TWO
YEARS AGO
SEPT.
19, 2013
“Sparta Academy recorded its
first win of the season Friday night by shutting out region opponent Sumter
Academy, 28-0, at Wild Turkey Stadium in York behind the strong running
performance of senior Chance House.
“House scored all four of
Sparta’s touchdowns and finished the night with 140 yards on 22 carries. House
recorded touchdown runs of three, 30, 21 and eight yards and racked up more
yards by himself than the entire Sumter team, which finished with 138 total
rushing yards.”
Other standout Sparta players
in that game included Drew Hardin, Hunter Bolton, Zane Lambert, Todd Mayo,
Lanse Robbins and Ethan Roberts.
“Hillcrest High School
dropped to 0-2 in region play Friday night after a 29-21 loss to long-running
rival, Andalusia High School, at Memorial Stadium in Andalusia.
“Hillcrest quarterback
Keyshawn Roache scored two rushing touchdowns against the Bulldogs and Rajos
Smith added to Hillcrest’s score with a 56-yard run.”
“Evergreen’s Justin Nared
compiled 173 passing yards and scored a rushing touchdown to lead the Tuskegee
University Golden Tigers to a 19-13 win over Albany State University Saturday
in Albany, Ga.
“Nared completed 11 of 19
passes for 173 yards and scored on a one-yard run that tied the game, 13-13,
with 4:14 to go in the third quarter Saturday.”
17
YEARS AGO
SEPT.
17, 1998
“Hillcrest on a roll: The
Hillcrest Jaguars won their second straight game Friday night by beating next
door rival Monroe County High School, 44-24. This brings their record to 2-1.
“The Defensive Player of the
Week was Sedrick Rudolph, who led the night with five tackles and one tipped
pass. The Offensive Player of the Week was Cleonta Moore, who had 23 kockdowns.
Other highlights of the night included Henry Jones making two touchdowns, three
knockdowns and 183 rushing yards. The Andalusia Bulldogs will visit the Jag’s
Den this Friday night for the Jag’s weekly feeding frenzy. Kick-off is at 7:30.
Don’t miss it!”
“Sparta’s season off to
rockiest start in years: The Sparta Academy Warriors lost a heart-breaker to
Greenville Academy Fri., Sept. 11, at Stuart-McGehee Field.
“Neither team scored until
late in the fourth quarter, but Greenville successfully completed a two-point
conversion after their TD to win, 8-7.
“Seth McIntyre was the
leading rusher for the Warriors with 114 yards on 14 carries and one TD. Others
rushing for yards were David Bush with 49 yards on 17 carries, Aaron Clanton,
24 yards on eight carries; John McKenzie, five yards on two carries; Kyle
Johnston, two yards on four carries; and Stephen Salter, -13 yards on two
carries.
“Seth McIntyre completed both
of his pass attempts for 23 yards. Stephen Salter had one reception for eight
yards, and Jared Brogden had one reception for 15 yards.”
32
YEARS AGO
SEPT. 15, 1983
“Aggies host Monroe High: The
Evergreen High School Aggies put their unblemished 1983 record on the line here
Friday night when they host the powerful Tigers of Monroe County High School of
Monroeville.
“The Aggies won their first
two games and were idle last week. Monroe is one of the top 3A teams in this
area.”
“Monroe hands Sparta first
loss: The Monroe Academy Vols spanked Sparta Academy’s Warriors, 35-6, here
Friday night before a large crowd at Stuart-McGhee Field. It was Sparta’s first
loss of the season after two straight wins.
“The Vol backs ran almost at
will as they piled up 337 yards rushing. On the other hand, the Warrior backs
found the going tough all night and netted only 59 yards rushing, 33 of that on
three runs by Thomas Floyd late in the final quarter.
“Sparta avoided the stigma of
a ‘whitewash’ by scoring in the final period on a 10-yard pass from Dewan
Salter to Al Etheridge.
“Connery Salter topped the
defenders with the tackle chart showing him with six solo tackles, nine assists
and two fumble recoveries.”
Other standout Sparta players
in that game included Tim Brantley, Thad Ellis, Chad Grace, Britt McNeill,
Danny Reed, Jim Reed, Tom Reed, Mark Rigsby, Scott Smith, Tommy Conway and Tim
Wilson.
“Warriors host Fort Deposit:
The Sparta Academy Warriors will try to improve their 2-1 record when they host
Fort Deposit Academy on Friday night at Stuart-McGehee Field. The Warriors
opened with two wins, but lost last week to Monroe Academy, 35-6.”
47
YEARS AGO
SEPT.
19, 1968
“Hart-Hinson bomb downs
Monroeville Tigers late 14-7: A gentleman of some repute in the football world
who coaches up at Tuscaloosa has said that it takes character to come from
behind and win. Well, the Evergreen Aggies proved they have character a plenty
as they rallied for two fourth quarter scores to down the Monroe County High
Tigers 14 to 7 in Monroeville Friday night.”
Buck Quarles scored
Evergreen’s first touchdown on a five-yard run, and Jimmy Hart added the extra
point. Evergreen’s game-winning touchdown came on a 42-yard pass play from Hart
to Leon “Hoss” Hinson with Hart adding the extra point.
Other standout Evergreen
players in that game included Jimmy Bell, John Brantley, Jimmy Hamiter, Don
Montgomery, Ronald Parker, Eddie Ralls, Forrest Simpson, Hollis Tranum, Roger
Waller and Charlie Wild. Wendell Hart was Evergreen’s head coach.
“The Lyeffion Yellow Jackets
came back strong in the second half to take a 21-13 decision in what is always
the big game for them as they defeated cross-county rival Repton High Friday
night at Lyeffion.
“The prized win over Repton
evened Coach Buck Powell’s Jackets’ record to 1-1 after an opening loss to the
powerful Panthers of Excel.”
Standout players for Repton
in that game included Andy Higdon and Joe Smith. Standout players for Lyeffion
included James Riley, Jerry Dykes and Johnny Shaw.
62
YEARS AGO
SEPT.
17, 1953
“Aggies Will Open 1953 Grid
Season In Atmore Tomorrow Night At 8: Coach Wendell Hart and Assistant Coach
Bill Parsons will unveil the 1953 edition of the Evergreen High School Aggies
tomorrow (Friday) night in Atmore. The season opener with the Blue Devils gets
underway at Atmore’s Municipal Stadium at eight o’clock.
“Capt. Sam Cope, 210-pound
right tackle, will lead a rugged, experienced line into the fray. Teamed with
him at tackle is veteran Wayne (Dog) Douglas, 185-pound starter returning from
last season. Richard Taylor, 165-pound guard, Ronnie Edson and Bud Ward,
160-pound ends, are returning starters in the forewall. Letterman Wayne Bell is
expected to get the nod at center and letterman Paul Hanks or Vernon Purnell
will probably start at the other guard.
“The backfield will be paced
by two veterans, Alt. Capt. Ward Alexander Jr., 180-pound fullback, and Jimmy
Frazier, 160-pound quarterback. Alexander has two years experience as a
starter. Frazier was a starting guard last year with some experience in the
backfield. Buck Lewis will probably get the nod at right half. Walter Carrier,
Johnny Fussell and Eugene (Pee Wee) Hyde are waging a spirited battle for the
other starting post.
“Atmore and Evergreen resumed
their football rivalry last year after a lapse of some seven or eight years.
The Aggies played one of their best games of the season and rolled to a 19-6
win. Atmore’s only other loss was to McGill of Mobile. The Blue Devils suffered
few losses by graduation and are highly touted. Their offense is built around
James Kennedy, a hard running halfback who gave the locals plenty of trouble
last year.”
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