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 ASWA NEW TOP
10
The Straughn Tigers are
continuing to move up the charts like a new Hot Release from an
American Idol. Straughn moved up to #6 in the latest 3A
ASWA poll. Andalusia, Opp and Pleasant Home all have teams
listed in the latest poll.
sporting
news on Program23
Bobcats Tangle
with Tigers
 After
outscoring their last two opponents 157-37, the Opp Lady Bobcats
found an opponent that was more to their caliber. The
Samson Lady Tigers have won the last two 2A State Championships
and are a strong candidate to repeat and build upon their
current dynasty. This game featured 4A #5 Opp vs. 2A #3
Samson... Samson's Kala Bess has been in the shadows for two
years, but now as a senior how would she perform against the 4A
Bobcats.
Opp High School
Bobcats - Program 23
Senior Recognition Night
The Florala Sports Club will be honoring the Senior basketball
players and cheerleaders Thursday night, January 31st.
Recognition ceremonies will begin at approximately 6:30 to 6:45
p.m., immediately following the Girls basketball game against
Opp. Parents of all senior basketball players are asked to join
their child on the court for the ceremony. For more information,
please call 858-3765.
The Florala Sports Club will be selling HAMBURGER PLATES on
Thursday, January 31st during the Florala vs Opp games. Price of
plate will be $4.00. Plate will include – Hamburger, chips &
drink. Your support is appreciated.
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Bulldogs upset
Bulldogs
Wesley Person had 19 points
and Brantley (15-12) upset Andalusia (17-6) 57-56 one week
before area play starts. Tory Upshaw added 12 points for
1A Brantley, which plays at Highland Home on Friday.
Quayshaun Denson led Andalusia with 12 points and Kevin Ellison
added 11. Andalusia, which is ranked sixth in Class 4A, played
without three starters. Andalusia travels to Northview on
Thursday.
Eagles close but
Tigers win
The 1A Eagles almost pulled
out a major upset over 3A ranked Straughn (18-5), but fell four
points short falling 61-57.
Bilyon Jones
scored 19 points and Trevor Driver added 18 for Straughn (18-5),
which trailed 30-24 at halftime. Trenton Driver had 10 points
and 10 rebounds.
Tyler Dozier had 19 points and Emory Rabren 17 for Pleasant
Home.
STRAUGHN SOFTBALL CAMP
WHO: Girls in Grades 1-8
WHAT: Hitting, Fielding, Throwing and Base Running
WHERE: Straughn High School Softball Field
WHEN: Saturday, February 9, 2008
TIME: 1:30 – 4:00
COST: $25.00 per player
**Tee Shirts to those who register early
**Deadline for early registration---February 1, 2008
**Late Registration will be accepted through February 9, 2008
Mr. Miss Basketball
Nominations
(Coaches asked for choices)
All high school basketball
coaches should have received their nomination
forms for the Alabama Sports Writers Association Mr. and Miss
Basketball
Award. The form provides the information necessary for the ASWA
panel
to select nominees for the top award as well as players of the
year in
AHSAA Class 6A through 1A and the AISA.
Completed forms may be returned by fax to (205) 325-2425 and
(205) 620-3452 NO LATER than noon, Feb. 4. Late submissions will
not be
considered, so it is important for coaches to return the
application on time.
Forms are available by sending an e-mail to
dv@dennisvictory.com,
detlitscrb@aol.com or
contact@program23.com .
BASEBALL CAMP
Two baseball camps and on the calendar and will be hosted in
Andalusia.
Feb. 2 is the Big League Camp for ages 11-15 from 9 AM until
Noon with check-in at 8:30.
Feb. 16 is our Rookie Camp for ages 5-10 with the same times (9
- 12).
The Andalusia Bulldogs baseball team will be conducting the
camps with a cost of $30.00 for each participant.
Hit-A-Thon
The Bulldog Hit-A-Thon is also Feb. 2 at 1:00.
The Andalusia Bulldogs have four players representing the
Andalusia in the Wiregrass Home Run Derby on Feb. 9.
Taylor Culbreth, Jeffry Etheridge, Nick Cooper, and Aaron Hagg.
Valentine Bash
February 2 is the night of the annual Straughn
Valentine Bash. The event will begin at 6:00 PM and dinner will be
served at 7:00. Tickets are $50 - which includes Steak Dinner for
two and a chance on winning $1,000.00.
For tickets call Robin @ 222-8086
CANCER FREEZE
2008
If you have the nerve and can handle the a cold
plunge into beautiful Lake Jackson then join in to help a fundraiser
in conjunction with Relay for Life to benefit The American
Cancer Society.
When? Saturday February 2, 2008 10:00 a.m.
Where? Lake Jackson, Florala, Alabama
How can I help? For a minimum $20.00 donation you will
receive a Cancer Freeze long sleeve shirt, and the opportunity
to ski, tube, wakeboard or kneeboard in the lake.
For more information please contact Caleb A. Davidson at
850-978-3726 or
calebadavidson@yahoo.com
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