Local Sports for Jackson County Floridan

Horne ready for return to mound

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 20:22:00 CDT

Former Marianna and Chipola pitcher Alan Horne will make his first Minor League Triple-A start in nearly two months today for the Scranton Yankees in Scranton, Penn., against Toronto Blue Jays affiliate Syracuse.

Feeling a draft

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 20:19:00 CDT

The Chipola Indians had six players from the 2008 baseball team selected in the Major League Baseball Amateur Draft Thursday and Friday.

WECC summer basketball program begins

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 19:32:00 CDT

The West End Community Center is set to tip off its summer basketball program this weekend with two age divisions boasting four teams in each league.

Indians eliminated from NJCAA tourney

Tue, 27 May 2008 15:04:00 CDT

Chipola will not repeat as national champions.

Malone’s Skeete going to OW

Sat, 24 May 2008 22:07:00 CDT

After three seasons as head coach of the Malone Lady Tigers, Vernette Skeete is moving on to the junior college level.

Indians roll up 22

Sat, 24 May 2008 19:18:00 CDT

The Chipola Indians posted a 22-2 win over Connors State Saturday at the NJCAA tournament in Grand Junction, Colo.

Indians go for back-to-back titles

Thu, 22 May 2008 21:11:00 CDT

The Chipola Indians begin their quest for a second straight national championship Saturday in Grand Junction, Colo., Saturday when they open first round play of the NJCAA Baseball Championship.

Storm excelling with Trojans

Tue, 20 May 2008 21:42:00 CDT

Former MHS pitcher Storm excelling at Troy

Gator Club hosts UF assistant

Wed, 14 May 2008 19:02:00 CDT

The Chipola Area Gator Club will have its annual gathering May 20 at the Jackson County Agriculture Center.

Regions tops Kiwanis; Optimist squeaks by Zaxby’s

Tue, 13 May 2008 20:15:00 CDT

In Dixie Youth AAA action Monday night at Optimist Park, Regions defeated Kiwanis, while the earlier game was a much tighter matchup with Optimist squeaking by Zaxby’s 7-6.

Former Lady Bulldog now flourishing with TCC

Tue, 13 May 2008 20:12:01 CDT

Former Marianna High School softball player Mary Helen Tyler has continued to rack up the awards both on and off the field at Tallahassee Community College.

Chipola wins state title

Tue, 13 May 2008 16:20:00 CDT

Ryan Chaffee strikes out 18 in 6-0 shutout of Manatee.

Chipola advances with big win Monday in state playoff

Mon, 12 May 2008 20:05:00 CDT

The Chipola Indians advanced in the hunt for the state baseball title by slugging their way to a 10-2 win over Pensacola Junior College Monday.

Kiwanis takes 4-3 win over Optimist

Sat, 10 May 2008 21:31:00 CDT

Dixie Youth AAA action was hot and heavy Thursday night at Optimist Park with four teams competing for top rankings at the end of the season.

Malone, Elks tie; Farm Bureau shocks Lions

Sat, 10 May 2008 21:27:00 CDT

In Dixie Majors Ozone Thursday night at Optimist Park, four teams were in action.

Chipola wins in 10

Fri, 09 May 2008 17:06:00 CDT

Indians overcome four-run deficit to beat St. Petersburg in 10 innings at the state tournament.

Rotary 12, Malone 6

Thu, 08 May 2008 21:06:00 CDT

In Dixie Majors Ozone League, Tuesday night it was Rotary with a 12-6 win over Malone.

Rahal edges Chipley 5-4

Thu, 08 May 2008 21:00:00 CDT

Zac Davis scored the go-ahead run in the bottom of the fifth in a 5-4 Dixie Boys win at Optimist Park.

People’s Funeral Angels off to dominating start

Wed, 07 May 2008 21:01:00 CDT

In Dixie Youth Angels Softball, People’s Funeral has been dominating the league with six wins and no losses on the season.

