Leonard Hamilton, head coach of the FSU Men’s Basketball team, will be the special guest for Chipola’s Endless Summer Dinner/Dance, Aug. 21 at the Marianna National Guard Armory.
The Villagers, a popular Chipola band from the 1960’s will provide the perfect musical backdrop for the occasion. A professional DJ will spin dance tunes for the remainder of the evening.
Hamilton led the Seminoles to a 22-10 record in 2010 and a berth in the NCAA Tournament. He was named the National Coach of the Year by Basketball Times and the ACC Coach of the Year by the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association in 2009. He guided the Seminoles to a 25-10 mark in 2009 with a No. 5 seed in the NCAA Tournament and the first ACC Championship game appearance in school history.
As he continues to build his program into one of the nation’s best, he attracts the top talent and helps those players reach their goals of not only playing at the next level, but of excelling academically, with a 100 percent graduation rate.
With 20 or more wins in three of the last four seasons, Hamilton has 131 victories during his tenure at FSU. In earning ACC Coach of the Year honors in 2009, Hamilton became the first coach to be named the coach of the year in both the ACC and the Big East. He recently inked a new five-year contract which will take him through the 2013-14 season.
Hamilton has guided five of his first seven Seminole teams into postseason play as he continues to return Florida State to a program of significance both nationally and in the ACC. Hamilton was the Washington Wizards’ head coach in 2001 and the head coach at the University of Miami from 1991-2000 when he became the seventh head coach in Florida State men’s basketball history.
Tickets for Endless Summer are $25 per person. A social hour begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner and dancing. Tables of eight are available for $200. Barbecue chef Bobby Sims will prepare his famous, mouth-watering, pulled pork for the dinner.
For ticket information, call Lillie Hamil at 850-718-2375.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Boston Butt Sale to Raise Scholarship Funds
The Panhandle Seminole Booster Club is currently pre-selling smoked Boston Butts through August 27, 2010 to support their Annual Scholarship fund. These tasty pork butts range from 8 to 10 pounds and will be ready for pick up (September 2) in time for Labor Day weekend.
The Club holds two annual events (spring golf tournament and Boston Butt sale) to raise scholarship funds and help local students to attend Florida State University.
Each student will receive a $1000 award from funds raised through these events in the past year by the club, a registered 501©3 non-profit corporation.
Support higher education for our local students and enjoy a fabulous smoked Boston Butt on Labor Day weekend. For more information, contact Joy Hinton (850) 482-3466, visit Sweet Stuff Bakery at 4477 Jackson Street, or contact a club director (Matt Dryden, Jamelia Cone, Joy Hinton, George Sweeney, Ruth Davis, Joanne Anderson, Jeanie Burleson, Lisa Pelt, Jerry Glass, Tony Klappas, Jordan Girton, or Roy Baker).
The Club holds two annual events (spring golf tournament and Boston Butt sale) to raise scholarship funds and help local students to attend Florida State University.
Each student will receive a $1000 award from funds raised through these events in the past year by the club, a registered 501©3 non-profit corporation.
Support higher education for our local students and enjoy a fabulous smoked Boston Butt on Labor Day weekend. For more information, contact Joy Hinton (850) 482-3466, visit Sweet Stuff Bakery at 4477 Jackson Street, or contact a club director (Matt Dryden, Jamelia Cone, Joy Hinton, George Sweeney, Ruth Davis, Joanne Anderson, Jeanie Burleson, Lisa Pelt, Jerry Glass, Tony Klappas, Jordan Girton, or Roy Baker).
Hudson Scholarship Awarded; Golf Tourney Planned
Steffin Golden of Marianna is the 2010 recipient of the John Hudson Memorial Scholarship to Chipola College.
The Hudson Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to a Marianna High graduate who was involved in an athletic program.
Friends of the late coach Hudson are planning the Fourth Annual Coach John “Hud” Hudson Golf Tournament, Aug. 21-22, at Caverns Golf Course.
Morning or afternoon tee times are available in three-man scramble format. Cost is $80 per person and includes free range balls and lunch on Sunday. Cash prizes will be paid for the top 3 teams in each flight. Long Drive and Closest to pin prizes will be awarded each day.
For information on the tournament, contact: Hunter Nolen at 573-6474; John Dondaldson 573-0806; Brian McKeithan at 482-4257; Nora Mayo at 209-4743; or Tommy Lassman at 718-7942.
The Hudson Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to a Marianna High graduate who was involved in an athletic program.
Friends of the late coach Hudson are planning the Fourth Annual Coach John “Hud” Hudson Golf Tournament, Aug. 21-22, at Caverns Golf Course.
Morning or afternoon tee times are available in three-man scramble format. Cost is $80 per person and includes free range balls and lunch on Sunday. Cash prizes will be paid for the top 3 teams in each flight. Long Drive and Closest to pin prizes will be awarded each day.
For information on the tournament, contact: Hunter Nolen at 573-6474; John Dondaldson 573-0806; Brian McKeithan at 482-4257; Nora Mayo at 209-4743; or Tommy Lassman at 718-7942.
“Celebration of the Gator Nation” selected as 2010 Gator Growl Theme
This year, Gator Growl will be reliving and celebrating the aspects of the Gator Nation that has made UF a flagship academic institution and a nationally recognized and decorated athletic university. With excitement building for the new Gator football team, this is the time to celebrate the Gator Nation. And there is no better way to celebrate the Gator Nation than with 40,000 class-mates and peers, in the swamp, the night before Homecoming, at Gator Growl! Growl 2010 will be a grand show highlighting what it means to be a current student and active alumni at the University of Florida and promises to be the biggest festivity of the Gator Nation all year. Gator Growl also has new vision and mission statement to ensure the entire Gator nation is included and invited to this year’s show. Tickets will be available on the Gator Growl website, at gatorgrowl.org, in mid-April.
Big Bend Baseball League of Florida, Inc. News
Game Results: July 25th
Gulf County Drive- G1-7, G2-1 & Chattahoochee Red Birds G1-3, G2-2
Liberty Diamond Dawgs-G1-11, G2-12 & Calhoun Horsemen-G1-1, G2-5
Destin Dawgs & Washington Bruins- (rained out)
Jackson County Jays-15 & Bay County Brewers-13
League Standings:
Western Division W L Pct.
#1 Destin Dawgs 10 6 .625
#2 Washington County Bruins 9 6 .600
#3 Bay County Brewers 9 9 .500
#4 Jackson County Jays 2 17 .105
Eastern Division W L Pct.
#1 Liberty Diamond Dawgs 15 5 .750
#2 Gulf County Drive 13 5 .722
#3 Calhoun Horsemen 8 12 .400
#4 Chattahoochee Red Birds 7 12 .368
Next Week’s Games
PLAY-OFFS
Sat, July 31st - Eastern Division
Chattahoochee Red Birds (4) at Liberty Diamond Dawgs (1) 3:00 P.M. EDT
Calhoun Horsemen (3) at Gulf County Drive (2)2:00 P.M. CDT
Sat, July 31st - Western Division
Jackson County Jays (4) at Destin Dawgs (1) 2:00 P.M. CDT
Bay County Brewers (3) at Washington Bruins(2) 2:00 P.M. CDT (seeds)
Sunday, August 1st games:
Winner of 1 & 4 seed play winner of 2 & 3 seed in each division. Championship series Saturday and Sunday August 7th and 8th .
Brief Summary
In the Eastern Division the Liberty Diamond Dawgs (15-5) took a Double Header from the Calhoun Horsemen (8-12) to regain first place in the division. The Gulf Drive (13-5) slipped back into second place due to splitting a double header with the Chattahoochee Red Birds (7-12) thus next weeks play off game pairings will begin Saturday, July 31st as noted above.
In the Western Division the Destin Dawgs (10-6) ended the regular season in first place followed closely by the Washington Bruins (9-6) in second place. The Bay Brewers finished the regular season (9-9) in third place with the Jackson Jays (2-17) in fourth place but winning their last game of the season against the Bay Brewers 15-13. Thus next weeks play-off game pairings in the Western Division will begin Saturday, July 31st as noted above. Note that Sundays games, August 1 will depend on outcomes of Saturdays games as noted above also.
Gulf County Drive- G1-7, G2-1 & Chattahoochee Red Birds G1-3, G2-2
Liberty Diamond Dawgs-G1-11, G2-12 & Calhoun Horsemen-G1-1, G2-5
Destin Dawgs & Washington Bruins- (rained out)
Jackson County Jays-15 & Bay County Brewers-13
League Standings:
Western Division W L Pct.
#1 Destin Dawgs 10 6 .625
#2 Washington County Bruins 9 6 .600
#3 Bay County Brewers 9 9 .500
#4 Jackson County Jays 2 17 .105
Eastern Division W L Pct.
#1 Liberty Diamond Dawgs 15 5 .750
#2 Gulf County Drive 13 5 .722
#3 Calhoun Horsemen 8 12 .400
#4 Chattahoochee Red Birds 7 12 .368
Next Week’s Games
PLAY-OFFS
Sat, July 31st - Eastern Division
Chattahoochee Red Birds (4) at Liberty Diamond Dawgs (1) 3:00 P.M. EDT
Calhoun Horsemen (3) at Gulf County Drive (2)2:00 P.M. CDT
Sat, July 31st - Western Division
Jackson County Jays (4) at Destin Dawgs (1) 2:00 P.M. CDT
Bay County Brewers (3) at Washington Bruins(2) 2:00 P.M. CDT (seeds)
Sunday, August 1st games:
Winner of 1 & 4 seed play winner of 2 & 3 seed in each division. Championship series Saturday and Sunday August 7th and 8th .
