MORGAN STUDDARD PITCHES The Lady ’Canes defeated the Fitzgerald Purple Hurricanes twice in a double header 7-0 last Wednesday. These wins enable the Lady ’Canes to host round two of the state playoffs, with another double header scheduled for yesterday, Oct. 17 vs. Bacon Co.In the first game, Taylor Garrett was on the mound and…
The deadline for submissions to The Monticello News and Jordan Funeral Home annual photography contest is Thursday, Nov. 8. Entry packages will be available for pick-up at The Monticello News office, 237 West Washington Street, about a half-block west of the Square beginning tomorrow, Oct. 12. This year’s photos will be judged in four categories—wildlife,…
The Monticello City Council passed unanimously and signed a resolution to enter into an agreement which will bring a new industry into the City of Monticello. David Dyer and Rusty Bullard, both of the Development Authority of Jasper County (DAJC), were on hand to make the presentation which stated that a manufacturing company will locate…
The first debate between Presidential candidates Barack Obama and Mitt Romney was held last week as we move ever so slowly to Election Day. I need not give the details of the debate, by now it has been analyzed to the point of redundancy. Further, if you watched the debate you really don’t need me…
I’m fixing to be perfect. About the only thing I’m perfect at is picking the Falcons as winners. For the first time in their franchise history they have a perfect 5-0 record. Thank goodness for the birds. The Falcons are all we have left. The Braves were undone by an infield fly rule on a…
The Monticello Hurricane boys Cross Country team competed at a meet in Washington County last week, where they finished fifth out of 10 teams. They are scheduled to run in the region tournament on October 29 at Bleckley County. Team members include (back row, left to right) Caleb Usry, Trevor Clements, Walt McMichael, Jordan Weaver,…
The Piedmont Academy Middle School softball team put the finishing touches on the 2012 season with a 3-0 win against Gatewood on the road last week. O’Neil Sealy earned the victory working five innings with four strikeouts. She allowed just three hits. Lauren Mosley worked one inning and recorded two strikeouts. “A win is always…
ALINA JABLONSKI The Piedmont Academy cross country athletes competed at Mt. de Sales in Macon last week. Logan Partenza was 44th among 118 varsity boys. He finished the course in 21:49. Alina Jablonski finished fourth out of 88 junior varsity girls while Mack Brady finished 11th among 92 junior varsity boys. “This was a very…
The Middle School ’Canes won a big game vs. Greene Co. last Wednesday, 32-24. Coach Buddy Cain said that the team made big improvements this week and it showed in the game. The defense held Greene to a scoreless 26-0 through the middle of the third quarter. Coach Yelberton Frazier commended play by Glendon Graybill,…
DALLAS BARDWELL (2) GOES FOR TACKLE The ’Canes suffered a 47-0 shut out versus region rival Taylor County last Friday night. Head Football Coach Eddie Roberts said, “It seemed as if we weren’t ready to play. I didn’t see any emotion, which is not indicative of our team. Taylor County executed well and ran to…