The Chipola College’s Women’s Cross Country team has been named an Academic All-American team by the NJCAA Cross Country Coaches Association.
The Chipola team was ranked fifth in the nation with a 3.697 cumulative grade point average.
Team members are Taylor Dover, Laura Day, Taylor Guy, Ellen Manor and India Hatcher. Rance Massengill is coach of the team.
Chipola’s Cross Country team was established in 2007. For information about the team, contact coach Massengill at 850-718-2440.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Indian Baseball Picks Up Three Wins
By Clint Cox
After starting conference play with a 1-2 record, the Chipola Indians baseball squad has reeled off three straight conference wins to improve to 4-2 in the Panhandle Conference. The Indians started their winning streak last Friday when they traveled to Panama City and posted a 12-3 win over Gulf Coast. Andy Fermin was the man of the day as he went 3-4 with a home run and 8 RBI. Patrick Corbin was the winning pitcher, going seven innings and giving up 3 runs on 6 hits and striking out nine Commodores.
On Saturday the Indians played host to Pensacola and fell behind 1-0. They took a 2-1 lead in the fourth inning only to see Pensacola tie the game at 2-2 in the fifth inning. Chipola reclaimed the lead with 2 runs in the bottom of the fifth but then Pensacola tied the game at 4-4 in the sixth inning. The Indians took a one run lead in the seventh inning and then exploded for five runs in the eighth to post the 12-3 win. Edmond Sparks was 5-5 with 2 RBI, Joey Rapp was 2-4 with 2 RBI and a home run.
They closed out the winning streak with an impressive 17-5 road win over previously unbeaten Tallahassee on Tuesday. JB Johnson was the winning pitcher and the Indians once again had the hot bats with Edmond Sparks going 4-5 with a double, home run and 8 RBI. Dayne Read, Dustin Spruill and Joey Rapp all homered for the Indians.
With the win Chipola improved to 20-11 on the season and will next be in action this weekend when they host Northwest Florida State on Friday at 2 pm and then make a return trip to Panama City on Saturday to square off against Gulf Coast at 1 pm. They will also be on the road on Tuesday March 31 when they travel to Pensacola to take on the Pirates.
After starting conference play with a 1-2 record, the Chipola Indians baseball squad has reeled off three straight conference wins to improve to 4-2 in the Panhandle Conference. The Indians started their winning streak last Friday when they traveled to Panama City and posted a 12-3 win over Gulf Coast. Andy Fermin was the man of the day as he went 3-4 with a home run and 8 RBI. Patrick Corbin was the winning pitcher, going seven innings and giving up 3 runs on 6 hits and striking out nine Commodores.
On Saturday the Indians played host to Pensacola and fell behind 1-0. They took a 2-1 lead in the fourth inning only to see Pensacola tie the game at 2-2 in the fifth inning. Chipola reclaimed the lead with 2 runs in the bottom of the fifth but then Pensacola tied the game at 4-4 in the sixth inning. The Indians took a one run lead in the seventh inning and then exploded for five runs in the eighth to post the 12-3 win. Edmond Sparks was 5-5 with 2 RBI, Joey Rapp was 2-4 with 2 RBI and a home run.
They closed out the winning streak with an impressive 17-5 road win over previously unbeaten Tallahassee on Tuesday. JB Johnson was the winning pitcher and the Indians once again had the hot bats with Edmond Sparks going 4-5 with a double, home run and 8 RBI. Dayne Read, Dustin Spruill and Joey Rapp all homered for the Indians.
With the win Chipola improved to 20-11 on the season and will next be in action this weekend when they host Northwest Florida State on Friday at 2 pm and then make a return trip to Panama City on Saturday to square off against Gulf Coast at 1 pm. They will also be on the road on Tuesday March 31 when they travel to Pensacola to take on the Pirates.
Marianna Nips Graceville
By Clint Cox
GRACEVILLE – Marianna’s Cayce Griffin stroked a solo home run in the top of the eight inning to lift the Lady Bulldog’s softballs squad to a 4-3 win over the Graceville Lady Tigers on Tuesday night. After trailing the entire ball game, Graceville rallied to tie the game at 3-3 in the bottom of the seventh inning. But Griffin led off the top of the eight inning with a deep shot over the left field fence and Lady Bulldog pitcher Hali Stout shut down the Lady Tigers in the bottom of the inning to notch the win for Marianna.
The Lady Bulldogs took an early lead as Allison Hutton scored in the first inning on a wild pitch. Jennifer Creamer also scored in the Lady Bulldog’s first at bat when Griffin missed a third strike but the ball got away from the Graceville catcher, allowing Creamer to give Marianna a 2-0 lead. Graceville got on the scoreboard in the bottom of the second inning as Cayla Walker’s RBI single brought home Jessica Baxley to make it a 2-1 ball game. Marianna countered in the top of the third with a run as Jana Hinson’s infield single scored Krista Griffin to give the Lady Bulldogs a 3-1 lead. That score held until the bottom of the fifth inning when Graceville chipped away at the Lady Bulldogs lead. Meagan Sanders hit a RBI double to score a Lady Tiger and pull the Graceville to within one run of the Lady Bulldogs. That 3-2 score held until the bottom of the seventh when Graceville’s Walker reached base on a fielder’s choice. After Walker stole second base Sanders hit a ground ball to third base and beat out the throw to first base. Meanwhile Walker rounded third base and come home to tie the game at 3-3.
Stout took the win for Marianna, striking out 9 Lady Tigers. Sanders took the loss for Graceville. With the win Marianna improved to 11-4 on the season and Head Coach Natasha Braddy said her squad is coming together. "We’re continuing to be strong behind both the mound and the plate. Our bats are coming around and we are being more selective in our hitting. I think we are coming together as a team and I am very proud of the ladies," commented Braddy.
GRACEVILLE – Marianna’s Cayce Griffin stroked a solo home run in the top of the eight inning to lift the Lady Bulldog’s softballs squad to a 4-3 win over the Graceville Lady Tigers on Tuesday night. After trailing the entire ball game, Graceville rallied to tie the game at 3-3 in the bottom of the seventh inning. But Griffin led off the top of the eight inning with a deep shot over the left field fence and Lady Bulldog pitcher Hali Stout shut down the Lady Tigers in the bottom of the inning to notch the win for Marianna.
The Lady Bulldogs took an early lead as Allison Hutton scored in the first inning on a wild pitch. Jennifer Creamer also scored in the Lady Bulldog’s first at bat when Griffin missed a third strike but the ball got away from the Graceville catcher, allowing Creamer to give Marianna a 2-0 lead. Graceville got on the scoreboard in the bottom of the second inning as Cayla Walker’s RBI single brought home Jessica Baxley to make it a 2-1 ball game. Marianna countered in the top of the third with a run as Jana Hinson’s infield single scored Krista Griffin to give the Lady Bulldogs a 3-1 lead. That score held until the bottom of the fifth inning when Graceville chipped away at the Lady Bulldogs lead. Meagan Sanders hit a RBI double to score a Lady Tiger and pull the Graceville to within one run of the Lady Bulldogs. That 3-2 score held until the bottom of the seventh when Graceville’s Walker reached base on a fielder’s choice. After Walker stole second base Sanders hit a ground ball to third base and beat out the throw to first base. Meanwhile Walker rounded third base and come home to tie the game at 3-3.
Stout took the win for Marianna, striking out 9 Lady Tigers. Sanders took the loss for Graceville. With the win Marianna improved to 11-4 on the season and Head Coach Natasha Braddy said her squad is coming together. "We’re continuing to be strong behind both the mound and the plate. Our bats are coming around and we are being more selective in our hitting. I think we are coming together as a team and I am very proud of the ladies," commented Braddy.
Chipola Takes Third At Nationals
By Clint Cox
The Chipola Indians and Lady Indians basketball squads represented Jackson County and the State of Florida in fine fashion this past week in Kansas as both squads finished third in their respective National Basketball Tournaments.
The Chipola Lady Indians traveled to Salina, Kansas and posted an opening round 86-47 win over Sheridan College. Latoya Williams led the way with 22 points while Lenita Sanford followed with 16 and Marnesha Hall added 12. They followed that up with a second round win on Thursday over Walters State. The Lady Indians trailed 27-22 at the half but then went on to post a 66-53 win as Williams led the squad with 25 points. Sanford and Ashlie Billingslea each added 12 points. That advanced the ladies to the Semi-finals on Friday where they took on Jefferson College. The Lady Indians got off to a slow start and never recovered, trailing 49-34 at the half and falling 78-59. Williams hit 19 on the game and Hall added 10. Saturday’s matchup was against Kaskaskia College and Chipola pulled off a 81-74 victory to finish third in the tournament. Hall led the Lady Indians with 23 points and Williams added 12. The Lady Indians finished the season with a record of 30-6 under Head Coach David Lane.
The Chipola Indians traveled to Hutchinson, Kansas as the #1 team in the nation and likewise advanced all the way to the Semi-Finals, starting with an opening round 81-70 win over Southwest Tennessee. On Wednesday they square off against Lamar CC and led 33-22 at the half. They outscored Lamar 49-34 in the second half to post a 82-66 second round win. Casey Mitchell led the way with 19 points while Jeremy Jacobs and Malcolm Armstead hit 13 each and Gary Flowers and Justin Brownlee hit 11 apiece. The Indians had Thursday off as they advanced to Friday’s Semi-finals against Salt Lake CC. Chipola initially fell behind but rallied to take a 36-33 lead at the half. The second half was a close battle with the lead changing back and forth. In the final minutes however Chipola went cold from the field and Salt Lake pulled out a 78-73 victory over the Indians. The loss overshadowed a stellar performance from Casey Mitchell who hit 38 points on the evening. Torye Pelham added 16 in the loss, the Indians first loss in 32 games. A consolation game with Connors State was on hand for Saturday and the Indians held a close 44-40 lead at half. The second half was all Chipola though as they racked up 58 points to pull away for a 102-70 victory and claim third place. The Indians finish the season with a record of 34-2 under Head Coach Greg Heiar.
The Chipola Indians and Lady Indians basketball squads represented Jackson County and the State of Florida in fine fashion this past week in Kansas as both squads finished third in their respective National Basketball Tournaments.
