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Page 6A Wed., Jan. 12, 2000, Houston Homr louriutl Panther basketball teams suffer ‘offer week By ALLINE KENT Home Journal Sports It you look al it one way. it was ;i bad week for basketball fans in Perry. But when you look a little closer, maybe it wasn't that bad after all. Perry's two varsity teams lost in all four of their outings this week but held tlieii own against two schools that they will definitely see again including the number 5 and 10 teams in the state. The Panthers started the week with a trip to Montezuma to face the Macon County Bull dogs. Although Perry lost 49 38, they were down by only five at the halt Natasha Mitchell continued her sweep as team points leader bv scoring 1 1 including a three pointer. Jessica Green added 10. The boys lost to Macon by only two points. 58-56 and were led by Ronnie Collier with 15 while senior Michael Robinson added 12 that included three treys. Dodge County traveled to Perry Jan. 7 lot another highly charged region matchup. The Lady Panthers managed to hold Dodge, ranked number 10 in the state and closed in on them but could never overcome a 14 point deficit from the second quarter. Assistant Coach Kristy Hoisting called it the "best game we have played all year. Those Basketball opens at Perry rec league By Lanorris Fleming Home Journal Staff Watch out NBA. the Perry Recreation Department started its 2000 basketball season . lan. 6. There were no cheerleaders court side but proud parents were just as much if not more spirited. The seven and eight year-olds in the Mighty Boys league tipped oft first in a 6 p.m. game. The Terrapins coached by Larzarnia Bass bat tled the Wolf Pack coached bv Ken Davis. The game is divided into tour periods just like regular bas ketball Each period of the game is 7 minutes long and each team member is required to be in the game 2 full periods to balance out playing time The season is Imm January through February each year lot ages 5 to 16. boys and girls. The Terrapins vs. The Wolf Pack wasn't a vety close game, but the teams appeared to have fun playing just the same At half time the score was 16 2, Terrapins with a final of 28 4 with the Terrapins as the vic tors. Trey Smith was the teams lead scorer with eight points. The members of the Terrap ins with respective jersey mini bers include: Jarrod Billings 3. Jarod Farms 21, Trey Smith 11, Dominique Newberry 12. Aaron Foster 5. Austin Brown 33, Anthony Davis 23. and Eric Joseph 32. The Wolt Pack's members are Landon Harper 3, Kenneth Davis 44. Tyler G tiger 11. Wes ley Willis 14. Anton Benjamin Lady Hornets down CFA By Phil Clark Home Journal Sports The West field Lady Hornets opened the region I AAA portion of their basketball schedule with a 52 34 win over Central fellow ship Christian Academy at the Hornets' Nest .Jan 4 as all 12 Lady Hornets got playing time A 20 point second quarter In Westfield pul the game away Lina Arnold's six first quarter points had given the Lady Hot nets a 14-6 advantage, then Amanda Murph led the second quarter charge, scoring nine r /L Wji< j Ik Come visit Langston House Restaurant at Henderson Village where every meal is an experience to treasure.. Call for Reservations: 912-988-8696 fjkm\ \ Henderson / \ Vf y^ OE / Henderson Village 125 South Langston Circle HENDERSON, GEORGIA 23. Sean Robinson 5 and Daniel Torres 33 and Micah Stewart I he second game, began at 7 p.m. The Blue Devils coached by Robert Micklas battled The Yellow Jackets coached by Ben Robinson. This game was a lit tie more aggressive than the tii st and much closer. The Blue Devils look a halt time score of 12 6, with a final score of 19-11 with the Blue Devils as victors. The Blue Devil members include Dan Micklas 32. Ahdev Cheatham 12, Brandon Lasater 23. Avery Robinson 5. Casey Young 10, Chris Woodard 21. Rie'Sheem Barrett I I and Jamal Rurnph 3. Yellow Jackets members: Chris Honeycutt I 1. Chant Jor dan 21. lev in diet! 51, Calvin Howard 12. Darrell King 5. I y lei Kendrick 3, Matthew liambv 14. Ron Napier 33 and Eliyah King 32. The games were refereed bv Robert Hill and Alton Ellis. Direeloi ot the Perry Depart merit of Recreation. Youth baseball and softball legist ratio! i begins Feb. I and ends Feb. 16 for ages 3 18 boys and girls The season starts in April. The registration tee is $26 tor children who live in the city limits and $54 for those who live outside the city limits but in the county. Pre registration is required tot all youth sports. For more information call the City of Perry Recreation and Parks