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Perry Middle School softball squads off to strong start Y ALLINE KENT 'KffI’MHE, suit ball ;ams are both enjoying arly season success this ear. The 7th grade team emolished Bonaire in their rst game 15-9 and then layed a close one against Earner Robins that ended rtth a final score of 23-22. “That was the best game /e have played." said rhomas-coached Panther cross country squad open season with two wins 3y ALLINE KENT lome Joukjial Sports Those who follow Perry High School atli etics will find a familiar face heading up he cross country program at the school, Itoach Carl Thomas. Thomas returns as head coach of the :ross Country team, after a four-year absence. It is an addition to his busy schedule Thomas seemed happy to make. “Every time I have had the opportunity to oe around different kids in different sports, it just gives me a greater sense of appreci ation for the kids we have at this school," rhomas said. It was Thomas who began the program at Perry about nine years ago. Coach Robert Zell, took over from Thomas about three years ago, but Zell left Perry High this summer and Thomas found himself back in the familiar position. The Perry boy's team has had two meets so far this season and has won both. During the first, held at Westside High School in Macon, Perry competed against four schools; Westside, Dodge County. Mary Persons, and Georgia Military College Prep School. The Panthers hosted the second meet, leaving the facilities at Morningside Ele mentary for the new Perry Middle School. 'They have all that space," said Thomas. “ and were nice enough to allow us to run Perry Middle wins grid openers By ALLINE KENT Home Journal Sports Perry Middle School opened their season with two wins Sept. 15 as both teams defeated Bonaire Mid dle in the first week of the Panthers football season. Markese Howard scored the first touchdown of the year for the 7th grade team on a 46-yard run and Ricky Harris added the extra point on a 3-yard run. Harris scored again dur ing the half on a 9-vard run and added the extra point on another 3 yard run putting the Panthers up 16-0 at the half. The Panther offense opened the second half with two quick touchdowns both on runs within the 20 by Harris. Harris finished the day with a 46 yard touch down run. The 7th grade team did “very well" against Bonaire, according to coach Leslie Belcher. “Although special teams are still a concern, we are working hard on the kick ing area. We blocked really Do You Need A SU% ♦ ♦ :1 M /x. ' —rl 4J v*r AND WONDER ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Free , no hassle credit approval for auto loans . You may qualify regardless of • Good Credit • Blemished Credit • No Credit • Bankruptcy • You may also qualify for 0 money down!!!! It’s Easy, Fast, and confidential! From your touch-tone phone call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! 1-800-975-3325 Electronically answered Another exclusive service from Our Dealership Coach Melissa Lee speaking after the win against Warn er Robins. “It was the sweetest victory of my career." Amanda Ramirez, picked up the win in her first game as a pitcher. On the Bth grade side. Perry lost to Bonaire 6-5 in their first game but beat Warner Robins 14-7. Coach Harrison. Bth grade girls coach, blamed a there. It is working out well for us." Perry competed against Dodge County and Macon. Panther Randy Whiddon was the individ ual winner in both races coming in first out of 49 in the first meet and first out of 29 in the second. Thomas said when he started the pro gram one of his purposes was to get his basketball players in shape before basket ball season started. Two Panther basket ball players, senior John Millender and junior Andrew Scoggins, have consistently been the second and third placers during the first two meets. Looking ahead to the region meet. Thomas said for Perry to make a splash in the region, he would need the same consis tently in the fourth and fifth placers. The region meet is Oct. 26 at Bleckley County High School. The top two teams qualify for state competition. Perry also has a girls team, but so far this season has not had members enough to field a team for competition. Senior, Teryn Burch qualified for state.as an indi vidual in her first three seasons, and Thomas is hoping that she will be able to return to state as an individual qualifier again this season. "It would be a nice way to close out her career qualifying all four years," he said. well and made only a few mistakes on defense." Coach Danny Shelton was pleased with the Bth grade team's performance. “We got a little scared at first,“ he said, "when they ran the opening kickoff back on us. But weexecut ed pretty good and kept the pressure on." The 65-yard return was the Jaguars only score of the day. For the Panthers, Jarrell Gary. Tion Kendrick, David Alford, and Jai Bowens all scored touchdowns. Kendrick had 2 PATs, Bowens 2 and RiShawn Scott also added two. On the defensive side. Panther Doug Yarbourgh had one fumble recovery which led to the Panthers’ final score. Jai Bowens had one pass interception which led to Perry's third touchdown. Leading tacklers for the Panthers were David Alford 8: Tion Kendrick 6; and Jarrell Gary and Tyler Lawhorn with 4 each. Perry’s score 36-14, pleased Shelton because all lack of hitting throughout the entire game. “Jane Gore pitched pretty good, but we our hitting was not consistent,” Harri son said. Sydney Simpson went 2- 3, Amy Collins 1-3 , and Samantha Bartlett 1-2. In the win against the Warriors, Harrison’s first four batters batted almost perfect; Samantha Bartlett, Jane Gore, Sidney Simpson 39 of his players got a chance to take the field. J. &-4 1 •, ■ ■ X". f* >■*: f ' y-%f --s . Ml * * - ; HHr nrnnaaiT o*Tt>«Am If you have trouble controlling your anger toward your child, there is help available. HODAC’S Victim Resource Center (912)953-5675 HELPLINE Georgia 1-800-338-6745 ARIIN RTI) N VIRGINIA who had a triple, and Amy Collins. The team picked up 11 runs in the first inning. Harrison said some of the credit for the win would have to go to her pitcher. Jane Gore, who pitched her Touchstone Energy Cooperatives®. The Power to Help America’s Businesses Grow. Three and a half years ago, IDMI* and its vision for the future of Internet technology products were nothing more than the best plan Gary Martin and Tommy Chambers had ever had. Today, it’s a thriving, profitable business- with ten employees, and the business is growing every day. One electric service provider was there from the beginning: Flint Enemies. To help Gary and Tommy harness the power of their ideas. Turn their dreams into reality. And power their company's phenomenal growth. 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