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Brothers arrested for armed robbery
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Two local brothers have been arrested and charged in connection with an armed robbery of a local convenience store. Alexander City Police Department Deputy Chief James Easterwood said that David Jones, 19, and Derrick Lamont Norris, 22, have been arrested and charged with first-degree robbery. Both men have Alexander City addresses. “At about midnight on Tuesday, two men car-
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rying guns entered the Hillabee Quick Stop,” Easterwood said. “They demanded money from the clerk, but he refused to give them anything. After a verbal altercation the two men fled the store.” The store was equipped with surveillance cameras and through other means the two were identified as persons of interest. Det. George Long was the lead investigator in the case and he along with others executed search warrants locally and at a residence in Sylacauga. Easterwood said as a result of those searches, the brothers were taken into custody Friday.
Court records indicate that Norris was arrested for armed robbery in 2014 and also has arrests for burglary and receiving stolen property. “Investigators did a good job of working through all their sources to identify the suspects quickly,” Easterwood said. “They may not have gotten away with anything, but when you use a firearm and attempt to rob a person, the charges are still the same.” Both Jones and Norris remained in custody Friday afternoon and bond had not been set. See CRIME • Page 10
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Several groups of students from the Edward Bell Career Tech Center in Camp Hill made the trip up to Birmingham last week to attend the Skills USA 2017 Alabama State Leadership and Skills Conference. During the convention, they competed in events related to the field they are studying at the tech center. “Law enforcement, industrial maintenance and welding were the three main areas our students competed in, with different groups within these overall areas,” Edward Bell Principal Chad McKelvey said. In order to reach the state competition in Birmingham, the students had to See TECH • Page 3
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On-Site Boat Care’s Micky Griggs moves a boat at The Ridge Marina Thursday as the company cleans all the boats in preparation for this weekend’s boat show. Alex City Marine is also having a boat show at the River Bridge.
In-Water Boat Show already a success By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
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Reeltown junior Thomas Motes works with a hand grinder in the welding shop at the Edward Bell Career Technical Center.
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The Ridge Marina kicked off its annual In-Water Boat Show on Friday, and the event has been a huge success so far. “It’s started out good. We’ve had nice weather today, and it’s predicted we’ll have good weather tomorrow and Sunday too,” said Russell Marine President Dave Commander. “We’re already doing better than last year,” he added. Throughout the weekend, visitors to the show will have the chance to see different
models and layouts from companies like Key West, Nautique, Sea-Doo and Sea Ray. “There are close to 60 boats and 10 personal watercraft in the water, and around 70 boats and 30 personal watercraft displayed on land as well,” Commander said. For those who love water sports, one of the nearly 200 craft on display is the SeaDoo Spark Trixx, designed specifically for performing tricks while also utilizing the latest technology to make the Spark Trixx a more intelligent vehicle. There are also demonstrations showing how to surf behind some of the latest models from See BOAT • Page 7
A routine traffic stop led to the arrest of three people on drug trafficking charges. A unit from the Alexander City Police Department initiated a traffic stop on 11th Avenue Tuesday night. Officers saw activity that led them to believe that the three adults inside the car may be involved in drug activity. Agents with the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force were called to the scene and a search of the vehicle found methamphetamines, illegal prescription drugs and drug paraphernalia, according to Alexander City Police Department Deputy Chief James Easterwood. “A search of the vehicle found three baggies that contained meth,” Easterwood said. “The meth had a value of approximately $2,400. Prescription drugs were also found in the search. As a result of what was found, all three of the subjects in the vehicle were arrested on felony charges. According to Easterwood: • Robert Dlayne Brown, 50, of Goodwater was arrested for See DRUG • Page 10
Honey bee swarms continue to flutter across area By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
Honey must be in Keith Robinson’s blood – the retiree and Dadeville resident has been a beekeeper since a child. “I got it in my blood and cannot get it out,” Robinson said. “My great aunt when I was a teenager had (bee) gums. I asked her about them and she told me that is where honey bees live. She started showing me about them.” That obsession lead to his first honeybees while still in middle school. “Over the course of the next year I fell in love with them,” Robinson said. “She gave me four gums.” And the teenager did not just let the bee gums sit idle. “I had them when I went to high school and then when I went to school in Brewton,” Robinson said.
“I had to leave them with my parents when I went to Auburn.” Robinson’s mother was proud to take them over. “Mom was happy,” Robinson said. “They took my four gums and turned them into 30 hives over time.” Then Robinson had to give up the bee business for the military and an arts job in Virginia. “A year after I retired I got my first two boxes again,” Robinson said. And he got some of his bees back from his parents. “They had one hive when I retired and I turned into three,” Robinson explained. “I just kept getting two more a year.” Robinson got his start with bees in Butler County but finds honey more plentiful here. “I had lived in Butler County
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Obituaries Mrs. Sherry Shelton-Harrell Mrs. Sherry SheltonHarrell 56 of Montgomery, AL formerly of Queens, New York died on Friday, April 28, 2017 at UAB Hospitals, Birmingham, AL. Funeral service: Tuesday, May 2, 2017; 1 p.m.; Great Bethel Baptist Church, Alexander City, AL. Burial, Armour’s Memorial Garden, Alexander City, AL. Final arrangements entrusted to Armour’s Memorial Services.
