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.
Friday, March 20, 2009
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.
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