Department at (912)988- 2860 oi drop by 1060 Keith Drive. Perry. points on three lield goals and three hoe throws. Murph s nine points led the Lady Hornets in scoring. Arnold scored eight. Juice Todd 7 and Beth Ann Murph (5 Westfield. Dixon led (TCA with ten points. West lield (52) Todd 7, Arnold 8. Moore I I’cake 5. Beth Ann Murph B. Dudley 5. Thompson l Amanda Murph 9. Byrd 3. Barrett I ( ft A (34) Collins I Elton I F.iliv I K Dixon 10 A Dixon 2. Carden I Roundtree 2. I larvilla 2. I.overman 2 llaltlime score: Westfield 34 CI'C A 14 girls really played their hearts out." Mitchell again led the Lady Panthers with scoring 18 points against Dodge. The boys were up by two against the Indi ans at the half but Dodge, ranked fifth in Georgia GHSA AA. stepped it up and managed a 55-50 victory over the Panthers. This time Al Thornton led Perry with 15 while Collier added 12. Robinson had the solo trev for the Panthers in the game. Perry will stay home this week, taking on region rival Southeast Jan. 14 and county rival Peach County Jan. 15. Perry 38 Macon County 49 (girls) Ragin 4. Green 10. Woodard 3. Davis 4, Mitchell 1 I. Overton 4. Hill 2. Perry 48 Dodge Co. 51 (girls) Ragin 5, 11. Woodard 7. Mitchell 18, Overton 5. Hill 2. 3 pointers: Mitchell 2 Perry 56 Macon County 58 (boys) Collier 15. Robinson 12. Whitehead 8. Asbury 5. Foster 7. Thornton 6. Allen 3. 3 pointers: Robinson 3. Asbury Perry 50 Dodge Co 55 Allen 8. Thornton 15. Collier 12. Robinson 9. Whitehead 6. 3 pointers: Robinson. Perry wrestlers participate in Northside Classic By ALLINE KENT Home Journal Sports f’erry's wrestling team par ticipated in the Northside Classic held in Warner Robins at Northside High School this past weekend along with 26 other teams from across tlu st ate. Northside. Warner Robins and Houston County also participated with North Museum of Aviation to host year 2000 marathon Special to the Home Journal ROBINS Aik IVjRfE RaSF-: The Museum o.f Aviation will host the Year 2000 Marathon/Half Marathon and 5k Run/Walk Road races at Robins Air Force Base on Sat urday. Jan. 22. Last year the event, conducted by the Robins Pacers Running Club, involved a total of 320 runners from all over the country. The Marathon and Hall Marathon races start in front of the Museum’s Century ol Flight hangar between 6:30 and 7:30 a m.. A 5K Fun Run/Walk will begin at 8:15 a.m. All courses are USA Track and Field Certified and relatively flat with several short inclines. The post race/walk cool down and awards ceremonies will be held in the Century of Flight Hangar. The 5K award cere tnony is at 9:30 a.in., the Halt Marathon at 10:45 am. and the Marathon ceremony is at 1:00 pm. Awards are given to the overall top three male and female finishers in each race, the overall top male and female masters in each race, and the top active duty mili tary male and female in the Marathon. Each Marathon finisher receives a medallion as well as the top three finish ers in thirteen different age categories. All participants receive a long-sleeve-T shirt and refreshments alter each race. The entry tec is $25 for the Marathon. sls for the Halt Marathon and sl2 for the Fun Run/Walk it received by Jan 7. After that a $3 surcharge as assessed. For race or registra tion information, contact 1 S6O0 00 . Wal-Mart Gift Certificate 3 Premium Vinyl Skirting Focyour Home MILLENNIUM HAPPINFSS!! 2002 Hwy. 41 South • Perry, GA 1-888-206 3319 With the Purchase of Any New Multi-Section Fleetwood Home Choose from One of Four Fabulous Gifts -jajWTr— FLEETWOOD\ *pH!f[ id !i) OPEN HOUSE EVERY SUNDAY 1 P,M - ' 5 P.M. NO SALE Second Half pounding leads Lancers over Westfield By Phil Clark Home Journal Sports Alter trailing tlie Westfield Hornets through two quar ters, the Central Fellowship Christian Academy Lancers scored 44 second half points to take a 75 67 region lAAA victory over Westfield at the Hornets' Nest Jan. 4 Ben Luther, who had two 3 point ers in the first quarter but then cooled off. ignited the second half surge with another pair in his 10 point third quarter as the Lancers erased a 34 31 Westfield First half problems cost Westfield against Fullington By Phil Clark Home Journal Sports —T TTs 'ing theii third game in five nights, the Lady I loi net s came out as flat as thev could be against the Fullington Lady Trojans in Pinehurst Jan 8, and the Trojans used the advantage to pick up their second win ot the year over Westfield 55-30. Altera low scoring first half in which the Lady Hornets side finishing in tenth place Senior Ernest Howard was the highest finishing Pan