The Chipola College’s Women’s Cross Country team has been named an Academic All-American team by the NJCAA Cross Country Coaches Association.
The Chipola team was ranked fifth in the nation with a 3.697 cumulative grade point average.
Team members are Taylor Dover, Laura Day, Taylor Guy, Ellen Manor and India Hatcher. Rance Massengill is coach of the team.
Chipola’s Cross Country team was established in 2007. For information about the team, contact coach Massengill at 850-718-2440.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Indian Baseball Picks Up Three Wins
By Clint Cox
After starting conference play with a 1-2 record, the Chipola Indians baseball squad has reeled off three straight conference wins to improve to 4-2 in the Panhandle Conference. The Indians started their winning streak last Friday when they traveled to Panama City and posted a 12-3 win over Gulf Coast. Andy Fermin was the man of the day as he went 3-4 with a home run and 8 RBI. Patrick Corbin was the winning pitcher, going seven innings and giving up 3 runs on 6 hits and striking out nine Commodores.
On Saturday the Indians played host to Pensacola and fell behind 1-0. They took a 2-1 lead in the fourth inning only to see Pensacola tie the game at 2-2 in the fifth inning. Chipola reclaimed the lead with 2 runs in the bottom of the fifth but then Pensacola tied the game at 4-4 in the sixth inning. The Indians took a one run lead in the seventh inning and then exploded for five runs in the eighth to post the 12-3 win. Edmond Sparks was 5-5 with 2 RBI, Joey Rapp was 2-4 with 2 RBI and a home run.
They closed out the winning streak with an impressive 17-5 road win over previously unbeaten Tallahassee on Tuesday. JB Johnson was the winning pitcher and the Indians once again had the hot bats with Edmond Sparks going 4-5 with a double, home run and 8 RBI. Dayne Read, Dustin Spruill and Joey Rapp all homered for the Indians.
With the win Chipola improved to 20-11 on the season and will next be in action this weekend when they host Northwest Florida State on Friday at 2 pm and then make a return trip to Panama City on Saturday to square off against Gulf Coast at 1 pm. They will also be on the road on Tuesday March 31 when they travel to Pensacola to take on the Pirates.
After starting conference play with a 1-2 record, the Chipola Indians baseball squad has reeled off three straight conference wins to improve to 4-2 in the Panhandle Conference. The Indians started their winning streak last Friday when they traveled to Panama City and posted a 12-3 win over Gulf Coast. Andy Fermin was the man of the day as he went 3-4 with a home run and 8 RBI. Patrick Corbin was the winning pitcher, going seven innings and giving up 3 runs on 6 hits and striking out nine Commodores.
On Saturday the Indians played host to Pensacola and fell behind 1-0. They took a 2-1 lead in the fourth inning only to see Pensacola tie the game at 2-2 in the fifth inning. Chipola reclaimed the lead with 2 runs in the bottom of the fifth but then Pensacola tied the game at 4-4 in the sixth inning. The Indians took a one run lead in the seventh inning and then exploded for five runs in the eighth to post the 12-3 win. Edmond Sparks was 5-5 with 2 RBI, Joey Rapp was 2-4 with 2 RBI and a home run.
They closed out the winning streak with an impressive 17-5 road win over previously unbeaten Tallahassee on Tuesday. JB Johnson was the winning pitcher and the Indians once again had the hot bats with Edmond Sparks going 4-5 with a double, home run and 8 RBI. Dayne Read, Dustin Spruill and Joey Rapp all homered for the Indians.
With the win Chipola improved to 20-11 on the season and will next be in action this weekend when they host Northwest Florida State on Friday at 2 pm and then make a return trip to Panama City on Saturday to square off against Gulf Coast at 1 pm. They will also be on the road on Tuesday March 31 when they travel to Pensacola to take on the Pirates.
Marianna Nips Graceville
By Clint Cox
GRACEVILLE – Marianna’s Cayce Griffin stroked a solo home run in the top of the eight inning to lift the Lady Bulldog’s softballs squad to a 4-3 win over the Graceville Lady Tigers on Tuesday night. After trailing the entire ball game, Graceville rallied to tie the game at 3-3 in the bottom of the seventh inning. But Griffin led off the top of the eight inning with a deep shot over the left field fence and Lady Bulldog pitcher Hali Stout shut down the Lady Tigers in the bottom of the inning to notch the win for Marianna.
