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November 22, 2007

Prep Basketball Roundup
OZARK — Barbour County defeated Carroll 61-44 in the championship game of the Ozark/Century Tel Classic at the Ozark Civic Center on Wednesday night.
Graceville hopes for better results this time
In the 2006 1B Regional Final, the Graceville Tigers traveled to Tallahassee to face the FAMU Baby Rattlers ...and lost, 34-4.
Andalusia hoping to gain some more respect
The Andalusia Bulldogs are tired of hearing the talk.

November 20, 2007

Six Wiregrass players seek Mr. Football award
Six Wiregrass football players have been selected finalists for state player of the year honors by the Alabama Sports Writers Association following voting by ASWA members.

November 19, 2007

Northview girls get impressive win over Jeff Davis
Two years ago, the Jeff Davis girls basketball team won the Class 6A state title. Last year, the Lady Vols went to the Final Four.
Some local schools affected by AHSAA reclassification
Two Wiregrass teams are going up in classification and three downward for the 2008-10 academic years following the latest Alabama High School Athletic Association reclassification, released Monday morning.

November 16, 2007

Pike County pulls off win against Marbury
BRUNDIDGE — For 42 minutes, upstart Marbury played toe-to-toe with two-time defending state champion Pike County in Friday’s Class 3A second-round playoff game.
Northview forward signs scholarship with Alabama A&M
Sitting at the table in Northview High’s Media Center as she signed her name to an athletic scholarship, Gabby Williams got a little emotional Friday afternoon.
Charles Henderson stays alive, beats Vigor
PRICHARD — Vigor had more offensive yardage and more first downs than Charles Henderson, but it lacked in the most important category: the scoreboard.
Cottonwood gets victory against Georgiana
GEORGIANA — After falling behind 13-0 in the first quarter, Cottonwood rallied and then held on for an exciting 20-19 victory over Georgiana in the second round of the Class 2A football playoffs.
Maplesville too much for Florala
MAPLESVILLE — The dates and the opponents keep changing, but the Maplesville Red Devils keep staying the same.
Wicksburg falls to Lanett
LANETT — Jawann Booker scored five touchdowns for Lanett in Friday’s 47-19 playoff victory against Wicksburg in the Class 2A state playoffs.
Eufaula stuffed by UMS-Wright in second round
MOBILE — Eufaula’s march to a second consecutive state title game appearance ended in disappointment Friday as the Tigers fell at UMS-Wright 3-0 in the second round of the Class 5A Playoffs.
Headland, Barbour County basketball teams roll
Jeremy McKay and Jamarion Jackson each scored 17 points in leading Headland to a 75-51 win over Rehobeth on Friday night.

November 15, 2007

Wicskburg overcomes adversity
If there’s a more adversity-stricken playoff team still around, Wicksburg head coach Danny Whiddon would like to see it.
Basketball roundup: Abbeville Christian gets win
Tim Mathis led Abbeville Christian with 19 points as ACA beat Lighthouse Christian 80-42.
Bears keep same routine

November 14, 2007

Five selected for AISA all-star game
The Wiregrass will be well represented at the Alabama Independent Schools Association All-Star Football Classic later this month.
Eufaula’s Condrey signs with Baylor
The scribbling of a signature signaled the realization of a dream Eufaula senior Terran Condrey has had for almost as long as she can remember.
Northview’s Gibson signs with Florida State
Northview to play basketball tournament in Chicago
Xavier Gibson’s status as a major prospect helped land Northview a major invitation to a national tournament.

November 13, 2007

Northview basketball teams rout Rehobeth; high school/middle school b-ball roundup
Northview bounced back from its season-opening loss to rout Rehobeth 74-40 Tuesday night at the Cougar gym

November 12, 2007

Whatley, Upshaw chosen for all-star game
Ryan Whatley and Courtney Upshaw have been major weapons the last two years for their respective schools, Houston Academy and Eufaula.

November 10, 2007

Eleven Wiregrass teams alive as playoffs continue
The path toward a possible state final hits the road for most Wiregrass high school football teams this week.

November 09, 2007

Tornadoes blow past Raiders
REFORM — The Pickens County defense did not allow a touchdown and junior running back Deon Collier rushed for 164 yards and three scores as the Tornadoes blew past Houston Academy 21-6 Friday night in the Class 2A state playoffs.
Wicksburg earns come-from-behind win
WICKSBURG — The Wicksburg Panthers found themselves in a major struggle for nearly 48 minutes against the stubborn Hale County Wildcats.
Enterprise loses to Murphy
ENTERPRISE — The Enterprise Wildcats’ formula for wins in home games has been simple this year: fall behind, then rally in the fourth quarter.
Easy day for Cottonwood Bears
Cottonwood’s offense was in quick-stroke mode Friday, while the Bear defense withstood a Holy Spirit aerial assault, sparking a 35-6 Class 2A state playoff win.
Special teams play sparks Gordo’s win over Geneva
GENEVA — Most games start at the opening kickoff. This one started at the beginning of the second half.
Bulldogs win OT thriller, 43-42, over Port St. Joe
If it was indeed the last home game for the Marianna this season, the Bulldogs sent their senior class out in style Friday night with a thrilling 43-42 overtime victory over Port St. Joe.

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