Sports - Topics from May, 2017
Dodge County All-Stars finish second
Dodge County 12 and under All-Stars finished second among eight teams in the Soperton/Treutlen Co. Invitational Tournament. The boys were one and one in pool play, defeating Montgomery County 10-0 with a loss to Telfair County 8-9. In the elimination bracket, the team defeated Swainsboro 11-5 and Soperton 16-4, to make it to the championship game, where they lost to a very tough team from Lyons. Pictured (l-r) are front row, Landon Fordham, De’arris Coney, Riley Williams, Shane Tripp and Aren Barden; second row, William Stringer, Zamiyan McDuffie, Brady Moore, Gavn Fordham and Jonah Collins and third row, coaches Erik Collins, Chip Stringer, Tab Moore and Cecil Barden.
Russ’s Sports Review
By Russ Ragan
It will be a very busy summer at the Dodge Recreation Department. June will be especially busy. A total of 25 teams are expected to invade the department for the first part of the Dodge Invitational Tournament. It will be for the seven and eight year old and the nine and ten year old all-star teams from the area. The event will be played on June 9 and 10. “It should be a very busy weekend for our community as 300 players will be here from out of town and they will bring a big crowd with them,” said director Travis Niblett. The second half of the Invitational will be played on June 16 and 17, as the 12 and under boys and 14 and under boys event will be played.
The tourney on June 9 and 10 will be for both boys and girls all-star teams.
Those aren’t the only events in June for the department. The Boys Seven and Eight District One Class C All-Star Tournament will be held here from June 23 through the 27. “GRPA got rid of sub-districts this year so all the district tournaments will be bigger, and we feel like we got a real good event,” said director Niblett. There will be a total of ten teams coming to our town and they will bring a big crowd. It should be a very busy time for our town. There will be a $5.00 admission charge for adults in these tournaments.
Starting on July 17, the department will begin their first annual Sports Camp. There is no charge for the camp, and it is open for kids ages six to 12. Even though the camp is free, all the kids must be pre-registered by July 1, either at the department office or going online at www.Dodge-Recreation.com. A free lunch will be provided. The camp will be from July 17 through August 4. It will run Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Spots for the camp are limited.
The camp will be centered around rebuilding basketball, but other team sports, including soccer, track events, frisbee and kickball will be done.
It has been a very busy last 12 months at the department. “Money had been saved up to make improvements and everything is shaping up good,” said Niblett. Last year, the department added goal posts to the field. That allowed them to host the District 12 and under football tournament. It was Dodge’s first district hosting for football and the goal posts were required in order to host the event.
It has also been a very busy year for the department, as they have been doing a lot of improvements to the facility. The department has got a new field mower and utility vehicle. They also have a new irrigation well. The fields are in great shape now due to a lot of work from Niblett and staff. Also, the department’s biggest field saw a new sodding to the infield last winter, and it played very well in the 2017 season. There were other upgrades during the baseball season. The department got all new nets for the backstops on all the fields. Most recently, all new roofs have been added to the dugouts and spectator stands. New security cameras and public address systems have been upgraded. “We have made of bunch of upgrades to our fields and facility, and we have not increased any of our fees for our sports,” said Niblett. The department has also revamped their sponsorship system. All the action at the department will begin on June 9, so go take a look see!
It will be a very busy summer at the Dodge Recreation Department. June will be especially busy. A total of 25 teams are expected to invade the department for the first part of the Dodge Invitational Tournament. It will be for the seven and eight year old and the nine and ten year old all-star teams from the area. The event will be played on June 9 and 10. “It should be a very busy weekend for our community as 300 players will be here from out of town and they will bring a big crowd with them,” said director Travis Niblett. The second half of the Invitational will be played on June 16 and 17, as the 12 and under boys and 14 and under boys event will be played.
The tourney on June 9 and 10 will be for both boys and girls all-star teams.
Those aren’t the only events in June for the department. The Boys Seven and Eight District One Class C All-Star Tournament will be held here from June 23 through the 27. “GRPA got rid of sub-districts this year so all the district tournaments will be bigger, and we feel like we got a real good event,” said director Niblett. There will be a total of ten teams coming to our town and they will bring a big crowd. It should be a very busy time for our town. There will be a $5.00 admission charge for adults in these tournaments.