The Lady Bulldogs took an early lead as Allison Hutton scored in the first inning on a wild pitch. Jennifer Creamer also scored in the Lady Bulldog’s first at bat when Griffin missed a third strike but the ball got away from the Graceville catcher, allowing Creamer to give Marianna a 2-0 lead. Graceville got on the scoreboard in the bottom of the second inning as Cayla Walker’s RBI single brought home Jessica Baxley to make it a 2-1 ball game. Marianna countered in the top of the third with a run as Jana Hinson’s infield single scored Krista Griffin to give the Lady Bulldogs a 3-1 lead. That score held until the bottom of the fifth inning when Graceville chipped away at the Lady Bulldogs lead. Meagan Sanders hit a RBI double to score a Lady Tiger and pull the Graceville to within one run of the Lady Bulldogs. That 3-2 score held until the bottom of the seventh when Graceville’s Walker reached base on a fielder’s choice. After Walker stole second base Sanders hit a ground ball to third base and beat out the throw to first base. Meanwhile Walker rounded third base and come home to tie the game at 3-3.
Stout took the win for Marianna, striking out 9 Lady Tigers. Sanders took the loss for Graceville. With the win Marianna improved to 11-4 on the season and Head Coach Natasha Braddy said her squad is coming together. "We’re continuing to be strong behind both the mound and the plate. Our bats are coming around and we are being more selective in our hitting. I think we are coming together as a team and I am very proud of the ladies," commented Braddy.
GRACEVILLE – Marianna’s Cayce Griffin stroked a solo home run in the top of the eight inning to lift the Lady Bulldog’s softballs squad to a 4-3 win over the Graceville Lady Tigers on Tuesday night. After trailing the entire ball game, Graceville rallied to tie the game at 3-3 in the bottom of the seventh inning. But Griffin led off the top of the eight inning with a deep shot over the left field fence and Lady Bulldog pitcher Hali Stout shut down the Lady Tigers in the bottom of the inning to notch the win for Marianna.
The Lady Bulldogs took an early lead as Allison Hutton scored in the first inning on a wild pitch. Jennifer Creamer also scored in the Lady Bulldog’s first at bat when Griffin missed a third strike but the ball got away from the Graceville catcher, allowing Creamer to give Marianna a 2-0 lead. Graceville got on the scoreboard in the bottom of the second inning as Cayla Walker’s RBI single brought home Jessica Baxley to make it a 2-1 ball game. Marianna countered in the top of the third with a run as Jana Hinson’s infield single scored Krista Griffin to give the Lady Bulldogs a 3-1 lead. That score held until the bottom of the fifth inning when Graceville chipped away at the Lady Bulldogs lead. Meagan Sanders hit a RBI double to score a Lady Tiger and pull the Graceville to within one run of the Lady Bulldogs. That 3-2 score held until the bottom of the seventh when Graceville’s Walker reached base on a fielder’s choice. After Walker stole second base Sanders hit a ground ball to third base and beat out the throw to first base. Meanwhile Walker rounded third base and come home to tie the game at 3-3.
Stout took the win for Marianna, striking out 9 Lady Tigers. Sanders took the loss for Graceville. With the win Marianna improved to 11-4 on the season and Head Coach Natasha Braddy said her squad is coming together. "We’re continuing to be strong behind both the mound and the plate. Our bats are coming around and we are being more selective in our hitting. I think we are coming together as a team and I am very proud of the ladies," commented Braddy.
Chipola Takes Third At Nationals
By Clint Cox
The Chipola Indians and Lady Indians basketball squads represented Jackson County and the State of Florida in fine fashion this past week in Kansas as both squads finished third in their respective National Basketball Tournaments.
The Chipola Lady Indians traveled to Salina, Kansas and posted an opening round 86-47 win over Sheridan College. Latoya Williams led the way with 22 points while Lenita Sanford followed with 16 and Marnesha Hall added 12. They followed that up with a second round win on Thursday over Walters State. The Lady Indians trailed 27-22 at the half but then went on to post a 66-53 win as Williams led the squad with 25 points. Sanford and Ashlie Billingslea each added 12 points. That advanced the ladies to the Semi-finals on Friday where they took on Jefferson College. The Lady Indians got off to a slow start and never recovered, trailing 49-34 at the half and falling 78-59. Williams hit 19 on the game and Hall added 10. Saturday’s matchup was against Kaskaskia College and Chipola pulled off a 81-74 victory to finish third in the tournament. Hall led the Lady Indians with 23 points and Williams added 12. The Lady Indians finished the season with a record of 30-6 under Head Coach David Lane.