Brief Summary
In the Eastern Division the Liberty Diamond Dawgs (15-5) took a Double Header from the Calhoun Horsemen (8-12) to regain first place in the division. The Gulf Drive (13-5) slipped back into second place due to splitting a double header with the Chattahoochee Red Birds (7-12) thus next weeks play off game pairings will begin Saturday, July 31st as noted above.
In the Western Division the Destin Dawgs (10-6) ended the regular season in first place followed closely by the Washington Bruins (9-6) in second place. The Bay Brewers finished the regular season (9-9) in third place with the Jackson Jays (2-17) in fourth place but winning their last game of the season against the Bay Brewers 15-13. Thus next weeks play-off game pairings in the Western Division will begin Saturday, July 31st as noted above. Note that Sundays games, August 1 will depend on outcomes of Saturdays games as noted above also.
FWC Offers Gator-Hunting Classes
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering alligator hunters no-cost, three-hour classes to help them prepare for the Aug. 15 – Nov. 1 statewide alligator harvest. Reservations are not required to attend a class.
Attendance is not mandatory for licensed hunters, but the FWC recommends that participants attend, especially if they have not previously hunted for alligators. Class topics include preparing for the hunt, hunting techniques and safety, harvesting and processing, caring for your alligator hide and alligator hunting rules and regulations. Also, persons who do not have an alligator harvest permit can attend if they want to learn what hunting alligators is all about.
Classes will be offered at the following locations:
July 25 (Sunday), 2-5 p.m., Sanford, Sanford Civic Center, 401 East Seminole Blvd. For directions call 407-302-1010 or visit http://www.sanfordfl.gov/departments/leisure_services/civic_center.html.
July 28 (Wednesday), 6-9 p.m., Tallahassee, Bryant Bldg., 2nd floor auditorium, 620 S. Meridian St. For directions, call 850-488-3831.
July 31 (Saturday), 1-4 p.m., Dania Beach, IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum, 300 Gulf Stream Way. For directions, call 954-922-4212 or visit http://www.igfa.org.
Aug. 4 (Wednesday), 6-9 p.m., Gainesville, Paramount Plaza Hotel and Suites, 2900 S.W. 13th St. For directions call 352-377-4000 or visit http://www.paramountplaza.com.
Aug. 7 (Saturday), 1-4 p.m., Bradenton, Bradenton Municipal Auditorium, 1005 Barcarrota Blvd. For directions, visit http://bradenton.govoffice.com/index.asp and click on “Public Facilities” in the left column menu.
Aug. 8 (Sunday), 2-5 p.m., Okeechobee, Okeechobee County Civic Center, 1750 U.S. Hwy 98 North. For directions call 863-462-5195.
Alligator trapping “agent” permits are available for $52. Agent permits enable permit holders to assist a licensed trapper in taking alligators.
For more information on these exciting alligator hunts, visit MyFWC.com/gators and click “Statewide Hunts.”
Attendance is not mandatory for licensed hunters, but the FWC recommends that participants attend, especially if they have not previously hunted for alligators. Class topics include preparing for the hunt, hunting techniques and safety, harvesting and processing, caring for your alligator hide and alligator hunting rules and regulations. Also, persons who do not have an alligator harvest permit can attend if they want to learn what hunting alligators is all about.
Classes will be offered at the following locations:
July 25 (Sunday), 2-5 p.m., Sanford, Sanford Civic Center, 401 East Seminole Blvd. For directions call 407-302-1010 or visit http://www.sanfordfl.gov/departments/leisure_services/civic_center.html.
July 28 (Wednesday), 6-9 p.m., Tallahassee, Bryant Bldg., 2nd floor auditorium, 620 S. Meridian St. For directions, call 850-488-3831.
July 31 (Saturday), 1-4 p.m., Dania Beach, IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum, 300 Gulf Stream Way. For directions, call 954-922-4212 or visit http://www.igfa.org.
Aug. 4 (Wednesday), 6-9 p.m., Gainesville, Paramount Plaza Hotel and Suites, 2900 S.W. 13th St. For directions call 352-377-4000 or visit http://www.paramountplaza.com.
Aug. 7 (Saturday), 1-4 p.m., Bradenton, Bradenton Municipal Auditorium, 1005 Barcarrota Blvd. For directions, visit http://bradenton.govoffice.com/index.asp and click on “Public Facilities” in the left column menu.
Aug. 8 (Sunday), 2-5 p.m., Okeechobee, Okeechobee County Civic Center, 1750 U.S. Hwy 98 North. For directions call 863-462-5195.
Alligator trapping “agent” permits are available for $52. Agent permits enable permit holders to assist a licensed trapper in taking alligators.
For more information on these exciting alligator hunts, visit MyFWC.com/gators and click “Statewide Hunts.”
Yesteryear 1974 Marianna Bulldogs
This week’s Yesteryear is a photo of the 1974 Marianna Bulldogs lineman. The front row is the starting offensive line and they are from left to right: Wiley Barnes, Larry Barrentine, Kenny Hamm, Frank Bondurant and Richard Spink. The back row is of two defensive lineman and an assistant coach. They are Leon Kelly, Tee Jackson and Lemuel Granberry.
The 1974 Bulldogs (graduating class of 1975) were under the direction of Head Coach Ron Clark. They finished the season with a record of 6-3-1 and were members of the West Coast Conference. They had wins against Walton, Abbyville, Crestview, Gulf Breeze, Monticello and Port St. Joe. Their losses came to Thomasville, Rickards and Chipley. Their tie came against Mosley. Bulldogs selected to the All West Coast Conference team included: Granberry, Bondurant, Spink, Barnes, Ronnie Myrick and Kirk Hartwell. Barnes was the leading tackler on the team and was selected as a First Team All American.
Wiley Barnes – lives in Marianna and is a teacher at the Adult Education program; he went to the University of Alabama on a football scholarship and played for Paul “Bear” Bryant. He returned to Marianna after graduation and served as a long time assistant football coach for the Bulldogs. In 1987 he also served as the Interim Head Coach for one game.
Larry Barrentine – passed away in 2008; at the time of his death he was working as a brick mason and living in Greenhead; after high school Larry played baseball at Lurleen B. Wallace College;
Kenny Hamm – lives in Marianna; after attending and graduating from FSU in 1980 he has spent 30 years working in the fire sprinkler business; he is currently a general manager with Century Fire Protection.
Frank Bondurant – lives in Marianna and is an attorney; his son Rob was a two year starter for the Bulldogs.
Richard Spink – lives in Jacksonville and is an executive Vice President with Georgian Bank; graduated from West Florida and got his masters from Southern Miss.
Leon Kelly – lives in Marianna; retired from the army after 23 years; currently a member of the “Buffalo Soldiers”, a civic organization dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers Calvary Units of the U. S. military.
Tee Jackson – Came to Marianna with Head Coach Ron Clark and left when Clark left Marianna, returning to the state of Tennessee. While coaching for the Bulldogs Jackson organized the first Fellowship of Christian Athletes Club at Marianna High School; his current whereabouts are unknown – if any of our readers know where he is please let us know.
Lemuel Granberry – passed away about five years ago; after high school he went into the military and then went to work for the postal service; he was living in Washington State at the time of his death.
Thanks to Betty Crawford for supplying this Yesteryear photo and remember to send or drop off any pictures of your favorite sports memories to the Jackson County Times.
E-mail: clintcox@jacksoncountytimes.net
Fax: (850) 526-1505
Phone: (850) 209-7319
Office: 2866 Madison St. Marianna, Fl. 32448
The 1974 Bulldogs (graduating class of 1975) were under the direction of Head Coach Ron Clark. They finished the season with a record of 6-3-1 and were members of the West Coast Conference. They had wins against Walton, Abbyville, Crestview, Gulf Breeze, Monticello and Port St. Joe. Their losses came to Thomasville, Rickards and Chipley. Their tie came against Mosley. Bulldogs selected to the All West Coast Conference team included: Granberry, Bondurant, Spink, Barnes, Ronnie Myrick and Kirk Hartwell. Barnes was the leading tackler on the team and was selected as a First Team All American.
Wiley Barnes – lives in Marianna and is a teacher at the Adult Education program; he went to the University of Alabama on a football scholarship and played for Paul “Bear” Bryant. He returned to Marianna after graduation and served as a long time assistant football coach for the Bulldogs. In 1987 he also served as the Interim Head Coach for one game.
Larry Barrentine – passed away in 2008; at the time of his death he was working as a brick mason and living in Greenhead; after high school Larry played baseball at Lurleen B. Wallace College;
Kenny Hamm – lives in Marianna; after attending and graduating from FSU in 1980 he has spent 30 years working in the fire sprinkler business; he is currently a general manager with Century Fire Protection.
Frank Bondurant – lives in Marianna and is an attorney; his son Rob was a two year starter for the Bulldogs.
Richard Spink – lives in Jacksonville and is an executive Vice President with Georgian Bank; graduated from West Florida and got his masters from Southern Miss.
Leon Kelly – lives in Marianna; retired from the army after 23 years; currently a member of the “Buffalo Soldiers”, a civic organization dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers Calvary Units of the U. S. military.
Tee Jackson – Came to Marianna with Head Coach Ron Clark and left when Clark left Marianna, returning to the state of Tennessee. While coaching for the Bulldogs Jackson organized the first Fellowship of Christian Athletes Club at Marianna High School; his current whereabouts are unknown – if any of our readers know where he is please let us know.
Lemuel Granberry – passed away about five years ago; after high school he went into the military and then went to work for the postal service; he was living in Washington State at the time of his death.