The Chipola Lady Indians traveled to Salina, Kansas and posted an opening round 86-47 win over Sheridan College. Latoya Williams led the way with 22 points while Lenita Sanford followed with 16 and Marnesha Hall added 12. They followed that up with a second round win on Thursday over Walters State. The Lady Indians trailed 27-22 at the half but then went on to post a 66-53 win as Williams led the squad with 25 points. Sanford and Ashlie Billingslea each added 12 points. That advanced the ladies to the Semi-finals on Friday where they took on Jefferson College. The Lady Indians got off to a slow start and never recovered, trailing 49-34 at the half and falling 78-59. Williams hit 19 on the game and Hall added 10. Saturday’s matchup was against Kaskaskia College and Chipola pulled off a 81-74 victory to finish third in the tournament. Hall led the Lady Indians with 23 points and Williams added 12. The Lady Indians finished the season with a record of 30-6 under Head Coach David Lane.
The Chipola Indians traveled to Hutchinson, Kansas as the #1 team in the nation and likewise advanced all the way to the Semi-Finals, starting with an opening round 81-70 win over Southwest Tennessee. On Wednesday they square off against Lamar CC and led 33-22 at the half. They outscored Lamar 49-34 in the second half to post a 82-66 second round win. Casey Mitchell led the way with 19 points while Jeremy Jacobs and Malcolm Armstead hit 13 each and Gary Flowers and Justin Brownlee hit 11 apiece. The Indians had Thursday off as they advanced to Friday’s Semi-finals against Salt Lake CC. Chipola initially fell behind but rallied to take a 36-33 lead at the half. The second half was a close battle with the lead changing back and forth. In the final minutes however Chipola went cold from the field and Salt Lake pulled out a 78-73 victory over the Indians. The loss overshadowed a stellar performance from Casey Mitchell who hit 38 points on the evening. Torye Pelham added 16 in the loss, the Indians first loss in 32 games. A consolation game with Connors State was on hand for Saturday and the Indians held a close 44-40 lead at half. The second half was all Chipola though as they racked up 58 points to pull away for a 102-70 victory and claim third place. The Indians finish the season with a record of 34-2 under Head Coach Greg Heiar.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
LADY INDIANS MAKE HISTORY AND TAKE THIRD IN NATIONAL TOURNEY
SALINA, KS – The Chipola College Lady Indians made school history defeating Kaskaskia College (IL), 81-74, to finish third in the National Junior College Athletic Association Women’s Basketball Tournament in the Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas. This is the highest finish in the history of the women’s program at Chipola.
Chipola finished fourth in 2006 and fifth in 2007.
Marneshia Hall led Chipola with23 points and 5 rebounds. Latoya Williams earned a double with 12 points and 16 rebounds. Lenita Sanford added 9 points and 5 rebounds.
WBCA All American Latoya Williams finished third in the tournament in scoring with 71 total points and an average of 19.5 points per game. Williams finished first in three point scoring hitting 7 of 8 for an 87.5 percentage. Lenita Sanford took fourth in most blocks with 10 for the tournament. Ashlie Billinslea had 13 steals to rank third.
Latoya Williams and Marneshia Hall were named to the NJCAA All Tournament Team.
The Lady Indians finish their season at 30-6.
Central Arizona College defeated Jefferson College (MO) for the NJCAA Championship, 78-71.
Chipola finished fourth in 2006 and fifth in 2007.
Marneshia Hall led Chipola with23 points and 5 rebounds. Latoya Williams earned a double with 12 points and 16 rebounds. Lenita Sanford added 9 points and 5 rebounds.
WBCA All American Latoya Williams finished third in the tournament in scoring with 71 total points and an average of 19.5 points per game. Williams finished first in three point scoring hitting 7 of 8 for an 87.5 percentage. Lenita Sanford took fourth in most blocks with 10 for the tournament. Ashlie Billinslea had 13 steals to rank third.
Latoya Williams and Marneshia Hall were named to the NJCAA All Tournament Team.
The Lady Indians finish their season at 30-6.
Central Arizona College defeated Jefferson College (MO) for the NJCAA Championship, 78-71.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
LADY INDIANS LOSE BID FOR NATIONAL TITLE
SALINA, KS – The Chipola College Lady Indians were defeated tonight ,78-59, by the Jefferson College (MO) Vikings in the semi-final round of the National Junior College Athletic Association Women’s Basketball Tournament in the Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas. Latoya Williams led Chipola with 19 points and 5 rebounds. Marneshia Hall added 10 points and 6 rebounds. Pearl Johnson, Jamia Akins, and Lenita Sanford had 5 rebounds each.
Chipola’s overall record stands at 29 – 6. The Lady Indians will play Kakaskia College from Centrailia, IL for third place at 5 p.m. CST on Saturday.
The Lady Indians can be followed on WJAQ 100.9 radio or via internet through Chipola’s website at www.chipola.edu/radio/. For game and tournament statistics, logon to www.cybersportsusa.com. Women’s tournament information is available at www.salinakansas.org/visit/basketball.asp
Friday, March 20, 2009
Chipola Signs Three Lady Hornets
By Clint Cox
Call it a triple play as family and friends gathered last Friday at Chipola College to watch three current Cottondale Lady Hornet softball players sign letters of intent to attend Chipola and play softball for the Lady Indians. Shae Dickens, Liz Krauser and Selentia Pittman joined Chipley’s Skylar Davis for the signing at the college’s continuing education building. Chipola Head Coach Belinda Hendrix spoke highly of the future Lady Indians and the benefit of being able to see them play locally. "We’ve been able to watch these young ladies grow into amazing athletes. They are all very versatile and can play more than just one position," said Hendrix.
Shae Dickens is the daughter of Robert and Equallia Dickens and plays third base and outfield for Cottondale. Dickens was also a member of the Lady Hornets basketball team that made it to the FHSAA Final Four in Lakeland last month. "This is something I’ve always wanted to do. I’ve watched Chipola play a lot of times and I’m excited about being able to be a Lady Indian," said Dickens.
Liz Krauser is the daughter of Chris and Linda Krauser and spends most of her time on the diamond in the pitcher’s circle. "I’ve worked real hard to be the best pitcher I can be and am looking forward to being able to pitch at the next level," said Krauser.
Selentia Pittman is the daughter of Cullen Pittman and Easter Russ and plays shortstop for the Lady Hornets. "I’ve been playing softball all my life and come from a softball family. I am excited to be able to play at a program like Chipola," said Pittman.
Call it a triple play as family and friends gathered last Friday at Chipola College to watch three current Cottondale Lady Hornet softball players sign letters of intent to attend Chipola and play softball for the Lady Indians. Shae Dickens, Liz Krauser and Selentia Pittman joined Chipley’s Skylar Davis for the signing at the college’s continuing education building. Chipola Head Coach Belinda Hendrix spoke highly of the future Lady Indians and the benefit of being able to see them play locally. "We’ve been able to watch these young ladies grow into amazing athletes. They are all very versatile and can play more than just one position," said Hendrix.
Shae Dickens is the daughter of Robert and Equallia Dickens and plays third base and outfield for Cottondale. Dickens was also a member of the Lady Hornets basketball team that made it to the FHSAA Final Four in Lakeland last month. "This is something I’ve always wanted to do. I’ve watched Chipola play a lot of times and I’m excited about being able to be a Lady Indian," said Dickens.
Liz Krauser is the daughter of Chris and Linda Krauser and spends most of her time on the diamond in the pitcher’s circle. "I’ve worked real hard to be the best pitcher I can be and am looking forward to being able to pitch at the next level," said Krauser.
Selentia Pittman is the daughter of Cullen Pittman and Easter Russ and plays shortstop for the Lady Hornets. "I’ve been playing softball all my life and come from a softball family. I am excited to be able to play at a program like Chipola," said Pittman.
Chipola Williams Named WBCA All American for Second Year
SALINA, KS - Chipola College sophomore Latoya Williams has been named to the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) State Farm 2009 Junior College/Community College (JC/CC) All-America Basketball Team for the second consecutive year.
Selection committees in each of the nine WBCA geographical regions select the top women’s basketball players in the nation to be honored.
According to Chipola coach David Lane, Williams is the first women’s basketball athlete from Chipola to win the All-American Award for two consecutive years. Williams was named to the 2008 All-America Basketball Team as a freshman. Lane says the award is even more significant because it includes hundreds of players from all three divisions of community college basketball.
Williams led the Lady Indians in scoring this season with an average of 14 points per game. She also led the Panhandle Conference in rebounds with an average of 10 rebounds per game.
Williams was named First Team All-Conference, First Team All-State/All-Region, the FCCAA State Tournament MVP, and the FCCAA 2009 Player of the Year.
Coach Lane, said, "Latoya is a dynamic player who can do a lot of different things on the court. This award is important because the recognition comes from other coaches.
WBCA CEO Beth Bass, said, "I am proud to honor the top student-athletes of the 2009 JC/CC State Farm Coaches’ All-America Team," said WBCA CEO Beth Bass. "This group has elevated their game to a new level worthy of recognition on the All-America team this season."
"State Farm is truly honored to recognize these outstanding student-athletes for their wonderful and amazing achievements," said Pam El, Marketing Vice President for State Farm. "The State Farm Coaches All-America Team represents true excellence in the sport of women’s basketball, and we are extremely proud to be associated with these remarkable student-athletes."
The WBCA was founded in 1981 to promote women’s basketball by unifying coaches at all levels to develop a reputable identity for the sport and to foster and promote the development of the game as a sport for women and girls. For information about the WBCA, visit wbca.org.
The Lady Indians won the FCCAA State/NJCAA Region VIII championship on March 7 to advance to the national tournament held in Salina, Kansas, March 17-21. Ranked seventh in the national poll, the ladies (27-5) begin play in the tournament on Wednesday, March 18 at 2 p.m. CST against the Sheridan College Lady Generals from Sheridan, WY.
Women’s tournament information is available at http://www.salinakansas.org/visit/basketball.asp
Selection committees in each of the nine WBCA geographical regions select the top women’s basketball players in the nation to be honored.
According to Chipola coach David Lane, Williams is the first women’s basketball athlete from Chipola to win the All-American Award for two consecutive years. Williams was named to the 2008 All-America Basketball Team as a freshman. Lane says the award is even more significant because it includes hundreds of players from all three divisions of community college basketball.
