Today, March 15, is called the Ides of March, dating back to Roman times. Shakespeare wrote in his play, “Julius Caesar,” “Beware the Ides of March, an Ill wind blows.” Later that day, Caesar found out just what that soothsayer meant.Years ago on a trip to Rome, Italy, we were roaming around in the Forum…
(Editor’s Note: Ted Dunagan is on Sabbatical from writing his column. For the next few weeks, The Monticello News will feature some columns that ran previously.) I’m fixing to find me a place to retire to. That’s what people seem to do when they reach a certain age, accompanied by a certain attitude. They go…
The Piedmont Academy Middle School baseball team has recorded two wins in its first two outings of 2012. The Cougars defeated Trinity 10-0 and Windsor 11-1 last week. Both games lasted five innings. Wyatt Galloway and Michael Edwards combined for a strong pitching effort against Trinity while Austin Taylor allowed just one run in five…
The Piedmont Academy track teams competed in their first meet of 2012 last week at Brentwood in Sandersville. Senior Zach Benjamin took first place in the 100 and 200-meter dashes. “He was a little slower with his times but everyone at the meet was,” said coach Rhett Farmer. “Zach is still a front runner for…
The Piedmont Academy Middle School girls soccer team took the field for the first time Monday against Strong Rock. Despite playing well in several areas, the Lady Cougars fell 3-1. “We seemed to be on their side of the field the entire time,” said coach Jake Landress. “We had several chances. Early on, I felt…
The Piedmont Academy boys soccer team posted another victory Tuesday as the Cougars defeated Heritage 3-0. The game was called early in the second after lightning was detected in the area. Piedmont coach Dwain Landress said the game would have had to be delayed for at least 30 minutes before it could be restarted. Landress…
The Piedmont Academy baseball team fell behind by five runs Tuesday afternoon to Bethlehem Christian Academy only to see a late rally attempt fall one run short. The Cougars fell 5-4 on the road but were in position to possibly tie the score or take the lead in the top of the seventh inning. “It…
The Piedmont Academy Lady Cougars defeated Gatewood Monday afternoon in tennis action. Brittany Germany and Clare Maloney won at No. 1 and No. 2 singles respectively to give Piedmont wins in the only contested matches. Last week Piedmont traveled to Central Fellowship and No. 1 boys singles player Britton Bailey earned a victory. The No.…
Piedmont Academy’s golf team posted big wins against Nathanael Greene and Bethlehem Christian Academy Monday at the Greene County Country Club. The Cougars were 24 strokes better than their closest competitor as Drew Collins fired a team low 40. Tyler Cullum also had a quality outing with a round of 43. “It was a good…
JOSH STONE Joshua Stone, the 6’3” small forward/power forward for the Monticello High School Hurricanes has been selected to participate in the First Middle Georgia versus South Georgia All-star Basketball Challenge. Mr. Stone will have the opportunity to compete with and against some of the best players in Middle and South Georgia, according to an…