Ms. Carrie Pearson Funeral service for Ms. Carrie Pearson will be Tuesday, May 2, at 2:00 p.m. at Sardis Baptist Church with burial following in the Dadeville City Cemetery. Professional Service provided by Wright’s Funeral Home.
Ms. Sabrina Brooks Funeral service for Ms. Sabrina Brooks will be Tuesday, May 2, at 2:00 p.m. at Elam #1 Baptist Church with burial following in the Church Cemetery. Professional Service provided by Wright’s Funeral Home.
Mr. Auston Rayfield Heard Funeral service for Mr. Auston Rayfield Heard will be Monday, May 1, at 11:00 a.m. at Wright’s Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in Shiloh Church Cemetery Eclectic, Alabama. Professional Service provided by Wright’s Funeral Home.
Ms. Ressie Thomas Ms. Ressie Thomas of Clarksville, Tennessee (formerly of Alexander City) passed away Thursday, April 27. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Wright’s Funeral Home.
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DEAR ABBY: When my daughter and her family come to visit, they are very messy. They have a 3- and a 4-year-old and two large, long-haired dogs. I can deal with the children’s messiness -- but the dogs, no. I agreed to let them bring their dogs if they cleaned up after them, but it hasn’t happened. The dogs shed terribly. The hair needs to be vacuumed daily. They don’t practice it at home and don’t do it here, even after being told the dog hair is everywhere in my house. We are 70 and active, but a lot of cleaning must be done when they leave. I especially don’t like it around food. I told my husband I have decided to tell them they can no longer bring their dogs here. He goes around and tries to clean up after them so I won’t get upset instead of letting them take responsibility. He says he’s afraid they will quit coming. Abby, they don’t pick up after themselves at all. In their home, clothes are thrown everywhere
Police Reports Alexander City Police Department April 27
• Kennth Wayne Gaither, 52, of Alexander City was arrested for failure to appear. • Richard Donald Garrett, 37, of Alexander City was arrested for harassment. • Tatlana Trimans McQueen, 40, of Kellyton was arrested for domestic violence. • Kenrell Withers, 31, of Alexander City was arrested for fleeing/attempting to elude law enforcement. • Douglas Wayne Ward, 53,of Alexander City was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and domestic violence. • Marcus Terrell Brooks, 39, of Sylacauga was arrested for domestic violence. • Quinborious Terrell Murphy, 26, of Alexander City was arrested domestic violence. • Dianna Subnether Harden, 41, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana and carrying a pistol without a license. • LaPorsha Francie Corbin, 26, of Tallassee was arrested for harassment. • Possession of marijuana and unlawful possession of a concealed weapon was reported on Hillabee Street. • Unauthorized use of a vehicle was reported in Brandy’s Trailer Park. • Domestic violence was reported on Old Kellyton Road. • Domestic violence was reported on U Street. • Domestic violence was reported on Bishop Street. • Fleeing/attempting to elude law enforcement was reported on Jefferson Street. • Shots fired was reported on N Street. • Domestic violence was reported on Bishop Street. • Theft was reported on Jefferson Street. • Fleeing/attempting to elude law enforcement was reported on Walton Road. • Harassment was reported in Pecan Heights. • Domestic violence was reported on U Street. • Criminal trespass was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City.
April 26
• Timothy Wayne Brown, 52, of New Site was arrested for driving under the influence alcohol. • Tommie Fitzgerald Bailey, 52, of Alexander City was arrested for driving under the influence alcohol. • Anthony Darnell Russell, 30, of Alexander City was
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on the floor. They are in their 40s and should know better. I feel they have no respect for us or the way we choose to live. Must I keep my mouth shut to keep the peace, like my husband says? I told him to speak up, but he won’t. This is physically and emotionally wearing on me. -DRAINED IN PENNSYLVANIA DEAR DRAINED: How your daughter and son-in-law choose to live in their own home is their business, as long as the disarray doesn’t endanger the health of their children. Because you agreed to let them bring their dogs over on the condition that they vacuum up any hair their animals shed and they failed to comply, you are within your rights to tell them their pets must arrested for domestic violence. • Gabrielle Shartuiss Davis, 26, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Scott Allan Zeigler, 37, of Alexander City was arrested for open container of alcohol in a vehicle. • Richard Daniel Ragland, 38, of Alexander City was arrested for failure to appear. • Latoya Cherell Simmons, 28, of Alexander City was arrested for assault. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Harassment was reported in Alexander City. • Criminal trespass and harassment was reported in Alexander City. • Harassment was reported in Alexander City.