D-Backs, Cubs get wins in AA action

Wed, 07 May 2008 20:57:00 CDT

In Dixie Youth AA action, it was a heated doubleheader Tuesday night with teams in both games giving it 100 percent to come out with the win.

Tourney time

Wed, 07 May 2008 20:54:00 CDT

Chipola begins its quest for consecutive state and national championships Friday in Winter Haven

Marianna alum Ward wins prestigious award

Tue, 06 May 2008 21:25:00 CDT

Whitney Ward is the 2008 recipient of the “Jean Williams Award” given out through the Florida Community Colleges Activities Association.

Kiwanis 13, Zaxby’s 8

Tue, 06 May 2008 21:22:00 CDT

In Dixie Youth AAA action, the Kiwanis bounced back from their loss last week to take a 13-8 victory over the expansion Zaxby’s squad.

Elks top Farm Bureau 6-1

Tue, 06 May 2008 21:19:00 CDT

Sikes K’s 13 in Dixie Majors win

Yankees, Dodgers get wins in AA action

Sat, 03 May 2008 20:17:00 CDT

Friday night at Optimist Park, the Yankees picked up their second win in as many games with a 16-4 win over the Devil Rays in Dixie Youth AA action.

Rotary and Zaxby’s take wins

Sat, 03 May 2008 20:13:00 CDT

Several teams were in action Thursday at MERE

Farm Bureau beats Malone 12-4 in Ozone action

Thu, 01 May 2008 19:26:00 CDT

Yankees, Cubs and Regions also pick up wins

TCC eliminates Chipola

Thu, 01 May 2008 19:24:00 CDT

The Tallahassee Lady Eagles defeated Chipola 3-2 in 10 innings at the FCCAA state tournament.

Malone, Graceville fall in first round

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:44:01 CDT

The Malone and Graceville boys were eliminated in first round playoff action Tuesday night.

Kiwanis takes win over Sneads in Ponytails action

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 21:22:00 CDT

The Dixie Softball and Ponytails were Angels were in full competition Thursday night at Optimist Park.

Cubs pick up 8-1 victory over Angels in AA action

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 21:16:00 CDT

Baseball action continued hot and heavy this week in Dixie Youth AA action at Optimist Park.

Barnes hands Chipley 11-5 loss in Dixie Boys action

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 21:13:00 CDT

Two teams were in action at Optimist Park Thursday night with Barnes handing he visiting Chipley Dixie Boys an 11-5 loss behind the pitching of Chris Godwin while Grand Ridge shut out the young Zaxby’s 10-0 with Blake Edenfield on the mound,

Gibson signs with Louisiana Tech

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 17:59:00 CDT

Marianna senior Brandon Gibson inked a basketball scholarship to play for Louisiana Tech University and coach Kerry Rupp Friday at MHS.

Indians split with Sentinel; Pirates clinch Panhandle title

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 17:54:00 CDT

After taking an 11-1 win Friday at Chipola Field, the Chipola Indians dropped the series finale to North Florida 12-11 Saturday in Madison.

Cardinals 11, Yankees 5

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:48:00 CDT

The Cardinals took an 11-5 win over the Yankees Tuesday in MERE Coach Pitch action at Optimist Park.

Zaxby’s dealt 7-3 loss by Chattahoochee

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:43:00 CDT

Action at Optimist Park continued with every league in action Tuesday night.

Regions beats Optimist in regular season opener

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 21:26:00 CDT

Regular season action got underway at Optimist Park Monday night with three teams scheduled for action in Dixie Youth AAA and Dixie Boys.

Chipola sweeps Gulf Coast

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 21:35:00 CDT

Chipola completed a two-game sweep of the Gulf Coast Commodores Saturday at Chipola Field, using a seven-run fifth inning to take a 10-2, 8-inning win.

MERE kicks off new season

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 21:22:00 CDT

The Tommy’s Glass Belles got a three-run fifth inning to take a 5-2 win over the Kiwanis Ponytails Saturday in an Opening-Day contest at the MERE.

