I have spring fever! And after a weekend of beautiful weather I can see why I am seeing people pull out their flip-flops, capris, and shorts in the anticipation of what is my favorite season.With spring comes mild weather (we hope, but after Monday the weather may be more than mild), spring sports, including opening…
Are you ridden with dread and anxiety caused by the recent glimpse of spring-like weather? It is not too late to lose a few unwanted pounds before the warm weather wardrobe is pulled out of storage. If you still haven’t tried journaling to document your nutritional habits, now is the time. This strategy keeps you…
We returned to the Gold Dome on Monday, March 11, to begin our 31st legislative day of the 2013 session. With day 30, known as “Crossover Day,” behind us, bills passed by the state Senate have now “crossed over” for consideration by the House. This means that we will spend the last 10 legislative days…
The Monticello Hurricane boys soccer team had a 5-1 loss to Putnam last Friday at Rose Bowl Field. Jose Ortiz scored the lone goal for the ’Canes in what was a competitive match throughout. The girls team took a 7-0 loss as well Friday when they hosted Putnam. Gabriela Bautista, a senior, receives a pass…
Piedmont Academy’s Middle School baseball team had plenty of offense in a 14-0 win against Lake Oconee Academy last week at home. Michael Edwards earned the win recording three strikeouts in limited work. Jordan Pace, Owen Brady, Mack Brady and Wyatt Galloway also saw time on the pitcher’s mound. Pace, Owen Brady and Mack Brady…
T. CLEMENT PITCHES VS. STRONG ROCK The Junior Varsity Hurricane baseball team lost last Friday 13-2 to Strong Rock at home. Trevor Clement pitched a good game. On the offensive end, the JV ’Canes just could not get any runs across the plate. The JV ’Canes were scheduled to face Morgan County at home, yesterday…
The Piedmont Academy tennis players have battled the weather conditions almost as much as their opponents on the court this spring. Piedmont traveled to Flint River Academy last week as Britton Bailey played No. 1 and No. 2 doubles, winning both matches for the boys. For the Lady Cougars, Brittany Germany fell 8-6 at No.…
Piedmont Academy remained undefeated in region play with a 15-0 win against Furtah Prep Tuesday at home. The Cougars needed just three innings to record the victory and improve to 7-3 overall and 3-0 against region foes. Zach Beggs earned the win after working the first inning before Luke Andrews closed the door by working…
Piedmont Academy’s track athletes were able to compete for the first time this spring as they made the short trek to Gatewood last week. Heather Tyler won the 1,600-meter run for the Lady Cougars while Emily Hammonds, Abigail Hyde, Amelia Dodson and Heather Tyler combined to finish fourth in the 4×100-meter relay. For the boys,…
The Piedmont Academy golf team is off to a fast start this spring. Coach Wes Tanner’s squad is 4-0 and is looking forward to a road match with Gatewood today, March 21, at 3 p.m. “That match will be a great measuring stick to see how far we have come and to see where we…