Thanks to Betty Crawford for supplying this Yesteryear photo and remember to send or drop off any pictures of your favorite sports memories to the Jackson County Times.
E-mail: clintcox@jacksoncountytimes.net
Fax: (850) 526-1505
Phone: (850) 209-7319
Office: 2866 Madison St. Marianna, Fl. 32448
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Sneads Church Honors Homer Hirt as “Wolf Man”
On Sunday, July 18, Sneads First United Methodist Church Council Chairman, Eddie Hand presented Homer Hirt a special gift in his honor for all the hard work and dedication that he has shown to the Methodist Church during the past 6 months where the church was unfortunate to be without a full time pastor...Mr. Hirt is the lay leader of the church and has worked far above and beyond his duties for the Church.
Homer is an active supporter of the Seacrest Wolf Preserve and in his honor the church body voted to sponsor two wolves at the preserve in his name. The wolves are named Minquah Hirt and Mohave Hirt.
To learn more about the Wolf Preserve you can visit on line at www.seacrestwolfpreserve.org. This is in Chipley, Fl......tours are available.
Homer is an active supporter of the Seacrest Wolf Preserve and in his honor the church body voted to sponsor two wolves at the preserve in his name. The wolves are named Minquah Hirt and Mohave Hirt.
To learn more about the Wolf Preserve you can visit on line at www.seacrestwolfpreserve.org. This is in Chipley, Fl......tours are available.
Troop 170 Ties the Knots
Boy Scouts in Troop 170 of Marianna met on July 16, at the First Presbyterian Church to continue working on their requirements to advance to the rank of “Tenderfoot”.
Patrol leader Hunter Hutton instructed fellow Scouts by demonstrating the techniques used to tie a series of knots, including two half hitches, a taunt-line hitch, and others. Scouts discovered how knots have thousands of uses. For example, on camping trips, knots hold gear together on the Scout’s pack, secure tents, and prevent boats from drifting away. If accidents occur, knots can be used to keep bandages in place or help in rescue attempts. Scouts used the EDGE method to instruct someone else how to tie a square knot, which is the knot that ties two ropes together. The EDGE concept states: EXPLAIN how it is done; DEMONSTRATE the steps; GUIDE learners as they practice; and ENABLE them to succeed on their own. Finally, Scouts learned permanent ways to protect a rope from unraveling by whipping and fusing the rope. Whipping works by tightly wrapping a string around the end of a rope, while fusing uses heat to melt the fibers of the ends of a rope together.
Boy Scouts in Troop 170 will continue to work on their Tenderfoot rank requirements at the next scheduled meeting. For more information about the Scouting program, please e-mail cokehut@digitalexp.com, or call 209-2818.
Patrol leader Hunter Hutton instructed fellow Scouts by demonstrating the techniques used to tie a series of knots, including two half hitches, a taunt-line hitch, and others. Scouts discovered how knots have thousands of uses. For example, on camping trips, knots hold gear together on the Scout’s pack, secure tents, and prevent boats from drifting away. If accidents occur, knots can be used to keep bandages in place or help in rescue attempts. Scouts used the EDGE method to instruct someone else how to tie a square knot, which is the knot that ties two ropes together. The EDGE concept states: EXPLAIN how it is done; DEMONSTRATE the steps; GUIDE learners as they practice; and ENABLE them to succeed on their own. Finally, Scouts learned permanent ways to protect a rope from unraveling by whipping and fusing the rope. Whipping works by tightly wrapping a string around the end of a rope, while fusing uses heat to melt the fibers of the ends of a rope together.
Boy Scouts in Troop 170 will continue to work on their Tenderfoot rank requirements at the next scheduled meeting. For more information about the Scouting program, please e-mail cokehut@digitalexp.com, or call 209-2818.
2010 Peanut Field Day
Marianna NFREC August 19, 2010
North Florida Research and Education Center University of Florida / IFAS
The annual Peanut Field Day will be held at the Marianna North Florida Research and Education Center on Thursday, August 19, 2010 starting with registration at 8:00 AM (CDT) and ending with a sponsored lunch. Field tours will begin 8:30 AM. Topics to be addressed include disease and nematode control, new varieties, crop rotation, and weed control. CEUs will be available at registration.
The Marianna NFREC is located seven miles north of Marianna on Highway 71 or one mile south of Greenwood. Contact Phone: (850) 394-9124 for more information.
North Florida Research and Education Center University of Florida / IFAS
The annual Peanut Field Day will be held at the Marianna North Florida Research and Education Center on Thursday, August 19, 2010 starting with registration at 8:00 AM (CDT) and ending with a sponsored lunch. Field tours will begin 8:30 AM. Topics to be addressed include disease and nematode control, new varieties, crop rotation, and weed control. CEUs will be available at registration.
The Marianna NFREC is located seven miles north of Marianna on Highway 71 or one mile south of Greenwood. Contact Phone: (850) 394-9124 for more information.
Big Bend Baseball League of Florida, Inc. News
Game Results: July 18th
Chattahoochee Red Birds-G1-9, G2-9
Calhoun Housemen- G1-0, G2-0
Liberty Diamond Dawgs-13
Gulf County Drive-3
Bay County Brewers-
Destin Dawgs- (Already Played)
Washington County Bruins-7
Jackson County Jays-1
League Standings
Western Division W L Pct.
Destin Dawgs 10 6 .625
Washington County Bruins 9 6 .600
Bay County Brewers 9 8 .529
Jackson County Jays 1 17 .055
Eastern Division W L Pct.
Gulf County Drive 12 4 .750
Liberty Diamond Dawgs 13 5 .725
Calhoun Horsemen 8 10 .444
Chattahoochee Red Birds 6 11 .353
Next Week’s Games July 25th
Gulf County Drive at Chattahoochee Red Birds
3:00 P.M. EDT(DH)
Liberty Diamond Dawgs at Calhoun Horsemen
2:00 P.M. CDT(DH)
Destin Dawgs at Washington County Bruins
2:00 P.M. CDT(DH)
Jackson County Jays at Bay County Brewers
2:00 P.M. CDT(DH)
Brief Summary
League Standings in each division of the Big Bend Baseball League of Florida did not change as a result of league play this past Sunday, but grew a bit tighter in each division.
In the Eastern Division the Gulf County Drive held onto first place by the slightest of margins over the Liberty Diamond Dawgs. The Dawgs took a 13-3 win from Gulf in Bristol on Sunday but still trail the Drive by one game in less than one percentage point in the Eastern Division standings. The Calhoun Horsemen and Chattahoochee Red Birds remain in third and fourth place respectively.
In the Western Division the Washington Bruins (9-6) pulled within one-half game of the Destin Dawgs (10-6) with a win over the Jackson Jays 7-1 while the Destin Dawgs were idle on Sunday. With one weekend remaining in regular season play, all teams are scheduled for double headers on Sunday, July 25th, as noted above. Pairings (seedings) for the upcoming play-offs beginning Saturday, July 31st in each division is still anybody’s bet.
Check your local paper each week as the regular season comes to an exciting end and play-offs begin to determine divisional champions and the overall league champion for the 2010 Big Bend Baseball League of Florida.
Chattahoochee Red Birds-G1-9, G2-9
Calhoun Housemen- G1-0, G2-0
Liberty Diamond Dawgs-13
Gulf County Drive-3
Bay County Brewers-
Destin Dawgs- (Already Played)
Washington County Bruins-7
Jackson County Jays-1
League Standings
Western Division W L Pct.
Destin Dawgs 10 6 .625
Washington County Bruins 9 6 .600
Bay County Brewers 9 8 .529
Jackson County Jays 1 17 .055
Eastern Division W L Pct.
Gulf County Drive 12 4 .750
Liberty Diamond Dawgs 13 5 .725
Calhoun Horsemen 8 10 .444
Chattahoochee Red Birds 6 11 .353
Next Week’s Games July 25th
Gulf County Drive at Chattahoochee Red Birds
3:00 P.M. EDT(DH)
Liberty Diamond Dawgs at Calhoun Horsemen
2:00 P.M. CDT(DH)
Destin Dawgs at Washington County Bruins
2:00 P.M. CDT(DH)
Jackson County Jays at Bay County Brewers
2:00 P.M. CDT(DH)
Brief Summary
League Standings in each division of the Big Bend Baseball League of Florida did not change as a result of league play this past Sunday, but grew a bit tighter in each division.
In the Eastern Division the Gulf County Drive held onto first place by the slightest of margins over the Liberty Diamond Dawgs. The Dawgs took a 13-3 win from Gulf in Bristol on Sunday but still trail the Drive by one game in less than one percentage point in the Eastern Division standings. The Calhoun Horsemen and Chattahoochee Red Birds remain in third and fourth place respectively.
In the Western Division the Washington Bruins (9-6) pulled within one-half game of the Destin Dawgs (10-6) with a win over the Jackson Jays 7-1 while the Destin Dawgs were idle on Sunday. With one weekend remaining in regular season play, all teams are scheduled for double headers on Sunday, July 25th, as noted above. Pairings (seedings) for the upcoming play-offs beginning Saturday, July 31st in each division is still anybody’s bet.
Check your local paper each week as the regular season comes to an exciting end and play-offs begin to determine divisional champions and the overall league champion for the 2010 Big Bend Baseball League of Florida.
Chipola Alum Successful in First Outing
David Buchanan’s journey to the major leagues has been unconventional in certain peoples’ minds. After completing his sophomore season at Chipola College and being drafted by the New York Mets in the 6th round, the right-handed pitcher, Buchanan, surprised many by choosing instead to transfer to Georgia State University.
However, after just one season at Georgia State, Buchanan was drafted again, this time by the Phillies in the seventh round and earned a six-figure singing bonus to boot.
