for two years. There are 15 swimmers from Pike on the team and during the recent district meet in Carrollton, seven of them qualified for the state meet. The local swimmers include Brayleigh Bean, Tatum Bean, Peyton Gregory, Emma Hu, Janie Jones, Elijah Meadows, Noah Meadows, Chesny Reese, Marti Sommers, Bethany Tilson, Mallory Tilson, Andrew Ward, Katie Ward, Liz Ward and Russ Wilson. [Full story »]

6U Pike All Stars are second in state

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Tuesday, June 28. 2016

The Pike County 6U All Star team played seven games in 100-degree weather Saturday, June 25, finishing second in the state after a late-night battle against Buford. [Full story »]

Baseball tournament honors Leland

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Tuesday, June 21. 2016

The Leland Shoemake Foundation held the first annual L7 Baseball Tournament in memory of Leland on June 4-5. Leland played recreation baseball with Pike County for two years before he passed away at age 6. His parents Amber and Tim Shoemake are working to raise awareness about the amoeba that took their young son’s life. [Full story »]

U8 Stars earn second place in tourney

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Tuesday, June 14. 2016

Pike County’s U8 Stars Soccer Team brought home a win at the Fifth Annual Atlanta Season Finale in Peachtree City held May 21-22. The team of seven players was coached by George Davis of Pike County. [Full story »]

Teachers vs. students kickball games helps American Diabetes Association

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Tuesday, June 7. 2016

A brave team of Pike County Elementary School teachers faced off against 90 fourth grade students to raise funds for the American Diabetes Association. Pike County Elementary School students raised more than $3,000 for the American Diabetes Association during the 2015-16 school year through various events and fundraisers. [Full story »]

Twelve PCHS seniors sign athletic scholarships

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Tuesday, May 31. 2016

Twelve Pike County High School seniors signed athletic scholarships before the end of the school year. [Full story »]

10U Grey Pirates remain undefeated

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Tuesday, May 24. 2016

The10U Pike County Grey Pirates remained undefeated in the regular season with a 12-0 record. [Full story »]

The JV Pirates finish fourth in region

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Tuesday, May 17. 2016

By Angie Stinchcomb

The 2016 JV Pirates ended a successful season with a final record of 6-3-2, finishing fourth in the region. [Full story »]

Lady Pirates are region champs

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Thursday, May 12. 2016

The Lady Pirates soccer team earned the Region AAAA Championship this season. The Lady Pirates had an 18-2-0 regular season record and made it to the second round of the post season. [Full story »]