2009 sporting year was a memorable one

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Staff Writer
Wednesday, December 30. 2009
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The past year provided many surprises and lots of exciting moments in the local sports scene.

From triumphs on the football field to long overdue victories, sports fans in Jackson County were treated to several different types of sports memories to keep from JCCHS, Jefferson and East Jackson, as well as from Park and Rec and other area sporting events.

Here’s a look at five of the biggest sports stories of 2009, in no particular order. [Full Story »] 

Sports Story of Year: Wildcats set new standard in 2009

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Chris Bridges
Wednesday, December 30. 2009
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For Shane Davis, it hasn’t taken long for the historic significance of the 2009 season to sink in.

In fact, even as the season was progressing, Davis knew what his Apalachee High School team was going through was in fact special.

“Going undefeated while playing a straight region schedule says a lot about our kids,” Davis said. “It says a lot about their heart and character. To win two playoff games in the manner we did, also shows what type of team we had this season.” [Full Story »] 

Seven Raiders make all-region

Posted by
Ben Munro
Saturday, December 26. 2009
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Cooper named Special Teams Player of the Year [Full Story »] 

Davis, Wildcats honored for 2009 season

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Chris Bridges
Wednesday, December 23. 2009
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Just as they dominated region competition on the field this fall, the Apalachee High School football team has dominated the 2009 All-Region squad for 8-AAAA.

Senior running back Jon Lee shared Offensive Player of the Year honors while Jeff Haney was named the region’s Defensive Player of the Year.
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Boyett verbally commits to UAB, Army visits with Owens

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Ben Munro
Thursday, December 17. 2009
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Madison County’s number of verbal commitments to play college football next year has grown to three.

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8-AAAA won’t play subdivided football schedule

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Ben Munro
Friday, December 11. 2009
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The new-look Region 8-AAAA may be subdivided, but its member schools won’t play a subdivided football schedule.

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Corley forced out as WBHS football coach

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Chris Bridges
Wednesday, December 9. 2009
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If one ever wondered how much Ben Corley poured into the Winder-Barrow High School football program, one needed to have looked no further than the 2009 season opener against Madison County.

The Bulldoggs had suffered a tougher-than-nails last-minute loss to visiting Madison County. In a game in which it appeared a victory was within reach, a gutwrenching loss was handed to Corley and his team.

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One for the AHS record book

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Chris Bridges
Wednesday, December 9. 2009
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While understanding it will take his players some time to fully understand and appreciate just what was accomplished this fall on the football field, Apalachee High School coach Shane Davis already knows.

It doesn’t take the coach, who recently completed his fifth season with the Wildcats, long to admire exactly what his team accomplished in 2009 and how many school records were set.

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Historic season: Wildcats establish high standards for future

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Chris Bridges
Thursday, December 3. 2009
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A region championship. Check.

An undefeated regular season. Check.

Hosting not one, but three state playoff games. Check.

Setting a school record for number of wins in a season. Check.
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History making season comes to an end

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Chris Bridges
Wednesday, December 2. 2009
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Christian Hoard stood on the playing field at R. Harold Harrison Stadium after it was all over and had a look in his eyes that anyone who follows high school football knows about.

Hoard took off his helmet, covered with “Pride” stickers signifying standout individual and team plays, and let out a long, deep breathe. His team’s historic journey in 2009 had just ended after a 24-3 loss to Griffin in the state quarterfinals and it was understandably tough to accept.

“I know we had a great season,” Hoard said. “To win 12 games is great. However, I can’t enjoy that right now. All I can think about is this one. This loss hurts rights now. One day things will be better, but right now it just hurts.” [Full Story »] 
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