April 25
• Deandre Crayton, 19,of Dadeville was arrested for domestic violence. • Alonzo Blackmon, 46, of Alexander City was arrested for receiving stolen property. • Calvin Eric King, 32, of Alexander City was arrested for assault. • Connie Strickland, 25, of Alexander City was arrested for three counts of theft. • Thomas E. Morris, 45, of Deatsville was arrested for harassment. • Robert Dlayne Brown, 50, of Goodwater was arrested for drug trafficking methamphetamine, possession of controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. • Vicki Lynn Nelson, 56, of Alexander City was arrested for drug trafficking methamphetamine, possession of controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. • Amber Lea Hill, 32, of Alexander City was arrested for drug trafficking methamphetamine, possession of controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. • Robert Davis, 38, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Possession of marijuana was reported in Alexander City. • Criminal trespass was reported in Alexander City. • Public intoxication was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Theft by deception was reported in Alexander City. • Assault was reported in Alexander City. • Burglary was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was
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April 24
• Jacoby Lamont Lawson, 18, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. • Sermareco Lashun Scales, 36, of Talladega was arrested for failure to appear. • Harassing communications was reported in Alexander City. • Burglary was reported in Alexander City. • Burglary and theft were reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Assault was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Burglary was reported in Alexander City. • Unlawful breaking and entering was reported in Alexander City.
April 23
• Teldrick Dionne Knight, 24, of Equality was arrested for domestic violence. • Amanda Zhane Towns, 22, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. • Skydarrius Re’nard Russell, 22, of Goodwater was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. • Discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling or vehicle was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Harassment was reported in Alexander City. • Assault was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Burglary was reported in Alexander City. • Burglary was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City.
April 22
• Brian Charles Smith, 31, of Alexander City was arrested for disorderly conduct. • Tyrone Dwayne Martin, 34, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana. • Caleb Payne, 39, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana was reported in Alexander City. • Possession of marijuana was reported in Alexander
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April 21
• Bryan Allen Curlee, 26, of Alexander City was arrested for four counts of failure to appear. • Terry Alan Funderburk, 55, of Alexander City was arrested for driving under the influence alcohol. • Chadrick Tyrone Cassiano, 48, of Alexander City was arrested for burglary. • Sherry Lynn Fincher, 45, of Alexander City was arrested for burglary. • Shadowski Jaquan Flowers, 22, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana and possession drug paraphernalia. • Jamal Hakeem Harvey, 19, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. • Kayla Nicolce Garrett, 29, of Alexander City was arrested for harassment. • Richard Donald Garrett, 60 of Alexander City was arrested for harassment. • Felicia Antoinette Goggans, 43, of Alexander City was arrested for harassment. • Kenneth Jason Powell, 41, of Alexander City was arrested for noisy animals. • Identity theft was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia was reported in Alexander City.
April 20
• Latravea Osheanna Kelley, 19, of Alexander City was arrested for reckless endangerment and harassment. • Cody Lee Barrett, 32, of Alexander City was arrested for bail jumping. • Criminal trespass and menacing was reported in Alexander City. • Burglary was reported in Alexander City. • Harassing communications was reported in Alexander City. • Harassing communications was reported in Alexander City. • Harassment was reported in Alexander City. • Harassment was reported in Alexander City.
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DEAR ABBY: I recently had a baby. Two of my friends became mothers five and nine months ago. We are all first-time stayat-home moms, which has been great except they constantly offer unwanted advice every time I see them and try to come off like they’re experts. I agree that they sometimes offer helpful advice, but it’s getting old because I’m becoming confident in my parenting skills and judgment. How do I politely let them know that if I want advice, I’ll ask for it? -- UNWANTED ADVICE IN TENNESSEE DEAR TENNESSEE: Do it by first acknowledging them for being such good friends and wanting to be helpful. Then add that, as you have told me, you are now more confident with your own parenting skills and would prefer they wait to be asked before offering any more unsolicited advice.
DEAR ABBY: I will be having surgery soon to alleviate the embarrassing symptoms of bowel incontinence. I have a great doctor and family support. When nosy people ask why I am going to the hospital, I want to say, “None of your business,” or “Be glad you don’t have this problem.” Neither response seems appropriate. Any suggestions? -- SHY IN THE SOUTH DEAR SHY: A certain amount of curiosity is normal. If someone asks why you are going to the hospital, all you need to say is, “I’m having a procedure.” However, if the person is insensitive and pushes you to be more specific, your response should be, “It’s personal.” Period.
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April 26
• Hoyt Treadwell of Camp Hill was arrested for domestic violence harassment. • Nicole Rupert of Eclectic was arrested for an outstanding failure to appear warrant.
