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Sports Sherwood Christian downs Westfield to win tourney Br Phil Clark Home Journal Srotrre ALBA NT Rachel (Slower of Sher wood Christian scored eight of her team's nine fourth quarter points help hold off the Westfield Lady Hornets as Sherwood's Lady Eagles captured their own Christmas tournament with a 47- 25 win over Westfield Dec. 18. Clower. who had the game's only two three-pointers among her 19 points, scored 14 points in the last half. Meanwhile, it was Cara Lucas in the Weir scores 18 to lead Westfield to holiday tournament consolation win Bt Phil Clark HOJ2_JOURNAJ i _S?ORTB_________ ALBArW Junior cen ter Daniel Weir scored 18 points and helped West field control the back boards as the Hornets downed Crisp Academy 45-40 to win the consola tion game in the Sher wood Christian Christ mas tournament at Albany Dec. 18. Weir scored six points in the decisive fourth quarter,' including two crucial free throws, to help hold off the Wildcat comeback bid. Weir scored six in the first quarter and Will Sex ton added four as the Hornets led 12-5 after a quarter. But Jason Evan and Ben Hall of Crisp Academy each hit three pointers and Evans The annual Phil Clark thank you Christmas wish One of the great things about covering high school sports is being close to our young people. It's gratifying, too, to see the enor mous amount of support folks give these youngsters. Each year, I make a list 'of folks I'd like to send a Christmas card I send that card collectively, through this column, to the many great folks I observe in their support and dedication to young people. Phil and Linda Brannen, Gary and Linda Bishop, Tim and Jan McCord, Lucy Dudley, Mike and Joan Williamson. 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The Lady Hornets never found the shooting range, from the field or the foul line, as they battled to overcome the huge first quarter deficit. Westfield hit Weir scored six points in the fourth quarter, including two free throws. scored eight points as Crisp cut the Hornets’ lead to five points at half time, 25-20. Westfield's defense shut the Wildcats down in the third, though, holding them to five points while increasing their lead to 35-25 at the end of three quarters. Weir and Sexton scored four points each for the Hornets, while Hall hit his second three pointer for the Wildcats. Hall got hot again for Crisp Academy in the fourth quarter, cutting Phil Wayne Morris, Draper and Dawne Watson, Ed and Richilynn Chap man, Jim and Joye Goodwin, Jim and Mayo Sexton, Colton and Thelma Sexton, Tim and Susie Greer, the Joe Hutchensons, Mayo and Jeannie Sexton, Mary Jane and Freddy Vlrden, Fronzle and Butch Skinner, Ernest and Patty Greene, Emory and Ann Wilson, Nan Hunnicutt, Marti and Tee Tolleson, the Kevin Sullivans, the Randy Coodys, the Ross Tollesons, Rusty and Terri Wood, the Buddy Ropers, the Archie Thompsons, Chuck and Melanie Wed., Dec. 22, 1999, Houston Homt Journal - into the Westfield lead. Then Evans hit a three pointer with 3:03 left in the game to pull the teams even at 38-38. But Weir, Mitch Greer and Wes Faulkner com bined to hit five of six free throws down the stretch as the Hornets pulled out the 45-40 win. Weir, scoring in every quarter, led Westfield with 18 points. Sexton added 9. Hall scored 16 and Evans 15 for the Wildcats. Westfield (45) Kitchens 2. W. Holt 6, Sexton 9, Greene 2, Weir 18, Faulkner 1. Greer 2. Davis 2. Jones 3. Crisp Academy (40) Brown 7, Evans 15, Turton 2, Hall 16. Halftime score: Westfield 25. Crisp 20; Three point goals: Westfield 2 (Holt, Jones) Crisp Academy 6 (Evans 2, Hall 4) South Houston Church Directory Assembly of God Assembly of God Church, 281 Grovania Road 987-5154 Baptist Elko Baptist, Oak Street, Elko 987-1621 First Baptist Church, Perry, 1105 Main St 987-2002 Greater Union Baptist Church, 1006 Marion St 987-0054 Green Grove Baptist, Ga. 26, Elko, 783-3332 Haynevillc First Baptist, 811 Grovania Road 987-3747 Henderson Baptist, 2813 U.S. 41S 987-6569 Houston Lake Baptist, 2300 Ga. 127 E. 987-0277 Kathleen Baptist, 111 Bear Branch Road 987-3330 Marthann Baptist, 127 Marshallvilie Road 987-4647 Memorial Heights Baptist, 521 C. Hodges 987-0724 Mt. Mariah Baptist, R-l, Perry 627-3177 New Hope Baptist, 1014 W.F. Ragin Drive 987-0501 New Smyrna Baptist, U.S. 41 N 987-0034 