The Chipola Indians traveled to Hutchinson, Kansas as the #1 team in the nation and likewise advanced all the way to the Semi-Finals, starting with an opening round 81-70 win over Southwest Tennessee. On Wednesday they square off against Lamar CC and led 33-22 at the half. They outscored Lamar 49-34 in the second half to post a 82-66 second round win. Casey Mitchell led the way with 19 points while Jeremy Jacobs and Malcolm Armstead hit 13 each and Gary Flowers and Justin Brownlee hit 11 apiece. The Indians had Thursday off as they advanced to Friday’s Semi-finals against Salt Lake CC. Chipola initially fell behind but rallied to take a 36-33 lead at the half. The second half was a close battle with the lead changing back and forth. In the final minutes however Chipola went cold from the field and Salt Lake pulled out a 78-73 victory over the Indians. The loss overshadowed a stellar performance from Casey Mitchell who hit 38 points on the evening. Torye Pelham added 16 in the loss, the Indians first loss in 32 games. A consolation game with Connors State was on hand for Saturday and the Indians held a close 44-40 lead at half. The second half was all Chipola though as they racked up 58 points to pull away for a 102-70 victory and claim third place. The Indians finish the season with a record of 34-2 under Head Coach Greg Heiar.
The Chipola Indians and Lady Indians basketball squads represented Jackson County and the State of Florida in fine fashion this past week in Kansas as both squads finished third in their respective National Basketball Tournaments.
The Chipola Lady Indians traveled to Salina, Kansas and posted an opening round 86-47 win over Sheridan College. Latoya Williams led the way with 22 points while Lenita Sanford followed with 16 and Marnesha Hall added 12. They followed that up with a second round win on Thursday over Walters State. The Lady Indians trailed 27-22 at the half but then went on to post a 66-53 win as Williams led the squad with 25 points. Sanford and Ashlie Billingslea each added 12 points. That advanced the ladies to the Semi-finals on Friday where they took on Jefferson College. The Lady Indians got off to a slow start and never recovered, trailing 49-34 at the half and falling 78-59. Williams hit 19 on the game and Hall added 10. Saturday’s matchup was against Kaskaskia College and Chipola pulled off a 81-74 victory to finish third in the tournament. Hall led the Lady Indians with 23 points and Williams added 12. The Lady Indians finished the season with a record of 30-6 under Head Coach David Lane.
The Chipola Indians traveled to Hutchinson, Kansas as the #1 team in the nation and likewise advanced all the way to the Semi-Finals, starting with an opening round 81-70 win over Southwest Tennessee. On Wednesday they square off against Lamar CC and led 33-22 at the half. They outscored Lamar 49-34 in the second half to post a 82-66 second round win. Casey Mitchell led the way with 19 points while Jeremy Jacobs and Malcolm Armstead hit 13 each and Gary Flowers and Justin Brownlee hit 11 apiece. The Indians had Thursday off as they advanced to Friday’s Semi-finals against Salt Lake CC. Chipola initially fell behind but rallied to take a 36-33 lead at the half. The second half was a close battle with the lead changing back and forth. In the final minutes however Chipola went cold from the field and Salt Lake pulled out a 78-73 victory over the Indians. The loss overshadowed a stellar performance from Casey Mitchell who hit 38 points on the evening. Torye Pelham added 16 in the loss, the Indians first loss in 32 games. A consolation game with Connors State was on hand for Saturday and the Indians held a close 44-40 lead at half. The second half was all Chipola though as they racked up 58 points to pull away for a 102-70 victory and claim third place. The Indians finish the season with a record of 34-2 under Head Coach Greg Heiar.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
LADY INDIANS MAKE HISTORY AND TAKE THIRD IN NATIONAL TOURNEY
SALINA, KS – The Chipola College Lady Indians made school history defeating Kaskaskia College (IL), 81-74, to finish third in the National Junior College Athletic Association Women’s Basketball Tournament in the Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas. This is the highest finish in the history of the women’s program at Chipola.
