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2B ♦ FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2006 ........ - W [ •* i>4i , <*. 1 BE I Contributed The Westfield Schools team, pictured, won the Perry Recreation Department’s Fall Ball tournament recently. It was the second-straight year they have done so. STATE From page iB size and speed. Nix concedes that Marist is bigger and hopes that his Eagles have the edge in speed. “I’m concerned about our defensive line against their offensive line,” he said. “With the offense they run, it’s whether or not we can stay in there and play with them.” Northside’s 20-17 semi final win against St. Pius X represented the Eagles’ closest margin of victory in 14 wins plus the lowest point total of 2006. It was another big game for run ning back Tijuan Green with 191 rushing yards and three touchdowns, one going for 67 yards. Northside also had a key fumble recovery and inter ception in the second half. In looking back on the game, Nix admitted to one play call that may have been a mistake on 3rd-and-goal at the 1. It was a 20-10 score and Mario Armstrong just made a big interception and return to the Lion 39. “I made a mistake by not putting (the quarterback’s) hands under the center,” he said. “I had a couple of rea sons I didn’t want to, but looking back on it we had the high snap. If we just go under center and run it in the end zone the score would have been 27-10, and I don’t think they would have come back and scored. “Everybody would have been pretty happy and pleased, but the way it turned out we didn’t score. Thankfully we got the onside kick (after St. Pius’ touch down with 1:17 remaining) and took care of it.” For a select group of Northside seniors, the 2006 *fiWi %jm*, IjMpte JB _iiij_ii iwff • v 4K. * wßsj~••>■■■•** '->'" •-« •<* ..jittr —— ! mm *' irt; - ffP ~«.,!«% ♦ -; * '- • * . „ .;. . .., w < ', ; - m Baaaaa ENI/Gary Harmon Northside defenders try to block a St. Pius extra point in the Georgia Dome this past Friday. GRAPPLERS From page iB the Eagles did get out of the meet was the .fact Travis Boyd and Heith Daniels remained undefeated. Both Repeat performance season represented their first chance to be main stays in the starting lineup. McKenzie and Moore were both there for the disap pointment of last year’s finals loss, but also knew it was a matter of time before the proverbial torch would come their way. “Those seniors expected us to do the same thing,” said McKenzie. “We’re here now, making it back to state and just trying to win it.” McKenzie plays in the defensive secondary with such previously established starters as Mitchell Bell and Mario Armstrong. On some occasions, the opposing quar terbacks will throw in his direction, but McKenzie has usually won those battles, such as his key interception in the second half of the second-round game against Brunswick. “I just had to step up and make a few plays,” he said. “It’s my first year at corner, so I have to make plays. You have to cowboy up and make plays. That’s what the coaches teach us at practice all day.” Moore had one of Northside’s critical moments in the semifinal win against St. Pius X with a 30-yard catch early in the fourth quarter. It put the Eagles in position to score its last touchdown to go ahead 20- 10. It was also needed to lift the confidence of junior quarterback Marques Ivory. “(The play) was just try ing to get me open in open field over the middle, and hopefully the safety would go with the receiver on the outside,” said Moore. “I tried to make a move and score, but it was a confi dence booster for everybody, not just Marques.” The season as a whole has been one where Moore him self gained confidence game are currently 7-0. And, added Dykes, 215- pounder Jake Marshall, a ninth grader, has recorded three straight pins. Other than that, Houston County, out of the 14 class es, won the following eight: by-game. “The first game, I didn’t do too well,” he said. “The excitement got to me. But during the year I started to settle down and started to have more fun and not worry about things. It helps out, not worrying about it so much.” Now it comes down to one game for everything. As much as the semifinals brings about a flood of emo tions with a trip to the Georgia Dome, a state cham pionship contest no matter where it is held has to bring unprecedented feelings to all participants. Nix is certainly glad to have won a coin toss for the second time in the play offs (the first being with Habersham Central for the right to host the quarterfi nal game). “We want to win,” Nix said summing up the atti tude of the Eagles this week. “They are very focused on winning.” The mood after last week’s game was a bit reserved due in part to how tough and close the game with St. Pius X was, but also due to the knowledge that there was still one more game to go. “They were proud and all of that,” said Nix. “But you didn’t see a lot of jump ing around and going crazy. There was some enthusiasm, but we were focused on get ting to that next level.” The question was posed before last year’s champion ship game if the 2005 Eagles would be the best in school history. So it only stands to reason to ask, if the 2006 version becomes the first Northside state champion, will it be the best Eagle club ever? “That’s to be seen,” said Nix. “I’m just glad