Oak Level Baptist, 442 Lake Joy Road 987-3933 Oldfield Baptist, 1501 Houston Lake Road 987-0460 Rehoboth Baptist Church, 2238 U.S. 41 N 987-1577 Sandbed Baptist, Ga 247 Spur 987-4304 Second Memorial Baptist, Kings Chapel Road 987-4803 Shiloh Baptist, 210 Whitworth Road, Elko 987-5950 Spring Creek Baptist, Flournoy Road 987-9326 A'OfU'l S ITALIAN (j. A KIM. IV (All ramnn WHBw MtdJkT&morQla Quality Inn 1-75 at U.S. 541 Petty • 987-1345 CKarlct “Chick" Evans Vice President and General Manager Just seven of 21 free throws in the game that began about 1 p.m. Lina Arnold scored in every quarter in leading Westfield with 18 points. Rachel Moore and Becca Dudley were named to the all-tournament team. Westfield (35) Todd 4. Arnold 18. Moore 10, Peake 2, Bennett 1. Sherwood (47) Clower 19. Pix 4, Yeager 6. Phagans 5. Lucas 13. Halftime score: Sherwood 28. Westfield 15. Three point baskets: Sherwood 2 (Clower 2) Lady Hornets down CC i Patriots in tourey By Phil Cure jffte Knar^&aH I I action for the year 1999, the West field Lady Hornets took eecond place in the abbreviated, four-team Sherwood Christian Academy Christmas tournament two the^Jsy Homete were building an 18-potnt lead after three quarters over the Christian Academy Lady# Patriots of Douglas. They coasted to a 59-45 win to , the opening game of the touma- Sment Anne Peake got the Westfield team off and running to a 14-10 first quarter lead as she tossed to five of her 10 points, with Julee Todd adding three. Moore took over in the second s quarter, .scoring seven points to go' with five by Una Arnold and four by | Stephanie Thongfson as Westfield § - Byrd, Joe and Judy Posey, George and Chris Peake, Tommy and Dee Brannen, Howard and Pam Ekey, Jlmbo and Debbie Liipfert, John and Beverly Birdsong, Mike and Bonnie Franklin, Floyd and Bev erly Gregory, Chris and Cathy Eve, Ronald and Dot Wade, Kim and Jeannie Cassell, Bubba and Pam Wheeler, Michael and Kelly Hamsley, Armond and Lannelle Law, Larry and Cheryl Hamby, Robert and Wanda Eckhardt, Tim and Dianne Simmons, Andy and Susan Gentry, the Argene Clax tons, Paul and Fran Hartman, Bill and Wanda Davis, Glynelle and Jimmy Beeland, Terri Hammerle, Clifford Holmes. Also Linda and Bob Kelly, the Cohen Walkers, David and Debo rah Walker, Larry and Janice Walker, Ronnie and Beth Jones, Marvin and Jeanette Arrington, Beverly and Terry Todd, Donald and Vicki Weir, Buddy and Melis sa Murph, Burke Murph. Neal and Annette Hart, Jimmy and Jane Walker, the Phil Smiths, 1500 Sam Nunn Bird. Perry • 987-9404 Beside Quality Inn Closed on Sunday Serving Houston County Perry • Warner Robins Member FDIC Page 3B Tharpe Memorial Baptist, 2758 U.S. 41 N 987-1116 Catholic St. Patrick’s Catholic, 1039 St. Patrick's Drive 987-4213 Christian First Christian Church, 2100 Macon Road 987-5428 Church of Christ Church of Christ, U. 5.41 N 987-4268 Midway B. Church of Christ, 1000 Ga. 247, Kathleen Church of God New Hope Church of God, 2290 Ga. 127 987-7893 New Covenant Church of God, 1929 Marshallvilie Road Church of God in Christ Word of Deliverance, 2234 U.S. 41 N 987-4796 Episcopal St. Christopher's, 1207 Macon Road 987-2190 Free Will Baptist Shechinah Free Will Baptist. 1964 Marshallvilie Road Interdenominational Living Waters Assembly, 2305 U.S. 41 N 987-4155 Victory Christian Fellowship, 1917 Marshallvilie Road Full Gospel Lighthouse, Gaines Street 987-3126 . Qualify Inn - Perry. High basketball teams spending holiday in tournaments Br ALUNE KENT tflEttME dents were enjoying their first days of Christmas vacation. Perry High School basketball teams were hard at work, involved in tournaments here in Houston County and in Albany. Coach Carl Thomas and his Panthers chose to partic ipate In the KFC Classic this past weekend. Playing in the opening game Dec. 17 at the Albany State Gymnasium, Perry fell to the Terrell Coun ty Greenwave 61-47. The loss sent Perry to the consolation round where they faced Tift County Dec. 20. The Panthers lost that one 72-47. Thomas said after his team’s return home to Perry that the losses were a result of a team breakdown and mental mistakes. “We had no inside game during the tournament. “ Thomas said. “We are still struggling against pressure. "Against Tift’s man to man, we held our own. In the second, against full court pressure, we Just wilted," he added. Perry matched Tift's 