Buchanan reported to the Williamsport Crosscutters, a Phillies’ affiliate in the Class A short-season New York-Penn League, and has made a name for himself since his first start on July 6th.
Although the Crosscutters would eventually lose in 15 innings 3-2, in his first start, Buchanan torched the opponents through four scoreless innings.
Afterwards Buchanan said his focus was to concentrate at the task at hand. “I wanted to go out and challenge the hitters. I threw strikes and forced the batters to put the ball in play to get themselves out.” Combine that outing with his last two and Buchanan has an earned run average of 2.63 with opponents batting less than .240. Buchanan, a graduate of Fayette County High School in Fayetteville, Georgia helped lead Chipola to the NJCAA Region VIII Championship game in 2008 and 2009, with the Indians claiming the championship in 2008.
During his time at Chipola, Buchanan was ranked among the top 40 in the state of Florida by Baseball America and as the 24th top junior college prospect according to Perfect Game USA.
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However, after just one season at Georgia State, Buchanan was drafted again, this time by the Phillies in the seventh round and earned a six-figure singing bonus to boot.
Buchanan reported to the Williamsport Crosscutters, a Phillies’ affiliate in the Class A short-season New York-Penn League, and has made a name for himself since his first start on July 6th.
Although the Crosscutters would eventually lose in 15 innings 3-2, in his first start, Buchanan torched the opponents through four scoreless innings.
Afterwards Buchanan said his focus was to concentrate at the task at hand. “I wanted to go out and challenge the hitters. I threw strikes and forced the batters to put the ball in play to get themselves out.” Combine that outing with his last two and Buchanan has an earned run average of 2.63 with opponents batting less than .240. Buchanan, a graduate of Fayette County High School in Fayetteville, Georgia helped lead Chipola to the NJCAA Region VIII Championship game in 2008 and 2009, with the Indians claiming the championship in 2008.
During his time at Chipola, Buchanan was ranked among the top 40 in the state of Florida by Baseball America and as the 24th top junior college prospect according to Perfect Game USA.
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Hughes Travels To Germany
Marianna native and Bulldog alumni Bobby Hughes traveled to Germany recently to help grow baseball around the world through Major League Baseball’s Envoy Program. The Envoy Program selects and sends the game’s best instructors to needful baseball communities around the world. Since its introduction in 1991, when two coaches traveled to Holland (now a regular participant in Olympic baseball competition), the program has sent out coaches on more than 700 assignments to 72 countries world wide reaching more than 700,000 people. The program is dedicated to the development of international baseball by supporting national baseball federations and their affiliated class by providing detailed baseball instruction and development advice to players, coaches, and baseball administrators.
Hughes traveled to Bad Kreuznach, Hamburg, and Kassel for 7 weeks. ‘’I’m was pleased and honored to have a chance to represent both Major League Baseball and the game of baseball, ‘’ said Hughes. ‘’Baseball is America’s game but with its popularity rising in so many countries it is fast becoming the world’s game,’’ commented Hughes. But baseball is definitely different in Germany according to Hughes. “There are no sports teams associated with their high schools. The sports teams are associated with their respective towns and each town has different levels of teams. The top level teams are pretty good and would be somewhat like college baseball in America,” Hughes remarked. Another difference was the age ranges varied greatly. “One of the adult teams I worked with had players from age 15 to age 40,” Hughes noted.
The trip was not all just about baseball for Hughes. “It was also great to experience the difference in their culture.” Hughes noted that the food is very different but very good. “They don’t fry much of their food but the sausage and cheese is great. They also have something called Schnitzel, which is kind of like pork chops, that I loved,”
Hughes, currently Head Coach at Coosa Valley Academy, is coming off of winning a state championship with the Rebels in his first season at the helm. “I was real proud of our team. We got some kids back who were hurt early on and got hot at the right time. We won 15 games in a row to end the season and finished 37-9,” said Hughes. This is his 10th season as a head coach in high school baseball. He heard of the Envoy Program through Barry Dean, President of the Alabama Baseball Coaches Association, who has reenergized baseball in Alabama.
Hughes resides in Montgomery with his wife Jill and their Westie dog Gabbi.. He is the son of Bobby Hughes Sr. and the late Peggy Hughes.
Hughes traveled to Bad Kreuznach, Hamburg, and Kassel for 7 weeks. ‘’I’m was pleased and honored to have a chance to represent both Major League Baseball and the game of baseball, ‘’ said Hughes. ‘’Baseball is America’s game but with its popularity rising in so many countries it is fast becoming the world’s game,’’ commented Hughes. But baseball is definitely different in Germany according to Hughes. “There are no sports teams associated with their high schools. The sports teams are associated with their respective towns and each town has different levels of teams. The top level teams are pretty good and would be somewhat like college baseball in America,” Hughes remarked. Another difference was the age ranges varied greatly. “One of the adult teams I worked with had players from age 15 to age 40,” Hughes noted.
The trip was not all just about baseball for Hughes. “It was also great to experience the difference in their culture.” Hughes noted that the food is very different but very good. “They don’t fry much of their food but the sausage and cheese is great. They also have something called Schnitzel, which is kind of like pork chops, that I loved,”
Hughes, currently Head Coach at Coosa Valley Academy, is coming off of winning a state championship with the Rebels in his first season at the helm. “I was real proud of our team. We got some kids back who were hurt early on and got hot at the right time. We won 15 games in a row to end the season and finished 37-9,” said Hughes. This is his 10th season as a head coach in high school baseball. He heard of the Envoy Program through Barry Dean, President of the Alabama Baseball Coaches Association, who has reenergized baseball in Alabama.
Hughes resides in Montgomery with his wife Jill and their Westie dog Gabbi.. He is the son of Bobby Hughes Sr. and the late Peggy Hughes.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Local Baseball Teams Battle In State Tournaments
Several area all star squads have been battling this past week in their respective state tournaments, some with more success than others. In Marianna three local teams competed in the Dixie Boys and Dixie Jr. Boys State Tournament at the MERE Complex. The Marianna Dixie Boys All Star team found the going rough in their first outing on Saturday against West Seminole. The visitors jumped out to an early 4-1 lead and went on to post a 12-1win over Marianna. On Sunday Marianna bounced back with an impressive 14-0 win over Holmes County and got an outstanding pitching performance from Walker Roberts. He recorded a no hitter and shut out in pitching the entire game and was one batter shy of pitching a perfect game. One batter reached on what was scored as an error but many of the local faithful felt the runner was out and that the umpire’s missed call had cost Roberts a perfect game. None the less Marianna held a slim 1-0 lead after the fourth inning as Reid Long scored on a Madison Harrell RBI single. In the top of the 6th inning Marianna picked up four runs and then exploded for nine more runs in the top of the 7th to blow the game open. That moved the Marianna squad into a Monday matchup against Bartow and the local boys got off to a good start. Marianna took an early 2-1 and then lead 3-1 after three innings. They kept the lead after four innings, with a 4-2 margin over Bartow. But the visitors picked up two runs in the fifth to tie the game at 4-4. They added four more runs in the sixth to take an 8-4 lead. Marianna fought hard and snared two more runs in the bottom of the sixth but that was all they could muster and were eliminated from the tournament with an 8-6 loss.
The Tri-Cities Dixie Jr. Boys All Stars, made up of players from Malone, Grand Ridge and Sneads, also found the going rough in their first outing. They fell 11-4 to West Seminole. Tri-Cities took a 1-0 lead as Ryan Danford singled and then scored on a RBI double from Antwain Johnson. But West Seminole countered with three runs in the bottom of the inning. West Seminole pushed that lead to 5-1 after four innings. Tri-Cities picked up another run in the fifth inning as Danford reached on an error and later scored on another West Seminole error. West Seminole tacked on six runs in the bottom of the fifth and then held Tri-Cities to just two more runs for the 11-4 win. Those two runs came as Danford walked and then scored on another RBI double by Johnson. Cade Hall then stroked a RBI single to score Johnson. Johnson and Harrison Floyd each had two hits and Danford scored three of the four runs for the squad. They bounced back with an 11-5 win over Okeechoobee on Sunday. Matthew Jernigan was the winning pitcher and got offensive help from his teammates who racked up seven runs in the second inning. A Monday matchup against Winter Haven saw them come away with a 9-7 victory. Tri-Cities broke a 2-2 tie in the fourth inning when AJ Johnson’s RBI double scored Hall. Then they racked up a hit parade in the fifth inning as Danford, Antwain Johnson, Jernigan, Hall, AJ Johnson and Floyd all stroked hits. When the dust settled Tri-Cities held a 9-2 lead. Winter Haven mounted a come back effort but Tri-Cities held them off to set up a rematch with West Seminole on Tuesday night.
West Seminole saw a much better team on Tuesday night as Tri-Cities took an early 2-0 lead when Danford and Antwain Johnson both scored in the first at bat. West Seminole came back to tie the game at 2-2 in the third inning. In the bottom of the third Tri-Cities broke that tie as they loaded the bases and then drew two walks to take a 4-2 lead. West Seminole fired right back in the fourth with four runs and held a 6-4 lead. In the sixth inning Tri-Cities tied the game up as Antwain Johnson’s RBI double scored Danford. Jernigan followed with a RBI double to score Johnson and tie the game at 6-6. Tri-Cities missed out on opportunities in both the sixth and seventh innings to break the tie game but could not cash in with runners in scoring positions. The game went to extra innings and West Seminole plated two runs in the top of the eighth inning to pull off a hard fought 8-6 win. With the loss Tri-Cities finished third in the Jr. Boys Division.