Chipola finished fourth in 2006 and fifth in 2007.
Marneshia Hall led Chipola with23 points and 5 rebounds. Latoya Williams earned a double with 12 points and 16 rebounds. Lenita Sanford added 9 points and 5 rebounds.
WBCA All American Latoya Williams finished third in the tournament in scoring with 71 total points and an average of 19.5 points per game. Williams finished first in three point scoring hitting 7 of 8 for an 87.5 percentage. Lenita Sanford took fourth in most blocks with 10 for the tournament. Ashlie Billinslea had 13 steals to rank third.
Latoya Williams and Marneshia Hall were named to the NJCAA All Tournament Team.
The Lady Indians finish their season at 30-6.
Central Arizona College defeated Jefferson College (MO) for the NJCAA Championship, 78-71.
Chipola finished fourth in 2006 and fifth in 2007.
Marneshia Hall led Chipola with23 points and 5 rebounds. Latoya Williams earned a double with 12 points and 16 rebounds. Lenita Sanford added 9 points and 5 rebounds.
WBCA All American Latoya Williams finished third in the tournament in scoring with 71 total points and an average of 19.5 points per game. Williams finished first in three point scoring hitting 7 of 8 for an 87.5 percentage. Lenita Sanford took fourth in most blocks with 10 for the tournament. Ashlie Billinslea had 13 steals to rank third.
Latoya Williams and Marneshia Hall were named to the NJCAA All Tournament Team.
The Lady Indians finish their season at 30-6.
Central Arizona College defeated Jefferson College (MO) for the NJCAA Championship, 78-71.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
LADY INDIANS LOSE BID FOR NATIONAL TITLE
SALINA, KS – The Chipola College Lady Indians were defeated tonight ,78-59, by the Jefferson College (MO) Vikings in the semi-final round of the National Junior College Athletic Association Women’s Basketball Tournament in the Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kansas. Latoya Williams led Chipola with 19 points and 5 rebounds. Marneshia Hall added 10 points and 6 rebounds. Pearl Johnson, Jamia Akins, and Lenita Sanford had 5 rebounds each.
Chipola’s overall record stands at 29 – 6. The Lady Indians will play Kakaskia College from Centrailia, IL for third place at 5 p.m. CST on Saturday.
The Lady Indians can be followed on WJAQ 100.9 radio or via internet through Chipola’s website at www.chipola.edu/radio/. For game and tournament statistics, logon to www.cybersportsusa.com. Women’s tournament information is available at www.salinakansas.org/visit/basketball.asp
Friday, March 20, 2009
Chipola Signs Three Lady Hornets
By Clint Cox
Call it a triple play as family and friends gathered last Friday at Chipola College to watch three current Cottondale Lady Hornet softball players sign letters of intent to attend Chipola and play softball for the Lady Indians. Shae Dickens, Liz Krauser and Selentia Pittman joined Chipley’s Skylar Davis for the signing at the college’s continuing education building. Chipola Head Coach Belinda Hendrix spoke highly of the future Lady Indians and the benefit of being able to see them play locally. "We’ve been able to watch these young ladies grow into amazing athletes. They are all very versatile and can play more than just one position," said Hendrix.
Shae Dickens is the daughter of Robert and Equallia Dickens and plays third base and outfield for Cottondale. Dickens was also a member of the Lady Hornets basketball team that made it to the FHSAA Final Four in Lakeland last month. "This is something I’ve always wanted to do. I’ve watched Chipola play a lot of times and I’m excited about being able to be a Lady Indian," said Dickens.
Liz Krauser is the daughter of Chris and Linda Krauser and spends most of her time on the diamond in the pitcher’s circle. "I’ve worked real hard to be the best pitcher I can be and am looking forward to being able to pitch at the next level," said Krauser.
Selentia Pittman is the daughter of Cullen Pittman and Easter Russ and plays shortstop for the Lady Hornets. "I’ve been playing softball all my life and come from a softball family. I am excited to be able to play at a program like Chipola," said Pittman.