14 points in the first, but a sec ond quarter run put the Ridley wins county wrestling title By ALLINE KENT Hoyf Jovwuu.Seoars Fred Ridley finished In first place at the Houston County Invitational wrestling match held at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter Dec. 10-11. Some 23 schools participated in David and Doris Hulbert, the Doug Barnetts, Paul Hicks, Phil and Brenda Gentry, Frances and Mayor Jim Worrall, Dr. Luther Vance, Ralph Thomas. Carl Thomas, the Ed Blounts. Ralph and Annette Gentry, Wayne and Betty Lowe, Elwood and Annette Waites, Billy Ray and Candy Kitchens, Harris and Jane Goss. Sam and Jan Harris, Jon and Pam Pierce. Mark and Cathy Sue Coody, Howard and Melissa Gibbs, Wayne Marshall, Jesse and Linda Smith, the Cary Bax ters, Joe and Betty Stevens, Van and Sandy Adkins, the A 1 Carters, Bob and Peggy Lamar, Mary Anne and Rev. Jim Shipley, Larry and Susan Bennett, Pete and Bonnie Dortch. Jackie and Martin Bee land. Greetings to John and Peggie Williams, Billy and Marla Sellers, Lee and Donna Martin, the Wilson Martins, Duane and Andrea Hunter. Jamey Watson, Max and Monique Vickers, Bill and Teresa Crawley, Jean and Bobby Davis, CONNER’S ff THE ÜBANK OP PBRRY )) U.S. 341 N. Perry 987-2411 *Against Tift's man to man, we held our own. In the second, against full court pressure, we Just wilted.' Panther Coach Carl Thomas Panthers down 36-18 at the half. In girl's action, the Lady Panthers competed in the Houston County Bear Brawl held at Houston County High School picking up a first round loss against Peach County but holditog on for a 57-56 win over North side. The Lady Panthers will continue play on into the week. Perry 47 Terrell Co. 61 Cody Allen 4. Ronnie Collier 10. Marcus Robinson 7. Ramon Foster 1. Kris Asbury 5. Michael Whitehead 5. Andrew Seogln 11. Jason Stripling 2. 3-pointers - Perry 8 (Seogln 3. Robinson 2. Asbury. Collier. Whitehead), Terrell County 1 (Jessle).Records - Perry 5-4, Terrell County 3-3. Perry 47 Tilt County 72 Allen 5, Thornton 2. Ronnie Collier 5. Marcus Robinson 2, Kris Asbury 11. Michael White head 2, Andrew Seogln 4. Jason Stripling 16. the tournament hosted by Houston County High School. As a team. Perry earned 13th place, finishing ahead of local schools Warner Robins and Northside. See RIDLEY, Page 7B Leigh Ann Johnson, Bobby and Lossie Glover, Hervia Engram, Alton Ellis, Voy Lee Heath, Debbie and Stan Fendley, Earl and Peggy Brett, Carol and Jerry Horton, the Mike Froelichs, Lee Lasseter, the Ken Simpsons, the Earl Cheeks, Bill Hathcock. the Bill Louder milks, John and Donna Hardage, Janice OToole, Steve Rodgers, Tina Hunter, Johnny Barton, the Tom Turners, Steve and Jenny Burdeshaw, Chris and Mary Jane Kinnas, the Gene Morelands, Carl Dixon, George and Tina Collins. Tom and Debbie Arnold, the Bill Sextons. Jane and Ron Holt, David and Jane Shell, Lynn and Larry Dunaway, David and Bever ly Dunaway, the Michael Drakes, Paulette Tompkins, the Randy Franklins, Ben Hulbert, Keith and Dawn Warnock, Dr. Curtis Wait es, Andy and Elizabeth Flowers, Robert and Gail Brown. Your support of our young peo ple does not go unnoticed. Thank you fcr your efforts, and Merry Christmas to everybody. True Church of Deliverance. Houston Lake Road...no phone Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1301 Jutianne St Methodist Andrew United Methodist, 2430 Ga. 127 987-7934 Crossroads United Methodist 1600 Main St 987-3721 Elko United Methodist, Oak Street, Elko no phone Perry U. Methodist Church, 1001 Carroll St 987-1852 Methodist,Christian Episcoml Kings Chapel CME Church, 402 Arena Road 988-1503 Mount Zion CME Church, 182 Moss Oak R0ad...987-4059 Oak Grove CME Church. Sewell Road, Elko no phone St. James CME Church, 1007 W.F. Ragin Drive 987-4404 Nondenominational Living Faith Family Worship Center, 304 Lee St 987-5579 Faith Bible Fellowship, 517 MLK Blvd 987-6790 Pentecostal New Pentecostal Church of Perry, FJm Street 987-3161 Presbyterian Perry Presbyterian Church, 1100 Second St 987-1403 Primitive Baptist Beaver Creek Prim. Bapt., Sandefur Road, Kathleen 987-2241 United Pentecostal Houness New Life Worship Center. 2334 U.S. 41 South 987-5816 1812 U.S. 41 N Perry, Ga. 987-1112 The Bank Of Perry pimm MraU «ta cam s rsr cMn 1006 Main St • Parry 987-2654* Mambar FDIC RBSSfI * si:rvm i ••ifiitf a m • _ • Brian Bearden Salesman