Sports for Jackson County Floridan

Marianna Dixie Boys lose 6-0

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:00:00 CDT

Marianna Dixie Boys lose.

Panthers win big in Series debut

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 21:57:00 CDT

The Panhandle Panthers 12U squad won big in their World Series opener Saturday night in Moody, Ala., beating Senatobia, Miss. 12-2 in four innings.

Marianna 11, Okeechobee 1

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 21:51:00 CDT

J.T. Meadows picked up four hits and four RBI to lead the Marianna All-Stars to an impressive 11-1 win over Okeechobee in six innings Saturday on the first day of the Dixie Junior Boys state tournament.

State tourney set to begin at MERE

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:31:00 CDT

The Dixie Boys and Dixie Junior Boys state tournaments begin Saturday at the MERE complex with 16 teams from the 13U and 14U age groups competing for a state crown.

Panthers aim for Series crown

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:27:00 CDT

The Panhandle Panthers 12U squad will look for redemption this weekend in the Dizzy Dean World Series in Moody, Ala. — and hopefully a championship in the process.

Dixie Junior Boys ready for state

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:49:00 CDT

The Marianna 13U Dixie Junior Boys begin their quest for a state championship and World Series berth Saturday against Okeechobee at Optimist Park at 4 p.m.

Dixie Boys prep for state

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:41:00 CDT

Optimist Park in Marianna will be filled with 10 teams in two age divisions of Dixie Boys baseball, all competing for a chance at the state title in order to move on to represent the State of Florida in the Dixie Boys World Series in August.

Marianna to host local AAU tourney

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 20:51:00 CDT

The 2nd Annual Jackson County Youth Coalition Summer Shootout will be held July 18-19 at Marianna Middle School and Chipola College.

Marianna native just misses Olympic dream

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 20:48:01 CDT

Marianna native Brandon Roulhac came up just short in his bid to qualify for the 2008 U.S. Olympic team.

Angels runner-up at state

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 19:52:00 CDT

The Marianna Dixie Angels are the 2008 State of Florida Co-State Runners Up.

MHS to host Wes Person basketball camp

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 20:40:00 CDT

Former Auburn and NBA star Wes Person will conduct a four-day, youth basketball camp at Marianna High School from July 24-27.

Chipola hosts Cal Ripken Camp

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 20:31:00 CDT

The Chipola College Baseball field was full of kids of all ages Wednesday morning as teams, individuals and groups came to be a part of the Cal Ripken Camp experience.

Marianna Summer League season ends

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 20:37:00 CDT

The Marianna Summer League Basketball season came to an end Thursday night at Marianna High School, with Port St. Joe taking wins over Marianna and Sneads.

Panthers suffer tough loss

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 20:33:00 CDT

The Panhandle Panthers 12U squad suffered a 10-7 upset loss at the hands of Fossil Park Saturday at the state tournament in St. Petersburg.

Sneads AA All-Stars lose 19-1

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 20:30:00 CDT

The Sneads AA All-Stars fell 19-1 to Calloway Saturday in the first game of the state tournament in Paxton.

Panthers go for state title

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:26:00 CDT

The Panhandle Panthers 12U squad begins its quest for a state championship Saturday in St. Petersburg.

GHS, CHS split in Summer League finale

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:45:00 CDT

Graceville and Cottondale wound up their Summer League seasons Tuesday night in Marianna.

Ponytails eliminated by PSJ

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:48:00 CDT

The Marianna Dixie Ponytails season came to an end Monday night with an 8-5 loss to Port St. Joe.

Marianna AAA All-Stars fall to Chipley

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 20:46:00 CDT

The Marianna AAA All-Stars fell just short reaching their dream Thursday night in Chipley, losing a heartbreaker 9-8 in the district title game to Chipley.

Marianna Ponytails eliminate Sneads

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 20:42:00 CDT

In Dixie Ponytail softball action, it came down to two Jackson County teams Saturday at Optimist Park to decide who would face off against Port St. Joe for the district championship on Monday.

Grand Ridge Belles stay alive

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 20:39:00 CDT

The Grand Ridge Belles All-Stars stayed alive this weekend at Optimist Park, taking two of three games in the district tournament.

Humose leads Hornets to win

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:34:00 CDT

Marcus Humose scored 20 points to lead the Cottondale Hornets to a 48-41 victory over Malone Thursday in Summer League action in Marianna.

Ponytails, Angels begin district play at MERE

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:29:01 CDT

Dixie Softball District action opens up tonight at Optimist Park with teams in Ponytails and Angels competing for a chance to move to the State Championship.

MHS 47, SHS 46

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:23:00 CDT

The Marianna Bulldogs edged out a 47-46 win over Sneads Tuesday night in Summer League action in Marianna, capping an impressive day for the Bulldogs.

Marianna All Stars pick up district win

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:09:01 CDT

The Marianna AAA All Stars picked up their first win in district competition Saturday night in Chipley with a 12-4 defeat of Holmes County.