Call it a triple play as family and friends gathered last Friday at Chipola College to watch three current Cottondale Lady Hornet softball players sign letters of intent to attend Chipola and play softball for the Lady Indians. Shae Dickens, Liz Krauser and Selentia Pittman joined Chipley’s Skylar Davis for the signing at the college’s continuing education building. Chipola Head Coach Belinda Hendrix spoke highly of the future Lady Indians and the benefit of being able to see them play locally. "We’ve been able to watch these young ladies grow into amazing athletes. They are all very versatile and can play more than just one position," said Hendrix.
Shae Dickens is the daughter of Robert and Equallia Dickens and plays third base and outfield for Cottondale. Dickens was also a member of the Lady Hornets basketball team that made it to the FHSAA Final Four in Lakeland last month. "This is something I’ve always wanted to do. I’ve watched Chipola play a lot of times and I’m excited about being able to be a Lady Indian," said Dickens.
Liz Krauser is the daughter of Chris and Linda Krauser and spends most of her time on the diamond in the pitcher’s circle. "I’ve worked real hard to be the best pitcher I can be and am looking forward to being able to pitch at the next level," said Krauser.
Selentia Pittman is the daughter of Cullen Pittman and Easter Russ and plays shortstop for the Lady Hornets. "I’ve been playing softball all my life and come from a softball family. I am excited to be able to play at a program like Chipola," said Pittman.
Chipola Williams Named WBCA All American for Second Year
SALINA, KS - Chipola College sophomore Latoya Williams has been named to the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) State Farm 2009 Junior College/Community College (JC/CC) All-America Basketball Team for the second consecutive year.
Selection committees in each of the nine WBCA geographical regions select the top women’s basketball players in the nation to be honored.
According to Chipola coach David Lane, Williams is the first women’s basketball athlete from Chipola to win the All-American Award for two consecutive years. Williams was named to the 2008 All-America Basketball Team as a freshman. Lane says the award is even more significant because it includes hundreds of players from all three divisions of community college basketball.
Williams led the Lady Indians in scoring this season with an average of 14 points per game. She also led the Panhandle Conference in rebounds with an average of 10 rebounds per game.
Williams was named First Team All-Conference, First Team All-State/All-Region, the FCCAA State Tournament MVP, and the FCCAA 2009 Player of the Year.
Coach Lane, said, "Latoya is a dynamic player who can do a lot of different things on the court. This award is important because the recognition comes from other coaches.
WBCA CEO Beth Bass, said, "I am proud to honor the top student-athletes of the 2009 JC/CC State Farm Coaches’ All-America Team," said WBCA CEO Beth Bass. "This group has elevated their game to a new level worthy of recognition on the All-America team this season."
"State Farm is truly honored to recognize these outstanding student-athletes for their wonderful and amazing achievements," said Pam El, Marketing Vice President for State Farm. "The State Farm Coaches All-America Team represents true excellence in the sport of women’s basketball, and we are extremely proud to be associated with these remarkable student-athletes."
The WBCA was founded in 1981 to promote women’s basketball by unifying coaches at all levels to develop a reputable identity for the sport and to foster and promote the development of the game as a sport for women and girls. For information about the WBCA, visit wbca.org.
The Lady Indians won the FCCAA State/NJCAA Region VIII championship on March 7 to advance to the national tournament held in Salina, Kansas, March 17-21. Ranked seventh in the national poll, the ladies (27-5) begin play in the tournament on Wednesday, March 18 at 2 p.m. CST against the Sheridan College Lady Generals from Sheridan, WY.
Women’s tournament information is available at http://www.salinakansas.org/visit/basketball.asp
Selection committees in each of the nine WBCA geographical regions select the top women’s basketball players in the nation to be honored.
According to Chipola coach David Lane, Williams is the first women’s basketball athlete from Chipola to win the All-American Award for two consecutive years. Williams was named to the 2008 All-America Basketball Team as a freshman. Lane says the award is even more significant because it includes hundreds of players from all three divisions of community college basketball.
Williams led the Lady Indians in scoring this season with an average of 14 points per game. She also led the Panhandle Conference in rebounds with an average of 10 rebounds per game.
Williams was named First Team All-Conference, First Team All-State/All-Region, the FCCAA State Tournament MVP, and the FCCAA 2009 Player of the Year.
Coach Lane, said, "Latoya is a dynamic player who can do a lot of different things on the court. This award is important because the recognition comes from other coaches.