fliers, placed fourth in his class and casing his record up to 16-7 for the season. Perrv finished 17lh as a learn The Panther squad has run into a little bad 1 11< k this s, i son with its young team. According to head coach Charlene Earles, President ot the Robins Pacers at 929 3306 or John Hunter. Race Director, at 926 6686. Or visit the Par ers web site at www. It nm net /~pch ain p /Robins Pacers/htm Spring soccer registration It s time to register tot spring soceet with the I’env Recreation IJepaitmcnt Registration tot bovs m I girls, ages l i<> 1 ■ «an 1 m I 1 and will continue through Jail 28. There is a registra tion fee ol $25 lot < ji\ icu dents, and sls for county residents. The season begins in March. Foi m< >r< informa tion. call 988 2860. Dejensive Driving ( 'onrst A defensive driving course will be held at the I t■ v t out munity Center. Rozar Park, on Sat.. Feb 5, trom 2 p m to 8 pan. Lori Fox is the instrtu tor lor the course, which costs $25. Upon completion ol the course, a certificate is award ed which is recognized In most insurant' companies for a period ot three years for those willi a clean driving record. Prior registration is required. For information, ctill 988 2860 Okinawan Karan A course m (ikinau in Karate is being taught it the Perry Recreation Department. Rozar Pat .on I uesda\ and Friday evenings. 6-7:30 pan The fee is S4O per month I ot more information call 988 2860 I 2 10 Cubic Ft. Kenmore Chest Type Freezer Beef. Pork & Poultry Pkg. 4 Full Size Washer & Dryer half-time lead. The Lancers also got seven points from Ben Miles in the third as they moved out to a 54-48 lead after three quar ters and stretched it to 75-67 with 21 more points in the fourth quarter. Meanwhile, Westfield’s Daniel Weir was having one of his best games keeping the Hornets in flu game with his 24 points, twelve in each half. Kory Kitchens and Will Holt each had a three point basket as the Hornets tried to overtake the Lancers’ lead scored just 8 points but trailed by just 12. Kristen Johnson got hot for the Lady Trojans, igniting a 20 point quarter to increase the lead to 40 18 after three periods. Johnson scored seven more in the fourth quarter to finish as the game's top scorer with 22 points, seventeen coming in the last half. Rachel Moore scored 12 for Westfield, but no other Lady Hornet could manage more Dwayne Dimsdale. only four of his wrestlers have any experi ence. Combined with the injuries that have plagued the Panthers this season. Perry has only nine wrestlers on a 14 man team. "When you start oil with five spots forfeited, vou just dona have the chance to earn points as fast as others that have 14 wrestlers." Dims dale explained. Perrv will next see action in the Houston County championship I Sealed Bid The Houston County Board of Commissioners is soliciting sealed bids for the provision of a vehicle maintenance & repair contract and an alternate tire bid for approximately 60 Public Safety vehicles. Bid package with specifications will be available ONLY at the Houston County Purchasing Department located at 2018 Kings Chapel Road, Perry, GA, and can be picked up Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. All bids MUST be clearly marked 'SEALED BID-VEHICLE MAINTE NANCE” and received at the Houston County Purchasing Department at the above address no later than 12 noon on Friday, January 21. 2000. For more information, call our office at (912) 987-1880. HOUSTON COUNTY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS. PERRY HEALTH OB A. Jl \ / v-hL'JI \ l/Vkaen-e Lsr a iajCUa- sip We have Something for Everyone! 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Holt) CFCA 7 (Altman. Walls. Luther 4 Joiner) than five. Gina Hogg a ; ied 10 for the Lady Trojans, wtio con verted on all eight of their free throw attempts during the game. Westfield (30) Todd 3, Moore 12, Arnold 5. Peake 4. Dudley 4. Amanda Murph 2 Fullington (55) Katie Blood worth 7. Lindsev Bloodworth 6. Scarborough 4. Johnson 22. Hogg 10. Cason 2 Williams 2. Cape 2 Halftime score: Fullington 20. Westfield 8. Three point goals: Fullington 1 (Johnson) Jan. 1 1. which will include only the lour Houston County high schools and will also lx- held at Northside High School. Local wrestling fans will want to mark the Jan. 21 22 on their calendars as Perry hosted their invitational at the high school. Most of the schools in middle Georgia are expected to participated in addition to Lakeside from the Augusta area. Sumter County and Amerietis. ' opening in February £.s Do You Need A Car... AND WONDER ABOUT YOUR CREDIT?