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The Panthers and Lady Panthers played for the championship of the tournament Dec. 19 in games at 6 and 7:30 p.m. Panthers reach Pike championship games By PHIL CLARK Times-Journal Sports ZEBULON The Perry basketball teams are off to a good start, and the success has continued in the Pike County Central Georgia Holiday Classic which concludes tonight. Both Perry teams have advanced to the championship game. In the opener for the Lady Panthers on Dec. 15, Jada Releford shot 18 points to pace the team to an easy 64-35 win over Monticello. Meanwhile, Gene Arnold had 19 in the hoys game as the Panthers rang up an 85-60 win. Carl Thomas emptied his bench, getting scoring from all 12 players including Derrick Webb's 12 and I I by Steve Whitfield. Dec 16, both teams racked up wins with the Lady Panthers having an easy time with Hogansvilie, winning 61-32 April Fendley came off the bench to lead 12 Lady Panthers in scoring with 12 points. Hogansvilie gave the Panthers a run, though, before Perry pulled out a 77-73 win behind DeJuan Lewis' 25 points and 20 by Kiwaukec Thomas. Perry had to come from a three point halftime deficit to stay unbeaten, posting their seventh straight win of the season. Girls game: Perry (64) Teresa Scott 5, Shanetia Gilbert 9. Shenequia Howard 1. Jada Releford IS, Monique Kendrick 8, Felicia Scott I I, Tamcsha Hickey 2, Natalie Taylor 2. Monticello (35) Kim Stone 2, Tameika Thurman 10, LaTonya Fleming 7, Felicia Phillips 2, Shirlina Thomas 4, Quanshcka Smith It). Halftime Perry 38, Monticello 13 Boys game: Perry (85) Patrick Hickey I, Greg Grace 10, Steve Whitfield 11, Dontanus Thomas 2, Kiwaukce Thomas 14, Uannoms Harvey 2, DeJuan Lewis 6, Gene Arnold 19, Derrick Webb 12, Dante Holmes ** C* f i Onr. llnrs Page 6A - Wednesday, December 20,1995, Houston Times-Journal Bear Brawl II First round pairings listed for Houston County basketball tourney Boys first round games Dec. 27, 5:30 p.m. Sumter County vs. Warner Robins winner plays Dec. 28, 8:30 p.m.. loser plays Dec. 29, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 27, 8:30 p.m. Wilkinson County vs. Houston County winner plays Dec. 28, 8:30 p.m., loser plays Dec. 29, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 28, 2:30 p.m. Americus vs. Peach County winner plays Dec. 29. 8:30 p.m.. loser plays Dec. 29. 5:30 p.m. Dec. 28, 5:30 p.m. Northeast vs. Perry winner plays Dec. 29, 8:30 p.m., loser plays Dec. 29, 5:30 p.m. Consolation finals Dec. 30, 2:30 p.m. for fifth place, Dec. 30. 5:30 p.m. for third place. Championship game Dec. 30, 8:30 p.m. Girls first round games Dec. 27, 4 p.m., Sumter County vs. Warner Robins winner plays Dec. 28. 7 p.m., loser plays 1 p.m. Dec. 29 Dec. 27, 7 p.m., Wilkinson County vs Houston County winner plays Dec. 28, 7 p.m., loser plays 1 p.m. Dec. 29 Dec. 28, 1 p.m., Americus vs. Peach County winner plays Dec. 29, 7 p.m., loser plays Dec. 29, 4 p.m. Dec. 28, 4 p.m.. Northeast vs. Perry winner plays Dec. 29, 7 p.m., loser plays Dec. 29, 4 p.m. Consolation finals Dec. 30, 1 p.m. for fifth place, Dec. 30, 4 p.m. for third place. Championship game Dec. 30, 7 p.m. All games at Houston County High School, 920 Ga. 96, just west of Houston Lake Road. Houston runes-Journal Perry Panthers Warner Robins Demons CLARo Please, Mr. Santa Here’s my wish list, Santa Claus It's that time again. Time to make out my Christmas wish list for my friends in the sports world. I don't know if any of last year's wishes came true, but it never hurts to wish. Here goes. For Jj Johnson, the top guy here at the Times-Journal, complete recovery from the heart attack that slowed him to a crawl back in October. He's following all of his instructions and doing the things he's supposed to do, and more importantly, he's not doing the things he's not supposed to do. Sounds like he intends to make a full recovery. The sooner, the better. For Ronnie Jones, lot's of big ole linemen to go with his returning backfield stars, and the few returning linemen. Might as well wish for a 230-pound fullback, too. For Beth Jones, someone to teach her how to make those “big old cathead biscuits" Ronnie likes so much. For George Collins, also a fullback and a couple of running backs, and the patience, from himself and his supporters to see his program come to fruition. For C.B. Cornett at Macon County, the ability to cope with his next regular season loss. He's had only one in six years, so the next one won't be easy to take. Forty-three straight regular season wins, and counting. For Ray Goff, a coaching position if he wants it. Only if he wants it. For Vince Dooley, another hobby. The Athletic Director's job at Georgia needs to be handled by somebody else. Ray Goff, maybe? For Carl Thomas, another trip to the state basketball tournament with his young, inexperienced Perry Panthers. And how about some recognition as the best boys basketball coach anywhere, period? Ditto for Kelly Britsky, the Perry girls softball coach who took a very young team and molded them into state championship contenders. Hornets split with Milledge Girls win in