WBCA CEO Beth Bass, said, "I am proud to honor the top student-athletes of the 2009 JC/CC State Farm Coaches’ All-America Team," said WBCA CEO Beth Bass. "This group has elevated their game to a new level worthy of recognition on the All-America team this season."
"State Farm is truly honored to recognize these outstanding student-athletes for their wonderful and amazing achievements," said Pam El, Marketing Vice President for State Farm. "The State Farm Coaches All-America Team represents true excellence in the sport of women’s basketball, and we are extremely proud to be associated with these remarkable student-athletes."
The WBCA was founded in 1981 to promote women’s basketball by unifying coaches at all levels to develop a reputable identity for the sport and to foster and promote the development of the game as a sport for women and girls. For information about the WBCA, visit wbca.org.
The Lady Indians won the FCCAA State/NJCAA Region VIII championship on March 7 to advance to the national tournament held in Salina, Kansas, March 17-21. Ranked seventh in the national poll, the ladies (27-5) begin play in the tournament on Wednesday, March 18 at 2 p.m. CST against the Sheridan College Lady Generals from Sheridan, WY.
Women’s tournament information is available at http://www.salinakansas.org/visit/basketball.asp
Graceville Rallies For Win Over Malone
By Clint Cox
GRACEVILLE – For 6 ½ innings last Friday night Malone was in full control of their district rival Graceville. But Malone saw their 9-2 lead going into the bottom of the seventh inning vanish, and then Garrett Steverson put the final nail in the coffin with a walk off grand slam to propel Graceville to a 11-9 win.
Malone jumped out to an early lead in their first at bat as Blake Hinson’s RBI single scored a run. Aaron Conrad’s RBI single scored Kevin Warren and then Jeffery Pittman’s RBI single scored Conrad. Dayvon Larry capped off the inning with a 3 run home run to put Malone up 6-0. Graceville managed a run in their first at bat but Malone added another run in both the second and third innings. The run in the third inning came on a solo home run by Larry. Graceville countered with a run in the bottom of the third inning as Justin Miles scored on a wild pitch to make it 7-2 in favor of Malone.
Miles entered the game in the fourth inning in relief of Tyler Crutchfield and began to cool the Malone bats. Over the next 3 2/3 innings Malone managed only one run as Warren reached on an error and then scored on a wild pitch in the top of the seventh inning. Meanwhile Malone starter Derek Orshall had kept the Graceville bats quite for the most part and Malone held a 9-2 lead going into the bottom of the seventh inning.
That is when the wheels began to come off for Malone, as Graceville quickly jumped on Malone relief pitcher Aaron Conrad. Steverson led off the inning with a double and then Aaron Taylor singled. Steverson was able to score on a throwing error to make it 9-3. Joey Sports followed with a single and then Jacky Miles reached on an error that also allowed Taylor to score. Jordan Cox then stroked an RBI single deep into left field to score Sports and then Jacky Miles scored on a double steal to make it a 9-6 game. Chris Willis pounded out a RBI double to score Cox and pull Graceville to within just two runs. Orshall was reinserted into the game and faced off against Steverson as Graceville had batted around. After going to a full count, Steverson stroked a shot over the left field wall that brought home four Graceville Tigers and the win.
Both squads were coming off wins from the night before as Graceville (3-6) had beaten Bethlehem and with the win over Malone improved to 3-6 on the season. Malone had pulled off their own rally, edging Cottondale 9-8 in a come from behind victory. With the loss to Graceville Malone fell to 6-2.
GRACEVILLE – For 6 ½ innings last Friday night Malone was in full control of their district rival Graceville. But Malone saw their 9-2 lead going into the bottom of the seventh inning vanish, and then Garrett Steverson put the final nail in the coffin with a walk off grand slam to propel Graceville to a 11-9 win.
Malone jumped out to an early lead in their first at bat as Blake Hinson’s RBI single scored a run. Aaron Conrad’s RBI single scored Kevin Warren and then Jeffery Pittman’s RBI single scored Conrad. Dayvon Larry capped off the inning with a 3 run home run to put Malone up 6-0. Graceville managed a run in their first at bat but Malone added another run in both the second and third innings. The run in the third inning came on a solo home run by Larry. Graceville countered with a run in the bottom of the third inning as Justin Miles scored on a wild pitch to make it 7-2 in favor of Malone.