Starting on July 17, the department will begin their first annual Sports Camp. There is no charge for the camp, and it is open for kids ages six to 12. Even though the camp is free, all the kids must be pre-registered by July 1, either at the department office or going online at www.Dodge-Recreation.com. A free lunch will be provided. The camp will be from July 17 through August 4. It will run Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Spots for the camp are limited.
The camp will be centered around rebuilding basketball, but other team sports, including soccer, track events, frisbee and kickball will be done.
It has been a very busy last 12 months at the department. “Money had been saved up to make improvements and everything is shaping up good,” said Niblett. Last year, the department added goal posts to the field. That allowed them to host the District 12 and under football tournament. It was Dodge’s first district hosting for football and the goal posts were required in order to host the event.
It has also been a very busy year for the department, as they have been doing a lot of improvements to the facility. The department has got a new field mower and utility vehicle. They also have a new irrigation well. The fields are in great shape now due to a lot of work from Niblett and staff. Also, the department’s biggest field saw a new sodding to the infield last winter, and it played very well in the 2017 season. There were other upgrades during the baseball season. The department got all new nets for the backstops on all the fields. Most recently, all new roofs have been added to the dugouts and spectator stands. New security cameras and public address systems have been upgraded. “We have made of bunch of upgrades to our fields and facility, and we have not increased any of our fees for our sports,” said Niblett. The department has also revamped their sponsorship system. All the action at the department will begin on June 9, so go take a look see!
Scarborough receives a scholarship
Clayton Scarborough of Milan, has been selected to receive an Alfred Shorter/Provost Scholarship to attend Shorter University in Rome.
This scholarship provides three-quarters of the cost of tuition for incoming freshmen for eight semesters. To qualify for this scholarship, a student must hold at least a 3.5 grade point average and an 1100 SAT score in critical reading and math or 24 ACT score. Scholarship recipients must then maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average at Shorter University.
Scarborough, the son of Clay and Joy Scarborough, graduated this year from Dodge County High School.
This scholarship provides three-quarters of the cost of tuition for incoming freshmen for eight semesters. To qualify for this scholarship, a student must hold at least a 3.5 grade point average and an 1100 SAT score in critical reading and math or 24 ACT score. Scholarship recipients must then maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average at Shorter University.
Scarborough, the son of Clay and Joy Scarborough, graduated this year from Dodge County High School.
Dodge County 4-H Competition Shotgun Team competes in Target Challenge Weekend
Five members of the Dodge County 4-H Competition Shotgun Team spent the weekend of May 27, 2017 in Savannah, at Forest City Gun Club, competing in Target Challenge Weekend, Trap, Skeet and Sporting Clays.
Members participating were Dayne Cadwell and Kevin Groves (Junior Division), Wyatt Hargrove, Kristen Nobles, Austin Noles and J.W. Simpson (Senior Division). All of the hard work and dedication paid off for the competitors as each had an outstanding weekend.
Dayne Cadwell brought second place back to Dodge County in the Junior Trap Shooting Event and Wyatt Hargrove grabbed first place in Senior Trap shooting.
Members participating were Dayne Cadwell and Kevin Groves (Junior Division), Wyatt Hargrove, Kristen Nobles, Austin Noles and J.W. Simpson (Senior Division). All of the hard work and dedication paid off for the competitors as each had an outstanding weekend.
Dayne Cadwell brought second place back to Dodge County in the Junior Trap Shooting Event and Wyatt Hargrove grabbed first place in Senior Trap shooting.
Ocmulgee Water Trail Partnership hosts Half Moon Paddle on May 6
By Brian Mullis
The Ocmulgee Water Trail Partnership (OWTP) hosted their second annual paddle event on Saturday, May 6, 2017. The “Half Moon Paddle” launched from the Dodge County landing in Eastman; the take-out was eight miles down-river at the Half Moon landing in Abbeville. More than 80 people took to kayaks, canoes and one man on a paddleboard, for a trip down the river.