The Marianna Dixie Jr. Boys All Stars found the going very rough as they were eliminated in their first two outings. On Saturday they fell to Winter Haven by a score of 14-3. Sunday’s contest didn’t go much better as the home team fell 17-1to West Volusia.
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In Dixie Youth baseball action in Sebring the Marianna Ozone All Stars squad fell 10-0 on the opening day to West Seminole American. They bounced back with a 12-0 win over Calloway on Sunday and a 13-3 win over Hardee Orange on Monday. On Tuesday they matched up with Wewahitchka and posted and 8-7 win to stay alive in the tournament. They were scheduled to play on Wednesday against the Tuesday night winner of a contest between Sebring and South Lake.
The Marianna AAA All Stars, also in Sebring, lost 19-1 on the opening day to West Seminole American. On Sunday they took on fellow Jackson County team Sneads AAA All Stars and won 15-5. Sneads had fallen 28-4 on the opening day to West Chapel American and thus with the loss to Marianna were eliminated. On Monday Marianna faced off against Freeport and in a hard fought close game, fell 8-7 to be ousted from tournament play.
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In Dizzy Dean 16U action over in Bonifay the Marianna All Stars lost 5-0 on opening day to the Mosley Orange team (Panama City). Marianna came back on Sunday with a 13-0 win over Messer Park. That set up another matchup against Mosley Orange on Monday.
The Tri-Cities Dixie Jr. Boys All Stars, made up of players from Malone, Grand Ridge and Sneads, also found the going rough in their first outing. They fell 11-4 to West Seminole. Tri-Cities took a 1-0 lead as Ryan Danford singled and then scored on a RBI double from Antwain Johnson. But West Seminole countered with three runs in the bottom of the inning. West Seminole pushed that lead to 5-1 after four innings. Tri-Cities picked up another run in the fifth inning as Danford reached on an error and later scored on another West Seminole error. West Seminole tacked on six runs in the bottom of the fifth and then held Tri-Cities to just two more runs for the 11-4 win. Those two runs came as Danford walked and then scored on another RBI double by Johnson. Cade Hall then stroked a RBI single to score Johnson. Johnson and Harrison Floyd each had two hits and Danford scored three of the four runs for the squad. They bounced back with an 11-5 win over Okeechoobee on Sunday. Matthew Jernigan was the winning pitcher and got offensive help from his teammates who racked up seven runs in the second inning. A Monday matchup against Winter Haven saw them come away with a 9-7 victory. Tri-Cities broke a 2-2 tie in the fourth inning when AJ Johnson’s RBI double scored Hall. Then they racked up a hit parade in the fifth inning as Danford, Antwain Johnson, Jernigan, Hall, AJ Johnson and Floyd all stroked hits. When the dust settled Tri-Cities held a 9-2 lead. Winter Haven mounted a come back effort but Tri-Cities held them off to set up a rematch with West Seminole on Tuesday night.
West Seminole saw a much better team on Tuesday night as Tri-Cities took an early 2-0 lead when Danford and Antwain Johnson both scored in the first at bat. West Seminole came back to tie the game at 2-2 in the third inning. In the bottom of the third Tri-Cities broke that tie as they loaded the bases and then drew two walks to take a 4-2 lead. West Seminole fired right back in the fourth with four runs and held a 6-4 lead. In the sixth inning Tri-Cities tied the game up as Antwain Johnson’s RBI double scored Danford. Jernigan followed with a RBI double to score Johnson and tie the game at 6-6. Tri-Cities missed out on opportunities in both the sixth and seventh innings to break the tie game but could not cash in with runners in scoring positions. The game went to extra innings and West Seminole plated two runs in the top of the eighth inning to pull off a hard fought 8-6 win. With the loss Tri-Cities finished third in the Jr. Boys Division.
The Marianna Dixie Jr. Boys All Stars found the going very rough as they were eliminated in their first two outings. On Saturday they fell to Winter Haven by a score of 14-3. Sunday’s contest didn’t go much better as the home team fell 17-1to West Volusia.
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In Dixie Youth baseball action in Sebring the Marianna Ozone All Stars squad fell 10-0 on the opening day to West Seminole American. They bounced back with a 12-0 win over Calloway on Sunday and a 13-3 win over Hardee Orange on Monday. On Tuesday they matched up with Wewahitchka and posted and 8-7 win to stay alive in the tournament. They were scheduled to play on Wednesday against the Tuesday night winner of a contest between Sebring and South Lake.
The Marianna AAA All Stars, also in Sebring, lost 19-1 on the opening day to West Seminole American. On Sunday they took on fellow Jackson County team Sneads AAA All Stars and won 15-5. Sneads had fallen 28-4 on the opening day to West Chapel American and thus with the loss to Marianna were eliminated. On Monday Marianna faced off against Freeport and in a hard fought close game, fell 8-7 to be ousted from tournament play.
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In Dizzy Dean 16U action over in Bonifay the Marianna All Stars lost 5-0 on opening day to the Mosley Orange team (Panama City). Marianna came back on Sunday with a 13-0 win over Messer Park. That set up another matchup against Mosley Orange on Monday.
Outside the Lines, An Art Experience Waiting For You
Art instructors are often asked, “Do I have to be an artist to take art?” The answer is of course, “no”. There is a form of art in all of us. Sometimes it is just “untapped” and dormant somewhere within us. I know of several business people right here in Marianna who have painted Churches, flowers, town architecture, people, local wildlife but were not artists by trade. Their first professions are realtors, pilot, college student, adult ed-teacher, etc. They are all from different tracks in life and all of their art is quite different.
“Outside the Lines” art studio came about in order to bring art into the community so that it could be experienced by those of all ages. My students range in age from 1 to 90 years of age. The main idea is to express yourself. Find what you like and try it.
This year, working through a “Very Special Arts” grant through the National Endowment for the Arts I was able to teach children at Golson Elementary that math is a by-product of art and vice-versa, using clay and paint projects. The students at Bonifay Middle School used the theme “The Super Hero in Me” to work with sculpting clay, ceramic tile and wood.
The students had very little art experience and were resistant at first, but they quickly exploded into the creative mode and had created wonderful art pieces by the end of the exercise.
Children tend to be more likely to let go and explore. Adults are sometimes more nervous but you can paint a flower in 2 hours or 2 weeks. It is ultimately what you want to get out of it.
One of my young adult students has found that the study of color through abstraction, as in some Picassos, is what works for her. We work from realistic to fantasy through paint, clay and collage. It is all about finding and keeping the creative side in you alive, and have others to share it with.
It is always exciting to see the different mediums used and the results that come forth, whether it is a painted apron with sunflowers, a collage of beads on an acrylic vase, a wire mobile depicting sea life, or crayon picture of mommy and me.
I have been an artist since I was very young, pouring clay molds in Braddock, Pennsylvania, at the age of 9 years old. I can’t imagine my life without art, and hopefully some day you might feel the same way. You are invited to stop by the studio and see what art medium option seems to interest you.
“Outside the Lines” art studio came about in order to bring art into the community so that it could be experienced by those of all ages. My students range in age from 1 to 90 years of age. The main idea is to express yourself. Find what you like and try it.
This year, working through a “Very Special Arts” grant through the National Endowment for the Arts I was able to teach children at Golson Elementary that math is a by-product of art and vice-versa, using clay and paint projects. The students at Bonifay Middle School used the theme “The Super Hero in Me” to work with sculpting clay, ceramic tile and wood.
The students had very little art experience and were resistant at first, but they quickly exploded into the creative mode and had created wonderful art pieces by the end of the exercise.
Children tend to be more likely to let go and explore. Adults are sometimes more nervous but you can paint a flower in 2 hours or 2 weeks. It is ultimately what you want to get out of it.
One of my young adult students has found that the study of color through abstraction, as in some Picassos, is what works for her. We work from realistic to fantasy through paint, clay and collage. It is all about finding and keeping the creative side in you alive, and have others to share it with.
It is always exciting to see the different mediums used and the results that come forth, whether it is a painted apron with sunflowers, a collage of beads on an acrylic vase, a wire mobile depicting sea life, or crayon picture of mommy and me.
I have been an artist since I was very young, pouring clay molds in Braddock, Pennsylvania, at the age of 9 years old. I can’t imagine my life without art, and hopefully some day you might feel the same way. You are invited to stop by the studio and see what art medium option seems to interest you.
Chipola FFA Federation Golf Tournament Winners
The Chipola FFA Federation held its 5th Annual Golf Tournament at Indian Springs Golf Course on June 10. Thirty four golfers braved the heat and humidity to play. The tournament earned almost $3000.00 which will be used to support local chapters. This year alone, four students were awarded scholarships by the federation and all chapters received funds to attend the state FFA convention.
Special thanks to all players and sponsors for making this annual tournament a success.
Special thanks to all players and sponsors for making this annual tournament a success.
Local Baseball Teams Battle In State Tournaments
Several area all star squads have been battling this past week in their respective state tournaments, some with more success than others. In Marianna three local teams competed in the Dixie Boys and Dixie Jr. Boys State Tournament at the MERE Complex. The Marianna Dixie Boys All Star team found the going rough in their first outing on Saturday against West Seminole. The visitors jumped out to an early 4-1 lead and went on to post a 12-1win over Marianna. On Sunday Marianna bounced back with an impressive 14-0 win over Holmes County and got an outstanding pitching performance from Walker Roberts. He recorded a no hitter and shut out in pitching the entire game and was one batter shy of pitching a perfect game. One batter reached on what was scored as an error but many of the local faithful felt the runner was out and that the umpire’s missed call had cost Roberts a perfect game. None the less Marianna held a slim 1-0 lead after the fourth inning as Reid Long scored on a Madison Harrell RBI single. In the top of the 6th inning Marianna picked up four runs and then exploded for nine more runs in the top of the 7th to blow the game open. That moved the Marianna squad into a Monday matchup against Bartow and the local boys got off to a good start. Marianna took an early 2-1 and then lead 3-1 after three innings. They kept the lead after four innings, with a 4-2 margin over Bartow. But the visitors picked up two runs in the fifth to tie the game at 4-4. They added four more runs in the sixth to take an 8-4 lead. Marianna fought hard and snared two more runs in the bottom of the sixth but that was all they could muster and were eliminated from the tournament with an 8-6 loss.