Tattnall tourney warmup By PHIL CLARK Times-Journal Sports MILLEDGEVILLE The Westfield basketball teams split games Dec. 15 with John Milledge Academy here, and will take a long holiday break before competing in the annual Tattnall Square Holiday Tournament beginning Dec. 27. Jennifer Smith scored 18 points for the Lady Hornets as they improved their Georgia Independent Schools Association record to 3-2 heading into the break. The halftime score was just 16- 13, but the Lady Hornets outscored Milledge 29-16 in the second half to coast to the win. Stephanie Barr was also in double figures with 11 while Mary Katherine Walker canned the game's only three-pointer. The Hornets didn’t fare as well, though, dropping an 82-59 decision to Milledge. The Trojans got 30 points from GHSA teams visit 1-20 for titles By PHIL CLARK Times-Journal Sports We did not pick the winners of last weekend's state championship games in print, but our favorites to take home the top trophies were the teams that won them. Southwest DeKalb beat Parkview in AAAA, Josey edged Cedar Shoals in AAA, Elbert County won over Washington- Wilkes in AA while Lincoln County handled Macon County in A. All four championship games were played along Interstate 20, with three of the four winners based just miles off the interstate. Southwest DeKalb beat Parkview at DeKalb Memorial Stadium, 14-7. The Southwest complex and the stadium are near I -20. In AAA, Josey of Augusta beat Cedar Shoals 13-6. That was also played near the interstate. In AA, Elbert County won over Washington-Wilkes, but the game was held in Washington, 20 miles and The Stopper's Extra is 10 &ia each Monday. Phil Clark On Sport* We hope Kelly can find a couple of replacements for her graduating seniors. Three actually. For Robert Davis at Warner Robins, a good break in the last couple of stages of the football playoffs, instead of the bad ones his team usually gets. For Rodney Walker at Peach County, for someone to beat Josey before his Trojans have to play them. Josey has eliminated Peach two years in a row. For Sandy Lee at Houston County, another good softball team, maybe another championship, since she won't be competing with Perry next year for region and state honors. For Doug Johnson. Cliff Hutto and Casey Jones at Houston County High, recognition for the great job they do with their kids, not necessarily on the court and field, but away from athletics. This group forms one of the classiest acts in high school sports. For Ken and Jason, the Sikes brothers, recovery from shoulder and arm problems that slowed their pursuit of major league baseball careers. Both appear to be set for another shot, Ken with the Dodgers, Jason with the Phillies. For Tim Allen of Westfield, some coach with enough insight to recognize this enormously talented individual who can do more things to help a football team that one can imagine. Come on, guys, let's somebody give him a chance. For Ben Hulbert, another Westfield football player, I wish good health and an injury-free senior year. This talented running back gets my nod as the best in Houston County since James Brooks at Warner Robins in 1976. If he stays healthy, he wrilefc his own ticket. And for all of you readers, may you continue to read these sports pages. Jason Hodge and 22 from Shane Robbins as they used a 20-point advantage at halftime to put the Hornets away and pick up their fifth win against no losses. Westfield got double digit scoring from Matt Shepley, Ben Hulbert and Chip Davis in dropping to 1-2. Most of the Hornets have had little practice time, since most also played football. Girls: Westfield (45) Jennifer Smith 18, Mary Katherine Walker 7, Julee Fryer 4, Jennifer Stewart 3, Stephanie Barr 11, Laura Posey 2. John Milledge (29) Dath Daniel 6, Niki Simmons 4, Kelly Bass 2, Holly Raley 5, Amy Ellis 4, Kimberly Biddick 6, Barrie Pennington 2. Halftime: Westfield 16, John Milledge 13 Boys: Westfield (59) Joey Brumbelow 9, Matt Shepley 10, Ben Hulbert 11, Chip Davis 11, Todd Rigdon 6, Scott Hill 6, Will Chestnut 2, Brian Nash 4. John Milledge (82) Lance Boyer 7, J.T. Wall 11, Ryan McDonel 2, Jason Hodge 30, Shane Robbins 22, Parker Stephens 4, Bill Dyer 3, Domemck Perrome 1, Paul Davis 2. Halftime: John Milledge 46, Westfield 26. off 1-20, and also 20 miles from the interstate, Lincoln County beat Macon County 12-0. The Elbert County win over Wahsington Wilkes 27-0 was the only lopsided game of the finals, and avenged Elbert's only loss of the year. For Lincoln County, it was their 13th state championship, seventh in the past 11 years, and eighth under coach Larry Campbell, who has now won 281 games in his coaching career. The frustration continued for Macon County, still seeking their first state title. It was the second time in four years the Bulldogs have lost the title game. Southwest DeKalb won the state championship for the first time since 1972. Josey's win was the first football championship won by an Augusta school since 1966. The oddity about this year's finals is that three of the play in a south Georgia region, 4, yet none of them are located south of Interstate 20.