According to OWTP Vice President Sherri Wood, this segment of the Ocmulgee generally takes between three and three and one-half hours to run, but the river’s brisk flow on Saturday helped the lead paddler to make the trip in one hour and 52 minutes.
“We had perfect weather for the event,” said Wood, “although the morning temperature being in the low 50’s had some paddlers shivering when they checked in.”
The Department of Natural Resources was on hand to give a safety briefing before the paddle got underway. Dodge County had a deputy sheriff on hand for security and Wilcox County EMS had boats on the water and an ambulance was present at take-out in Abbeville.
Registration for the event included lunch, catered by a local restaurant and a paddle event T-shirt. There were many donated door prizes including a Yeti cooler donated by Brannen Outfitters.
“Our organization would not be where we are today without the generous support of our sponsors,” stated OWTP President Lee Slade. “Having KaMin Performance Minerals commit early on, at the highest level, gave a great boost of energy to our event planning. I tell you, putting one of these things on is a lot of hard work and no one in our organization is getting paid. Having companies like KaMin, The Steak House, Graham and Studstill and others believe in what we’re doing, and to put their money where their mouth is, means a lot.”
“This event was right on target with our vision to be…a premier destination for paddlers and river enthusiasts that will provide a variety of recreational activities and promote local and regional economic improvements.” Said Slade, “We had people on the river enjoying themselves, having a good time and, our event generated revenue from tourism.
Paddle events are the primary fundraiser for the Partnership.
The Ocmulgee River Water Trail Project began in 2010 as a partnership between just a handful of communities along the river. As the established trail garnished momentum, discussions circulated about expanding it to include a 200-mile section from Macon to the start of the Altamaha River near Lumber City. The result was to create Ocmulgee Water Trail Partnership, which is comprised of appointed representatives from 11 counties along the river corridor, including Ben Hill, Bibb, Bleckley, Coffee, Dodge, Houston, Jeff Davis, Pulaski, Telfair, Twiggs and Wilcox.
The Ocmulgee Water Trail Partnership (OWTP) hosted their second annual paddle event on Saturday, May 6, 2017. The “Half Moon Paddle” launched from the Dodge County landing in Eastman; the take-out was eight miles down-river at the Half Moon landing in Abbeville. More than 80 people took to kayaks, canoes and one man on a paddleboard, for a trip down the river.
According to OWTP Vice President Sherri Wood, this segment of the Ocmulgee generally takes between three and three and one-half hours to run, but the river’s brisk flow on Saturday helped the lead paddler to make the trip in one hour and 52 minutes.
“We had perfect weather for the event,” said Wood, “although the morning temperature being in the low 50’s had some paddlers shivering when they checked in.”
The Department of Natural Resources was on hand to give a safety briefing before the paddle got underway. Dodge County had a deputy sheriff on hand for security and Wilcox County EMS had boats on the water and an ambulance was present at take-out in Abbeville.
Registration for the event included lunch, catered by a local restaurant and a paddle event T-shirt. There were many donated door prizes including a Yeti cooler donated by Brannen Outfitters.
“Our organization would not be where we are today without the generous support of our sponsors,” stated OWTP President Lee Slade. “Having KaMin Performance Minerals commit early on, at the highest level, gave a great boost of energy to our event planning. I tell you, putting one of these things on is a lot of hard work and no one in our organization is getting paid. Having companies like KaMin, The Steak House, Graham and Studstill and others believe in what we’re doing, and to put their money where their mouth is, means a lot.”
“This event was right on target with our vision to be…a premier destination for paddlers and river enthusiasts that will provide a variety of recreational activities and promote local and regional economic improvements.” Said Slade, “We had people on the river enjoying themselves, having a good time and, our event generated revenue from tourism.
Paddle events are the primary fundraiser for the Partnership.
The Ocmulgee River Water Trail Project began in 2010 as a partnership between just a handful of communities along the river. As the established trail garnished momentum, discussions circulated about expanding it to include a 200-mile section from Macon to the start of the Altamaha River near Lumber City. The result was to create Ocmulgee Water Trail Partnership, which is comprised of appointed representatives from 11 counties along the river corridor, including Ben Hill, Bibb, Bleckley, Coffee, Dodge, Houston, Jeff Davis, Pulaski, Telfair, Twiggs and Wilcox.
