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Page 2A - Pike County Journal Reporter - Wednesday, June 23, 2021 1 1 r ’ 4 t— % a HLr‘ sp* 1 \ i * / * Tag 1 '* i - "if i ” H f - i ti» *** * i *... 9 ,,|W SUBMITTED PHOTOS The Pike County 14U All Stars recently went undefeated and won the Sub-State championship tournament. Pictured are (l-r) coach Austin Stokes, head coach Allen Beavers, Ashton Cox, Cash Turner, Logan Beavers, Jeremy Mitchell, Dever Shubert, Tristen Sowell, TJ. Snyder, coach Jason Jackson, Brennen Redding, Brycen Briscoe, Bryson Sanderfur, Trace Jackson, Landon Register, Kaden Bennett and Landen Wood. The team is asking for donations to be able to afford the week-long tournament. 14U All Stars head to World Series in Louisiana Jeremy Mitchell connects for a hit for the Pike 14U All Stars team. They will head for New Orleans to play in the Little League World Series soon. The Pike County 14U All Stars are headed to the USSSA World Series in Chalmette, LA just outside New Orleans from July 7 to 11. They earned first place in the All Star Warm Up tournament and won first place undefeated in the Sub-State tournament. They also competed in the All Star state tournament in McDonough. “We are asking for donations and sponsors to help cover the cost of the trip for the players as they have worked so hard to get this far. Coach Allen Beavers is extremely proud of these boys for their hard work, long hours of practice and their dedication and love of the game,” said Kim Beavers. “They have showed up and played their hearts out and this would be a great oppor tunity for all them to play in the World Series. We have set up an account with First Bank of Pike for any business and anyone in the community who would like to help sponsor the team.” Checks can be made to 14U Pike All Stars or dona tions sent via Cash App to $14UPikeAllstars. “We are asking for sponsors to help with hotel fares to ensure everyone is able to go,” said Jennifer Snyder. “We greatly appreciate any and all donations.” SUBMITTED PHOTO The Pike County 6U All Star team recently won the Sub State championship and will head to the World Series in New Orleans from July 7-10. The team is asking for sponsors and donations for the team to be able to make the trip. 6U All Stars to play World Series in New Orleans The Pike County 6U All Star team is raising money to attend the USSSA World Series in New Orleans, LA after they won the Out of the Park All Star Warm Up Tournament, the USSSA Sub-State Tournament and were runners up in the USSSA Final Four State Tournament. The 6U All Stars include Rowan Basilici, Jamison Beckham, Beckett Buford, Russell Elliott, Brycen Harrill, John Wesley Hunt, Koah Ivester, Cason Manley, Beau Mills, Corbin Rice, Brooks Stephens and Jase Stone. The 6U All Star team is hosting a 50/50 raffle to help cover the cost of travel to the World Series tournament. To donate or buy tickets, email garredmills@yahoo.com. C0VID-19cases in Pike drop to 10 Confirmed cases of COV1D-19 dropped to 10 in the last two weeks according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. There were 10 con firmed cases in Pike in the past two weeks and a total of 1,102 con firmed cases, 28 deaths, 15 probable deaths and 77 hospitalizations since the pandemic started. Vaccinations are now available for residents 12 and older. To make a vaccine appointment through the Health Department Vaccine Scheduling Resource Line, call 888-457-0186 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pfizer is the only vaccine for children 12 through 17 years old. In Pike, 23 percent of citizens are fully vacci nated at 4,276 citizens. There are 4,718 citizens in Pike - or 26 percent of Pike citizens - who have at least one dose of the vaccine. Statewide, 37 per cent of citizens are fully vaccinated and 41 per cent have at least one dose of the vaccine. PHOTO BY JOHN ELLIS The Color Guard for the Flag Day program included U.S. Army SFC Stephen Ponce, SFC Eric Loving and SSG Jonathon Hansen, Legion Family members Stephen Golias, Stefan Huckaby, Melissa Patten and Jason Patten, Troop 37 Scout Elijah Mobley and Troop 465 Scout Lianna Rhodes. FLAG DAY: Record number of flags retired FROM PAGE ONE There were a record 506 American flags re tired at the June 14 Flag Day ceremony. There is a box located outside the Post 197 facility on Old Meansville Road where citizens can place used American flags throughout the year to be properly retired. DEMARCO: Promoted to Special Agent in GBI FROM PAGE ONE Prior to joining the GBI, he worked for the Georgia Department of Corrections for six years. He is a veteran of the United States Army. Born in Massa chusetts, SAC DeMarco grew up in a military family, but considers Ze- bulon in Pike his home. The GBI is comprised of four divisions: the Georgia Crime Informa tion Center, the Crime Lab, the Investigative Division, and the Legal Division. The GBI has just over 800 employ ees and a budget of $132,482,064. SAC DeMarco is assigned to the Investigative Division. SUBMITTED PHOTO Pictured are (front row l-r) Brylee Danial, Kinsley Embrey, Halie Gwyn, Skyler Banks (second row l-r) Shayley Jones, G’Nasha Mahone, Lila Salley, Autumn Vaughan, Autumn Adams, Cheyenne Parker, Ryleigh Shepherd (back row l-r) Jenifer Adams, Jeff Embrey and Ricky Shepherd. 16U Black Pirates earn championship title The 16U Black Pirates earned the end of season championship recently. “We had a great regu lar season with seven wins and five losses. The girls got better and better as the season progressed and finished up with three wins one loss in the end of the season tournament, ultimately defeating the White Pirates 7 to 5 in the championship game, said coach Jeff Embrey. Limited Time Offer - Call for Details Prepare for unexpected power outages with a Generac home standby generator REQUEST A FREE QUOTE! 877-318-8496 7-Year Extended Warranty* rKCC A$695Value! 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