we’re playing for it.” 119 pounds, 125, 130, 135, 145, 152, 189 and the heavy weight, 275. Both the Bears and Eagles are slated to be in action next at the Lee County tour nament. That is set for Dec. 22. SPORTS Warner Rabins Bowling results Through week ending Sunday Gold Cup Bowling Center, Russell Parkway • Starlighters High Scores: Jay Taylor 229- Will Martin 224; Robert Smith 574; Margie Tuck 237-593; Maria Branch 187-529 • Kibbles & Bits High Scores: Dennis Craig 230- Donnie Harvey 206; David Caldwell 600; Delena Hoffmann 183-457; Si Dyer 178-492; Matthew Adams 236-666; Dustin Andrews 235-618; Shana McCarley 180; Stacy Thompson 175-475; Laura Hough 413 • New Kids on the Alley High Scores: Leroy Phillips 266-624; Melvin Adams 232; George Radcliff 665; Arnita West 224; Connie Williams 208-576; Tamela Johnson 599 • Rock & Rollers High Scores: Mike Kilinski 266-665; Tony Baker 223; Mickey Holovach 569 • Morning Glory High Scores: Arlene Todd 197; Amy Saulmon 185; Maria Branch 526; Judi Lingenfelter 481 • Grandma’s Tea Party & Company High Scores: Missy burkhal ter 156-430; Nina Smith 156-452; Carolyn O'Rourke 150 • Ladies Church High Scores: Debbi Boggero 197-475; Cindy Crowley 166-442 • Kings and Queens High Scores: Dave Seeger 214: Bill Pope 191; Bill Amaral 606; Bobby Morgan 542; Evelyn Shhimek 188; Lory Amaral 168; Devona Zodun 555; Leah Tinsley 468 • Tuesday Men’s Handicap High Scores: Dave Ware 237-625; Brandon Jones 233; Satish Erramelli 619 • Moose-ette High Scores: Trish Ellis 161-458; Amy Gorton 155- SERSEY From page iB Divide the conferences into regions and set the brackets. If necessary, have a couple of wild card spots to fill out the brackets and let the teams go at it. Championships should be decided on the field. If the pros had the BCS, Pittsburgh would not be the Super Bowl winners. They wouldn’t have even been in consideration for a champi onship game. CLEATS I WANT A > \ / PLAYSTATION 3 \ l FOP CHRISTMAS. 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Wynn 705 • JR/SR Youth High Scores: Mark Petit 232-592; Timothy Baker 199; Jeffrey Craig 520; Courtney Mane 178-470; Laura Hough 164; Kristen Gassett 455 • Bantam Prep High Scores: Tyler Harvey 140-392; Cody Gary 125- 331; Katherine Hofmann 90-237; Kelsey Hough 83- 243 • Peewees High Scores: Julian Rodriguez 101-178; Nathan Newton 82-155; Harlee Bridendolp 98-174; Alexis Rodreguez 77-147 Gold Cup Bowling Center North Houston • Sunday Delights High Scores: Jimmy Mauro 224-604; Daryl Leslie 215; Dameon Vaughn 605; Tina Marggraff 192-499; Lisa Whittington 183-495 • Senior Mixed Fall High Scores: Charles Tucker 213-552; Bill Henderson 202; Lloyd Britt 551; Jan Collier 196; Marlee Shook 173-463; Arlene Todd 483 "I hate anything that prevents teams from deciding things on the field." The best thing about my plan is that every game counts, but the number of wins don’t matter. I hate anything that pre vents teams from deciding things on the field. In a playoff system, Ohio State is only as good as its last victory. Imagine going 12-0 in the regular season only to lose the first game of the ML- ■ 1 ' if (c) 2006 BUI Hinds, Oist by Universal Press Syndicate f iOO WANT A S4OO GAMeA s i I SYSTEM THAT WILL KEEP ] i / YOU INPOOPS, SITTING ON I > ( YOUP PEAP ENP FOP MOST j ; VOF YOUP WAKING MOUPS? J \ M/S 7 5 \ »] / Jl/ • i ; v 0 I VhHl i., TV/, VVA ■ !|JhH I \ . 17 / wii iimbdgi ■1 I I j t9Pei I CAN'T A / BELIEVE I l MY EARS./ I ■* | (c) 2006 Bill Hinds. Oist by Universal Press Syndicate j THE HOUSTON DAILY JOURNAL • Gold Cup’s Finest High Scores: Renee Lethco 220; Eva Erlich 220-604; Angie Stella 192-547 • Wednesday Wonders High Scores: Rodney Mines 244; Darryl Deppen 226-613; Don Lee 605; Kitty Rummel 210-562; Lisa Maloney 193-529 Robins Air Force Base • Charity High Scores: David McClellan 244-628; ROBO Sprague 236; Mac McKenna 590; Maria Branch 196-531; Kat McKenna 140-391 • Women’s Lib High Scores: Kris Fiveash 210-569; Nita Hamm 210- 547; Chrissy Hollingsworth 199 • OSC High Scores: Lisa Jackson 189-464; Chris McDaniel 186-471 • Tuesday Peterson Point High Scores: David Myrick 266-711; Conal Jackson 254; Louis Puryear 648 • AFRC Mixed High Scores: Dave Jones 252-640; Jimmy Jean 243; Bob Walker 656; Jeanne Cole 200-526; Cariren Danson 176-471 • Intramurals High Scores: Brian Hrezo 247-658; Jimmy Jean 244- 655; Sandra Hernandez 268-539; Tez Chan 196; Glenda Manning 529 • Early Friday Mixed High Scores: Chris Davis 234; Bob Chamblin 230- 645; Lou Puryear 648; Lori Phillips 232-560; Angie Stella 216-619 • RYA Junior-Senior High Scores: Walter Shutter 248-591; J.D. Jean 216-580; Amanda Lethco 195-524; Amber Yank 183; Stephanie Chan 499 • RYA Bantam/Prep High Scores: Jacob Radlw 131; Caleb Radle 62; Jackson Vowell 428; Mason Johnson 271: Kayla Preston ; Danielle Fee 89; Cara Stasel 416; Angelica Valdez 252 playoffs. Deciding who wins is why teams play the games. Under a BCS season, a com puter decides who wins the bids before anyone steps on the field. I hate that. Join me in boycotting all the bowl games. Fan indifference would force changes. I’d love that. www qocomics.com e-mail Cleatsmail@aol.com / OP 1 WANT \ 1 / SSOO WOPTM ] | |) I OF SPOPTS I V equipment J f YEAM, WMAT A PEAL, MUM’A ANP PON'T FOPGET, TNE \ PS3 GAMES APE ABOUT ] \ 50 SUCKS APIECE. J wwwgocomicscom e-mail Cleatsmail@aol com j