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finish in the top three at the district level competition, McKelvey explained. Participants who finished first at the state level were eligible to move on to the national competition in Louisville, Kentucky this June. Fifteen students from the welding department took part in four different events, welding instructor Joe Abercrombie stated. This included a pair of students doing art and sculpture, a team of three with a community service project, three teams of three working in fabrication and one who performed a job skills demonstration. “During the job skills demonstration, the student demonstrated the proper use and safety of a hand grinder. The community service project team built and installed a hand rail for a handicap accessible section at the Horseshoe Bend football stadium and took third in the state. The fabrication team was given a specific set of materials and blueprints in order to make fire pits.” Abercrombie said. Dalton Nabors, an industrial maintenance instructor, described how his
teams took part in additive manufacturing, industrial motor controls, mobile robotics, robotics and automation and electronics competitions. The mobile robotics team had to construct a robot that would fit in a cube 18 by 18 by 18 inches that could lift giant jacks as well as lift itself while hanging from a piece of PVC pipe while the robotics and automation group worked with a sixaxis robot. Two pairs of students also competed in crime scene investigation, according to law enforcement instructor Major Todd Griffith. “They were given a crime scene scenario and had to do a complete investigation of the scene. They had to take measurements and photographs, collect evidence and process them for latent prints, and complete the necessary paperwork,” Griffith said. None of the students from Edward Bell placed first in the state, but a number of the students had strong showings in their respective events, finishing second or third. The welding fabrication team of Jeremiah Blankenship, Brady
Claybrook and Bradley Shape took second place, as did Kinsey Shaddix in the welding sculpture competition. Crime scene investigation team Arlisha Brooks and Daniel Montgomery, Trey Jones, Mikah Tapley and Dustin Rich of the welding community service project team and the robotics and automation technology team of Caleb Jones and Austin Holley all claimed third place. Even though none of the Edward Bell competitors finished first in the state during this year’s competition, there were still many positives to take away from their performance. “This is the fourth year the center has been open, and I’m happy with my group and how they did at state,” Abercrombie said. “I feel it has a big impact on the students. It gives them real world life skills and teaches them about communication with others in a group,” Nabors explained. “They were excited, and I feel it’s a great experience for them,” Griffith added. Some of the students also felt it had
been a worthwhile experience. Reeltown junior Thomas Motes, who was on one of the welding fabrication teams, said “I feel it was a good learning experience. It was a lot of work over eight hours.” Reeltown junior Kyle Nelson, who was also on the fabrication team, added “It was really fun and a great learning experience. I want to go again.” Dadeville junior Dillan Ray, who competed in additive manufacturing, felt “It means a lot. CAD programming and 3-D design is what I want to do in college. I had fun and there’s always next year.” He also shared valuable advice for those interested in such fields, stating “the most important thing is to have fun and not worry too much.” “We’ve been consistent in our performance,” McKelvey said. “It shows our students are learning the necessary skills, that we’re equipping them with what they need to be successful in life. They can compete with students from anywhere in the state and anywhere in the country.”
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where there is mostly pine trees and not too many hardwoods,” Robinson explained. “They would get what they could. One year I got five quarts from 10 hives. The most I got was 48 or 50 quarts there.” In 2005, Robinson said he felt a calling from the Lord and moved to Dadeville. The honey production has been better ever since. “I brought 11 with me and have been multiplying ever since,” Robinson said. He now has over 30 hives in three locations including his yard. “I gave away two hives to a ministry last year as part of my tithe,” he explained. “I think that is the way God increases my harvest. I have been blessed. “ Those blessings are evident in last year’s harvest. “I harvested 157 quarts last year,” Robinson said. “That is triple what I have done in previous years.” And Robinson, who also serves as president of the Tallapoosa River Beekeepers Association, says this year looks to be
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even better. With swarms and honey collection already started, “I have already purchased 300 quart jars.” Robinson does sell some of his honey but he also consumes much of it too. “I eat about two quarts a month,” he explained. “I put it in coffee, on peanut butter, all my cereal and toast. Almost anything people would put jelly on I put honey on instead.” This time of year keeps him busy splitting some of his hives and catching swarms like Friday morning at Jack’s in Dadeville. “I like to catch swarms anytime I can,” he explained. “If I can get to it, I will save the bees.” Robinson encourages area residents to let a beekeeper know when they see a swarm or to give him a call at 334-
362-0956. In doing so, Robinson just might catch the swarm without his veil
and in short sleeve shirt like at Jack’s Friday morning.
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A look at the week’s A good, bad and ugly he Outlook editorial board often takes a look at new items and ranks them Clint Eastwood style. Here are this week’s The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. THE GOOD: We often times forget about the long reach of some of our very own companies. Sunday in Metchen, New Jersey some of the handiwork of Alexander City’s Robinson Iron will be front and center as The Woodwild Park horse trough will be rededicated. The century old landmark was once a place where riders could get free water for their horses, but over the years the trough had fallen into disrepair. Enter Robinson Iron. Bids were solicited for the trough's restoration and Robinson Iron was selected to do the job. The trough was picked up in December and was returned to the borough on April 12. "They disassembled it, sandblasted it and repaired it," said Richard Miller who spearheaded the effort to restore the landmark. "It looks fantastic." Miller said the restoration of the trough, which was acknowledged with a state preservation award, is just the first phase of the project. THE BAD: There is no question that domestic violence is a problem that is almost at an epidemic level not only in our area, but across the nation. We see high-profile cases in the news, when athletes or celebrities are charged. But we are seeing way too many cases right here at home. In a five-day period, Alexander City Police Department personnel were called on to work 22 calls related to domestic violence, which led to 10 arrests. Some were simple harassment cases and some were verbal altercations, but we had two cases where the violence included weapons and injuries. Folks, this stuff needs to stop. Cooler heads need to prevail. When things can’t be solved rationally, simply walk away. THE UGLY: When a hole appears in the pavement and workers find a massive cavern underneath – that is ugly. That happened here this week on 13th Avenue North. Great job by city road crews who jumped on the problem and closed the road to start repairs immediately before any vehicles were damaged or any residents were injured.