Williams led the Lady Indians in scoring this season with an average of 14 points per game. She also led the Panhandle Conference in rebounds with an average of 10 rebounds per game.
Williams was named First Team All-Conference, First Team All-State/All-Region, the FCCAA State Tournament MVP, and the FCCAA 2009 Player of the Year.
Coach Lane, said, "Latoya is a dynamic player who can do a lot of different things on the court. This award is important because the recognition comes from other coaches.
WBCA CEO Beth Bass, said, "I am proud to honor the top student-athletes of the 2009 JC/CC State Farm Coaches’ All-America Team," said WBCA CEO Beth Bass. "This group has elevated their game to a new level worthy of recognition on the All-America team this season."
"State Farm is truly honored to recognize these outstanding student-athletes for their wonderful and amazing achievements," said Pam El, Marketing Vice President for State Farm. "The State Farm Coaches All-America Team represents true excellence in the sport of women’s basketball, and we are extremely proud to be associated with these remarkable student-athletes."
The WBCA was founded in 1981 to promote women’s basketball by unifying coaches at all levels to develop a reputable identity for the sport and to foster and promote the development of the game as a sport for women and girls. For information about the WBCA, visit wbca.org.
The Lady Indians won the FCCAA State/NJCAA Region VIII championship on March 7 to advance to the national tournament held in Salina, Kansas, March 17-21. Ranked seventh in the national poll, the ladies (27-5) begin play in the tournament on Wednesday, March 18 at 2 p.m. CST against the Sheridan College Lady Generals from Sheridan, WY.
Women’s tournament information is available at http://www.salinakansas.org/visit/basketball.asp
Graceville Rallies For Win Over Malone
By Clint Cox
GRACEVILLE – For 6 ½ innings last Friday night Malone was in full control of their district rival Graceville. But Malone saw their 9-2 lead going into the bottom of the seventh inning vanish, and then Garrett Steverson put the final nail in the coffin with a walk off grand slam to propel Graceville to a 11-9 win.
Malone jumped out to an early lead in their first at bat as Blake Hinson’s RBI single scored a run. Aaron Conrad’s RBI single scored Kevin Warren and then Jeffery Pittman’s RBI single scored Conrad. Dayvon Larry capped off the inning with a 3 run home run to put Malone up 6-0. Graceville managed a run in their first at bat but Malone added another run in both the second and third innings. The run in the third inning came on a solo home run by Larry. Graceville countered with a run in the bottom of the third inning as Justin Miles scored on a wild pitch to make it 7-2 in favor of Malone.
Miles entered the game in the fourth inning in relief of Tyler Crutchfield and began to cool the Malone bats. Over the next 3 2/3 innings Malone managed only one run as Warren reached on an error and then scored on a wild pitch in the top of the seventh inning. Meanwhile Malone starter Derek Orshall had kept the Graceville bats quite for the most part and Malone held a 9-2 lead going into the bottom of the seventh inning.
That is when the wheels began to come off for Malone, as Graceville quickly jumped on Malone relief pitcher Aaron Conrad. Steverson led off the inning with a double and then Aaron Taylor singled. Steverson was able to score on a throwing error to make it 9-3. Joey Sports followed with a single and then Jacky Miles reached on an error that also allowed Taylor to score. Jordan Cox then stroked an RBI single deep into left field to score Sports and then Jacky Miles scored on a double steal to make it a 9-6 game. Chris Willis pounded out a RBI double to score Cox and pull Graceville to within just two runs. Orshall was reinserted into the game and faced off against Steverson as Graceville had batted around. After going to a full count, Steverson stroked a shot over the left field wall that brought home four Graceville Tigers and the win.
Both squads were coming off wins from the night before as Graceville (3-6) had beaten Bethlehem and with the win over Malone improved to 3-6 on the season. Malone had pulled off their own rally, edging Cottondale 9-8 in a come from behind victory. With the loss to Graceville Malone fell to 6-2.
GRACEVILLE – For 6 ½ innings last Friday night Malone was in full control of their district rival Graceville. But Malone saw their 9-2 lead going into the bottom of the seventh inning vanish, and then Garrett Steverson put the final nail in the coffin with a walk off grand slam to propel Graceville to a 11-9 win.
Malone jumped out to an early lead in their first at bat as Blake Hinson’s RBI single scored a run. Aaron Conrad’s RBI single scored Kevin Warren and then Jeffery Pittman’s RBI single scored Conrad. Dayvon Larry capped off the inning with a 3 run home run to put Malone up 6-0. Graceville managed a run in their first at bat but Malone added another run in both the second and third innings. The run in the third inning came on a solo home run by Larry. Graceville countered with a run in the bottom of the third inning as Justin Miles scored on a wild pitch to make it 7-2 in favor of Malone.
Miles entered the game in the fourth inning in relief of Tyler Crutchfield and began to cool the Malone bats. Over the next 3 2/3 innings Malone managed only one run as Warren reached on an error and then scored on a wild pitch in the top of the seventh inning. Meanwhile Malone starter Derek Orshall had kept the Graceville bats quite for the most part and Malone held a 9-2 lead going into the bottom of the seventh inning.
That is when the wheels began to come off for Malone, as Graceville quickly jumped on Malone relief pitcher Aaron Conrad. Steverson led off the inning with a double and then Aaron Taylor singled. Steverson was able to score on a throwing error to make it 9-3. Joey Sports followed with a single and then Jacky Miles reached on an error that also allowed Taylor to score. Jordan Cox then stroked an RBI single deep into left field to score Sports and then Jacky Miles scored on a double steal to make it a 9-6 game. Chris Willis pounded out a RBI double to score Cox and pull Graceville to within just two runs. Orshall was reinserted into the game and faced off against Steverson as Graceville had batted around. After going to a full count, Steverson stroked a shot over the left field wall that brought home four Graceville Tigers and the win.
Both squads were coming off wins from the night before as Graceville (3-6) had beaten Bethlehem and with the win over Malone improved to 3-6 on the season. Malone had pulled off their own rally, edging Cottondale 9-8 in a come from behind victory. With the loss to Graceville Malone fell to 6-2.
Bulldogs Improve To 2-0 In District
By Clint Cox
Marianna went on the road last Thursday night and captured a 4-1 win over district for Chipley. Troy Clemmons was the winning pitcher, going 5 1/3 innings and striking out 12 Tigers. Marianna plated a run in the fourth inning as Colby Johnson scored on a passed ball and then added 3 more runs in the fifth inning. Adam Bigale had a 2 RBI double to score Dustin Larkin and Johnson. Fidel Montgomery scored on a sacrifice fly by Zack Smith.
On Tuesday night the Bulldogs racked up another district win with an 8-4 victory over Holmes County. After Marianna fell behind 1-0 the Bulldogs rallied to take a 3-1 lead in the bottom of the first inning. They made it a 4-1 game in the fifth inning when Adam Bigale stroked a RBI single to score Dustin Larkin. The bottom of the sixth proved to be big for the Bulldogs as they plated four more runs to take a 7 run lead. Alex Bigale reached on an error and Laramie Dryden’s bunt resulted in a throwing error that allowed Bigale to come home. Dustin Miller laid down a bunt and another throwing error allowed Dryden to score. Miller scored on a sacrifice fly by Clemmons and Johnson sent a shot over the left field wall for a solo home run to make it an 8-1 game. Holmes County managed three runs in the top of the seventh as Clemmons, the winning pitcher, had exited the game and was relieved first by Alex Bigale and then Colby Johnson.
Marianna went on the road last Thursday night and captured a 4-1 win over district for Chipley. Troy Clemmons was the winning pitcher, going 5 1/3 innings and striking out 12 Tigers. Marianna plated a run in the fourth inning as Colby Johnson scored on a passed ball and then added 3 more runs in the fifth inning. Adam Bigale had a 2 RBI double to score Dustin Larkin and Johnson. Fidel Montgomery scored on a sacrifice fly by Zack Smith.
On Tuesday night the Bulldogs racked up another district win with an 8-4 victory over Holmes County. After Marianna fell behind 1-0 the Bulldogs rallied to take a 3-1 lead in the bottom of the first inning. They made it a 4-1 game in the fifth inning when Adam Bigale stroked a RBI single to score Dustin Larkin. The bottom of the sixth proved to be big for the Bulldogs as they plated four more runs to take a 7 run lead. Alex Bigale reached on an error and Laramie Dryden’s bunt resulted in a throwing error that allowed Bigale to come home. Dustin Miller laid down a bunt and another throwing error allowed Dryden to score. Miller scored on a sacrifice fly by Clemmons and Johnson sent a shot over the left field wall for a solo home run to make it an 8-1 game. Holmes County managed three runs in the top of the seventh as Clemmons, the winning pitcher, had exited the game and was relieved first by Alex Bigale and then Colby Johnson.
Indians Split Conference Openers
By Clint Cox
The Chipola Indians baseball squad opened up the 2009 Panhandle Conference season with a split, winning on Friday in Pensacola and then falling at home on Saturday to Tallahassee. They got the conference schedule off to a good start with a 10-0 win over the Pirates as Pat Corbin went the distance and pitched the shutout against the defending Panhandle Conference Champions. Chipola had the hot bats as they stroked four home runs, with two coming from Joey Rapp. Marc Bourgeois came up with a home run and Andy Fermin stroked a grand slam to lead the Indians offensively.
For as well as they played on Friday, Saturday’s contest against Tallahassee turned out to be a different story. They trailed for much of the ball game and, although they mustered a late game rally, fell 10-9 to the Eagles. Tallahassee took an early 2-0 lead before Chipola countered in the bottom of the second inning with four runs. Bourgeois singled and Jake Rogers drew a walk. Daniel Renfroe RBI single scored Bourgeois and Blake Newalu’s RBI single scored Rogers. Renfroe later scored and Newalu came home on a RBI single from Dayne Read. That gave Chipola a 4-2 lead, which held until the fourth inning. The Eagles struck for five runs in the fourth and then added two more in the fifth inning to take a 9-4 lead. Chipola chipped away at that lead with two runs in the fifth inning as Bourgeois doubled and then scored on a RBI single by Jordan Lucas. Rogers then came up with a RBI double to score Bourgeois to make it a 9-6 game. Tallahassee added another run, which turned out to be the winning run, in the top of the ninth inning. In the bottom of the ninth Indian Mark Ellis made it a 10-9 game with a three run homer. But the rally fell short and with the loss Chipola fell to 1-1 in conference play and 17-10 overall. They took on Northwest Florida on Wednesday in Niceville but the results of that game were not available at press time. The Indians will be back in action this weekend when they play host to Gulf Coast on Friday at 4 pm and Pensacola on Saturday at 1 pm.
