Area Sports
Georgiana presents Homecoming Court
Georgiana School presented their Homecoming Court on Friday, Sept. 26, before the game with Sweetwater. Pictured (L-R) are: junior attendant , Chloe Elmore; sophomore attendant, Janiya Stallworth; senior attendant, Shaniya White; Georgiana Mayor Elect Nina Bonner; Homecoming Queen, Avea Feagin; senior attendant, Tiyonna Bennett; freshman attendant, Jada Elmore; 8th grade attendant, Deliya Benjamin; and 7th…
Read MoreThree county teams fall
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard It was not a good Friday night for three of Butler County’s football teams. The McKenzie Tigers were the lone winner with a 52-13 plucking of the Pleasant Home Eagles. McKenzie took control from the first and dominated the field. By halftime, the score was 22-0. McKenzie now…
Read MoreMcKenzie remains undefeated
BY SHEA ODOM The Greenville Standard The McKenzie Tigers (6-0) hosted the Pleasant Home Eagles (2-4) Friday night for region play. The Eagles came with a strong push to dominate the field but the Tigers controlled the game, winning 52-13 and remaining undefeated. McKenzie kicked off to Pleasant Home to begin play. The Eagles…
Read MoreTigers fall to Jags
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The 5A Greenville Tigers (1-3) traveled to face the 3A red, black, and white Jaguars of Hillcrest Evergreen (1-4) this past Friday and had to limp home from a 27-20 loss. The Jags drew first blood mid-way through the first quarter on a 34-yard rushing touchdown. Greenville would…
Read MorePanthers bit by Bulldogs
BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard The winless 0-4 Bulldogs of Sweetwater came to town Friday night hungry for a victory under the lights of Harmon Field. The purple and gold Bulldogs were 0-3 in 1A play and 7th in 1A Region 1. The Blue and black Panthers were 2-3 overall, 2-1 in…
Read MoreCamellia City Classic returns
The Camellia City Classic is back, bringing together golfers, community members, and friends of LBW for a day of friendly competition and meaningful impact. Hosted at the Cambrian Ridge Golf Course in Greenville, this year’s tournament promises not only a great day on the greens but also the opportunity to support all students at LBW…
Read MoreMcKenzie on a roll
BY SHEA ODOM The Greenville Standard The 1A McKenzie Tigers (5-0) hosted the 1A J.F. Shields Panthers (1-5) for homecoming under the rainy Friday night lights. Shields dug in for the fight but the Tigers dominated the game and claimed the win 50-6 and remain undefeated. It was the fourth game McKenzie scored 50…
Read MoreEagles ground Jets
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The 3A Fort Dale Academy Eagles hosted the Columbia, scarlet, and white 3A Banks Academy Jets of Birmingham this past Friday evening for homecoming and won easily 36-14 in a non-region game. The Eagles drew first blood at the end of the first quarter when Eagle quarterback Blake…
Read MoreEagles take down Gators
BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard The Fort Dale Academy Eagles hosted the orange and white Gators of Clarke Prep this past Friday evening and gave fans a powerful show, defeating the Gators 42-18 While the first quarter ending in a stalemate 0-0, the Eagles would find their wings in the second quarter.…
Read MoreMcKenzie doubles down on Florala
BY SHEA ODOM The Greenville Standard The McKenzie Tigers (4-0) traveled to Florala to face the Wildcats (1-4) in regional play Friday night. The Tigers controlled the leader board for the entire game and remain undefeated following their 56-28 win over Florala. McKenzie won the coin toss and elected to receive the ball to open the first half of play.…
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