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t best, it was a shotgun wedding. A contrived affair with reason thrown to the wind and political outcome the only thing that mattered. A crudely manipulated process with ethics casually tossed aside. A shameless example of blind ambition being the one constant. The result was the installation of Mike Sentance as the grand poopaw of all of K-12 public education in Alabama. A decision that months later still leaves Alabama educators shaking their heads in dismay and became so sordid five people have been called forth by a lawsuit to defend their actions. And even in a state that has become a national punching bag for jokes about political chicanery and mischief, the fact that the simple process of finding the most qualified person to lead a school system of 730,000 results in legal action is an indictment of how we conduct the public’s business. My God. We’re talking about CHILDREN. About the sons and daughters of this state. Four year olds in Pre-K. Sixth grade boys looking at girls for the first time ever. High school juniors getting ready for their first prom. This is not world peace. This is not about a maniac in North Korea with a nuclear bomb or global warming or international finance. This is about doing what is best for our children, not setting up pieces of a puzzle so that someone’s cronies may profit some day from millions of education dollars intended to help classrooms or that someone’s political fortunes may be enhanced. And try as some might, the selection of Mike Sentance to come to Alabama can not be justified. Not even a little bit when you look at the facts: An attorney with ZERO practical education experience who has never worked as a teacher, a principal or a local super-
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intendent. Has no understanding of how schools actually work or empathy for the challenges teachers, principals and superintendents face daily. Appointed as Secretary of Education for Massachusetts by the governor and served for one year in 1995-96. More than 20 years ago. This is purely a policy position. The Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education is the Massachusetts equivalent of Alabama state superintendent of education. When Sentance tried to get that position in 1998 he was rejected. Last worked in Massachusetts education in 2001. More than 15 years ago. Worked for U.S. Department of Education from 2001-2009 as a regional rep for New England. No direct input on any local education decisions. According to his resume: he “Established the regional office as a signficant advocate for school change in New England.” You spend more than seven years in one job and you sum up your accomplishments in 14 words? From January 2009 until starting in Alabama in September 2016 Sentance worked for eight months for Tribal Group (USA). In 2011 he was fired from that job. From 2009 until he was hired by Alabama, Sentance applied for at least nine different jobs as a superintendent (Kentucky, Alabama, Nebraska, Wyoming, Nevada, Utah, Nashville, Ohio, Georgia). He was rejected by all. Most amazing is that he applied in 2011 when Tommy Bice was chosen as state superintendent. He did not get an interview.
Five of the nine on the state board in 2016 were also on it in 2011. Did they even know he was a former applicant? Was Sentance properly vetted and all information presented to the board? It is hard to believe that it was. How do you review all of this and come to the conclusion the he was the most qualified candidate? Section 16-4-1 of the Alabama Code says: “The Superintendent of Education shall be a person of good moral character, with academic and professional education equivalent to graduation from a standard university or college, who is knowledgeable in school administration and has training and experience sufficient to qualify him to perform the duties of his office.” This is state law. Nothing in Sentance’s background shows administrative experience. But we ignored it, just like we ignored requirements created by the state board itself saying a candidate had to have “Experience in working with elected or appointed education boards,” or “Experience in successfully managing a large organization as a superintendent or other educational leader,” or “Experience in administering large budgets.” Why have job requirements if they mean nothing? In 45 years of observing state politics I do not recall a process as illegitimate as this one. It is shameful that some of those involved insisted on using our children as the rope in a political tug of war. They deserve full credit for the total train wreck Mike Sentance is now responsible for. Lee led the study, Lessons Learned from Rural Schools, and is a long-time advocate for public education and frequently writes about education issues. He can be reached at larrylee33@ knology.net
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5K RUN: The 5K Spring Sprint benefitting the Central Alabama Community College Ambassador Scholarship Program and Community Service activities will be April 29 at 7:45 a.m at Horseshoe Bend National Military Park with registration at 7:15 a.m. The registration deadline is April 14 and registration fee is $25. For more information contact CACC at 256-215-4415 or email hhamby@ cacc.edu. PASTOR ANNIVERSARY: The 50th anniversary for Pastor Ida Ruth Meadows will be Saturday, April 29 at 2 p.m. at the Dadeville Recreation Center. The speaker will be Apostle Alton Burris from Fitzgerald, Georgia. MULE DAY: The Weogufka Center is hosting its annual Mule Day Saturday, April 29 starting at 6:30 a.m. A sausage biscuit breakfast is available from 6:30 a.m. to 10
a.m. Events and activities include plowing demonstrations, buggy rides, trail rides, antique car and truck show, The Train Man Mr. Robert Pearson, vendors, the history room, concessions, camper sites, and more. Vendor booths are available for $20 each. For more information call Melvin Palmer at 256-249-8886 or Bobby Ezekiel at 256-626-2556 or visit www. weogufkacenter.org or the Facebook page Wegufka Center. DRUG TAKE BACK: There will be a drug take back event at Walgreens of Alexander City Saturday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Prescription and over the counter drugs are eligible. Law enforcement officials will be on hand to accept medications. YARD SALE: The Radney Elementary School Drama Club is hosting a yard sale fundraiser Saturday, April 29 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Radney Cafeteria with proceeds going to the Radney Drama Club.
