Sports Headlines - Topics from January, 2012
Wildcats seek more improvement down the stretch
The 2011-2012 season has certainly been one of improvement for the Apalachee High School boys basketball team. After posting just one victory for all of last season, the Wildcats enter the second portion of the subregion schedule with a 2-3 record. Coach Kevin Morris, like most coaches, is pleased by his team’s improvement, but would also ...
[Full Story »]
WBHS swim coach enjoys roles as teacher, coach, mentor
Due to the differing nature of each sport, high school coaches often take varying approaches in working with their respective athletes. Swimming is an individual sport in many ways although team scores are kept and compiled. For Winder-Barrow High School swim coach Jennifer Blevins, there are a number of methods she uses to motivate her ...
[Full Story »]
Swim Success: State qualifying times, personal records set by WBHS
It was another competition and another quality showing for the Winder-Barrow High School Swim Doggs Saturday. Competing at the University of Georgia in Athens, team members established more personal records and posted state qualifying performances. All in all, it was a standout day for coach Jennifer Blevins’ program. “The team was ...
[Full Story »]
AHS swimmers eye state qualifying times
The Apalachee High School swim team had another meet full of improvements, coach Laura Rodas said. “Every meet we’ve had this season, the majority of our swimmers have broken personal records,” the coach said. “With the season coming to an end, this gives us a lot of hope for next year’s team, and especially as new coaches this year, ...
[Full Story »]
WBHS announces new Hall of Fame class
Six new members will be inducted into the Winder-Barrow High School Sports Hall of Fame for 2012. This year’s selections include: •Jon Terrell, Class of 2002, soccer •Candy Phillips Greene, Class of 2003, soccer •Billy Sheridan, Class of 1951, football and baseball •Stanley Rogers, Class of 1981, football and track •Danielle Hulsey, ...
[Full Story »]
Wildcats win at buzzer against WBHS
As exciting as Friday’s subregion opening victory was, Apalachee High School boys basketball coach Kevin Morris will be the first to admit that win was simply the first step toward accomplishing something special in the subregion this season. Cameron Blakely’s basket at the buzzer gave the Wildcats a 48-46 win against rival Winder-Barrow, ...
[Full Story »]
Shelton leads AHS against Athens Christian
The Apalachee High School Lady Wildcats held on for a slim two-point win against Athens Christian School Saturday. Trying to bounce back after a 39-35 loss to Winder-Barrow Friday, AHS stepped out of subregion play against the Lady Eagles. Despite leading 35-22 at halftime and 55-37 after the third quarter, the Lady Wildcats had to escape with ...
[Full Story »]
Two Swim Doggs win region titles
Winder-Barrow and Apalachee swimmers had standout performances at the Region 8-AAAA competition Saturday. Mitchell Buttler won the region title for the WBHS boys in the 100 backstroke while Clara Moody was region champ in the 100 butterfly. Moody was also region runner-up in the 200 individual medley. “Overall, the swimmers had a great ...
[Full Story »]
Swim Doggs dive into second part of season
The Winder-Barrow High School Swim Doggs have already had numerous impressive showings this season. Personal bests have been set and repeatedly broken. New school records have been established. Swimmers have qualified for the upcoming state meet. Now, coach Jennifer Blevins will lead the team into the second half of the 2011-2012 slate with ...
[Full Story »]
Lady Cats cruise past Monroe Area
The Apalachee High School Lady Wildcats went through a final tuneup Tuesday night prior to the start of the subregion schedule. AHS dispatched of visiting Monroe Area 59-31 in a game which was decided relatively early as the Lady Wildcats led by 15 after the first quarter. Kiarra Sanford scored 22 points to pace AHS while teammate Saboyce ...
[Full Story »]
Page 1 of 1, totaling 10 entries
Recent Comments