The Chipola Indians baseball squad opened up the 2009 Panhandle Conference season with a split, winning on Friday in Pensacola and then falling at home on Saturday to Tallahassee. They got the conference schedule off to a good start with a 10-0 win over the Pirates as Pat Corbin went the distance and pitched the shutout against the defending Panhandle Conference Champions. Chipola had the hot bats as they stroked four home runs, with two coming from Joey Rapp. Marc Bourgeois came up with a home run and Andy Fermin stroked a grand slam to lead the Indians offensively.
For as well as they played on Friday, Saturday’s contest against Tallahassee turned out to be a different story. They trailed for much of the ball game and, although they mustered a late game rally, fell 10-9 to the Eagles. Tallahassee took an early 2-0 lead before Chipola countered in the bottom of the second inning with four runs. Bourgeois singled and Jake Rogers drew a walk. Daniel Renfroe RBI single scored Bourgeois and Blake Newalu’s RBI single scored Rogers. Renfroe later scored and Newalu came home on a RBI single from Dayne Read. That gave Chipola a 4-2 lead, which held until the fourth inning. The Eagles struck for five runs in the fourth and then added two more in the fifth inning to take a 9-4 lead. Chipola chipped away at that lead with two runs in the fifth inning as Bourgeois doubled and then scored on a RBI single by Jordan Lucas. Rogers then came up with a RBI double to score Bourgeois to make it a 9-6 game. Tallahassee added another run, which turned out to be the winning run, in the top of the ninth inning. In the bottom of the ninth Indian Mark Ellis made it a 10-9 game with a three run homer. But the rally fell short and with the loss Chipola fell to 1-1 in conference play and 17-10 overall. They took on Northwest Florida on Wednesday in Niceville but the results of that game were not available at press time. The Indians will be back in action this weekend when they play host to Gulf Coast on Friday at 4 pm and Pensacola on Saturday at 1 pm.
Indians Capture First Round Win
By Clint Cox
HUTCHINSON, KANSAS. The Chipola Indians basketball squad, ranked #1 in the nation, took care of business in the opening round of the NJCAA National Basketball Tournament with a 81-70 win over Southwest Tennessee CC. The Indians placed four players in double figures, led by the State of Florida Player of the Year Casey Mitchell who finished with 21 points and 9 rebounds. Torye Pelham followed with 15 points and 10 rebounds. Malcolm Armstead added 11 and Justin Brownlee chipped in 10.
The Indians led by as many as 15 points in the first half but saw that lead dwindle to 9, 37-28, had the half. With the opening round win Chipola advanced to round two of the tournament with a scheduled matchup on Wednesday evening against Lamar CC, who beat Cape Fear CC 57-47 in their opening round contest. Results of Chipola’s Wednesday night game were not available at press time. If the Indians won on Wednesday night they would be scheduled to play again on Friday at 6 pm against the winner of Salt Lake CC and North Dakota. A loss on Wednesday night would result in them being scheduled to play in the loser’s bracket on Thursday at 4:30 pm against the loser of the Salt Lake CC and North Dakota game.
The Chipola Lady Indians also captured the State Championship and are in Salina Kansas for the NJCAA National Tournament. They were scheduled to take on Sheridan CC on Wednesday afternoon. Results of that contest were not available at press time.
HUTCHINSON, KANSAS. The Chipola Indians basketball squad, ranked #1 in the nation, took care of business in the opening round of the NJCAA National Basketball Tournament with a 81-70 win over Southwest Tennessee CC. The Indians placed four players in double figures, led by the State of Florida Player of the Year Casey Mitchell who finished with 21 points and 9 rebounds. Torye Pelham followed with 15 points and 10 rebounds. Malcolm Armstead added 11 and Justin Brownlee chipped in 10.
The Indians led by as many as 15 points in the first half but saw that lead dwindle to 9, 37-28, had the half. With the opening round win Chipola advanced to round two of the tournament with a scheduled matchup on Wednesday evening against Lamar CC, who beat Cape Fear CC 57-47 in their opening round contest. Results of Chipola’s Wednesday night game were not available at press time. If the Indians won on Wednesday night they would be scheduled to play again on Friday at 6 pm against the winner of Salt Lake CC and North Dakota. A loss on Wednesday night would result in them being scheduled to play in the loser’s bracket on Thursday at 4:30 pm against the loser of the Salt Lake CC and North Dakota game.
The Chipola Lady Indians also captured the State Championship and are in Salina Kansas for the NJCAA National Tournament. They were scheduled to take on Sheridan CC on Wednesday afternoon. Results of that contest were not available at press time.
Lady Bulldogs Notch Two Wins
By Clint Cox
The Marianna Lady Bulldogs captured two wins this past week over two of their Jackson County rivals and improved to 9-4 on the season. On Tuesday night the Lady Bulldogs hosted Cottondale and came away with a 11-1 win over the Lady Hornets. Cottondale took an early lead as they posted a run in their first at bat. Selentia Pittman singled and then later scored on a fielder’s choice by Liz Krauser. Marianna quickly erased the Cottondale lead as Sam Smith led off with a single and Allison Hutton reached on an error. Smith came home to tie the game on a fielder’s choice by Krista Griffin. Marianna took the lead when Hutton scored on a RBI single by Caycee Griffin.
Marianna added three more runs in the second inning as Taylor Smith was hit by a pitch. Sam Smith reached on a bunt single and after a double steal, Taylor Smith came home on an infield single by Hutton. Krista Griffin then ripped a 2 RBI single to score Sam Smith and Hutton. More damage was done in the third inning as Jana Hinson drew a walk, Meagan Gardner singled and Taylor Smith reached on fielder’s choice. With the bases loaded Hali Stout’s 2 RBI single to right field scored Hinson and Gardner to make it a 7-1 game. A bunt by Hutton resulted in a throwing error that allowed two more runs to score. Jennifer Creamer stroked a shot down the left field line to score Hutton and then Creamer scored on a RBI double from Krista Griffin to give Marianna an 11-1 lead. That lead held and the game was called the following inning.
On Saturday the Lady Bulldogs traveled to Sneads to take on the Lady Pirates. Sneads was coming off a 2-0 district win over Blountstown and sent Alisha Edenfield into the pitcher’s circle. Marianna countered with Hali Stout and the Lady Bulldogs jumped out to an early 3-0 lead as Caycee Griffin stroked a 3 run home run in the first inning. Sneads countered in the bottom of the inning as Kayla Kelly came up with a 2 RBI double to score Samantha Culpepper and Amber. Marianna increased their lead in the third inning as Taylor Smith’s RBI single scored Griffin to make it a 4-2 game. But the Lady Pirates came right back in the bottom of the inning as Karissa Childs led off with a walk and Edenfield singled. Culpepper then took one deep over the right field fence to bring home 3 runs and give Sneads a 5-4 lead after three innings.
Marianna began to heat up in the fourth inning as they got singles from Allison Hutton and Jennifer Creamer. Krista Griffin’s RBI single scored Hutton and Caycee Griffin’s RBI single scored Creamer. Krista Griffin managed to score on a wild pitch and when the inning was over Marianna had reclaimed the lead at 7-5. Marianna added their last run in the final inning as Meagan Gardner scored on a RBI double from Smith to close the game out at 8-5 in Marianna’s favor.
The Marianna Lady Bulldogs captured two wins this past week over two of their Jackson County rivals and improved to 9-4 on the season. On Tuesday night the Lady Bulldogs hosted Cottondale and came away with a 11-1 win over the Lady Hornets. Cottondale took an early lead as they posted a run in their first at bat. Selentia Pittman singled and then later scored on a fielder’s choice by Liz Krauser. Marianna quickly erased the Cottondale lead as Sam Smith led off with a single and Allison Hutton reached on an error. Smith came home to tie the game on a fielder’s choice by Krista Griffin. Marianna took the lead when Hutton scored on a RBI single by Caycee Griffin.
Marianna added three more runs in the second inning as Taylor Smith was hit by a pitch. Sam Smith reached on a bunt single and after a double steal, Taylor Smith came home on an infield single by Hutton. Krista Griffin then ripped a 2 RBI single to score Sam Smith and Hutton. More damage was done in the third inning as Jana Hinson drew a walk, Meagan Gardner singled and Taylor Smith reached on fielder’s choice. With the bases loaded Hali Stout’s 2 RBI single to right field scored Hinson and Gardner to make it a 7-1 game. A bunt by Hutton resulted in a throwing error that allowed two more runs to score. Jennifer Creamer stroked a shot down the left field line to score Hutton and then Creamer scored on a RBI double from Krista Griffin to give Marianna an 11-1 lead. That lead held and the game was called the following inning.
On Saturday the Lady Bulldogs traveled to Sneads to take on the Lady Pirates. Sneads was coming off a 2-0 district win over Blountstown and sent Alisha Edenfield into the pitcher’s circle. Marianna countered with Hali Stout and the Lady Bulldogs jumped out to an early 3-0 lead as Caycee Griffin stroked a 3 run home run in the first inning. Sneads countered in the bottom of the inning as Kayla Kelly came up with a 2 RBI double to score Samantha Culpepper and Amber. Marianna increased their lead in the third inning as Taylor Smith’s RBI single scored Griffin to make it a 4-2 game. But the Lady Pirates came right back in the bottom of the inning as Karissa Childs led off with a walk and Edenfield singled. Culpepper then took one deep over the right field fence to bring home 3 runs and give Sneads a 5-4 lead after three innings.
Marianna began to heat up in the fourth inning as they got singles from Allison Hutton and Jennifer Creamer. Krista Griffin’s RBI single scored Hutton and Caycee Griffin’s RBI single scored Creamer. Krista Griffin managed to score on a wild pitch and when the inning was over Marianna had reclaimed the lead at 7-5. Marianna added their last run in the final inning as Meagan Gardner scored on a RBI double from Smith to close the game out at 8-5 in Marianna’s favor.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Chipola Sweeps State Tournament
By Clint Cox
The Chipola Lady Indians and Chipola Indians basketball squads both captured their respective state championships this past Saturday night in thrilling fashion before a standing room only crowd at the Milton H. Johnson Health Center.