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CHICK-FIL-A LUNCH: Meals on Wheels of Alexander City is having a Chick-fil-a lunch fundraiser May 4 that will be delivered to your business. Orders need to be placed by May 1 by calling Helen Brock at 256-750-0245.
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CAR WASH: The Pine Ridge Mission Team will have a car wash at Arby’s on Saturday, May 6 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The proceeds will help get our team to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and provide VBS and community outreach to the residents of Wounded Knee, South Dakota. BENEFIT: Mt. Lovely Baptist Church is hosting a benefit program for Edward Lee and Diane Carraker May 6 at 6 p.m. Rev. Bernard Harris is pastor.
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TWO DAY RECITAL: The Studio Arts and Education is hosting a two day recital anniversary celebration May 6 and 7 and Cooper Recreation Center. Saturday, May 6 will showcase Ballet Basics for Worship Dance, Chernastics Divas and the Dazzling, Dancing Divas Majorette Team starting at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 7 will be the Regenerations 10th Recital Anniversary starting at 3 p.m. with the University of Alabama Praise time, the Daddy Daughter Praisers and the new Millennium and Regeneration Reunion Dancers.
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USHER PROGRAM: The Early Rose District Usher’s Special Effort Program will be May 7 at 2:30 p.m. at the Early Rose District Center. Rev. Develkio A. Wilson is the guest speaker. All churches are invited. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: New Site Methodist Church is celebrating 161 years on ministry Sunday, May 7 beginning with worship and praise service at 10:45 a.m. Fellowship meal to follow. Brother Doc Shell is the guest speaker. Pastor Mike Stonbraker invites friends and former members to attend. GOSPEL CONCERT: Harlan Burton will be in concert Sunday May 7 6 p.m. at Hillabee Baptist Church in Alexander City. Everyone is welcome. PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY: Mt. Lovely Baptist Church in Camp Hill is observing the 23rd Pastoral Anniversary of Rev. and Sister Bernard Harris Sunday, May 7 at 2 p.m. Rev. Dr. George McCulloh and Pleasant Grove Baptist Church of Opelika will be the special guest.
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COMMUNITY PRAYER: The Darian Missionary Baptist Church family and prayer team are offering prayer to the community May 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot on the corner of Laurel and E streets across from Stephens School. SPRING FESTIVAL: Union Volunteer Fire and Rescue (UVF&R) will host its 35th Annual Spring Festival on May 20th 2017 at Fire Station #1, 5171 Hwy 50 near Dadeville at Lake Martin. The Festival is the department’s premiere fundraiser and will feature a wide variety of arts and craft booths and household items for sale. The Festival will also present live local musician, “River Dan”, a Military Working Dog Demonstration, BBQ plates for sale, children’s games and other activities designed for the entire family. The keynote event is a cash raffle that has awarded thousands in cash prizes. Tickets are available for a $20 donation. For individuals interested in renting a booth, cost is only $10 for a 10x10 space. If you have questions, would like to rent a booth or obtain raffle tickets, please contact Kurt Pfitzner, Director, Community Outreach, UVF&R, at 334-233-9852.
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CHURCH OF GOD Alex City No. 2 A.C.O.P. Church of God Local Street, Alex City Bread of Life A.C.O.P. Church of God Hwy. 280, Kellyton
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New Hope Baptist Lake Martin, off Hwy. 63 256-329-2510
Dadeville Church of God 425 Horseshoe Bend Rd. (Hwy. 49 N.) Dadeville 256-825-8820
Unity Baptist Robinson Rd., Alex City
New Life Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-6190 / 256-329-2635
Marshall Street Church of God 428 Marshall Street, Alex City 256-234-3180
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New Faith Tabernacle A.C.O.P. Church of God “J” Street
New Providence Baptist Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City
New Harvest Ministries Church of God Hwy 280 & Coosa 28 256-329-2331
Cross Key Baptist Hackneyville, 256-329-9716
Bethel Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-5070
New Salem Road New Site Rd., New Site, 256-234-2932
Darian Missionary Baptist Church Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City 256-329-3865
Beulah Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-9882
Old Providence Baptist Off Hwy. 63 N., near Hackneyville
The Church of God 13th Ave. N., Alex City 256-329-1696
Elam Baptist Robertson Rd. Alex City
Calvary Baptist 819 Main St., Dadeville, 256-825-5989
Old Union Baptist 1106 Davis Circle 256-596-1873
Washington Street A.C.O.P. Church of God Washington Street
Orr Street Baptist 1000 “O” Street (Hwy. 63N) Alex City, 256-234-3171
CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY Church of God of Prophecy 303 Poplar Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6941
Early Rose Baptist 201 E Street, Alexander City Flint Hill Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville
Calvary Heights Baptist Elkahatchee, Rd., Alex City 256-234-7224
Friendship Baptist Our Town Community, 256-329-5243
Camp Hill Baptist Downtown Camp Hill, 256-896-2811
Hollins Springs Baptist Hwy. 280, Goodwater
Comer Memorial 941 E. Church St., Alex City 256-234-2236
Jackson’s Gap Baptist Church 21 East Church St. 256-825-6814
Daviston Baptist Daviston, 395-4327 Eagle Creek Baptist Hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-6048
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Jim Pearson celebrates students at Spotlight Breakfast By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
Students from pre-K to second grade were recognized Friday morning at Jim Pearson Elementary’s monthly Spotlight Student Breakfast. These outstanding students gath-
ered in the lunchroom for a doughnut and juice before being awarded their certificates honoring them as a spotlight student. “There were 114 students selected for today,” said Jim Pearson Principal Jamie Forbus. “Each month, different
students get spotlighted, so that way, by the time we get to the end of the year, we’ve tried to have every student in the school at a Spotlight Breakfast.” Beginning in August, each teacher has a different way of selecting students to take part in the
event, Forbus explained. For example, some may choose to select students based on their birthday month. When a student is chosen to be spotlighted, they are asked to present themselves to their classmates and teacher, such as making a poster about
themselves or by speaking to the class, while the other students write a journal entry about their presentation. No matter how the students are chosen and how the presentation to their classmates is held, everyone at Jim Pearson seems to enjoy it.