Grand Ridge enters AAA district play

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 17:26:00 CDT

The Grand Ridge AAA All-Stars took the field last night for their first game of district play in Blountstown. With two teams dropping out of competition, the Indians drew Havana for their first game.

Summer league basketball sizzles on court

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 17:24:00 CDT

Summer basketball continues to heat up this year as four teams took to the hardwoods at the Marianna High School gym Thursday night.

Summer volleyball takes off across Jackson County

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:54:00 CDT

Marianna High School volleyball coach Belinda Christopher tipped off the summer season with seven teams taking the court.

Marianna Bulldogs take 3 wins at home

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:44:00 CDT

The Marianna Bulldogs baseball team racked up three more wins Thursday before a large home crowd at Bulldog Field.

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.

AA All-Stars prep for playoffs

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:42:00 CDT

The Dixie Boys AA All-Stars have been chosen and have been hard at it on the practice field readying for this weekend’s all-star district games.

Smith, Tigers top Hornets

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:38:01 CDT

T.J. Smith scored 22 points to lead Malone to a 53-46 win over Cottondale Thursday in Summer League action in Marianna.

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.

Tigers rally past Bulldogs

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 19:28:00 CDT

The Graceville Tigers rallied from eight points down to defeat Marianna 40-38 Tuesday night in Summer League action at Marianna High School.

Bell signs with Chipola

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:15:00 CDT

Marianna’s Derrian Bell accepted a Chipola Foundation Scholarship Monday at Marianna High School and will attend the school, while joining the Indians basketball program.

Smith signs with South Georgia Tech

Sat, 31 May 2008 18:52:00 CDT

Malone center Mercedes Smith signed a scholarship Friday at Malone High School to play basketball for South Georgia Tech next season.

Malone’s Bryan signs with Jackson St.

Fri, 30 May 2008 17:16:00 CDT

Malone’s Justin Bryan made his college choice official Friday at Malone High School, signing a letter-of-intent to play baseball for Jackson St., Tenn.

Barnes Tire 8, Grand Ridge 7

Wed, 28 May 2008 19:09:00 CDT

In Dixie Boys action, Barnes Tire traveled to Grand Ridge Tuesday night and handed the Indians an 8-7 loss.

Rotary, Farm Bureau take close wins

Wed, 28 May 2008 19:05:00 CDT

Rotary came up with three runs in the bottom of the sixth inning Tuesday night to take a dramatic 3-2 victory over Elks in Dixie Majors action at Optimist Park.

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.

Zaxby’s, Rahal-Miller play to a tie

Sat, 24 May 2008 22:03:00 CDT

The action continued in Dixie Boys Thursday night at Optimist Park with Zaxby’s and Rahal-Miller ending in a 6-6 draw.

Sneads’ Perry preparing to make college choice

Sat, 24 May 2008 22:01:00 CDT

Former Sneads Pirates wide receiver/kick returner Alex Perry will soon choose between FAMU and Valdosta St. for his collegiate football services.

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.

Grand Ridge shuts out Zaxby’s 10-0

Thu, 22 May 2008 21:14:00 CDT

In Dixie Boys action, the Grand Ridge Indians handed Zaxby’s a 10-0 shutout in Grand Ridge Tuesday night.

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.

Gardner signs with Chipola

Wed, 21 May 2008 20:01:00 CDT

Marianna High School Senior Brandon Gardner is the second Bulldog in as many days to take his baseball skills to the next level.

Cottondale falls to Liberty County in jamboree

Wed, 21 May 2008 19:59:00 CDT

The Cottondale Hornets concluded their spring football season Tuesday night with a jamboree against the Liberty County Bulldogs, falling 21-0.

Bulldogs split in jamboree

Wed, 21 May 2008 19:56:00 CDT

The Marianna Bulldogs capped their spring season Tuesday night by splitting a pair of quarters in a jamboree in Blountstown.

McKay signs with Enterprise

Wed, 21 May 2008 17:24:00 CDT

Marianna’s Keela McKay became the first Lady Bulldogs basketball player to sign a Division-I scholarship in 10 years Wednesday.

Bulldog’s Bailey signs with Chipola

Tue, 20 May 2008 21:45:01 CDT

Marianna High School Senior Lance Bailey made it official Tuesday before fellow classmates, team members, coaches and family members that he will move on to the next level of baseball following graduation next week.

Storm excelling with Trojans

Tue, 20 May 2008 21:42:00 CDT

Former MHS pitcher Storm excelling at Troy

Rotary 10, Farm Bureau 5

Tue, 20 May 2008 21:27:00 CDT

Rotary scored seven runs in the decisive sixth inning to take a 10-5 win over Farm Bureau Tuesday in MERE Dixie Majors action at Optimist Park.

Kiwanis, Zaxby’s win big in AAA action

Sat, 17 May 2008 20:43:00 CDT

Lopsided victories were the special of the day in Dixie Youth AAA action Thursday night at Optimist Park.