Indians earn split with PJC

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 20:49:00 CDT

The Chipola Indians picked up a needed win Wednesday at Chipola Field, topping the first-place Pensacola Pirates 15-9 to earn a split in the mid-week series.

Grand Ridge preps for recreation season

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 20:23:00 CDT

The Grand Ridge Recreation Department is ready to swing into action with 10 teams taking the field competing against other area teams.

Chipola beats erring Eagles 12-4 in 8 innings

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:02:00 CDT

Chipola took advantage of five Tallahassee errors Friday night to post a 12-4 win in eight innings at Chipola Field.

Indians/Eagles highlights big weekend in Panhandle

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:19:01 CDT

Chipola gets set for series with TCC as the league’s top four teams face off

Altha takes 11-inning pitcher’s duel over Sneads

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 20:12:01 CDT

Altha’s Chad Scott and Sneads’ Pat Jones pitched 10-inning gems Friday night in Altha.

Unfortunately for Scott and Jones, neither were rewarded for pitching 10 shutout innings with a decision.

Josh McIntosh delivered a two-out double to score Keith Kirkpatrick in the bottom of the 11th to give the Wildcats a dramatic 1-0 win.

Chipola splits with North Florida

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 20:05:00 CDT

After a 4-2 win Friday night in Madison, the Chipola Indians couldn’t complete the sweep Friday in Marianna, losing to the Sentinels 6-1 at Chipola Field.

Lady Indians complete 17-inning sweep of TCC

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:46:00 CDT

After 17 innings of play, the Chipola Lady Indians remain perfect in conference action.

Chipola wins fifth straight 13-2 over OW

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:42:00 CDT

The Chipola Indians won their fifth straight game Wednesday night, sweeping its series with Okaloosa-Walton with a 13-2 win.

Lady Indians still perfect in conference play

Sat, 22 Mar 2008 20:21:00 CDT

The Chipola Lady Indians softball team improved to 4-0 in conference play Thursday with double-header wins over visiting Pensacola Junior College at Chipola Field.

Chipola sweeps Gulf Coast

Sat, 22 Mar 2008 20:15:00 CDT

Chipola picked up a pair of key Panhandle Conference wins this weekend, sweeping the Gulf Coast Commodores Friday and Saturday to give the Indians three straight league victories.

Indians finish seventh in national tourney

Sat, 22 Mar 2008 13:48:00 CDT

The Chipola Indians wrapped up a disappointing NJCAA tournament Saturday with an 84-66 win over Paris in Hutchinson, Kan.

Three-run ninth gives Chipola 6-5 win over Gulf Coast

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 20:24:00 CDT

After giving up a ninth-inning lead, the Chipola Indians got it right back with a three-run bottom of the ninth to beat Gulf Coast 6-5 Friday night at Chipola Field.

Indians crush Itawamba in Hutchinson

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 19:59:00 CDT

The Chipola Indians jumped out to an 18-3 lead Friday and never looked back en rout to a 72-53 win over Itawamba at the NJCAA tournament in Hutchinson, Kan.

Chipola rallies for big win over PJC

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:47:00 CDT

The Chipola Indians rallied from a 4-0 deficit to pick up a key Panhandle Conference victory Wednesday in Pensacola, beating the PJC Pirates 17-5.

Indians escape with 76-75 win over Shelton State

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:37:00 CDT

Malik Alvin’s 3-point play with 31.6 seconds to play gave Chipola a 76-75 victory Thursday over Shelton State at the NJCAA tournament in Hutchinson, Kan.

Indians stunned by Seward at national tourney

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 22:10:00 CDT

Chipola’s quest for a first-ever national championship was derailed in abrupt fashion Tuesday night in Hutchinson, Kan., as the Indians were stunned by the Seward Saints 90-84 in overtime.