Indians host double header against bulldogs
By Jessie Pruett
May 10, 2017, the Indians hosted the Toombs County Bulldogs in the Elite 8 round of the GHSA state playoffs. In the first game, Craig Barton was the starting pitcher. Barton went six and one third innings, allowing nine hits, walking three and striking out two. Gary Pittman came on to pitch two thirds of an inning, facing two batters, but allowing no one to reach base. Toombs was able to score six runs, but had help with five Dodge County errors. Offensively for the Indians, Chandler Davis was two for three with a double and an RBI, Tyler Pruett was two for four with a double, Craig Barton was one for three with a double, Alize King was one for three, Ethan Rice was one for three and Gary Pittman was one for four with an RBI. Toombs takes the first game 6-3.
The second game of the double header had Tyler Pruett on the mound. Pruett would throw seven innings, allowing two runs on six hits, walking two and striking out seven. Gary Pittman would come on to pitch the eighth inning, surrendering a run on three hits and a walk. For the Indians, Gary Pittman was three for four, Craig Barton was two for four with a double and an RBI, Chip Burch was two for four with a double and an RBI, Alize King was one for three, Ethan Rice was one for three, Chandler Davis was one for four, and Tyler Pruett was one for four. It took eight innings to sort this one out, but Toombs steals a heart breaker, winning 3-2 to end the Indians’ season.
The Indians had a great season and showed a lot of improvement from the 2016 season. Team batting average went up over 50 points to .343, with a team on base percentage of .457. Team ERA (earned run average) dropped from 3.14 in 2016 to 1.96 in 2017. Most importantly their record went from 9-14 to 24-9. The Dodge County coaching staff did a great job with the team and we look forward to watching them build on that next season.
Congratulations to the following players who received all region recognition this year: Craig Barton, region pitcher of the year, Chandler Davis, all region catcher, Chip Burch, all region first base, Tyler Pruett, all region shortstop, Ethan Rice, all region second team outfield and Gary Pittman, all region honorable mention infield. Congratulations also to Craig Barton, who has signed to continue his baseball career with Truett-McConnell University in Cleveland.
May 10, 2017, the Indians hosted the Toombs County Bulldogs in the Elite 8 round of the GHSA state playoffs. In the first game, Craig Barton was the starting pitcher. Barton went six and one third innings, allowing nine hits, walking three and striking out two. Gary Pittman came on to pitch two thirds of an inning, facing two batters, but allowing no one to reach base. Toombs was able to score six runs, but had help with five Dodge County errors. Offensively for the Indians, Chandler Davis was two for three with a double and an RBI, Tyler Pruett was two for four with a double, Craig Barton was one for three with a double, Alize King was one for three, Ethan Rice was one for three and Gary Pittman was one for four with an RBI. Toombs takes the first game 6-3.
The second game of the double header had Tyler Pruett on the mound. Pruett would throw seven innings, allowing two runs on six hits, walking two and striking out seven. Gary Pittman would come on to pitch the eighth inning, surrendering a run on three hits and a walk. For the Indians, Gary Pittman was three for four, Craig Barton was two for four with a double and an RBI, Chip Burch was two for four with a double and an RBI, Alize King was one for three, Ethan Rice was one for three, Chandler Davis was one for four, and Tyler Pruett was one for four. It took eight innings to sort this one out, but Toombs steals a heart breaker, winning 3-2 to end the Indians’ season.
The Indians had a great season and showed a lot of improvement from the 2016 season. Team batting average went up over 50 points to .343, with a team on base percentage of .457. Team ERA (earned run average) dropped from 3.14 in 2016 to 1.96 in 2017. Most importantly their record went from 9-14 to 24-9. The Dodge County coaching staff did a great job with the team and we look forward to watching them build on that next season.
