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Pike Recreation Authority honored by Braves

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Tuesday, October 3. 2017

Pike County Parks and Recreation Authority was recognized recently before the Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies game at SunTrust Park. On Sept. 22, Recreation Authority director Kevin Teate and others were presented with an award naming the authority as an Atlanta Braves Group Champion for having more than 750 people at a single game. [Full story »]

Cavaliers 5-0 for season, homecoming is Friday

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Tuesday, September 26. 2017

The CrossPointe Cavaliers traveled to Conyers on Friday night and took care of Young Americans Academy by routing them 70-6. [Full story »]

Pirates dominate Patriots, declaw Tigers

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Tuesday, September 19. 2017

The Strong Rock Patriots traveled to Zebulon to play the Pirates Sept. 8 and they were dominated by the home team who earned a 49-7 win. [Full story »]

Middle school Cross Country teams dominate

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Tuesday, September 5. 2017

The Pike County Middle School cross country traveled to Americus recently to compete in the first meet of the season, the Furlow Fast Feet Invitational. Both teams crushed their opponents individually and in team efforts. [Full story »]

Homecoming 5K set for Sept. 30

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Tuesday, August 29. 2017

The Pike County High School 5K will start at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30 at the Pirates football stadium. [Full story »]

Colorguard Clinic set for Aug. 26

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Wednesday, August 23. 2017

The Pike County High School Colorguard will give young students the chance to learn about the sport from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 26 at the high school. [Full story »]

Pirates rained out in scrimmage; play first game Friday at 8 p.m.

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Tuesday, August 15. 2017

A summer storm on Thursday, Aug 10 cancelled a scrimmage between the Pike County Pirates and McIntosh Chiefs, but not before TC Cook, Gerald Hines and Cory Maddox caused damage to the Chiefs’ offense. [Full story »]

Pirates play scrimmage this Thursday, Aug. 10

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Tuesday, August 8. 2017

The Pirates football team will play their first scrimmage game of the season this Thursday, Aug. 10 at McIntosh High School with kickoff set for 7 p.m. The first game of the season will be at home on Friday, Aug. 18 against Ola High School with the season officially starting at 8 p.m.

“After our scrimmage with McIntosh, we will host six home games. What a great kick start to our season,” said head coach Brad Webber. “This community is awesome. I enjoy seeing all the Pike Countians, alumni, upcoming middle school and recreational football players and their families. Our boys are blessed to be surrounded by a supporting community.” [Full story »]

Pike’s 6U All-Stars are World Series champs

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Tuesday, July 25. 2017

The 6U Pike County All-Stars recently placed first in the Class C World Series tournament in Covington. The girls played July 15 and came out of pool play as the number one seed, remaining undefeated through bracket play to make it to the championship. [Full story »]

Pike 4-H Shotgun Team takes top honors

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Friday, July 7. 2017

The Pike County 4-H S.A.F.E. Shotgun team recently competed at the NW District Meet, with locals competing against 224 students from 16 different counties. The team did well with 14 of the 22 Pike 4-H shooters qualifying for the state competition against 945 shooters from 72 different counties. [Full story »]

Pirates baseball players earn honors at banquet

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Tuesday, July 4. 2017

By Greg Parrott

Members of the Pike County High School Pirates baseball team were honored during the 2017 baseball banquet held May 30 at Life Springs Church and they enjoyed a good meal provided by Ryan Landry while also enjoying a video of the past season produced by Melanie Sutton. The photos were taken by Anna Bethune throughout the season. [Full story »]

L7 tourney raises funds for $3,000 scholarship

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Thursday, June 22. 2017

The Leland Shoemake Foundation’s second annual L7 Baseball Tournament was held recently with players from 6 to 14 years old taking part. The money raised from the tournament will fund a new $3,000 scholarship for Pike County High School students. [Full story »]

PCHS offers sports camps

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Tuesday, June 20. 2017

Pike County High School athletes will help coach several sports camps this summer, including baseball camp, basketball camp, softball camp and volleyball camp. [Full story »]

6U All-Stars earn first place in Battle of the Champions

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Tuesday, June 13. 2017

The 6U Pike County All-Stars won first place in the Battle of the Champions in Henry County recently. [Full story »]

Meghan Gregg wraps up another successful season with UT softball

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Tuesday, June 6. 2017

University of Tennessee standout softball player Meghan Gregg had a record-breaking season during which she earned many accolades and her team came up just short in the Super Regional series. They beat Texas A&M 8-1 in the season opener, but their lead slipped away in games 2 and 3. UT was seeded No. 8 with a 48-12 record and only one senior in the batting order, many are looking forward to another successful season next year. [Full story »]