Bulldogs claim two more wins

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:28:00 CDT

The Marianna Bulldogs keep racking up wins with two more victories this week, a 3-2 ninth-inning district win over Bonifay and a 2-0 win at home against Bainbridge last week.

Baseball: Chipola splits weekend series

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:24:00 CDT

The Chipola Indians baseball team split their two-game conference opener with a 6-4 win in Tallahassee on Friday and a 5-4 loss in Marianna on Saturday.

Indians hunt for first title

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 19:25:01 CDT

A year after coming up one win short of the school’s first-ever national championship, the Chipola Indians are heading back to Kansas for another shot at national glory.
The Florida state champions began their journey from Marianna to Hutchinson, Kan., Saturday and will open first-round play of the NJCAA tournament Tuesday against Seward County at 6:30 p.m.

Indians win, prep for TCC

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:42:00 CDT

Chipola got a grand slam from Adam Duvall and held off a late charge to pick up a 9-7 victory in seven innings Tuesday night over Wallace, the final game before the Indians begin Panhandle Conference play Friday.

Lady Hornets pick up another win

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:03:01 CDT

The Cottondale Lady Hornets picked up another win Monday in Altha, dominating in a 15-3 rout. Cottondale got a homerun by Michelle Bassin in the victory. Lady Hornets coach Cassie Whiddon praised her team's effort, particularly as the game went on. "We started out slow in this game but by the fourth inning we had picked it up," she said. "The girls started to really focus and hit."

Chipola looking for donations for Kansas trip

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:03:00 CDT

With its men's basketball state champions getting ready to travel to Hutchinson, Kan., to compete for a national championship March 18-22, Chipola College is asking for donations to fund the long trip and stay at the NJCAA tournament.

Gulf Coast women take big win

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 13:03:09 CDT

The Gulf Coast Lady Commodores basketball team followed through with what many predicted from the beginning of the JUCO basketball season as they captured the Women's State Tournament title Saturday night at the Milton H. Johnson Health Center.

Pendergrass named to hall of fame

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 13:03:07 CDT

MARIANNA: Alice Pendergrass, coordinator for the state basketball tournament, was named to the FCCAA Women's Coaches Hall of Fame during a ceremony on March 7.

Bulldogs pick up baseball win

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 13:03:00 CDT

The Marianna High School Baseball team picked up a pair of solid county wins this weekend, the first coming on the road at the expense of Graceville High School and the second at home against Sneads High School.

Raiders reach state title game after whipping Broward 95-74

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 15:03:51 CDT

The Okaloosa-Walton Raiders advanced to Saturday's FCCAA state title game with a thoroughly-impressive showing Friday in the semifinals against Broward in Marianna. Josh Hunter led five OW starters with 14 or more points with a 23-point effort as the Raiders cruised to a 95-74 win.

Chipola routs Indian River, sets up epic title showdown with Okaloosa-Walton

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 15:03:18 CDT

For the fourth time this season, the Chipola Indians will take on the Okaloosa-Walton Raiders Saturday night at the Milton H. Johnson Health Center. The last time the teams played each other in Marianna, it was to decide the Panhandle Conference champion. On Saturday night, their meeting will determine who wins the state championship and makes a run at a national crown. Chipola advanced to the title game by routing Indian River 85-62 Friday night in the semifinals.

Lady Eagles soar to semifinal round

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 15:03:15 CDT

The Tallahassee Lady Eagles punched their ticket to today's semifinal round with a 69-62 win over Santa Fe Wednesday afternoon at the Milton H. Johnson Health Center.

Chipola aiming for return to title matchup

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 14:03:24 CDT

The Chipola Indians will try to secure a spot in Saturday night's FCCAA state championship game tonight when they take on Indian River at the Milton H. Johnson Health Center at 6 p.m.

Indians struggle early, pull away late in 73-62 win over Central Florida

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 18:03:33 CDT

It wasn't a thing of beauty, but the Chipola Indians move on, nonetheless. The Panhandle Conference champions missed 14 free throws and shot just 2-of-15 from the 3-point line but did enough Wednesday to take a 73-62 win over Central Florida in the first round of the FCCAA state tournament. Chipola advances to face Indian River Friday in the semifinals at 6 p.m.

