THREE YEARS AGO
NOV. 20, 2008
“Evergreen’s Drew Davis helped lead the way in Alabama’s 32-7 win over Mississippi State Saturday night in Tuscaloosa. The Crimson Tide, ranked No. 1 in the nation, improved to 11-0 on the season and to 7-0 in conference play, thanks in no small part to Davis, who starts at right offensive tackle.”
“Hillcrest High School’s girls basketball team opened the 2008-2009 season with a 49-39 win over Monroe County High School Friday night in Monroeville.
“Charlotte Maye led the Lady Jags with 16 points, and Brittany Smith followed with 12 points. Kawanis Thomas finished the game with seven points, and Shatika Mims scored six points.”
“Hillcrest High School sophomore DeAndre Lyons scored 17 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead the Jags in their season opener Friday night in Monroeville.
“The undefeated host team, Monroe County High School, came out on top in the end, 48-37.”
“Sparta Academy tipped off its 2008-2009 basketball season on Tuesday night when they took on Wilcox Academy at Richard Brown Gymnasium in Evergreen.
“This season, Sparta’s varsity boys team looks to benefit from the play of four seniors. They are Mason Black, D.J. Buckhault, Michael Morris and Riley Davis.
“Sparta’s varsity girls team features three seniors. They are BreAnna Pate, Mallory Kendrick and Morgan Harden.”
18 YEARS AGO
NOV. 18, 1993
“Going fishing with your grandmother can be great fun and successful as Josh Williams proved on a recent outing. With fishing tips given by his grandmother, Bernadine Williams, he caught 11 bream. Josh is the son of Marc and Sharon Williams of Evergreen.”
“The Iron Bowl: Panel Predicts Auburn Tigers To Beat Tide:
“The annual battle between the University of Alabama’s Crimson Tide and the Auburn Tigers have hearts aflutter and blood pressure’s rising. Only a few days away, the hype is in full swing as faithful of each team is wearing their colors and bragging on their teams.
“In an effort to see how the average fan feels how the game will turn out, The Evergreen Courant has selected a panel of 10 citizens to give their predictions. Six of the 10 predict an Auburn victory while four believe in the Crimson Tide. The following is a list of those questioned and their respective predicted scores:
- Felix Andrews, 21-17, Auburn
- Pam Brock, 24-21, Alabama
- Nell Stuart, 35-21, Auburn
- Vivian Fountain, 21-17, Auburn
- Gordon Varner, 28-21, Auburn
- Lynn Taylor, 17-14, Alabama
- Susan Brewton, 20-17, Alabama
- Pam Hammonds, 21-7, Auburn
- Howard Fore, 7-3, Auburn
- Sleepy Johnston, 21-14, Auburn
“The composite score of the game, as determined by our questioned panel of ‘experts,’ is Auburn 18, Alabama 6.”
(Auburn would go on to win the 1993 Iron Bowl , 22-14.)
33 YEARS AGO
NOV. 16, 1978
“The Evergreen High School Aggies will open their 1978-79 basketball season here tonight against the Southern Normal Cyclones of Brewton.
“Charles Branum will begin his tenth years as the Aggie Head Basketball Coach. He has one of the top basketball prep records in the state with 280 wins and 71 losses. He hopes by winning 20 games this season he can reach a milestone in his career with his 300th victory during this season.
“Coach Branum states that his team for the coming season is one of the youngest varsity teams he has every coached, with James Straugh, his only senior starting for the Aggies. At the other guard will be 6-2 sophomore, Horace Smith, Center spot will be Joseph Mitchell, a 6-5 junior. At forwards will be 6-4 Perona Rankins and 6-1 Sanford Moye. Other players that will see action on the varsity this season are Philander Rogers, Johnny Allen, David Crosby, Rydell Samuel, Anthony Williams, Troy Salter, Wendell Parker and David Floyd.”
“The Lyeffion Yellow Jackets open their 1978-79 basketball season at home Fri., Nov. 17, against area foe W.J. Jones High of Pineapple.
“Starters include Adrian Woods 6-4 forward, center, Eric Finklea 6-0 forward guard and Ricky Hall 6-0 guard. Part-time starters from last year’s squad are Ricky Johnson 5-9 guard, James Riley 6-1 forward and Charles Watts 6-1 forward.
“Players coming up from the ‘B’ team that are expected to see action are senior, Mike Brown, junior, Herman Mobley, sophomore Willie Nevlous and freshman Donald Lee.
48 YEARS AGO
NOV. 21, 1963
“Donald Garrett, star Lyeffion halfback, was presented the ‘Sports Illustrated Award of Merit’ at a special ceremony in the radio station WBLO studios Friday morning. The award was presented by Lyeffion Coach Shirley Frazier and Rick Fields emceed the program which was broadcast by WBLO. Also taking part on the program were WBLO manager Hugh Ellington and Lyeffion principal James Cowart. The low silver bowl had inscribed on it ‘Donald Garrett, Sports Illustrated Award of Merit, 11-11-63.’ Don was featured in the magazines ‘Faces in the Crowd’ section recently for his exploits in the Repton game when he gained 350 yards rushing, scored four touchdowns and passed for another. A junior, the 165-pounder is looking forward to next season, although right now he’s at work as forward on the Lyeffion basketball team.”
“Homecoming royalty at Evergreen High are caught by the photographer as they enter the stands following a pre-game ceremony. Miss Homecoming, Susan Blair, and Miss Football, Sandra Brooks, reigned over festivities including a parade and the game with T.R. Miller. Escorts are Conner Warren and Stan Coker. (Photo by Harold Adams)”
“The underdog Evergreen High School Aggies will end their 1963 season here Friday night at 8 o’clock in a postponed tilt with the powerful Monroe County High Tigers of Monroeville.
“Coach John Robinson’s Aggies looked their sharpest of the year in battling a heavily favored Georgiana to a standstill in a heart-breaking, 14-12 loss last Friday.”
63 YEARS AGO
NOV. 18, 1948
“Coach Harry Engle of Lyeffion High School was in the office the first of the week with an announcement the school wanted placed in The Courant. I (Bob Bozeman) couldn’t get much out of Coach Engle as to the prospects of his basketball team, but then it is a little early yet. He hasn’t been able to get his goals up and start practice and is a little worried since the Yellow Jackets open their season in Castleberry Nov. 30.
“Basketball should be better than ever in Conecuh this year. Both Evergreen and Repton have vastly improved courts. I hope Lyeffion can soon have an auditorium-gym sufficient for their needs. Castleberry is pretty well taken care of… and speaking of Castleberry Coach Thomasson will probably have a powerful quintet this year.”
“The Evergreen High Aggies will close their 1948 football season here next Wednesday night in a Thanksgiving Eve battle with Semmes Tech of Mobile. The game was originally scheduled for Nov. 5, but was postponed to the 24th because of heavy rains.
“Semmes Tech has had an up and down season, but has shown improvement from game to game. Sparked by speedster Tex Hadley the Hurricane recently scored twice on unbeaten Bay Minette before losing a close contest.
“The Aggies, of course, are anxious to end the season with a win, and the fact that Tech is a Mobile school would make the victory all the sweeter.
Compiled by Sports Reporter Lee Peacock from past issues of The Evergreen Courant. To read The Courant’s weekly Sports Flashback feature online, visit leepeacock2010.blogspot.com.
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