“Our students enjoy the classroom activities, telling the class about themselves just as much as they do the breakfast,” Forbus said. “It gives us something to talk about with them outside of the classroom. It gives a good sense of community to the school.”
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From top to bottom, Jim Pearson’s Pre-k, kindergarten and first-grade students pose for group photos with their certificates at the Spotlight Breakfast Friday.
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Eleven members of the Radney Elementary sixth-grade beginner band traveled to Auburn Thursday to take part in the Solo and Ensemble Festival, held at Auburn Junior High School. Beginning band director Crystal Baldwin said that during the event these students would play in a combination of solos, duets and small ensembles. “During my nine years working with the band at the middle school, we always took a group to this event, but since this is the first year that Radney has had a beginner band, it’ll be their first year participating,” said Crystal Baldwin, the director of bands at Radney Elementary. The group of students who made the trip to Auburn on Thursday were Jada Birmingham, Ann Lee and Jazlynn Corprew on clarinet, Hannah Holdridge, Jamiyah Brooks and Jayla Edwards playing the flute, alto saxophonists MillieAnn Harrell, Brianna Heard and Michael Richardson, Brody Mann on the baritone and Ja’Quavon Marable playing percussion/drums. “During the festival, they’ll be judged on their performance and be scored either a one, two, or three. If they receive a score of one, they get a
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Front row, left to right: Jayla Edwards, Hannah Holdridge, Jamiyah Brooks Second row: Director Crystal Baldwin, Ja’Quavon Marable, Jada Birmingham, Jazlynn Corprew, Ann Lee, Brody Mann, Brianna Heard, MillieAnn Harrell, Michael Richardson Back row: Counselor David McCall
medal,” Baldwin said on Wednesday afternoon. “They’re all really prepared for this. I feel they’ll do exceptionally well,” Her words rang true on Thursday, as all eleven of the sixth-graders received a score of one, giving them a superior rating. “Ten of them received superior ratings in their ensemble, and we received three soloist superior ratings as well,” Baldwin proclaimed. Taking a group of band students down to the Solo and Ensemble Festival in Auburn is going to become a yearly thing for Radney’s beginner
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drug trafficking methamphetamine, possession of controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. • Vicki Lynn Nelson, 56, of Alexander City was arrested for drug trafficking methamphetamine, possession of controlled substance and drug paraphernalia.
• Amber Lea Hill, 32, of Alexander City was arrested for drug trafficking methamphetamine, possession of controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. Court records indicate that all three of the suspects have multiple arrests for drug related charges in the past.
Crime Police deal with more shots fired
Residents reported that shots were fired again in the area on N Street in Alexander City Thursday night. Police responded to the area quickly, but were unable to locate the offender. Alexander City Police Department Deputy Chief James Easterwood said that it doesn’t appear that this call is related to other incidents of shots fired in the same area.
band, Baldwin explained. In addition, taking part in this competition looks really good for the beginner band students, as it helps them start building their musical resume for when they get to Alexander City Middle School and want to take part in events like the Auburn University Middle School Symphonic Honor Band Festival. For those who were unable to take part in Thursday’s Solo and Ensemble Festival, the spring season is not yet over. The entire sixth-grade beginner band will be having their spring concert on Tuesday, May 9 at 7 p.m. in the Radney Elementary gym.
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“Based on where it was and what we learned in talking to people in the area, we have an idea of who it was, but are still investigating,” Easterwood said. There was no damage or injuries found in this one.”
Woman accused of cutting man with scissors
Police officials say a man received minor injuries Friday morning after he was stabbed by a woman wielding a pair of scissors.
Police responded to a residence on Sam Road Friday just before noon. “Apparently there was an argument between a man and a woman and he said he was leaving her,” Easterwood said. “She had a pair of scissors and he received a puncture wound as a result.” Easterwood said the injury did not require any special medical attention. The woman, 61-year-old Sabrina Statham was arrested and charged with second-degree domestic violence.
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SPORTS CALENDAR Saturday, April 29 Baseball Varsity: Benjamin Russell at Chelsea, AHSAA second-round series, noon, if necessary Varsity: Reeltown at J.U. Blacksher, AHSAA Class 2A second-round series, not necessary. Blacksher sweeps.