Okaloosa-Walton wins in first round action of FCCAA tourney

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:03:20 CDT

Keith Ramsey scored 26 points to lead the Okaloosa-Walton Raiders to a 82-70 victory over the Santa Fe Saints Wednesday in first-round action at the FCCAA state tournament at the Milton H. Johnson Center.

State JUCO tournament gets underway

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:03:52 CDT

Florida's best junior college teams will invade Marianna for the Men's and Women's FCCAA/Region VIII state Basketball Tournament which begins today at Chipola's Johnson Health Center.

Indians take on Central Florida in rematch of title game

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:03:42 CDT

In the first round of the FCCAA state tournament today, the Chipola Indians will be facing a familiar foe. The defending state champion Indians will get the team, Central Florida, that it defeated a year ago in the championship game in an 84-67 rout.

Tigers defeat Vernon 5-2, fall to Chipley 4-1

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 14:03:29 CDT

The Graceville Tigers split games with Chipley and Vernon this weekend, taking a 5-2 win over Vernon in Graceville Friday, one night after falling 4-1 to Chipley on the road.

Chipola takes Panhandle Conference honors

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 14:03:13 CDT

Nine Chipola basketball players have earned All-Panhandle Conference honors for the 2007-08 regular season. Chipola also boasts the men's coach of the year and men's player of the year.

Bozeman downs Pirates 10-4

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 14:03:05 CDT

The Sneads Pirates fell to Bozeman 10-4 Thursday night in Sneads, dropping to 2-4 on the season.

Indians split with St. Petersburg

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 14:03:00 CDT

The Chipola Indians split the first two of their three-game, weekend set with the St. Petersburg Titans at Chipola Field, taking a 10-5 win Friday night before falling 9-5 Saturday afternoon.

Bulldogs to take on Pine Crest at Final Four

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:02:38 CDT

The last time the Marianna Bulldogs made the Final Four in Lakeland in 1985, the current Marianna coach, Travis Blanton, was then a Bulldogs player. Blanton's 1985 Bulldogs fell to Jacksonville Bolles in the semifinals. The 2008 version of the Bulldogs will get a chance to give their coach some redemption today when they take on the Pine Crest Panthers at 1:30 p.m. in the 3A state semifinals in Lakeland.

Lady Indians lose final game of season

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:07:00 CDT

The Chipola Lady Indians dropped their final game of the season Saturday night before one of the largest crowds of the season, an 84-65 loss to conference rival Gulf Coast Lady Commodores.

Former Marianna. Chipola player joins Yanks at spring training

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 12:02:54 CDT

Nearly two full weeks into his first Major League spring training, former Marianna and Chipola pitcher Alan Horne finds himself on the doorstep of reaching a lifelong dream.

After 38-35 win, Bulldogs one game away from Final Four

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 11:02:49 CDT

One game away. The Marianna Bulldogs are now just one game away from making their first trip to the Final Four since 1985. A 38-35 victory over Pensacola Catholic Tuesday night advance the Bulldogs to Saturday night's 3A Regional Final against Florida High in Marianna. Another win would put Marianna in the Final Four in Lakeland for the first time since its coach, Travis Blanton, went 22 years ago as a player for the Bulldogs.

Indians beat OW 90-81

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 18:02:58 CDT

The Chipola Indians defeated Okaloosa-Walton 90-81 Saturday night at home in a clash of first-place teams in the Panhandle Conference.

Graceville ends three-day run with win

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 13:02:34 CDT

The Graceville Tigers concluded a three-games-in-three-days stretch Friday night with a 6-4 win over Vernon to improve their record to 2-1 on the young season.