Farm Bureau, Lions pick up wins

Sat, 17 May 2008 20:40:00 CDT

Four teams competed for wins in Dixie Majors at Optimist Park Thursday night with Farm Bureau and Malone taking the field in the early game, followed by the Lions and Rotary in the nightcap.

Tigers win jamboree

Sat, 17 May 2008 20:36:01 CDT

The Graceville Tigers concluded their spring football season with a 14-7 win over Holmes County Thursday night in Vernon in a preseason jamboree.

Gray heads to prep school

Thu, 15 May 2008 20:02:00 CDT

After a stellar career for the Cottondale Hornets, Dezmond Gray will take his game to Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, Va.

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.

Cubs outlast Angels 17-14

Wed, 14 May 2008 18:59:00 CDT

The Dixie Youth AA Cubs took sole possession of their league Monday night with a 17-14 win over the Angels.

Zaxby’s routs Chipley 14-3

Wed, 14 May 2008 18:55:01 CDT

Action continued this week in Dixie Boys action at Optimist Park.

Rotary edges Elks 3-2

Wed, 14 May 2008 18:52:00 CDT

Dixie Majors Ozone action was in full swing Tuesday night at Optimist Park with four teams vying for the top spot.

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.

AA action at Optimist Park sees Angels top Dodgers

Mon, 12 May 2008 20:03:00 CDT

Optimist Park was hot with competition Friday night as the Angels took on the Dodgers in a must-win situation to keep pace with the Cubs who won on Thursday night. Both teams entered the week’s end with just one loss.

Dowling becomes new Sneads football coach

Sat, 10 May 2008 21:36:01 CDT

After one season as an assistant, Don Dowling will lead the Sneads Pirates as head coach in the 2008 fall season.

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

Grand Ridge Indians halt Rahal-Miller’s streak

Mon, 05 May 2008 18:54:00 CDT

In Marianna Dixie Boys action last week, the Grand Ridge Indians handed the previously undefeated Rahal-Miller a 10-7 loss at Optimist Park.

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.

Bulldogs hold on, advance

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:49:00 CDT

The Marianna Bulldogs held off a late Northview rally for a 6-5 win Tuesday night in the first round of the state 3A playoffs.

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.

Lady Pirates eliminated

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:39:00 CDT

The Sneads Lady Pirates’ season came to an end Tuesday night, as the Wewa Lady Gators hit four home runs and controlled the game from start to finish for a 12-0 win in five innings in the 2A Regional Final.

Fans pack Optimist Park for youth-league games

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:03:00 CDT

The atmosphere at Optimist Park Friday night could have easily been mistaken for the seventh game of the 2002 World Series between the then Anaheim Angels and the New York Mets.

Rahal stops Grand Ridge in Dixie Boys baseball

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:23:00 CDT

Dixie Boys action continued at Optimist Park Thursday night with Rahal-Miller taking a 7-5 win over the Grand Ridge Indians in game one. Grand Ridge came back in the second game to defeat Barnes Tire 6-4.

Sneads Lady Pirates softball team moves closer to state tourney

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 15:32:00 CDT

The Sneads Lady Pirates softball team moved one step closer to a trip to the state tournament with a 5-3 win over the Cottondale Lady Hornets Friday night in Sneads.

Action continues in Dixie Belles play

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 15:30:00 CDT

Action continues in recreational ball across the county with Tuesday night’s Dixie Belles matchup pitting Marianna’s Tommy’s Glass against Ducky Johnson’s Grand Ridge Belles.

Marianna High captures district championship in baseball

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 15:29:00 CDT

The Marianna High School baseball team captured the district championship Thursday night before a packed crowd at Bulldog Field with a 6-5 win over the Chipley Tigers.

Long ball carries Malone to district title

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 15:27:00 CDT

The Malone Tigers baseball team used the long ball Thursday night to claim the district championship at the expense of the Graceville Tigers.

Lions top Farm Bureau in Dixie Youth Majors action

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:32:00 CDT

In Dixie Youth Majors action, the Lions defeated Farm Bureau 8-3.

Grand Ridge picks up 2 road wins in volleyball

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:53:00 CDT

The Grand Ridge Middle School volleyball team can’t escape victory, picking up two road wins yesterday against Walton Middle School.

Grand Ridge boys win 2

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:51:00 CDT

One day after Chattahoochee exploded offensively in Marianna, they were held to nine runs in two games against Grand Ridge Dixie Boys Tuesday night in Grand Ridge.

Hot bats carry Rotary past Sneads

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:49:00 CDT

The Dixie Youth Majors continued in action Monday night at Optimist Park with the Rotary handing Sneads a 15-2 loss.

Region’s continues winning streak in Dixie Youth action

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:59:00 CDT

Region’s continued their dominance Monday night at Optimist Park as they handed People’s First a 19-9 loss in Dixie Youth AAA action.

District Champions

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 21:43:00 CDT

Sneads beats Cottondale for district crown

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.