The Monticello Middle School Hurricane football team traveled to Putman County last Wednesday, and fell 30-6 in a game marked by turnovers.After fumbling the opening kickoff on their own 19 yard line, the Hurricanes went immediately on the defensive. Four plays later the Eagles scored their first touchdown. It would be midway through the fourth…
The Piedmont Academy varsity and junior varsity girls cross country teams won first place at a meet hosted by Brentwood in Sandersville Sept. 18. For the varsity Lady Cougars, Savannah McGinnis was the top runner, finishing eighth overall. She was followed by teammates Lynne Marie Edwards (9th place), Emmie Kelly (10th place), Bridgette Phillips (11th…
Piedmont Academy’s varsity softball team has wrapped up its 2013 region schedule and will enter the state tournament next month as a No. 3 seed. The Lady Cougars defeated 4-AA foe LaGrange Academy 15-6 last Thursday for a 5-3 mark in the region. Flint River will be the No. 1 seed from 4-AA followed by…
The Piedmont Academy Middle School Lady Cougars defeated Gatewood on the road Monday 2-1 in a game shortened by darkness. The game was considered official after four innings as Madison Morton notched another win going the distance with three strikeouts. Morton allowed just two hits. “It was a good ball game,” coach Dan Funt said.…
Winners in the Monticello-Jasper County Chamber of Commerce golf tournament played last week at Hunter Pope Country Club included: First place—Don Kelly, David Sorrells, Tom Boose and Mike Wilbanks. Second place—Scott Wingate, Buddy Aldridge, Matt Wade and Jeremy Arant. Third place—Bruce Kelly, Steve Jordan, Randy Parker and David Dyer. Fourth place—Walker Jordan, John Whitlock, Charlie…
There’s a new church in town. Well, actually, it’s not a new church and it’s not in town. But, there’s a new church in Jasper County. Well, sort of. Many of you know I attend church in Newton County. My daughters led me there after they went a time or two while staying with their…
I’m fixing to change my name. I’m not speaking for myself in this case, but rather for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL), who just might have to do the aforementioned—change their name. That is if the real redskins, oh, I beg your pardon, the Native Americans have it their way. It…
I would like to pay tribute to a specific group of Jasper county people this week. They come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. The title for this group is, “pastors.” We are approaching the month of October, which is traditionally known as, “Pastor Appreciation Month.” I am thankful to be called Pastor for over…
Fall is definitely in the air! Time to start raking and blowing leaves or as some do, raking and blowing leaves into the neighbors’ yard. Hope some of those leaves hang around long enough to give us some fabulous fall foliage. As the weather cools, some of us experience, and not so happily, a few…
Do you still want to participate in the Deer Dash but haven’t trained? It’s not too late. With around six weeks until race day and even if you have never run before, you still have time to get your body ready for the event. Each day this week, and in the weeks to come, put…