The Tri-Cities Dixie Jr. Boys All Stars, made up of players from Malone, Grand Ridge and Sneads, also found the going rough in their first outing. They fell 11-4 to West Seminole. Tri-Cities took a 1-0 lead as Ryan Danford singled and then scored on a RBI double from Antwain Johnson. But West Seminole countered with three runs in the bottom of the inning. West Seminole pushed that lead to 5-1 after four innings. Tri-Cities picked up another run in the fifth inning as Danford reached on an error and later scored on another West Seminole error. West Seminole tacked on six runs in the bottom of the fifth and then held Tri-Cities to just two more runs for the 11-4 win. Those two runs came as Danford walked and then scored on another RBI double by Johnson. Cade Hall then stroked a RBI single to score Johnson. Johnson and Harrison Floyd each had two hits and Danford scored three of the four runs for the squad. They bounced back with an 11-5 win over Okeechoobee on Sunday. Matthew Jernigan was the winning pitcher and got offensive help from his teammates who racked up seven runs in the second inning. A Monday matchup against Winter Haven saw them come away with a 9-7 victory. Tri-Cities broke a 2-2 tie in the fourth inning when AJ Johnson’s RBI double scored Hall. Then they racked up a hit parade in the fifth inning as Danford, Antwain Johnson, Jernigan, Hall, AJ Johnson and Floyd all stroked hits. When the dust settled Tri-Cities held a 9-2 lead. Winter Haven mounted a come back effort but Tri-Cities held them off to set up a rematch with West Seminole on Tuesday night.
West Seminole saw a much better team on Tuesday night as Tri-Cities took an early 2-0 lead when Danford and Antwain Johnson both scored in the first at bat. West Seminole came back to tie the game at 2-2 in the third inning. In the bottom of the third Tri-Cities broke that tie as they loaded the bases and then drew two walks to take a 4-2 lead. West Seminole fired right back in the fourth with four runs and held a 6-4 lead. In the sixth inning Tri-Cities tied the game up as Antwain Johnson’s RBI double scored Danford. Jernigan followed with a RBI double to score Johnson and tie the game at 6-6. Tri-Cities missed out on opportunities in both the sixth and seventh innings to break the tie game but could not cash in with runners in scoring positions. The game went to extra innings and West Seminole plated two runs in the top of the eighth inning to pull off a hard fought 8-6 win. With the loss Tri-Cities finished third in the Jr. Boys Division.
The Marianna Dixie Jr. Boys All Stars found the going very rough as they were eliminated in their first two outings. On Saturday they fell to Winter Haven by a score of 14-3. Sunday’s contest didn’t go much better as the home team fell 17-1to West Volusia.
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In Dixie Youth baseball action in Sebring the Marianna Ozone All Stars squad fell 10-0 on the opening day to West Seminole American. They bounced back with a 12-0 win over Calloway on Sunday and a 13-3 win over Hardee Orange on Monday. On Tuesday they matched up with Wewahitchka and posted and 8-7 win to stay alive in the tournament. They were scheduled to play on Wednesday against the Tuesday night winner of a contest between Sebring and South Lake.
The Marianna AAA All Stars, also in Sebring, lost 19-1 on the opening day to West Seminole American. On Sunday they took on fellow Jackson County team Sneads AAA All Stars and won 15-5. Sneads had fallen 28-4 on the opening day to West Chapel American and thus with the loss to Marianna were eliminated. On Monday Marianna faced off against Freeport and in a hard fought close game, fell 8-7 to be ousted from tournament play.
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In Dizzy Dean 16U action over in Bonifay the Marianna All Stars lost 5-0 on opening day to the Mosley Orange team (Panama City). Marianna came back on Sunday with a 13-0 win over Messer Park. That set up another matchup against Mosley Orange on Monday.
The Tri-Cities Dixie Jr. Boys All Stars, made up of players from Malone, Grand Ridge and Sneads, also found the going rough in their first outing. They fell 11-4 to West Seminole. Tri-Cities took a 1-0 lead as Ryan Danford singled and then scored on a RBI double from Antwain Johnson. But West Seminole countered with three runs in the bottom of the inning. West Seminole pushed that lead to 5-1 after four innings. Tri-Cities picked up another run in the fifth inning as Danford reached on an error and later scored on another West Seminole error. West Seminole tacked on six runs in the bottom of the fifth and then held Tri-Cities to just two more runs for the 11-4 win. Those two runs came as Danford walked and then scored on another RBI double by Johnson. Cade Hall then stroked a RBI single to score Johnson. Johnson and Harrison Floyd each had two hits and Danford scored three of the four runs for the squad. They bounced back with an 11-5 win over Okeechoobee on Sunday. Matthew Jernigan was the winning pitcher and got offensive help from his teammates who racked up seven runs in the second inning. A Monday matchup against Winter Haven saw them come away with a 9-7 victory. Tri-Cities broke a 2-2 tie in the fourth inning when AJ Johnson’s RBI double scored Hall. Then they racked up a hit parade in the fifth inning as Danford, Antwain Johnson, Jernigan, Hall, AJ Johnson and Floyd all stroked hits. When the dust settled Tri-Cities held a 9-2 lead. Winter Haven mounted a come back effort but Tri-Cities held them off to set up a rematch with West Seminole on Tuesday night.
West Seminole saw a much better team on Tuesday night as Tri-Cities took an early 2-0 lead when Danford and Antwain Johnson both scored in the first at bat. West Seminole came back to tie the game at 2-2 in the third inning. In the bottom of the third Tri-Cities broke that tie as they loaded the bases and then drew two walks to take a 4-2 lead. West Seminole fired right back in the fourth with four runs and held a 6-4 lead. In the sixth inning Tri-Cities tied the game up as Antwain Johnson’s RBI double scored Danford. Jernigan followed with a RBI double to score Johnson and tie the game at 6-6. Tri-Cities missed out on opportunities in both the sixth and seventh innings to break the tie game but could not cash in with runners in scoring positions. The game went to extra innings and West Seminole plated two runs in the top of the eighth inning to pull off a hard fought 8-6 win. With the loss Tri-Cities finished third in the Jr. Boys Division.
The Marianna Dixie Jr. Boys All Stars found the going very rough as they were eliminated in their first two outings. On Saturday they fell to Winter Haven by a score of 14-3. Sunday’s contest didn’t go much better as the home team fell 17-1to West Volusia.
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In Dixie Youth baseball action in Sebring the Marianna Ozone All Stars squad fell 10-0 on the opening day to West Seminole American. They bounced back with a 12-0 win over Calloway on Sunday and a 13-3 win over Hardee Orange on Monday. On Tuesday they matched up with Wewahitchka and posted and 8-7 win to stay alive in the tournament. They were scheduled to play on Wednesday against the Tuesday night winner of a contest between Sebring and South Lake.
The Marianna AAA All Stars, also in Sebring, lost 19-1 on the opening day to West Seminole American. On Sunday they took on fellow Jackson County team Sneads AAA All Stars and won 15-5. Sneads had fallen 28-4 on the opening day to West Chapel American and thus with the loss to Marianna were eliminated. On Monday Marianna faced off against Freeport and in a hard fought close game, fell 8-7 to be ousted from tournament play.
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In Dizzy Dean 16U action over in Bonifay the Marianna All Stars lost 5-0 on opening day to the Mosley Orange team (Panama City). Marianna came back on Sunday with a 13-0 win over Messer Park. That set up another matchup against Mosley Orange on Monday.
Big Bend Baseball League of Florida, Inc. News
Game Results: July 11th
Liberty Diamond Dawgs-22
Chattahoochee Red Birds-4
Gulf Drive-G1-9, G2-9
Calhoun Horsemen-G1-0, G2-0
Washington Bruins- 6
Bay Brewers-2
Destin Dawgs-G1-18, G2-18
Jackson Jays-G1-11, G2-11
League Standings:
Western Division W L Pct.
Destin Dawgs 10 6 .625
Washington County Bruins 8 6 .571
Bay County Brewers 9 8 .529
Jackson County Jays 1 16 .058
Eastern Division W L Pct.
Gulf County Drive 12 3 .800
Liberty Diamond Dawgs 12 5 .705
Calhoun Horsemen 8 8 .500
Chattahoochee Red Birds 4 11 .267
Next Week’s Games July 18th
Chattahoochee Red Birds
at Calhoun Horsemen 2:00 P.M. CDT
Gulf County Drive
at Liberty Diamond Dawgs 3:00 P.M. EDT
Bay County Brewers
at Destin Dawgs(already played)
Jackson County Jays
at Washington County Bruins 2:00 P.M. CDT
Brief Summary
The top three teams in each division of the Big Bend Baseball League of Florida remain in a close race for first place. The Gulf Drive however improved it’s record to 12-3 with a double header win over the Calhoun Horsemen while the Liberty County Diamond Dawgs remain in second place with a 12-5 record after beating the Chattahoochee Red Birds on Sunday. The Calhoun Horsemen remain in third place but slipped further behind Gulf Drive and the Liberty County Diamond Dawgs with their Double Header loss to the Drive on Sunday.
