SIX YEARS AGO
JAN. 12, 2006
“In a defensive struggle Saturday in Evergreen, the Jags put a stubborn Miller team away in the fourth quarter with an 8-4 run to post a 36-31 victory.
“(Chris) Hines recorded another double double, scoring 14 points and pulling down 11 rebounds.”
“(Justin) Holder followed with 11 points and seven rebounds. Cleveland Knight chipped in six points on a pair of treys and (Nick) Lovelace scored two points and pulled down five rebounds.”
“On Monday, the Lady Warriors, who have won nine straight since losing to Cottage Hill Christian in Mobile Dec. 6, defeated Clarke Prep, 54-28, in Grove Hill.
“Senior guard Ashton Garner led the offensive surge with her 14 points. She nailed four of five free throws and grabbed eight rebounds, also.”
Other standout players in that game included Christin Booker, Erin Brock, Susan Ann Cook, Deanna Covin, Morgan Harden, Mallory Kendrick, Kara Layton and Erica Palmer.
“Four Warriors scored in double figures Monday as Sparta blew away Clarke Prep, 65-39, in Grove Hill, improving Sparta’s record to 9-7 on the season.
“Senior guard Tony Raines led the offense with his 14 points. He also had five steals and he converted a pair of three-pointers.”
Other standout Sparta players in that game included Chase Brown, Michael Campbell, Chris Cinereski, Will Ivey, Ethan Johnson, Jacob Patillo, Eric Talbot and Justin Webb.
21 YEARS AGO
JAN. 10, 1991
“Awards banquet tonight for Hillcrest Jaguars: A recognition and awards banquet for the 1990 Hillcrest Jaguar football team will be held Thursday night, Jan. 10, at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest High School. Hillcrest Athletic Booster Club members presenting their cards at the door may attend for $3, all others will be $5.
“A spokesman for the booster club made the following statement, ‘Come out and show your support for our Jaguar football team and cheerleaders and appreciation for our coaching staff. They pulled together a relatively young team, faced a tough schedule and came out with an area championship. Congratulations Jaguars. We’re proud of you all.’
“The public is invited to attend.”
“BABE RUTH LEAGUE MEETING: The Evergreen Babe Ruth Baseball League will meet this Tuesday night at 7 p.m. in the David L. Burt Agricultural Building. Babe Ruth Baseball is for boys ages 13 thru 15. Anyone interested is invited to attend. For further information, call David Rabren.”
“The Conecuh County Cattlemen and Cattlewomen’s Annual Banquet will be held Sat., Jan. 19, at the Sparta Academy gym.
“Richard R. Brown, a native of Conecuh County, will be the guest speaker. Brown is a member of the National Speakers Association and is President-elect of the Alabama Speakers Association. He gives on the average of 30 speeches a year. He is also a part-time coach of the ladies basketball team at Patrick Henry Junior College, Monroeville.”
36 YEARS AGO
JAN. 8, 1976
“Mike Dawson, home from Mobile for the Christmas holidays, bagged this fine gobbler. Mike said he shot the 17-1/2 Tom with 10-inch beard ‘in the woods.’”
“Sparta teams sweep three games: The Sparta Academy Warriors opened up 1976 basketball play on a winning note by sweeping three games from Catherine Academy at Catherine Tuesday night.
“The varsity team romped to a 97-74 victory with four players in double figures, according to Sports Publicity Director Byron Warren. Ronnie Pugh led the way with 26 points. Bobby Johnson had 24; Jerry Peacock, 20; Walker Scott, 10; Joe Andrews, nine; and Woody Register, Gray Stevens, Steve DuBose and Wesley Stuckey, two each.
“The junior team won by a 40-27 count while the girls crushed Catherine 35-14.”
“The Evergreen Men’s Basketball League opened season play with two games Monday night in the Marshall Middle School Gym.
“In the opening game, the Hawks beat the Roosters, 53 to 48. The Over-the-Hill Gang downed the Jacks, 49 to 39, in the nightcap.
“Two games are scheduled tonight at Marshall. It will be the Hawks vs. the Jacks at seven o’clock followed by the Roosters vs. Flxible at 8:30.”
“Lyeffion QB’s meet tonight: The Lyeffion High School Quarterback club will meet tonight at seven o’clock at the school. All members are urged to attend.”
66 YEARS AGO
JAN. 10, 1946
“T.L. Salter Thinks He May Be Champion Hawk Killer: T.L. Salter, good farmer living over in the Loree community, has an idea he was the champion hawk killer in Conecuh County in 1945. Mr. Salter took pains to keep the evidence to support his claims in the form of a string of feet taken from the slain birds. He ran up a total of 13 hawks and threw in eight crows and two owls for good measure. He has placed the string of feet in The Courant window so that any doubters may drop by and make a check. He says he could easily have topped the number killed if he had had plenty of ammunition. He would like to hear from anyone who can beat his record.”
Compiled from past issues of The Evergreen Courant.
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