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March 26, 2008
Alabama more relaxed in Saban’s second spring
Tide’s Hendrix to enter name in NBA Draft
TUSCALOOSA — Richard Hendrix, the 6-foot-9 junior power forward who led Alabama in scoring and rebounding this year, on Wednesday announced he would enter the NBA Draft this June.Seven Wiregrass basketball players selected for North-South games
Seven Wiregrass athletes, including two from the Northview girls program, have been selected to play in the Alabama North-South basketball games in Huntsville in July.March 25, 2008
Roundup: Eufaula softball pitcher strikes out 25
EUFAULA — Right-hander India Kornegay struck out 25 batters to help power No. 9 Eufaula to a 1-0 win against Class 6A Dothan Tuesday night in 10 innings. Kornegay surrendered three hits and did not issue a walk in the win.Northview, Providence boys tie; Cougar girls, HA girls win
With time running short, Northview’s Ryan Allis let loose with a sharp kick from the far left corner of the field.Enterprise sweeps Dothan in soccer
ENTERPRISE — The Dothan Tigers boys and girls soccer teams traveled to Enterprise Tuesday to do something no one else had done — beat the Enterprise Wildcats.Todd, Burns out in front in Auburn quarterback race
AUBURN — The Auburn football team returned to practice Tuesday morning after a 12-day layoff for spring break.Troy QB race down to three
The quarterback race at Troy University is starting to narrow.No change in Abercrombie situation
There was no resolution Tuesday in the situation of Northview head baseball coach Jason Abercrombie, and it’s unclear when the issue will be resolved.Northview shuts out rival Dothan
Dothan pitchers Tate Fowler and Taylor Johnson pitched great Tuesday night. Northview’s Parrish Smith and Dustin Ward pitched better.March 24, 2008
Troy pitcher gets a scare on the mound
TROY — Troy pitcher J.J. Whetsel squatted down after delivering a called strike three and looked towards second as a Western Kentucky runner was trying to steal last Friday night.Alabama gets back to work in spring practice
Alabama’s football team returned to the practice field Monday for its third of 15 spring practice sessions.Northview to face Dothan without its head coach
Adversity facing the Northview baseball team may be one of the few things that could overshadow the Cougars’ rivalry with Dothan High.Jernigan becomes a top target at receiver for Troy
TROY — Jerrel Jernigan isn’t just that little guy who’s fast anymore.Northview baseball coach placed on adminstrative leave
Northview High School Head Baseball Coach Jason Abercrombie has been placed on administrative leave with pay while an incident involving a confrontation with a student is investigated.March 23, 2008
Georgetown stunned by Wildcats
RALEIGH, N.C. — Stephen Curry looked tired. His soft, feathery shot was clanging off the rim. The slender, babyfaced sophomore seemed to be just another in a long line of stars bottled up by Georgetown’s ferocious defense.March 22, 2008
Five from Wiregrass named first-team all-state
State champion Eufaula girls team swept the top honors in Class 5A and also had another player honored, leading the Wiregrass list of accolades for the Alabama Sports Writers Association all-state basketball teams, released today.Longs wins tournament
WICKSBURG — When it became apparent that neither team was going to give an inch, Slocomb and G.W. Long decided to take.Troy’s McClendon ready to return
TROY — The breakout year for Steve McClendon never happened last year.March 21, 2008
Byrd leads Dale County
Midland City — Zack Byrd pitched a one-hitter and struck out seven as Dale County shut out Houston County 10-0.Raiders pound out the hits
SKIPPERVILLE — Houston Academy won a pair of games Friday at the Southeastern Alabama Invitational, but it wasn’t enough to advance to the tournament semifinals. HA downed G.W. Long 10-7 then had to rally in the bottom of the eighth to edge Carroll 19-18 after blowing a 17-5 lead.March 20, 2008
Rehobeth finishes second in 54-team tourney
GULF SHORES — Rehobeth’s softball team won four straight games with shutouts to reach the championship of the Nike Gulf Coast Classic before falling to Class 6A power Hueytown in the finals early Thursday morning.Wicksburg shuts out Slocomb
WICKSBURG — Wesley Parker’s stuff was fine, but the Wicksburg starter’s gem was notable for what he didn’t do on Thursday night.March 19, 2008
Troy looks for cornerbacks
TROY — The inclusion of four cornerbacks in Troy’s 2008 signing class sent a message to the two returning guys — you’ve got to perform this spring, or else.Southeastern Alabama tourney set
Before the Southeastern Alabama Invitational baseball tournament could begin its inaugural run, an uninvited guest ruined the plans. The weather postponed the two-campus, eight-team tournament’s start date, as high winds, rain and even some fires descended on the Wiregrass.March 18, 2008
Abbeville Christian wins on steal of home
ABBEVILLE — Allison Flowers struck out 21 East Memorial Christian batters over nine innings, but she did not get the win until her teammate turned into a thief.Auburn rallies past Troy
TROY — If Ben Jones showed up at Auburn head coach Tom Slater’s doorstep looking for a date with his daughter, Slater would happily oblige.Troy opens spring in search of new quarterback
TROY — Troy head coach Larry Blakeney rambled through this year’s spring practice agenda in few words, but he said a lot.Condrey named 5A Player of the Year
Moments after finishing third for Class 5A Player of the Year honors last year, Eufaula’s Terran Condrey made it a goal to win the award this season.March 17, 2008
News editor Christie Kulavich guides you to fun events happening in the Wiregrass.
Sports writer Drew Champlin writes about the latest sports news from Troy University.
Reporters Lance Griffin and Debbie Ingram write about latest news released on the country music development planned for Houston County.