The Lady Indians set the tone for the night as Pearl Johnson’s drive to the basket was good for two points with 3.5 seconds, giving Chipola a 68-67 win over Gulf Coast. The Lady Indians had gotten off to a sluggish start and trailed 35-27 at the half. They stormed back in the second half and took the lead, only to see Gulf Coast reclaim that lead. In the final moments both teams traded the lead but with 12 seconds to play Gulf Coast went up 67-66. After a time out Johnson took the ball the length of the floor and hit the game winning shot. Johnson led Chipola, which improved to 27-5 on the year, with 20 points. Williams followed with 17 points, 14 rebounds and 7 blocked shots. Williams was named the Tournament MVP and State Player of the Year.
With the State Championship, their fourth in the last five years, Chipola will travel to Salina, Kansas for the National Tournament beginning March 17th. Chipola’s opening round opponent in the National Tournament had not been determined yet at press time. The Lady Indians, ranked #7 in the Nation and #2 in the State, advanced to the State Championship game with an opening round 74-53 win on Wednesday against Santa Fe CC. Williams and Lenita Sanford led the way with 16 points each. Marnesha Hall added 12. On Friday night the Lady Indians posted an 81-58 Semi-Final win over Northwest Florida as Sequoyah Griffin led the way with 14 points. Williams added 12 and Ashlie Billingslea chipped in 10.
The Indians also took on Gulf Coast, making history as it was the first time the State Tournament history that same two schools vied for the State Title in both the men’s and women’s games. And like the women’s game the Indians contest against the Commodores went right down to the wire as Chipola edged Gulf Coast 68-65. The game was tied at 36-36 at the half after Chipola had trailed by as many as 7 points during the first half. The Indians pulled out ahead in the second half by as many as 12 points, but Gulf Coast rallied in the closing minutes with some hot shooting from beyond the 3 point line. The Commodore rally however fell short and the Indians claimed their third straight championship and their fifth title in the last six years. Casey Mitchell led Chipola with 17 points and was named the tournament MVP and the State Player of the Year. Torye Pelham followed with 13 points and 15 rebounds. Malcolm Armstead added 12 and Gary Flowers hit 12.
Chipola improved to 31-1 on the season and have now reeled off 30 straight wins. They will travel to Hutchinson Kansas for their National Tournament which begins March 17th. Chipola will take on Southwest Tennessee CC on Tuesday at 11 am. The Indians won big in their two opening rounds of the State Tournament, beating Hillsborough 94-37 on Wednesday. Mitchell, Flowers and John Kreft hit 13 apiece to led the squad. They followed that win with a 93-63 victory on Friday’s Semi-Finals against Central Florida CC. Five Indians were in double figures, led by Mitchell with 15. Darrell Williams, Justin Brownlee and Flowers hit 12 each. Pelham followed with 10 points.
The Chipola Lady Indians and Chipola Indians basketball squads both captured their respective state championships this past Saturday night in thrilling fashion before a standing room only crowd at the Milton H. Johnson Health Center.
The Lady Indians set the tone for the night as Pearl Johnson’s drive to the basket was good for two points with 3.5 seconds, giving Chipola a 68-67 win over Gulf Coast. The Lady Indians had gotten off to a sluggish start and trailed 35-27 at the half. They stormed back in the second half and took the lead, only to see Gulf Coast reclaim that lead. In the final moments both teams traded the lead but with 12 seconds to play Gulf Coast went up 67-66. After a time out Johnson took the ball the length of the floor and hit the game winning shot. Johnson led Chipola, which improved to 27-5 on the year, with 20 points. Williams followed with 17 points, 14 rebounds and 7 blocked shots. Williams was named the Tournament MVP and State Player of the Year.
With the State Championship, their fourth in the last five years, Chipola will travel to Salina, Kansas for the National Tournament beginning March 17th. Chipola’s opening round opponent in the National Tournament had not been determined yet at press time. The Lady Indians, ranked #7 in the Nation and #2 in the State, advanced to the State Championship game with an opening round 74-53 win on Wednesday against Santa Fe CC. Williams and Lenita Sanford led the way with 16 points each. Marnesha Hall added 12. On Friday night the Lady Indians posted an 81-58 Semi-Final win over Northwest Florida as Sequoyah Griffin led the way with 14 points. Williams added 12 and Ashlie Billingslea chipped in 10.
The Indians also took on Gulf Coast, making history as it was the first time the State Tournament history that same two schools vied for the State Title in both the men’s and women’s games. And like the women’s game the Indians contest against the Commodores went right down to the wire as Chipola edged Gulf Coast 68-65. The game was tied at 36-36 at the half after Chipola had trailed by as many as 7 points during the first half. The Indians pulled out ahead in the second half by as many as 12 points, but Gulf Coast rallied in the closing minutes with some hot shooting from beyond the 3 point line. The Commodore rally however fell short and the Indians claimed their third straight championship and their fifth title in the last six years. Casey Mitchell led Chipola with 17 points and was named the tournament MVP and the State Player of the Year. Torye Pelham followed with 13 points and 15 rebounds. Malcolm Armstead added 12 and Gary Flowers hit 12.
Chipola improved to 31-1 on the season and have now reeled off 30 straight wins. They will travel to Hutchinson Kansas for their National Tournament which begins March 17th. Chipola will take on Southwest Tennessee CC on Tuesday at 11 am. The Indians won big in their two opening rounds of the State Tournament, beating Hillsborough 94-37 on Wednesday. Mitchell, Flowers and John Kreft hit 13 apiece to led the squad. They followed that win with a 93-63 victory on Friday’s Semi-Finals against Central Florida CC. Five Indians were in double figures, led by Mitchell with 15. Darrell Williams, Justin Brownlee and Flowers hit 12 each. Pelham followed with 10 points.
Hornets Split With Wildcats
By Clint Cox
The Cottondale Hornets baseball squad played host to Bethlehem on Tuesday in a double header that saw the Hornets win big in game one and fall by one run in game two. Cody Saye got the win in game one as he pitched the Hornets to a 12-2 victory in five innings. He went the distance, giving up 2 runs on 6 hits and striking out 7 Wildcats. Patrick McClain went 2-2 with 4 RBI and Joe Farren went 2-3 with 2 RBI and 2 runs scored to lead Cottondale on offense.
In game two the Wildcats scored two early runs when the Hornets walked both runners home. The Hornets trailed 2-1 going into the bottom of the fourth when McClain led off the inning with a single. After stealing second base McClain scored on a RBI single by Jerrod Whitehead to tie the game at 2-2. Jeremy Anderson replaced Whitehead on the base pads and Chris Clemmons singled to give the Hornets runners at first and second. A sacrifice bunt by Josh Gainer moved the runners to second and third and then Anderson came home on a wild pitch to give Cottondale a 3-2 lead. Bethlehem responded by tying the game at 3-3 in the top of the fifth.
The Hornets missed an opportunity to take the lead in the bottom of fifth after getting runners to second and third with two outs. But the Wildcats got the third out to kill the Hornet rally. Bethlehem followed that up with a two run home run in the top of the sixth and then added another run later in the inning to make it 6-3. Cottondale mounted a rally in the bottom of the sixth when Drew Bellamy stroked a stand up double to center field and then scored on a RBI single by Farren. Aaron O’Bert followed up with a RBI single to score Farren to cut the lead to 6-5. But that was as close as the Hornets could come and the game was called in the sixth inning due to being a double header. With the split Cottondale now stands at 5-4 on the season.
The Cottondale Hornets baseball squad played host to Bethlehem on Tuesday in a double header that saw the Hornets win big in game one and fall by one run in game two. Cody Saye got the win in game one as he pitched the Hornets to a 12-2 victory in five innings. He went the distance, giving up 2 runs on 6 hits and striking out 7 Wildcats. Patrick McClain went 2-2 with 4 RBI and Joe Farren went 2-3 with 2 RBI and 2 runs scored to lead Cottondale on offense.
In game two the Wildcats scored two early runs when the Hornets walked both runners home. The Hornets trailed 2-1 going into the bottom of the fourth when McClain led off the inning with a single. After stealing second base McClain scored on a RBI single by Jerrod Whitehead to tie the game at 2-2. Jeremy Anderson replaced Whitehead on the base pads and Chris Clemmons singled to give the Hornets runners at first and second. A sacrifice bunt by Josh Gainer moved the runners to second and third and then Anderson came home on a wild pitch to give Cottondale a 3-2 lead. Bethlehem responded by tying the game at 3-3 in the top of the fifth.
The Hornets missed an opportunity to take the lead in the bottom of fifth after getting runners to second and third with two outs. But the Wildcats got the third out to kill the Hornet rally. Bethlehem followed that up with a two run home run in the top of the sixth and then added another run later in the inning to make it 6-3. Cottondale mounted a rally in the bottom of the sixth when Drew Bellamy stroked a stand up double to center field and then scored on a RBI single by Farren. Aaron O’Bert followed up with a RBI single to score Farren to cut the lead to 6-5. But that was as close as the Hornets could come and the game was called in the sixth inning due to being a double header. With the split Cottondale now stands at 5-4 on the season.
Bulldogs Come Up One Point Short
By Clint Cox
The Marianna Bulldogs basketball team gave a valiant effort last Wednesday in the Class 3A State Semi-Final in Lakeland against Jones High School but came up short in a 42-41 loss. The Bulldog’s Quan Boykins had one last long distance 3 point shot as time expired but it bounced off the rim, bringing Marianna’s season to a heartbreaking conclusion.
Marianna trailed 12-9 at the end of the first period and then 20-16 at the half. Jones took a 32-25 lead going into the final quarter but the Bulldogs continued to battle. With a minute to play the Bulldogs had claimed a 39-37 lead. But with four seconds to play Jones hit a free throw to break a 41-41 tie, taking a one point lead and the victory. Marianna was led by Chris Blount with 14 and Kruize Pinkins with 13. Marianna finished the season with a record of 21 wins and 8 losses.