Congratulations to the following players who received all region recognition this year: Craig Barton, region pitcher of the year, Chandler Davis, all region catcher, Chip Burch, all region first base, Tyler Pruett, all region shortstop, Ethan Rice, all region second team outfield and Gary Pittman, all region honorable mention infield. Congratulations also to Craig Barton, who has signed to continue his baseball career with Truett-McConnell University in Cleveland.
Indians baseball camp is set to begin June 19
The Dodge County Indians baseball program will be hosting its 2017 Dodge Summer Baseball Camp on June 19, 2017 through June 20, 2017. Camp sessions will be from 9:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., for players ages 14 and under. There is a cost for camp, and all campers will receive a camp T-shirt. Registration will begin at 9:00 a.m. All camp activities will be held at the Dodge County High School baseball field. Camp participants will have access to the playing field and batting cages.
The goal of Dodge Summer Baseball Camp is to help improve the performance of baseball players of all ages and skill levels. Campers will receive instruction from the Dodge baseball coaching staff as well as current Indian players. Dodge Summer Baseball Camp offers a setting that will provide an opportunity for individuals to learn and improve their fundamental skills.
Participants should bring a bat, baseball cleats and tennis shoes, glove and catcher’s gear (if needed). Water and snacks will be provided.
If you have any questions, please contact coach Matt Herring at 229-560-7068.
The goal of Dodge Summer Baseball Camp is to help improve the performance of baseball players of all ages and skill levels. Campers will receive instruction from the Dodge baseball coaching staff as well as current Indian players. Dodge Summer Baseball Camp offers a setting that will provide an opportunity for individuals to learn and improve their fundamental skills.
Participants should bring a bat, baseball cleats and tennis shoes, glove and catcher’s gear (if needed). Water and snacks will be provided.
If you have any questions, please contact coach Matt Herring at 229-560-7068.
Dodge County High track athletes win state honors
Dodge County High School sent three athletes to the state track meet most recently, and they have done very well. Clayton Scarborough set a pair of new school records. He ran a 4.36 minute mile that was good for a third place finish in AA. His second school record came in the two mile run in 10.01 minutes, winning him a second place finish in AA.
Larry Johnson also had a big day at the state meet. He finished fourth in the long jump competition with a 22-foot jump. He also finished fourth in the 110-meter hurdles with a 15.05.
Europe Brown also had a big day, setting a new school record in the 400-meter dash with a time of 58.50. She came in sixth in the state in the 400-meter run and seventh in the 200-meter run.
These performances gave Dodge County High School a ninth place finish in the state.
Larry Johnson also had a big day at the state meet. He finished fourth in the long jump competition with a 22-foot jump. He also finished fourth in the 110-meter hurdles with a 15.05.
Europe Brown also had a big day, setting a new school record in the 400-meter dash with a time of 58.50. She came in sixth in the state in the 400-meter run and seventh in the 200-meter run.
These performances gave Dodge County High School a ninth place finish in the state.
25th Annual Eastman-Dodge County Kiwanis Club holds golf tournament
“The Wind blows where it wants to. You hear its sound, but you don’t know where it comes from or where it is going.” That familiar quote from John 3:8 may have crossed the minds of many of the competitors in the 25th Annual Eastman-Dodge County Kiwanis Club golf tournament.
The day of the tournament was beautiful, but the winds were persistent, and skill was required to compensate for the effect of the wind on the ball. Regardless of the circumstances, those that competed had a great time and helped make the tournament a successful fund raiser for the Kiwanis Club.
The mission of the Kiwanis International is to serve the children of the world and money raised from this local tournament will go toward helping children and families in our community.