In the Western Division the Destin Dawgs improved their record to 10-6 with their double header win over the Jackson Jays to keep a one game lead over second place Washington Bruins. With two weekends remaining on the regular season schedule it appears that the standings for the top three teams in both divisions will go down to the wire to determine seedings for the play-offs beginning Saturday, July 31st.
Please follow Big Bend Baseball League news each week in your local newspaper. Also support your local baseball team each week with your attendance and bring a kid to the game.
Liberty Diamond Dawgs-22
Chattahoochee Red Birds-4
Gulf Drive-G1-9, G2-9
Calhoun Horsemen-G1-0, G2-0
Washington Bruins- 6
Bay Brewers-2
Destin Dawgs-G1-18, G2-18
Jackson Jays-G1-11, G2-11
League Standings:
Western Division W L Pct.
Destin Dawgs 10 6 .625
Washington County Bruins 8 6 .571
Bay County Brewers 9 8 .529
Jackson County Jays 1 16 .058
Eastern Division W L Pct.
Gulf County Drive 12 3 .800
Liberty Diamond Dawgs 12 5 .705
Calhoun Horsemen 8 8 .500
Chattahoochee Red Birds 4 11 .267
Next Week’s Games July 18th
Chattahoochee Red Birds
at Calhoun Horsemen 2:00 P.M. CDT
Gulf County Drive
at Liberty Diamond Dawgs 3:00 P.M. EDT
Bay County Brewers
at Destin Dawgs(already played)
Jackson County Jays
at Washington County Bruins 2:00 P.M. CDT
Brief Summary
The top three teams in each division of the Big Bend Baseball League of Florida remain in a close race for first place. The Gulf Drive however improved it’s record to 12-3 with a double header win over the Calhoun Horsemen while the Liberty County Diamond Dawgs remain in second place with a 12-5 record after beating the Chattahoochee Red Birds on Sunday. The Calhoun Horsemen remain in third place but slipped further behind Gulf Drive and the Liberty County Diamond Dawgs with their Double Header loss to the Drive on Sunday.
In the Western Division the Destin Dawgs improved their record to 10-6 with their double header win over the Jackson Jays to keep a one game lead over second place Washington Bruins. With two weekends remaining on the regular season schedule it appears that the standings for the top three teams in both divisions will go down to the wire to determine seedings for the play-offs beginning Saturday, July 31st.
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Former Chipola Player Picked for MLB ALL-STAR Game
Former Chipola baseball player Jose Bautista, an outfielder for the Toronto Blue Jays, has been selected to play on the American League team in the Major League Baseball All Star Game set for Tuesday, July 13.
Bautista is currently Major League Baseball’s homerun leader with 21. He is batting .229 with 52 RBI’s. This is his first All-Star nod. “This is uncharted water for me, but it feels good,” said Bautista, who had a previous career high of 16 home runs in a single season.
Bautista was a member on Chipola Baseball squad before being drafted by the Pittsburg Pirates in the 20th round of the 2000 amateur draft. His official signing came in May 2001, the same year the Indians captured the Panhandle Conference Championship and was the NJCAA Region VIII Runner-up.
Chipola coach Jeff Johnson, says, “Jose is one of the finest kids I’ve ever coached. He has made it in the professional ranks, but he has never forgotten where he came from. We are very proud of him.”
During his time in the majors, the 29 year-old has also played for the Pirates, the Orioles and the Royals.
For the latest news about Chipola Athletics, visit www.chipolaathletics.com.
Bautista is currently Major League Baseball’s homerun leader with 21. He is batting .229 with 52 RBI’s. This is his first All-Star nod. “This is uncharted water for me, but it feels good,” said Bautista, who had a previous career high of 16 home runs in a single season.
Bautista was a member on Chipola Baseball squad before being drafted by the Pittsburg Pirates in the 20th round of the 2000 amateur draft. His official signing came in May 2001, the same year the Indians captured the Panhandle Conference Championship and was the NJCAA Region VIII Runner-up.
Chipola coach Jeff Johnson, says, “Jose is one of the finest kids I’ve ever coached. He has made it in the professional ranks, but he has never forgotten where he came from. We are very proud of him.”
During his time in the majors, the 29 year-old has also played for the Pirates, the Orioles and the Royals.
For the latest news about Chipola Athletics, visit www.chipolaathletics.com.
Friday, July 9, 2010
Local Teams to Compete in State Tournaments This Weekend
Marianna O-Zone (In Sebring) -
Jared Hendrix, Avery Evans, Jake Daffin, Seth Gilmore, Laurence Glover, Landon Tharpe, Quaid Van Huss, Matthew Shouse, Trent Charles, Hunter Eddins, Ethan Strickland, Maxx Harrell, Coaches- Jeremy Proctor, Neil Glover, Linda Lee Harrell.
Marianna Dixie Boys (In Marianna) -
Jonathan Mayes, Trent Nobles, Trey Weeks, Kody Bryan, Gray Gilmore, Reid Long, Nick Helms, Coach Doug Colson, Coach John Shouse, Tristian Tharpe, Tyler Colson, Andrew Shouse, Kyle Tanner, Madison Harrell, Walker Roberts, Coach Jackie Glass, Coach Rick Harrell.
Marianna Dixie Jr. Boys (In Marianna) -
Justin Kent, Johnathon Lamb, Teon Long, Lyle Phelps, Jeremiah Emanuel, Austin Nelson, B.T. Johnson, Luis Martinez, Blake Waters, Bill Braxton, Coaches Doug Waters, Jake Mathis, and Scott Phelps.
Tri-Cities Dixie Jr. Boys (In Marianna) -
Ryan Danford, Rudy Campbell, Bailey Beauchamp, Harrison Floyd, Matthew Jernigan, Dustin Sneads, Tyler Henry, Cade Hall, Cody Henson, Richard Davis, AJ Johnson, Zane Chason, Antwain Johnson, Coaches Clint Hall, Charles Sneads, Holt Floyd.
Jared Hendrix, Avery Evans, Jake Daffin, Seth Gilmore, Laurence Glover, Landon Tharpe, Quaid Van Huss, Matthew Shouse, Trent Charles, Hunter Eddins, Ethan Strickland, Maxx Harrell, Coaches- Jeremy Proctor, Neil Glover, Linda Lee Harrell.
Marianna Dixie Boys (In Marianna) -
Jonathan Mayes, Trent Nobles, Trey Weeks, Kody Bryan, Gray Gilmore, Reid Long, Nick Helms, Coach Doug Colson, Coach John Shouse, Tristian Tharpe, Tyler Colson, Andrew Shouse, Kyle Tanner, Madison Harrell, Walker Roberts, Coach Jackie Glass, Coach Rick Harrell.
Marianna Dixie Jr. Boys (In Marianna) -
Justin Kent, Johnathon Lamb, Teon Long, Lyle Phelps, Jeremiah Emanuel, Austin Nelson, B.T. Johnson, Luis Martinez, Blake Waters, Bill Braxton, Coaches Doug Waters, Jake Mathis, and Scott Phelps.
Tri-Cities Dixie Jr. Boys (In Marianna) -
Ryan Danford, Rudy Campbell, Bailey Beauchamp, Harrison Floyd, Matthew Jernigan, Dustin Sneads, Tyler Henry, Cade Hall, Cody Henson, Richard Davis, AJ Johnson, Zane Chason, Antwain Johnson, Coaches Clint Hall, Charles Sneads, Holt Floyd.
Friday, July 2, 2010
The AAA Sneads Pirates All-Stars
The AAA Sneads Pirates All-Stars captured the District 5 Championship with a win over the host, Havana All-Stars, Friday evening. The Pirates will now compete in the state DYB tournament to be held in Sebring beginning July 9th. A variety of fundraising activities will take place beginning July 1st, with a sausage dog sale. A car wash and other activities are slated for July 3rd, in Sneads. Donations are also appreciated. For more information, please contact Coach Mike Peel at 850-592-5467.
Summer League Basketball Wraps Up Pirates End On a Winning Note
The final two nights of the Boys Summer Basketball League at Marianna High School took place on Monday and Tuesday night. On Monday night the Marianna Bulldogs picked up a couple of impressive wins, first knocking off a fine Chipley squad by a score of 55-50. The Bulldogs followed that up with a win over rival Malone with a 45-36 win. Kendall Leeks had a hot night, hitting 19 points, which included making five three point shots.
On Tuesday afternoon several junior varsity squads got into the action. Marianna’s JV Bulldogs had a fine showing, winning a couple of games. Marianna edged the Sneads JV squad 35-34 and then hammered the JV Tiger Sharks from Port St. Joe 52-14. Warren McCord and Amp Speights both were noted as playing well for Marianna. The JV Pirates fought hard in their second contest but fell 52-46 to the Tiger Sharks.
In the evening’s action the Sneads varsity squad began play but fell to Port St. Joe 42-29. The Pirates bounced back though with a hard fought win over Bay in game two. The Tornados jumped out to an early 15-8 lead. John Whittington and Jeff Bell keep the Pirates close through the remainder of the first half but a Tornado three pointer at the buzzer gave Bay a 26-16 halftime lead. In second half action Bay keep the Pirates at bay for the first eight minutes. But Sneads became to make a run midway through the second half as Josh Rogers and Bell did most of the scoring. A basket by Blake Edenfield cut the Tornado lead down to 36-31 with ten minutes to play. Bell got the Pirates to within four points with a basket one minute later. Jalon Daniels gave the Pirates some spark with a rebound and put back to keep it at a four point game with six minutes to play. Bell then tied up the game with five minutes to play with a hard driving layup. Rogers kept the game tied, 42-42, with 2 ½ minutes to play. But Bay reeled off five unanswered points and appeared to be pulling away from the Pirates with less than two minutes to play. Daniels and Bell made four free throws count and Sneads pulled to within one point with thirty seconds to go. After a couple of Bay free throws the Pirates trailed by three when Daniels came up with a steal and assist to Bell. Daniels then hit the go ahead basket with two seconds left to give Sneads a thrilling 50-49 win.