The Marianna Bulldogs basketball team gave a valiant effort last Wednesday in the Class 3A State Semi-Final in Lakeland against Jones High School but came up short in a 42-41 loss. The Bulldog’s Quan Boykins had one last long distance 3 point shot as time expired but it bounced off the rim, bringing Marianna’s season to a heartbreaking conclusion.
Marianna trailed 12-9 at the end of the first period and then 20-16 at the half. Jones took a 32-25 lead going into the final quarter but the Bulldogs continued to battle. With a minute to play the Bulldogs had claimed a 39-37 lead. But with four seconds to play Jones hit a free throw to break a 41-41 tie, taking a one point lead and the victory. Marianna was led by Chris Blount with 14 and Kruize Pinkins with 13. Marianna finished the season with a record of 21 wins and 8 losses.
Chipola Squads Ready For Conference Play
By Clint Cox
The Chipola Indians baseball squad and Lady Indians softball squad will begin the 2009 Panhandle Conference season this week. The Indians open up on the road as they travel to Pensacola on Friday afternoon. They return to Marianna for their home opener on Saturday at 1 pm against Tallahasee. Chipola is currently 15-9-1 on the season after throttling Hibbing CC 22-1 on Tuesday. The Indians are lead offensively going into conference play by Mark Ellis, batting .429 with 28 RBI. Three Indians led the team with five home runs each including Jake Rogers (.419 & 30 RBI), Joey Rapp (.371 & 23 RBI) and Marc Burgeois (.360 & 17 RBI).
The Chipola Lady Indians begin their conference season this coming week with a pair of home conference games. On Tuesday March 17th they will host Northwest Florida in a double header at 1 / 3 pm and then on Thursday they will host Gulf Coast for a double header at 1 / 3 pm as well. The Lady Indians dropped two games on Tuesday to Heartland CC, which dropped their record to 19-9. Before beginning conference play on Tuesday the Lady Indians will have home games against Middle Georgia on Saturday and El Paso CC on Monday.
The Lady Indians are led in pitching by Rayna McClinton who is 7-1 with an ERA of 0.81. Rebekah Lewis follows at 5-2 with an ERA of 1.60 and Brook Muth is 4-4 with an ERA of 3.75. Offensively Chipola is led by Meredith Heath who is batting .487 with 12 RBI. Kara Gordan is swinging the bat well, hitting .418 with 30 RBI and 8 home runs. Michelle Hewitt is batting .375 and Jasmine Angello is hitting .371.
The Chipola Indians baseball squad and Lady Indians softball squad will begin the 2009 Panhandle Conference season this week. The Indians open up on the road as they travel to Pensacola on Friday afternoon. They return to Marianna for their home opener on Saturday at 1 pm against Tallahasee. Chipola is currently 15-9-1 on the season after throttling Hibbing CC 22-1 on Tuesday. The Indians are lead offensively going into conference play by Mark Ellis, batting .429 with 28 RBI. Three Indians led the team with five home runs each including Jake Rogers (.419 & 30 RBI), Joey Rapp (.371 & 23 RBI) and Marc Burgeois (.360 & 17 RBI).
The Chipola Lady Indians begin their conference season this coming week with a pair of home conference games. On Tuesday March 17th they will host Northwest Florida in a double header at 1 / 3 pm and then on Thursday they will host Gulf Coast for a double header at 1 / 3 pm as well. The Lady Indians dropped two games on Tuesday to Heartland CC, which dropped their record to 19-9. Before beginning conference play on Tuesday the Lady Indians will have home games against Middle Georgia on Saturday and El Paso CC on Monday.
The Lady Indians are led in pitching by Rayna McClinton who is 7-1 with an ERA of 0.81. Rebekah Lewis follows at 5-2 with an ERA of 1.60 and Brook Muth is 4-4 with an ERA of 3.75. Offensively Chipola is led by Meredith Heath who is batting .487 with 12 RBI. Kara Gordan is swinging the bat well, hitting .418 with 30 RBI and 8 home runs. Michelle Hewitt is batting .375 and Jasmine Angello is hitting .371.
Graceville and Holmes County Win Chipola 3-Point Shootout
Cameron Dozier of Graceville High and Jenna Griffin of Holmes County High are the new champions of Chipola College’s Sixth Annual High School Three-Point Shootout.
Dozier made 8 of 15 shots in the men’s finals. Four other men’s players made it to the finals of the annual competition: Clayton Ward of Bethlehem, Michael McArthur of Malone, Jonathan Cardenas of Holmes County and John Wayne Forehand of Poplar Springs.
Jenna Griffin connected on seven shots in the finals to take the championship in the women’s division. Tasha Hall of Malone and Janae Godwin of Marianna also made it to the final round.
All boys and girls high school teams from the Chipola district were invited to send their best three-point shooters to the competition.
The winners will have their names engraved on a trophy in the Milton H. Johnson Health Center and on a traveling championship trophy which will be housed in their respective school’s trophy cases during the coming year.
Dozier made 8 of 15 shots in the men’s finals. Four other men’s players made it to the finals of the annual competition: Clayton Ward of Bethlehem, Michael McArthur of Malone, Jonathan Cardenas of Holmes County and John Wayne Forehand of Poplar Springs.
Jenna Griffin connected on seven shots in the finals to take the championship in the women’s division. Tasha Hall of Malone and Janae Godwin of Marianna also made it to the final round.
All boys and girls high school teams from the Chipola district were invited to send their best three-point shooters to the competition.
The winners will have their names engraved on a trophy in the Milton H. Johnson Health Center and on a traveling championship trophy which will be housed in their respective school’s trophy cases during the coming year.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Lady Tigers Down Cottondale
By Clint Cox
The Graceville Lady Tigers and Cottondale Lady Hornets softball squads endured the cold weather on Monday night and Graceville came away with a 5-2 victory. Graceville jumped out to an early 3-0 lead as Stacy Sadler, Liza Johnson and Shaquel Johnson all scored for the Lady Tigers. Andi Pierce scored in the 4th inning and Liza Johnson scored in the 5th inning to make it a 5-0 game. Cottondale battled back in the bottom of the 5th as Selentia Pittman and Chelsea Caudill crossed home plate during the inning. Cottondale kept battling and managed to get runners to second and third base in the bottom of the 7th inning. But Meagan Sanders got a Lady Hornet to strike out and the final out came on a line drive to third base. Sanders was the winning pitcher for Graceville, striking out 5 Lady Hornets.
The Graceville Lady Tigers and Cottondale Lady Hornets softball squads endured the cold weather on Monday night and Graceville came away with a 5-2 victory. Graceville jumped out to an early 3-0 lead as Stacy Sadler, Liza Johnson and Shaquel Johnson all scored for the Lady Tigers. Andi Pierce scored in the 4th inning and Liza Johnson scored in the 5th inning to make it a 5-0 game. Cottondale battled back in the bottom of the 5th as Selentia Pittman and Chelsea Caudill crossed home plate during the inning. Cottondale kept battling and managed to get runners to second and third base in the bottom of the 7th inning. But Meagan Sanders got a Lady Hornet to strike out and the final out came on a line drive to third base. Sanders was the winning pitcher for Graceville, striking out 5 Lady Hornets.
Indian Baseball Wins Four in A Row
By Clint Cox
The Chipola Baseball squad has racked up four wins to 13-8 on the season. Last Friday they captured a 12-4 over Grand Rapids as they took and early 3-0 lead. They led 5-2 after 4 innings and then plated 2 runs in the 5th inning and 4 runs in the 6th inning. Mark Ellis went 4-5 on the day with 7 RBI and 2 home runs. Patrick Corbin was the winning pitcher as he went 5 innings and struck out 6 batters.
On Saturday they beat St. Johns 7-4 as Jason Townsend got the win, going 5 2/3 innings and striking out four. Chipola trailed in the game 3-2 before scoring 2 runs in the bottom of the 4th inning and 3 runs in the bottom of the 6th innings. Andy Fermin went 3-5 with an RBI and 2 runs scored. Ellis went 2-4 with 2 RBI as well.
Sunday saw the Indians pick up a 11-1 win in 7 innings over Grand Rapids. Marc Bourgeois had the hot bat, going 4-4 with 3 runs scored. Dustin Spruill was 2-4 with 3 RBI and Jake Rogers was 3-4 with 2 RBI. Austin Wright went the distance on the mound, allowing no runs and striking out 11 batters. On Tuesday the Indians battled through the cold weather and posted a 13-2 win over Wallace CC – Dothan. They took an early 2-0 lead before Wallace tied the game. The Indians then exploded for 8 runs in the 5th inning and 3 more runs in the 6th inning to notched their 13th win of the season.
Chipola has four more games before they open Panhandle Conference play next Friday on the road at Pensacola. They will play host to Grand Rapids on Thursday and Hibbing CC on Monday. They have road games this Friday and Saturday against Texarkana.
The Chipola Baseball squad has racked up four wins to 13-8 on the season. Last Friday they captured a 12-4 over Grand Rapids as they took and early 3-0 lead. They led 5-2 after 4 innings and then plated 2 runs in the 5th inning and 4 runs in the 6th inning. Mark Ellis went 4-5 on the day with 7 RBI and 2 home runs. Patrick Corbin was the winning pitcher as he went 5 innings and struck out 6 batters.
On Saturday they beat St. Johns 7-4 as Jason Townsend got the win, going 5 2/3 innings and striking out four. Chipola trailed in the game 3-2 before scoring 2 runs in the bottom of the 4th inning and 3 runs in the bottom of the 6th innings. Andy Fermin went 3-5 with an RBI and 2 runs scored. Ellis went 2-4 with 2 RBI as well.
Sunday saw the Indians pick up a 11-1 win in 7 innings over Grand Rapids. Marc Bourgeois had the hot bat, going 4-4 with 3 runs scored. Dustin Spruill was 2-4 with 3 RBI and Jake Rogers was 3-4 with 2 RBI. Austin Wright went the distance on the mound, allowing no runs and striking out 11 batters. On Tuesday the Indians battled through the cold weather and posted a 13-2 win over Wallace CC – Dothan. They took an early 2-0 lead before Wallace tied the game. The Indians then exploded for 8 runs in the 5th inning and 3 more runs in the 6th inning to notched their 13th win of the season.
Chipola has four more games before they open Panhandle Conference play next Friday on the road at Pensacola. They will play host to Grand Rapids on Thursday and Hibbing CC on Monday. They have road games this Friday and Saturday against Texarkana.