The tournament could not be a success without the many businesses and individuals who support the Kiwanis Club as a Tournament Hole Sponsor. The Eastman-Dodge County Kiwanis Club wishes to thank the following for their sponsorship: Affordable Storage, The Bank of Eastman, Bug House Pest Control, Chasmar Home and Garden, Chic King, Citizens Bank and Trust, Coleman Paint and Body, Colony Bank, Dairy Queen and Brazier, Earl W. Rogers Jr., CPA, Easter Seals Middle Georgia, Eastman Drugs, Eastman Equipment Company, Eastman Fast Lube, Eastman Insurance, Ethridge Plastics, Peggy Wilson/Farm Bureau, The Floor Plan, Globalnet, Tony Goodman Auto Sales, Ocmulgee EMC, SS&M Insurance, Flash Foods, Sonic, Guide One, Hartley Tire, Jackie’s Gun and Pawn, Legacy Flexible Packaging, Little’s Forklift, Martha Sheldon Florist, McDonalds, Ocmulgee Animal Care, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Pruett Heating and Air, Rhine Drugs, Sawtooth Ranch/Zack and Debbie Mercer, SFMC, Jones Farms/Mark and Sheila Jones, Shorty’s Quick Stop and Used Cars, Attaway’s Sidetrack Cafe, Stamps-Walker Agency, State Farm Insurance, Stuckey Timberland, The Prescription Shop, Tommy Thomas Realty, Village Pizza, Wayne’s Lawn and Equipment, Wholesale Builder’s Supply, Tripp’s Barber Shop, Five Otter’s Olive Orchard, Dublin, Ford, Dublin Chevrolet, Paul’s Tire, Patty Henley State Farm. Eastman Pediatric, Eastman Lion’s Club, Lakeside Assembly, Dodge Baptist Association, Bohannon Wrecker, Lauren’s County Lockout.
The day of the tournament was beautiful, but the winds were persistent, and skill was required to compensate for the effect of the wind on the ball. Regardless of the circumstances, those that competed had a great time and helped make the tournament a successful fund raiser for the Kiwanis Club.
The mission of the Kiwanis International is to serve the children of the world and money raised from this local tournament will go toward helping children and families in our community.
The tournament could not be a success without the many businesses and individuals who support the Kiwanis Club as a Tournament Hole Sponsor. The Eastman-Dodge County Kiwanis Club wishes to thank the following for their sponsorship: Affordable Storage, The Bank of Eastman, Bug House Pest Control, Chasmar Home and Garden, Chic King, Citizens Bank and Trust, Coleman Paint and Body, Colony Bank, Dairy Queen and Brazier, Earl W. Rogers Jr., CPA, Easter Seals Middle Georgia, Eastman Drugs, Eastman Equipment Company, Eastman Fast Lube, Eastman Insurance, Ethridge Plastics, Peggy Wilson/Farm Bureau, The Floor Plan, Globalnet, Tony Goodman Auto Sales, Ocmulgee EMC, SS&M Insurance, Flash Foods, Sonic, Guide One, Hartley Tire, Jackie’s Gun and Pawn, Legacy Flexible Packaging, Little’s Forklift, Martha Sheldon Florist, McDonalds, Ocmulgee Animal Care, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Pruett Heating and Air, Rhine Drugs, Sawtooth Ranch/Zack and Debbie Mercer, SFMC, Jones Farms/Mark and Sheila Jones, Shorty’s Quick Stop and Used Cars, Attaway’s Sidetrack Cafe, Stamps-Walker Agency, State Farm Insurance, Stuckey Timberland, The Prescription Shop, Tommy Thomas Realty, Village Pizza, Wayne’s Lawn and Equipment, Wholesale Builder’s Supply, Tripp’s Barber Shop, Five Otter’s Olive Orchard, Dublin, Ford, Dublin Chevrolet, Paul’s Tire, Patty Henley State Farm. Eastman Pediatric, Eastman Lion’s Club, Lakeside Assembly, Dodge Baptist Association, Bohannon Wrecker, Lauren’s County Lockout.
Faulk wins
Dodge County High School Wrestler Porter Faulk competed in the Freestyle/Greco Roman State Championships this past Saturday, May 13, 2017, in Lawrenceville. Porter captured first place in both styles. Porter is now the Georgia State Champion in all three styles, Folkstyle, Freestyle, and Greco Roman, earning him the coveted title of Triple Crown Winner, a distinction few wrestlers accomplish.
Indians conclude 2017 soccer season
The 2017 Dodge County soccer season officially closed with the end of season banquet held at E & G Catering in Eastman. The evening was hosted by the coaches with comical and sincere player introductions, offering all those in attendance a glimpse of the players at a more personal angle than game day affords.