Miles entered the game in the fourth inning in relief of Tyler Crutchfield and began to cool the Malone bats. Over the next 3 2/3 innings Malone managed only one run as Warren reached on an error and then scored on a wild pitch in the top of the seventh inning. Meanwhile Malone starter Derek Orshall had kept the Graceville bats quite for the most part and Malone held a 9-2 lead going into the bottom of the seventh inning.
That is when the wheels began to come off for Malone, as Graceville quickly jumped on Malone relief pitcher Aaron Conrad. Steverson led off the inning with a double and then Aaron Taylor singled. Steverson was able to score on a throwing error to make it 9-3. Joey Sports followed with a single and then Jacky Miles reached on an error that also allowed Taylor to score. Jordan Cox then stroked an RBI single deep into left field to score Sports and then Jacky Miles scored on a double steal to make it a 9-6 game. Chris Willis pounded out a RBI double to score Cox and pull Graceville to within just two runs. Orshall was reinserted into the game and faced off against Steverson as Graceville had batted around. After going to a full count, Steverson stroked a shot over the left field wall that brought home four Graceville Tigers and the win.
Both squads were coming off wins from the night before as Graceville (3-6) had beaten Bethlehem and with the win over Malone improved to 3-6 on the season. Malone had pulled off their own rally, edging Cottondale 9-8 in a come from behind victory. With the loss to Graceville Malone fell to 6-2.
Bulldogs Improve To 2-0 In District
By Clint Cox
Marianna went on the road last Thursday night and captured a 4-1 win over district for Chipley. Troy Clemmons was the winning pitcher, going 5 1/3 innings and striking out 12 Tigers. Marianna plated a run in the fourth inning as Colby Johnson scored on a passed ball and then added 3 more runs in the fifth inning. Adam Bigale had a 2 RBI double to score Dustin Larkin and Johnson. Fidel Montgomery scored on a sacrifice fly by Zack Smith.
On Tuesday night the Bulldogs racked up another district win with an 8-4 victory over Holmes County. After Marianna fell behind 1-0 the Bulldogs rallied to take a 3-1 lead in the bottom of the first inning. They made it a 4-1 game in the fifth inning when Adam Bigale stroked a RBI single to score Dustin Larkin. The bottom of the sixth proved to be big for the Bulldogs as they plated four more runs to take a 7 run lead. Alex Bigale reached on an error and Laramie Dryden’s bunt resulted in a throwing error that allowed Bigale to come home. Dustin Miller laid down a bunt and another throwing error allowed Dryden to score. Miller scored on a sacrifice fly by Clemmons and Johnson sent a shot over the left field wall for a solo home run to make it an 8-1 game. Holmes County managed three runs in the top of the seventh as Clemmons, the winning pitcher, had exited the game and was relieved first by Alex Bigale and then Colby Johnson.
Marianna went on the road last Thursday night and captured a 4-1 win over district for Chipley. Troy Clemmons was the winning pitcher, going 5 1/3 innings and striking out 12 Tigers. Marianna plated a run in the fourth inning as Colby Johnson scored on a passed ball and then added 3 more runs in the fifth inning. Adam Bigale had a 2 RBI double to score Dustin Larkin and Johnson. Fidel Montgomery scored on a sacrifice fly by Zack Smith.
On Tuesday night the Bulldogs racked up another district win with an 8-4 victory over Holmes County. After Marianna fell behind 1-0 the Bulldogs rallied to take a 3-1 lead in the bottom of the first inning. They made it a 4-1 game in the fifth inning when Adam Bigale stroked a RBI single to score Dustin Larkin. The bottom of the sixth proved to be big for the Bulldogs as they plated four more runs to take a 7 run lead. Alex Bigale reached on an error and Laramie Dryden’s bunt resulted in a throwing error that allowed Bigale to come home. Dustin Miller laid down a bunt and another throwing error allowed Dryden to score. Miller scored on a sacrifice fly by Clemmons and Johnson sent a shot over the left field wall for a solo home run to make it an 8-1 game. Holmes County managed three runs in the top of the seventh as Clemmons, the winning pitcher, had exited the game and was relieved first by Alex Bigale and then Colby Johnson.
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