Chipola Players and Coach named All-Conference
Ten Chipola basketball players have earned All-Panhandle Conference honors for the 2008-09 regular season. Chipola also boasts the men’s coach of the year and men’s and women’s players of the year.
Chipola’s Casey Mitchell is the Panhandle Men’s Player of the Year. He is the state’s third leading scorer averaging more than 21 points per game. Mitchell broke the NJCAA record for most consecutive free throws in a community college basketball game when he made 25 straight in Chipola’s overtime win over Tallahassee on Jan. 24.
Mitchell joins five other Chipola players on the First Team All-Conference list: Gary Flowers, Justin Brownlee, Torye Pelham, Malcolm Armstead and Jeremy Jacob.
One Indian was named Second Team All-Conference: Jon Kreft. Chipola’s Honorable Mention Selections are: Josh Sain, Darius Stowers and Darrell Williams.
Chipola coach Greg Heiar was named Panhandle Conference Coach of the Year after his Indians captured the Conference Championship. The Indians will defend their state title in a first round tournament game with Hillsborough, Thursday, March 5, at 6 p.m., in the Milton H. Johnson Health Center.
Six Chipola Lady Indians garnered All-Conference Honors and Latoya Williams was named Panhandle Conference Player of the Year. Williams is among the top 10 scorers in the state, averaging more than 14 points per game. Chipola’s First Team selections are Latoya Williams, Ashlie Billingslea and Sequoyah Griffin.
Second Team All-Conference picks from Chipola are Jamia Akins, Lenita Sanford and Marnesha Hall.
The Lady Indians ended the season ranked second in the FCCAA state poll, and second in the Panhandle Conference race.
Chipola’s Casey Mitchell is the Panhandle Men’s Player of the Year. He is the state’s third leading scorer averaging more than 21 points per game. Mitchell broke the NJCAA record for most consecutive free throws in a community college basketball game when he made 25 straight in Chipola’s overtime win over Tallahassee on Jan. 24.
Mitchell joins five other Chipola players on the First Team All-Conference list: Gary Flowers, Justin Brownlee, Torye Pelham, Malcolm Armstead and Jeremy Jacob.
One Indian was named Second Team All-Conference: Jon Kreft. Chipola’s Honorable Mention Selections are: Josh Sain, Darius Stowers and Darrell Williams.
Chipola coach Greg Heiar was named Panhandle Conference Coach of the Year after his Indians captured the Conference Championship. The Indians will defend their state title in a first round tournament game with Hillsborough, Thursday, March 5, at 6 p.m., in the Milton H. Johnson Health Center.
Six Chipola Lady Indians garnered All-Conference Honors and Latoya Williams was named Panhandle Conference Player of the Year. Williams is among the top 10 scorers in the state, averaging more than 14 points per game. Chipola’s First Team selections are Latoya Williams, Ashlie Billingslea and Sequoyah Griffin.
Second Team All-Conference picks from Chipola are Jamia Akins, Lenita Sanford and Marnesha Hall.
The Lady Indians ended the season ranked second in the FCCAA state poll, and second in the Panhandle Conference race.
Lady Hornets Fall; Tigers and Hornets Ousted From Playoffs
By Clint Cox
Three Jackson County basketballs squads found the going rough last week during the FHSAA Playoffs. The Cottondale Lady Hornets had made the trip to Lakeland for the Final Four but fell in the Semi-Finals 48-25 to First Academy. Cottondale struggled early on and trailed 14-4 at the end of the first quarter. By halftime they trailed 32-14 as they just could not seem to get going offensively. They actually played even basketball in the second half as both squads posted 16 second half points. Cottondale was led on the day by Shaunte Forward with 8 points and Khadejah Ward with 6 points. The Lady Hornets finished the season with an impressive 21-6 record under first year Head Coach Laura Holman.
In boy’s basketball both Graceville and Cottondale fell in their respective Regional Finals. The Graceville Tigers traveled to Gainesville to take on The Rock. With no starters under 6’2" and a front line of 6’10" and 6’8" The Rock was too much for the Tigers and posted a 54-21 win. Graceville was led by Chris Works and Bryon Laster with 6 points each. The Tigers, who closed the season with a 4-1 run, finished the season 16-12.
The Cottondale Hornets traveled to Eastpoint to take on Franklin County, the new school that resulted from the consolidation of Apalachicola and Carrabelle. The Seahawks prevailed in a 49-39 victory. Cottondale fell behind early 9-2 and from there tried to play catch up all game long. Jacob Herring led the way with 11 points as Cottondale finished the season 19-11.
Three Jackson County basketballs squads found the going rough last week during the FHSAA Playoffs. The Cottondale Lady Hornets had made the trip to Lakeland for the Final Four but fell in the Semi-Finals 48-25 to First Academy. Cottondale struggled early on and trailed 14-4 at the end of the first quarter. By halftime they trailed 32-14 as they just could not seem to get going offensively. They actually played even basketball in the second half as both squads posted 16 second half points. Cottondale was led on the day by Shaunte Forward with 8 points and Khadejah Ward with 6 points. The Lady Hornets finished the season with an impressive 21-6 record under first year Head Coach Laura Holman.
In boy’s basketball both Graceville and Cottondale fell in their respective Regional Finals. The Graceville Tigers traveled to Gainesville to take on The Rock. With no starters under 6’2" and a front line of 6’10" and 6’8" The Rock was too much for the Tigers and posted a 54-21 win. Graceville was led by Chris Works and Bryon Laster with 6 points each. The Tigers, who closed the season with a 4-1 run, finished the season 16-12.
The Cottondale Hornets traveled to Eastpoint to take on Franklin County, the new school that resulted from the consolidation of Apalachicola and Carrabelle. The Seahawks prevailed in a 49-39 victory. Cottondale fell behind early 9-2 and from there tried to play catch up all game long. Jacob Herring led the way with 11 points as Cottondale finished the season 19-11.
Chipola Softball Goes 4-1 in PC
By Clint Cox
The Chipola Lady Indians softball squad went 4-1 in a recent tournament in Panama City. On Saturday they defeated Chattanooga State 3-0. Rayna McClinton was the winning pitcher as she went the distance, allowing no runs on 3 hits and striking out 8 batters. The Lady Indians followed that up with an 8-4 win over Florida CC at Jacksonville. Brooke Muth claimed the win as she threw 7 innings, allowing 4 runs on 7 hits and striking out 11 batters. Chipola trailed 4-0 early and still trailed 4-3 going into the 6th inning when they rallied for 5 runs to get the win.
On Sunday they dropped their first game 9-1 to Wallace CC-Hanceville. They bounced back in game two with a 19-0 win over Lake Michigan CC. Rebekah Lewis was the winning pitcher and Alison Kirkland came in to relieve her in the fifth inning. Kara Gordan had a big day at the plate, going 4-4 with 3 RBI and scoring 3 runs. Jasmine Angello was 2-2 with 2 RBI.
Chipola improved to 15-6 and were scheduled to take on Darton CC on the road on Tuesday. They will be back in action on Thursday at home when they play host to Grand Rapids at 12 noon and Lake Michigan CC at 2 pm. On Friday they will have a double header at home against Navarro at 1 & 3 pm.
The Chipola Lady Indians softball squad went 4-1 in a recent tournament in Panama City. On Saturday they defeated Chattanooga State 3-0. Rayna McClinton was the winning pitcher as she went the distance, allowing no runs on 3 hits and striking out 8 batters. The Lady Indians followed that up with an 8-4 win over Florida CC at Jacksonville. Brooke Muth claimed the win as she threw 7 innings, allowing 4 runs on 7 hits and striking out 11 batters. Chipola trailed 4-0 early and still trailed 4-3 going into the 6th inning when they rallied for 5 runs to get the win.
On Sunday they dropped their first game 9-1 to Wallace CC-Hanceville. They bounced back in game two with a 19-0 win over Lake Michigan CC. Rebekah Lewis was the winning pitcher and Alison Kirkland came in to relieve her in the fifth inning. Kara Gordan had a big day at the plate, going 4-4 with 3 RBI and scoring 3 runs. Jasmine Angello was 2-2 with 2 RBI.
Chipola improved to 15-6 and were scheduled to take on Darton CC on the road on Tuesday. They will be back in action on Thursday at home when they play host to Grand Rapids at 12 noon and Lake Michigan CC at 2 pm. On Friday they will have a double header at home against Navarro at 1 & 3 pm.
Bulldogs Return to Lakeland for Final Four
By Clint Cox
The last time the Marianna High School Bulldogs boy’s basketball team made back to back trips to the FHSAA Final Four in Lakeland was during the 1976-77 and 1977-78 seasons. But with a 53-39 win over Jacksonville Ribault this past Saturday night the Bulldogs will make a return trip to Lakeland after making a similar trip last year. Marianna was scheduled to take on Jones High School Wednesday night at 7:30 pm in the Class 3A Semi-Finals. Results of that contest were not available at press time. If the Bulldogs beat Jones they would advance to the State Championship game to be played on Friday at 2:30 pm CST.
After a slow start in Saturday night’s game, the Bulldogs began to pull away from Ribault. Marianna led 23-18 at the half and put even more distance between themselves and Ribault with a run early in the third quarter. Kruize Pinkins led the Bulldogs with 16 points while Quan Boykin followed with 12. C.J. Blount also added 11 points. With the win Marianna enters the final four with a record of 21-7.
The last time the Marianna High School Bulldogs boy’s basketball team made back to back trips to the FHSAA Final Four in Lakeland was during the 1976-77 and 1977-78 seasons. But with a 53-39 win over Jacksonville Ribault this past Saturday night the Bulldogs will make a return trip to Lakeland after making a similar trip last year. Marianna was scheduled to take on Jones High School Wednesday night at 7:30 pm in the Class 3A Semi-Finals. Results of that contest were not available at press time. If the Bulldogs beat Jones they would advance to the State Championship game to be played on Friday at 2:30 pm CST.
After a slow start in Saturday night’s game, the Bulldogs began to pull away from Ribault. Marianna led 23-18 at the half and put even more distance between themselves and Ribault with a run early in the third quarter. Kruize Pinkins led the Bulldogs with 16 points while Quan Boykin followed with 12. C.J. Blount also added 11 points. With the win Marianna enters the final four with a record of 21-7.
