Area Sports
Dixie Angels All-Stars announced
On Thursday, May 25, Greenville Parks and Recreation Department announced All-Stars for the Dixie Angels (ages 9-10). Pictured (front row L-R) are Baylee Rose Howell, Kamaria Maye, Quinn Sexton, Kaydence Kelley, Madalyn Scott, Kendall Boswell, McKenna Anthony, Claire Tetter, Charlee Whitaker, Maddie Sikes, Anna Clark Hickman, and Shondrea Lawson; second row, coaches, Angela Kelley and …
Read MoreDixie Darlings All-Stars announced
On Thursday, May 25, Greenville Parks and Recreation Department announced All-Stars for the Dixie Darlings (ages 7-8). Pictured (L-R) are Callie Chun, Bella Howell, Addison Luckie, Mary Lee McLendon, Maggie Lee Bourne, Mary McCormick, Lennox Vinson, Blakely Seale, Brenyn Hicks, Reese Hartley, Jill Bowman, and Lynlee Till. Josh McLendon will be their coach. They will…
Read MoreThis day in sports history
BY COLIN “BIG C” MACGUIRE The Greenville Standard Today, I will discuss the starting defensive backs during the Wishbone Era. Steve Williams (1971) was from Moline, Ill. He was also a sprinter on the track team. He played in the NFL and WFL (Birmingham). Steve Higginbotham (1971) was from Scottsboro. He led the SEC…
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BY COLIN “BIG C” MACGUIRE The Greenville Standard Today, I will discuss the starting linebackers for Alabama during the Wishbone Era. Jeff Rouzie (1971) was from Jacksonville, Fla. He was a very good player and had a pro future but an auto accident negated his chances. Later, he coached linebackers at Alabama under Bryant,…
Read MoreEagles hold intersquad game
Fort Dale Academy football wrapped up eight days of spring training last week with a Red-versus-Blue intersquad game. Defense dominated the match-up on both sides with the first score coming in the 3rd quarter off a safety for the red team. The blue team threatened several times but was unable to convert any of their…
Read MoreDixie Mites battle
Astros runner, Jaxon Clanton attempts to make first base as Red’s first baseman, Cameron Hollyfield, awaits a throw. (Kathy Pickens | The Standard)
Read MoreFDA competes in AISA sporting clays Proceeds benefit Sampley
BY JEANNE K. CALLEN The Greenville Standard Monday, May 8 the AISA State Sporting Clay Championship was held at the Lower Wetumpka Shotgun Sports Club (LWSSC) in Montgomery. The event this year was named the Sporting Clays Classic Benefitting Hayden Sampley. Hayden is a team member as well as a Fort Dale Academy (FDA)…
Read MoreFort Dale Academy varsity soccer awards
The Fort Dale Athletic Club held their Spring Sports Banquet at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center on Tuesday, May 9. The well-attended event honored athletes from baseball, softball, tennis, golf, soccer, and track. Fort Dale Academy varsity soccer awards Seated left to right: Sydney Blackmon (Offensive Honorable Mention), Kate Slagley (Offensive Player of…
Read MoreFort Dale Academy tennis and golf awards
The Fort Dale Athletic Club held their Spring Sports Banquet at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center on Tuesday, May 9. The well-attended event honored athletes from baseball, softball, tennis, golf, soccer, and track. Fort Dale Academy tennis and golf awards Seated left to right: Anna Son (Senior and 3rd Seed), Marie Scott (Senior,…
Read MoreFort Dale Academy varsity baseball and softball awards
The Fort Dale Athletic Club held their Spring Sports Banquet at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center on Tuesday, May 9. The well-attended event honored athletes from baseball, softball, tennis, golf, soccer, and track. Fort Dale Academy varsity baseball and softball awards Seated left to right: Bailey Lambert (Best Offenses Player), Madison Freeman (Coaches…
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