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Saturday, March 10. 2018

Pike County High School’s boys and girls track teams participated in the 11th annual Irwin Ross Invitational in Griffin. The meet consisted of 17 teams that scored points. The girls finished ninth and the boys finished sixth. Both teams finished first among AAA opponents. During the meet, there were some school records that were broken or tied along with some personal records. [Full story »]

Pirates win first region game

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Thursday, March 8. 2018

By Jim Asher

This past week, the PCHS Pirates soccer team played two games that resulted in a frustrating loss to LaGrange followed by their first region win of the season against Kendrick. [Full story »]

Pitchers team up for 10-0 shut out

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Thursday, March 8. 2018

The Pirates defeated Callaway 10-0 on Friday as two pitchers combined to throw a shutout. Dylan Garner toed the rubber for the Pirates and he surrendered no runs on two hits over four innings, striking out nine. Coleman Boynton struck out the last batter to finish off the game. [Full story »]

Pirates start season strong

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Tuesday, February 27. 2018

In game one of the season against Clay County, two Pike pitchers combined for a shutout victory. The pitching was strong on both sides. Pike’s pitchers struck out eight, while Clay pitchers sat down seven. Coleman Boynton struck out a Clay County batter to finish off the game. [Full story »]

Lady Pirates dominate Upson-Lee 10-0

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Tuesday, February 20. 2018

On a mild and overcast evening at Matthews Field in Thomaston, the AAAA Lady Knights of Upson-Lee hosted the AAA Lady Pirates for the first regular season, non-conference match. The Lady Pirates wasted no time getting on the board with Sarah Licari in the second minute of play hitting her first of three goals in the net with an assist by Anna Chasteen. [Full story »]

Gregg to lead Lady Vols, speak to Ga. House

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Tuesday, February 13. 2018

The University of Tennessee Lady Vols were recently picked to finish second in the SEC behind defending regular season champ and national runners-up Florida and the team had a 48-12 season last year. Lady Vols senior Meghan Gregg of Williamson will lead the team from her shortstop position, along with seven other returning starters. She and her parents Brad and Kathy Gregg will be honored at the Georgia House of Representatives on Monday, Feb. 26 after District 131 Rep. Johnnie Caldwell sent them an invite resolution which allows them the opportunity to be on the floor of the House and to speak to the representatives. [Full story »]

Pirates earn Baseball Field of the Year; first game is Friday

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Thursday, February 8. 2018

The Pike County High School baseball team was recently awarded the 2017 Baseball Field of the Year by the Georgia Dugout Club. [Full story »]

Pirates finish second in tourney

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Tuesday, February 6. 2018

The Pike County Wrestling Team finished second in the Traditional Area Tournament hosted at Pike County Middle School recently. The team closed the gap on other area teams, catching Crisp County who finished third and nearly catching McNair who finished first. [Full story »]

Pirates swim team finishes season strong

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Friday, February 2. 2018

The PCHS Swim Pirates finished up their season with meets at Harris County and in Macon at the Middle Georgia Championships on Jan. 10 and Jan. 19. The two meets completed the eight-meet season for the swim team’s inaugural season in 2017-2018. [Full story »]

Pirates players honored at banquet

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Monday, January 29. 2018

The Pirates football team were honored for their individual and teams efforts in the historic 2017 season recently during the annual football banquet. [Full story »]

Wrestling teams have successful seasons

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Tuesday, January 23. 2018

The Pike County Middle School Wrestling team finished its season Friday, Jan. 16 with a fourth place finish in the Middle School League Tournament. The team actually won more matches than all of the opponents they faced, however in middle school wrestling, there are 17 weight classes and the team was only able to fill nine of the weight classes. [Full story »]

Register now for youth baseball, softball

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Tuesday, January 16. 2018

Spring registration for youth baseball and softball will end Friday, Jan. 19. All registrants must be sized for their uniform by Friday, Jan. 26. [Full story »]

Pike back to wait until February to sign

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Tuesday, December 26. 2017

Pike County running back C’Bo Flemister was anticipated to send in his letter of intent Wednesday. It did not arrive. Flemister will wait until the February signing period to make his decision official, he confirmed in a text message. [Full story »]

Dance Teams make moves at PCHS, PCMS

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Tuesday, December 19. 2017

Pike County’s high school and middle school both have new Dance Teams under the direction of coaches Chandra Brisendine, Lisa Hansen, Amy Jones, Jackie McLeroy, and Sherri Pitts and choreographer Sara Armstrong and her assistant Claire Shaver. [Full story »]

Basketball, dance teams to perform at games

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Tuesday, December 12. 2017

The Pike County High School basketball teams have hit the court for the new season and are being supported by the new Dance Team who perform at each game. They faced some tough competition in their first six games, including defending state champs the Upson-Lee Knights. [Full story »]