Bulldogs Return to Lakeland for Final Four
By Clint Cox
The last time the Marianna High School Bulldogs boy’s basketball team made back to back trips to the FHSAA Final Four in Lakeland was during the 1976-77 and 1977-78 seasons. But with a 53-39 win over Jacksonville Ribault this past Saturday night the Bulldogs will make a return trip to Lakeland after making a similar trip last year. Marianna was scheduled to take on Jones High School Wednesday night at 7:30 pm in the Class 3A Semi-Finals. Results of that contest were not available at press time. If the Bulldogs beat Jones they would advance to the State Championship game to be played on Friday at 2:30 pm CST.
After a slow start in Saturday night’s game, the Bulldogs began to pull away from Ribault. Marianna led 23-18 at the half and put even more distance between themselves and Ribault with a run early in the third quarter. Kruize Pinkins led the Bulldogs with 16 points while Quan Boykin followed with 12. C.J. Blount also added 11 points. With the win Marianna enters the final four with a record of 21-7.
The last time the Marianna High School Bulldogs boy’s basketball team made back to back trips to the FHSAA Final Four in Lakeland was during the 1976-77 and 1977-78 seasons. But with a 53-39 win over Jacksonville Ribault this past Saturday night the Bulldogs will make a return trip to Lakeland after making a similar trip last year. Marianna was scheduled to take on Jones High School Wednesday night at 7:30 pm in the Class 3A Semi-Finals. Results of that contest were not available at press time. If the Bulldogs beat Jones they would advance to the State Championship game to be played on Friday at 2:30 pm CST.
After a slow start in Saturday night’s game, the Bulldogs began to pull away from Ribault. Marianna led 23-18 at the half and put even more distance between themselves and Ribault with a run early in the third quarter. Kruize Pinkins led the Bulldogs with 16 points while Quan Boykin followed with 12. C.J. Blount also added 11 points. With the win Marianna enters the final four with a record of 21-7.
JUCO State Basketball Tourney Began Wednesday at Chipola
The top 16 community college basketball teams in Florida will begin arriving in Marianna Tuesday for the Florida Junior College Men’s and Women’s State Basketball Tournament set for March 4-7 in Chipola’s Milton H. Johnson Health Center.
Some 400 basketball players along with coaches, cheerleaders and fans will fill nearly 200 hotel rooms during the tourney. Teams will begin practice Tuesday in the Johnson Center and in local high school gyms. Each team is assigned a local host family to help with any need that may arise during the tournament.
Numerous Division I College coaches and recruiters also are expected to scout the talent in the competition. Tournament officials estimate that more than $250,000 will flow into the area during the tournament from food, lodging, recreation and incidental expenses.
The women’s tournament tipped off Wednesday, March 4, at 1 p.m. (CST) as Central Florida takes on Hillsborough. At 3 p.m., Gulf Coast takes on Miami Dade. Chipola plays Santa Fe at 6 p.m. Indian River and Northwest Florida meet in the 8 p.m. nightcap on Wednesday.
Men’s action begins Thursday, March 5, at 1 p.m. as Polk takes on Santa Fe. At 3 p.m., Gulf Coast meets Miami-Dade. Chipola plays Hillsborough at 6:00 p.m. Central Florida and Broward play in the 8 p.m. nightcap on Thursday.
Men’s and women’s semi-finals are set for Friday, March 6, with women’s games at 1 and 6 p.m. and men’s contests at 3 and 8 p.m. The State Championship title games are set for Saturday, March 7, with the women at 5 p.m., and the men at 7:30 p.m. Champions advance to the NJCAA National Tournaments, in Hutchinson, KS, and Salina, KS.
The Jackson County Tourist Development Council awarded a $10,000 grant to help promote and operate the tournament. Waste Management is official host sponsor for the event. Other sponsors include: the Florida Lottery, Florida Credit Union League, Community South Credit Union, Focus Credit Union, Jackson County Teachers Credit Union and Tyndall Federal Credit Union.
Tournament passes—$25 for adults and $15 for students—will get fans into all 14 exciting tournament games. Single session tickets—two games—are $10 each. For ticket information, call 718-2220, or visit the official tourney web site at: www.chipola.edu
Some 400 basketball players along with coaches, cheerleaders and fans will fill nearly 200 hotel rooms during the tourney. Teams will begin practice Tuesday in the Johnson Center and in local high school gyms. Each team is assigned a local host family to help with any need that may arise during the tournament.
Numerous Division I College coaches and recruiters also are expected to scout the talent in the competition. Tournament officials estimate that more than $250,000 will flow into the area during the tournament from food, lodging, recreation and incidental expenses.
The women’s tournament tipped off Wednesday, March 4, at 1 p.m. (CST) as Central Florida takes on Hillsborough. At 3 p.m., Gulf Coast takes on Miami Dade. Chipola plays Santa Fe at 6 p.m. Indian River and Northwest Florida meet in the 8 p.m. nightcap on Wednesday.
Men’s action begins Thursday, March 5, at 1 p.m. as Polk takes on Santa Fe. At 3 p.m., Gulf Coast meets Miami-Dade. Chipola plays Hillsborough at 6:00 p.m. Central Florida and Broward play in the 8 p.m. nightcap on Thursday.
Men’s and women’s semi-finals are set for Friday, March 6, with women’s games at 1 and 6 p.m. and men’s contests at 3 and 8 p.m. The State Championship title games are set for Saturday, March 7, with the women at 5 p.m., and the men at 7:30 p.m. Champions advance to the NJCAA National Tournaments, in Hutchinson, KS, and Salina, KS.
The Jackson County Tourist Development Council awarded a $10,000 grant to help promote and operate the tournament. Waste Management is official host sponsor for the event. Other sponsors include: the Florida Lottery, Florida Credit Union League, Community South Credit Union, Focus Credit Union, Jackson County Teachers Credit Union and Tyndall Federal Credit Union.
Tournament passes—$25 for adults and $15 for students—will get fans into all 14 exciting tournament games. Single session tickets—two games—are $10 each. For ticket information, call 718-2220, or visit the official tourney web site at: www.chipola.edu
JUCO State Basketball Tourney Began Wednesday at Chipola
The top 16 community college basketball teams in Florida will begin arriving in Marianna Tuesday for the Florida Junior College Men’s and Women’s State Basketball Tournament set for March 4-7 in Chipola’s Milton H. Johnson Health Center.
Some 400 basketball players along with coaches, cheerleaders and fans will fill nearly 200 hotel rooms during the tourney. Teams will begin practice Tuesday in the Johnson Center and in local high school gyms. Each team is assigned a local host family to help with any need that may arise during the tournament.
Numerous Division I College coaches and recruiters also are expected to scout the talent in the competition. Tournament officials estimate that more than $250,000 will flow into the area during the tournament from food, lodging, recreation and incidental expenses.
The women’s tournament tipped off Wednesday, March 4, at 1 p.m. (CST) as Central Florida takes on Hillsborough. At 3 p.m., Gulf Coast takes on Miami Dade. Chipola plays Santa Fe at 6 p.m. Indian River and Northwest Florida meet in the 8 p.m. nightcap on Wednesday.
Men’s action begins Thursday, March 5, at 1 p.m. as Polk takes on Santa Fe. At 3 p.m., Gulf Coast meets Miami-Dade. Chipola plays Hillsborough at 6:00 p.m. Central Florida and Broward play in the 8 p.m. nightcap on Thursday.
Men’s and women’s semi-finals are set for Friday, March 6, with women’s games at 1 and 6 p.m. and men’s contests at 3 and 8 p.m. The State Championship title games are set for Saturday, March 7, with the women at 5 p.m., and the men at 7:30 p.m. Champions advance to the NJCAA National Tournaments, in Hutchinson, KS, and Salina, KS.
The Jackson County Tourist Development Council awarded a $10,000 grant to help promote and operate the tournament. Waste Management is official host sponsor for the event. Other sponsors include: the Florida Lottery, Florida Credit Union League, Community South Credit Union, Focus Credit Union, Jackson County Teachers Credit Union and Tyndall Federal Credit Union.
Tournament passes—$25 for adults and $15 for students—will get fans into all 14 exciting tournament games. Single session tickets—two games—are $10 each. For ticket information, call 718-2220, or visit the official tourney web site at: www.chipola.edu
Some 400 basketball players along with coaches, cheerleaders and fans will fill nearly 200 hotel rooms during the tourney. Teams will begin practice Tuesday in the Johnson Center and in local high school gyms. Each team is assigned a local host family to help with any need that may arise during the tournament.
Numerous Division I College coaches and recruiters also are expected to scout the talent in the competition. Tournament officials estimate that more than $250,000 will flow into the area during the tournament from food, lodging, recreation and incidental expenses.
The women’s tournament tipped off Wednesday, March 4, at 1 p.m. (CST) as Central Florida takes on Hillsborough. At 3 p.m., Gulf Coast takes on Miami Dade. Chipola plays Santa Fe at 6 p.m. Indian River and Northwest Florida meet in the 8 p.m. nightcap on Wednesday.
Men’s action begins Thursday, March 5, at 1 p.m. as Polk takes on Santa Fe. At 3 p.m., Gulf Coast meets Miami-Dade. Chipola plays Hillsborough at 6:00 p.m. Central Florida and Broward play in the 8 p.m. nightcap on Thursday.
Men’s and women’s semi-finals are set for Friday, March 6, with women’s games at 1 and 6 p.m. and men’s contests at 3 and 8 p.m. The State Championship title games are set for Saturday, March 7, with the women at 5 p.m., and the men at 7:30 p.m. Champions advance to the NJCAA National Tournaments, in Hutchinson, KS, and Salina, KS.
The Jackson County Tourist Development Council awarded a $10,000 grant to help promote and operate the tournament. Waste Management is official host sponsor for the event. Other sponsors include: the Florida Lottery, Florida Credit Union League, Community South Credit Union, Focus Credit Union, Jackson County Teachers Credit Union and Tyndall Federal Credit Union.
Tournament passes—$25 for adults and $15 for students—will get fans into all 14 exciting tournament games. Single session tickets—two games—are $10 each. For ticket information, call 718-2220, or visit the official tourney web site at: www.chipola.edu
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