Bulldogs improve to 1-1 with win in baseball

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 13:02:08 CDT

SNEADS: The Marianna High School Bulldogs baseball team improved to 1-1 Saturday, picking up their first win of the young season.

Pirates, Bulldogs and Tigers win; Malone and Cottondale eliminated

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:02:27 CDT

SNEADS - The Sneads Pirates got 13 second-half points from Dontavious Walker and a surprising performance by freshman reserve Terrance Pittman to take a 62-48 win over Baker Thursday night in the first round of the 2A state playoffs.

Middle school softball in full swing

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:02:51 CDT

Middle School softball is in full swing with teams from Graceville, Grand Ridge and Marianna all in action.

Cottondale Hornets win season opener

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:02:38 CDT

The Cottondale Hornets won their season-opener 14-4 Tuesday at home against West Gadsden.

Indians pick up 8th victory of season

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:02:23 CDT

The Chipola Indians picked up their eighth victory of the season Wednesday, defeating Lake City 8-2. Chipola (8-4-1) was led by Jordan Lucas' six RBI, four of which came in the form of a first-inning grand slam.

Clutch rally lifts Lady Hornets to victory

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:02:52 CDT

The Cottondale Lady Hornets are now one win away from the Final Four.

Indians to host Fibercare Classic

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:02:01 CDT

The third-ranked Chipola Indians host the Fibercare Classic this weekend at Chipola Field, welcoming teams from Georgia and Alabama.

Indians, Raiders battle for league supremacy

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 15:02:16 CDT

The next Panhandle Conference champion will likely be decided Saturday night at the Milton H. Johnson Health Center, as the No. 3 Chipola Indians host the No. 6 Okaloosa-Walton Raiders at 7:30 p.m.

Bulldogs ready for playoffs

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 14:02:54 CDT

The Marianna High School Bulldogs are in the driver's seat for the playoffs after a 69-39 thrashing of the Chipley Tigers Friday night in the MHS gymnasium before a packed crowd.

Sneads headed for playoffs

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 14:02:20 CDT

BLOUNTSTOWN: Robbie Glawson scored 10 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter to help the Sneads Pirates defeat Cottondale 46-44 in the District 2-2A championship game Saturday night.

JUCO classic rounds first

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 14:02:15 CDT

The first-ever Chipola/Rahal-Miller Chevrolet JUCO National Classic was a huge success with dozens of alumnae returning to their alma mater for the weekend of games.

Pirates clinch playoff spot

Sat, 09 Feb 2008 11:02:15 CDT

BLOUNTSTOWN - The Sneads Pirates clinched a playoff berth Friday night with a victory over Bozeman in the District 2-2A tournament.

Lady Hornets cruise in playoff opener

Sat, 09 Feb 2008 11:02:00 CDT

COTTONDALE - In their playoff opener, the Cottondale Lady Hornets barely had to break a sweat as they cruised to an easy, 59-33 victory.

Hornets top Wildcats 53-41

Sat, 09 Feb 2008 11:02:00 CDT

BLOUNTSTOWN -The Cottondale Hornets jumped out to a 25-14 halftime lead and held on in the second half for a 53-41 win over the Altha Wildcats Friday night in the District 2-2A tournament.

Indians look to right the ship as showdown looms

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 12:02:05 CDT

After looking close to invincible in the first 24 games of the season, the last two contests have shown the Chipola Indians to be something they often haven't looked this season: human.

Graceville’s J.J. Laster signs with Jacksonville

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:02:45 CDT

Graceville running back J.J. Laster signed his letter-of-intent with Jacksonville University Wednesday at Graceville High School on college football's national signing day.

Indians get ready for big baseball weekend

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 13:02:07 CDT

After spending the first week of the season on the road, the defending national champion Chipola Indians will return to familiar surroundings this weekend.

Lady Hornets claim District 2A

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 12:02:45 CDT

The Cottondale Lady Hornets are the District 2A Girls Basketball Champions for 2007-2008 after a solid victory over the Blountstown Lady Tigers.