On Tuesday afternoon several junior varsity squads got into the action. Marianna’s JV Bulldogs had a fine showing, winning a couple of games. Marianna edged the Sneads JV squad 35-34 and then hammered the JV Tiger Sharks from Port St. Joe 52-14. Warren McCord and Amp Speights both were noted as playing well for Marianna. The JV Pirates fought hard in their second contest but fell 52-46 to the Tiger Sharks.
In the evening’s action the Sneads varsity squad began play but fell to Port St. Joe 42-29. The Pirates bounced back though with a hard fought win over Bay in game two. The Tornados jumped out to an early 15-8 lead. John Whittington and Jeff Bell keep the Pirates close through the remainder of the first half but a Tornado three pointer at the buzzer gave Bay a 26-16 halftime lead. In second half action Bay keep the Pirates at bay for the first eight minutes. But Sneads became to make a run midway through the second half as Josh Rogers and Bell did most of the scoring. A basket by Blake Edenfield cut the Tornado lead down to 36-31 with ten minutes to play. Bell got the Pirates to within four points with a basket one minute later. Jalon Daniels gave the Pirates some spark with a rebound and put back to keep it at a four point game with six minutes to play. Bell then tied up the game with five minutes to play with a hard driving layup. Rogers kept the game tied, 42-42, with 2 ½ minutes to play. But Bay reeled off five unanswered points and appeared to be pulling away from the Pirates with less than two minutes to play. Daniels and Bell made four free throws count and Sneads pulled to within one point with thirty seconds to go. After a couple of Bay free throws the Pirates trailed by three when Daniels came up with a steal and assist to Bell. Daniels then hit the go ahead basket with two seconds left to give Sneads a thrilling 50-49 win.
Lady Indian Signs with S.E. Louisiana
By Joc Calloway
Trish Blish, an anchor for Chipola Softball this past year at third base has ended her recruitment and will return to Division I as the newest member of the Southeastern Louisiana Lions softball program.
Blish, a graduate of Lafayette High (LA) and star catcher in 2007, originally signed with Arkansas Tech, however after red-shirting in 2008 and a dismal 2009, Blish considered retirement.
“In 2009, after mainly being the designated hitter and not catching much, I began to doubt whether I wanted to play softball anymore,” said Bliss. “It just didn’t feel right.”
Nevertheless, after a tryout at Chipola, Blish was immediately offered a scholarship and added to the Lady Indians’ roster, moving from behind plate to third base.
“I had never really played third base before, but that’s where they wanted me,” she said. “It was a refreshing change on one hand, but on the other, I had never been that close to the hitters before with no gear.”
The change worked out perfectly for Bliss. At Chipola, she would be named to the First Team All-Conference list and lead the team to a fifth place finish at the NJCAA National Softball Tournament.
“I had an exciting time at Chipola,” commented Bliss. “I wish I would have found out about them out of high school.”
Bliss recorded 10 home runs for the Lady Indians while batting .293 with six doubles and 36 RBIs.
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Trish Blish, an anchor for Chipola Softball this past year at third base has ended her recruitment and will return to Division I as the newest member of the Southeastern Louisiana Lions softball program.
Blish, a graduate of Lafayette High (LA) and star catcher in 2007, originally signed with Arkansas Tech, however after red-shirting in 2008 and a dismal 2009, Blish considered retirement.
“In 2009, after mainly being the designated hitter and not catching much, I began to doubt whether I wanted to play softball anymore,” said Bliss. “It just didn’t feel right.”
Nevertheless, after a tryout at Chipola, Blish was immediately offered a scholarship and added to the Lady Indians’ roster, moving from behind plate to third base.
“I had never really played third base before, but that’s where they wanted me,” she said. “It was a refreshing change on one hand, but on the other, I had never been that close to the hitters before with no gear.”
The change worked out perfectly for Bliss. At Chipola, she would be named to the First Team All-Conference list and lead the team to a fifth place finish at the NJCAA National Softball Tournament.
“I had an exciting time at Chipola,” commented Bliss. “I wish I would have found out about them out of high school.”
Bliss recorded 10 home runs for the Lady Indians while batting .293 with six doubles and 36 RBIs.
For the latest news about Chipola Athletics, visit www.chipolaathletics.com or become a fan for Chipola Athletics on Facebook at www.facebook.com/chipolaathletics
Big Bend Baseball League of Florida, Inc. News
Game Results: June 27th
Destin Dawgs
Bay Brewer
(Dawgs win Double Header)
Jackson Jays-6
Washington Bruins-5
Calhoun Horsemen-
Chattahoochee Red Birds-
(PP)
Liberty Diamond Dawgs-
Gulf County Drive-
(PP)
League Standings:
Western Division W L Pct.
Destin Dawgs 8 6 .571
Bay County Brewers 9 7 .563
Washington County Bruins 7 6 .538
Jackson County Jays 1 14 .067
Eastern Division W L Pct.
Gulf County Drive 9 3 .750
Liberty Diamond Dawgs 11 4 .733
Calhoun Horsemen 8 6 .571
Chattahoochee Red Birds 4 10 .285
Next Week’s Games July 4th
Chattahoochee Red Birds at Gulf County Drive(rescheduled 7/25)
Calhoun County Horsemen at Liberty Diamond Dawgs 3:00 P.M.EDT
Washington County Bruins at Destin Dawgs 2:00 P.M. CDT
Bay County Brewers at Jackson County Jays
(played earlier)
Brief Summary
The Big Bend Baseball League of Florida was saddened this past weekend with the passing of Mitchell Larkin, Assistant Commissioner of the Eastern Division. While serving only a short time as our Assistant Commissioner in the Eastern Division Mr. Larkin made his indelible mark in the League working tirelessly in raising money for the League and his beloved Liberty County Diamond Dawgs. Out of respect for his wife Carolyn and the family both scheduled games in the Eastern Division were postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date, therefore, no change in the Eastern Division standings within the League.
In the Western Division the Destin Dawgs climbed back into first place with a double-header win over the Bay County Brewers. The Brewers slipped back into second place but less than one percentage point behind the Dawgs. Meanwhile the Washington Bruins slipped from second place to third place by losing to the Jackson County Jays 6-5 in 11 innings of play. Congratulations to the Jackson Jays in picking up their first win of the season.
Please note above the change in the schedule of games on Sunday, July the 4th.
Please follow Big Bend Baseball League news each week in your local newspaper. Also support your local baseball team each week with your attendance and bring a kid to the game.
Destin Dawgs
Bay Brewer
(Dawgs win Double Header)
Jackson Jays-6
Washington Bruins-5
Calhoun Horsemen-
Chattahoochee Red Birds-
(PP)
Liberty Diamond Dawgs-
Gulf County Drive-
(PP)
League Standings:
Western Division W L Pct.
Destin Dawgs 8 6 .571
Bay County Brewers 9 7 .563
Washington County Bruins 7 6 .538
Jackson County Jays 1 14 .067
Eastern Division W L Pct.
Gulf County Drive 9 3 .750
Liberty Diamond Dawgs 11 4 .733
Calhoun Horsemen 8 6 .571
Chattahoochee Red Birds 4 10 .285
Next Week’s Games July 4th
Chattahoochee Red Birds at Gulf County Drive(rescheduled 7/25)
Calhoun County Horsemen at Liberty Diamond Dawgs 3:00 P.M.EDT
Washington County Bruins at Destin Dawgs 2:00 P.M. CDT
Bay County Brewers at Jackson County Jays
(played earlier)
Brief Summary
The Big Bend Baseball League of Florida was saddened this past weekend with the passing of Mitchell Larkin, Assistant Commissioner of the Eastern Division. While serving only a short time as our Assistant Commissioner in the Eastern Division Mr. Larkin made his indelible mark in the League working tirelessly in raising money for the League and his beloved Liberty County Diamond Dawgs. Out of respect for his wife Carolyn and the family both scheduled games in the Eastern Division were postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date, therefore, no change in the Eastern Division standings within the League.
In the Western Division the Destin Dawgs climbed back into first place with a double-header win over the Bay County Brewers. The Brewers slipped back into second place but less than one percentage point behind the Dawgs. Meanwhile the Washington Bruins slipped from second place to third place by losing to the Jackson County Jays 6-5 in 11 innings of play. Congratulations to the Jackson Jays in picking up their first win of the season.
Please note above the change in the schedule of games on Sunday, July the 4th.
Please follow Big Bend Baseball League news each week in your local newspaper. Also support your local baseball team each week with your attendance and bring a kid to the game.
Two Aces In Same Event At Caverns
The Caverns Golf Course has begun hosting a 9 hole 2 man scramble tournament each Monday evening beginning at 5:00 PM. Teams are drawn from players who desire to participate, with each team having an “A” designated player, and a “B” designated player.
On Monday of this week, something very unusual occurred. Two players, Zack Davis, a local golfer and Brad Cross, from Tallahassee, both scored a hole-in-one, “Ace”, on hole number 5. Congratulations to both golfers!
On Monday of this week, something very unusual occurred. Two players, Zack Davis, a local golfer and Brad Cross, from Tallahassee, both scored a hole-in-one, “Ace”, on hole number 5. Congratulations to both golfers!
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