The Lady Indians were recognized for their impressive academic achievement off the field. Every player on the ladies team holds a GPA of 3.7 or higher and the highest overall grade percentage is held by Leah Creech at 101.4 percent.
Several DCHS players received All Region honors and recognition. Lady Indian Haley Holloway was named All-Region Best Offensive Player of the Year while setting DCHS records of the most goals and most assists with 62 career goals and 19 career assists. Julianna Bellflower was named All-Region Co-Defensive Player of the Year while setting a school record for most steals in one season with 38 steals. Holloway, Bellflower, and Haleigh Pavesich were named to the 2017 All-Region First Team. Pavesich also set a school record for highest save percentage of any goalkeeper with a .878 percentage. Macy Rogers, Jaida Ashley, and Leah Creech received honorable mention.
Indian Shipp Dowdy was named All-Region Defensive Player of the Year. Dowdy and Peyton Bush were named to the 2017 All-Region First Team.
Terrill Wrease, Franze Robles, and Christian Garcia received honorable mention.
The dinner party was concluded with an unforgettable speech from Haleigh Pavesich.
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The Lady Indians were recognized for their impressive academic achievement off the field. Every player on the ladies team holds a GPA of 3.7 or higher and the highest overall grade percentage is held by Leah Creech at 101.4 percent.
Several DCHS players received All Region honors and recognition. Lady Indian Haley Holloway was named All-Region Best Offensive Player of the Year while setting DCHS records of the most goals and most assists with 62 career goals and 19 career assists. Julianna Bellflower was named All-Region Co-Defensive Player of the Year while setting a school record for most steals in one season with 38 steals. Holloway, Bellflower, and Haleigh Pavesich were named to the 2017 All-Region First Team. Pavesich also set a school record for highest save percentage of any goalkeeper with a .878 percentage. Macy Rogers, Jaida Ashley, and Leah Creech received honorable mention.
Indian Shipp Dowdy was named All-Region Defensive Player of the Year. Dowdy and Peyton Bush were named to the 2017 All-Region First Team.
Terrill Wrease, Franze Robles, and Christian Garcia received honorable mention.
The dinner party was concluded with an unforgettable speech from Haleigh Pavesich.
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Indians defeat Callaway High and advance to Elite 8
On May 5 the Indians traveled to Callaway High School in Hogansville. The last time these two teams met was in the sweet 16 round in 2013. The Indians won that series in game three to move on to the Elite 8. Dodge County was hoping for a similar result in this series. Coming into the playoffs Callaway had won 18 of their last 19 games and were ranked in the top five in the state.
Dodge County got off to an early start in game one scoring three runs in the top of the first inning. Callaway scored one in the bottom. The Indians then scored three more in the top of the second and scored two additional runs in the top of the seventh. Callaway scored their only additional run in the fourth. Craig Barton was the starting pitcher for the Indians. Barton went the full seven innings allowing only two runs on four hits while walking two and striking out eleven.
Offensively for the Indians Craig Barton was two for three with two RBI’s, Tyler Pruett was two for four, Chandler Davis was one for three with a double and an RBI, Ethan Rice was one for three with an RBI, Gary Pittman was one for five with two RBIs, Kadin Burse was one for four, Chip Burch had two RBIs, and Cam Coleman had an RBI. Indians take a 1-0 lead in the series with a final score 8-2.
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Dodge County got off to an early start in game one scoring three runs in the top of the first inning. Callaway scored one in the bottom. The Indians then scored three more in the top of the second and scored two additional runs in the top of the seventh. Callaway scored their only additional run in the fourth. Craig Barton was the starting pitcher for the Indians. Barton went the full seven innings allowing only two runs on four hits while walking two and striking out eleven.
Offensively for the Indians Craig Barton was two for three with two RBI’s, Tyler Pruett was two for four, Chandler Davis was one for three with a double and an RBI, Ethan Rice was one for three with an RBI, Gary Pittman was one for five with two RBIs, Kadin Burse was one for four, Chip Burch had two RBIs, and Cam Coleman had an RBI. Indians take a 1-0 lead in the series with a final score 8-2.
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