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Softball Varsity: Benjamin Russell at Prattville Christian Round Robin Tournament
Track and Field Varsity: Benjamin Russell in section meet at Mountain Brook Varsity: Reeltown, Dadeville in section meet at Beauregard
Monday, May 1 Girls golf Varsity: Benjamin Russell in sectional tournament at Indian Pines Golf Course in Auburn, 9 a.m.
Tuesday, May 2 Softball Varsity: Benjamin Russell vs. Opelika at Wetumpka, Area Tournament, 4 p.m.
Boys golf Varsity: Benjamin Russell in sectional tournament at Auburn’s AU Club, 10 a.m.
Tuesday, May 3 Softball Varsity: Benjamin Russell vs. TBA at Wetumpka, Area Tournament, 4 p.m.
Thursday, May 4 Softball Varsity: Horseshoe Bend, Reeltown in Area Tournament at Reeltown, TBA
Track and field Varsity: Benjamin Russell in AHSAA state meet at Gulf Shores
Friday, May 5 Track and Field Varsity: Benjamin Russell in AHSAA state meet at Gulf Shores
Saturday, May 6 Track and Field Varsity: Benjamin Russell in AHSAA state meet at Gulf Shores
Rebels fall to Blacksher in doubleheader
Road losses end Reeltown’s season STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
Reeltown’s run in the AHSAA Class 2A baseball playoffs came to an end Friday. The Rebels fell 2-1 and 8-3 to a tough J.U. Blacksher Bulldogs squad to end what had been a great season for the Rebels. The two road losses mean that Reeltown completes this year’s campaign with a 22-8 record. Blacksher moves to 18-8 and advances to the third round of the playoffs. Blacksher will now move on to the quarterfinals where the Bulldogs will play the winner of the G.W. Long (29-6) or New Brockton (21-4) series. Results for that game were not available Friday evening. Cooper Dean and Andrew Reddit were the winning pitchers for Blacksher. The Rebels had advanced to Round 2 after claiming 7-2 and 11-1 victories over Samson in the opening round. For a complete account of Friday’s games, check www.alexcityoutlook. com or pick up a copy of Tuesday’s Outlook.
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Above, Benjamin Russell’s Nic McGhee lets fly with a pitch in a game during the regular season. McGhee pitched t=in the Wildcats loss to Chesea in Game 2 Friday. Below, the Wildcats celebrate the 8-7 win over Chesea Friday. The same two teams will be back at it in a decisive Game 3 today at 1 p.m.
Wildcats win one and lose one to Chelsea to set up Saturday showdown By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
It was the tale of two games for Benjamin Russell’s baseball team on Friday night. After gutting out a comefrom-behind 8-7 victory in the opening game of a doubleheader, the Wildcats weren’t so lucky in the nightcap, falling 8-4 to Chelsea. The split sets up a deciding game on Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m. in the second round of the AHSAA Class 6A playoffs. “I was glad we showed a little resilience in coming back in Game 1,” BRHS coach Richy Brooks said. “We didn’t pitch well the whole night, and if we don’t pitch better than that tomorrow, we won’t win. But thank god we came back.” Benjamin Russell was creating opportunities for itself all night, as it finished with 16 hits in the opening game. But it was the Hornets who took a late lead, as they pushed across five runs in the bottom of the fifth. It looked like the sixth inning would be short work for Chelsea with a pair of strikeouts to start out the frame. But then the Wildcats came alive. Timmy Lawson started the rally with a single to center and was pushed
along by a walk by Brett Pitts. Connor Brooks then drove in a run with a double before Austin Elliott pushed in a run of his own with an RBI single. Tanner Barnett batted into an error to cut the deficit to one run, and Benjamin Russell tied it up on an RBI single from Darius Jackson. “I told our guys that they were going to keep fighting and fighting,” Chelsea coach Michael Stallings said. “We had to make plays and locate pitches and keep scoring, because they weren’t gonna go away. That’s typical Benjamin Russell baseball.” Richy Brooks said, “We were getting opportunities, that wasn’t the problem. I knew we would, and I told
them that we’d get a chance again and we just had to knock them in. We came up with some big two-out hits, and two-out hits win games.” In the top of the seventh, the Wildcats once again struck out twice in a row to start the frame. But Lawson got it going again with a double before Brett Pitts played hero with an RBI single to set the final score at 8-7. “I was a little nervous, but I just had to came down and hit the ball,” Pitts said of the game-winner. “I just had to put the ball in play and run hard; that’s all I had to do, and it felt good.” The second game was a different story, though. After a slow start where the teams combined for just five hits
and one run through four innings, Chelsea broke things open in the top of the fifth. “You gotta get back out there and grind it out, because we were playing to extend our season,” Stallings said. “I thought we had a good performance from our starter on the mound (Riley Watkins), and it was kind of reverse from the first game. We capitalized on their mistakes in Game 2, and you just can’t make those mistakes in playoff games.” A walk and a hit batter led off the inning for the Hornets before Scott Arnold plated them both with a triple. Then a walk, a hit batter, an error and a single by Joshua Gregg quickly snowballed on Benjamin Russell, as the Hornets scored six runs on just two hits in the frame. “Our defense was good expect the one inning,” Brooks said. “We le that one out get to us, and we lost our composure. That disappointed me.” Benjamin Russell saved two of its top pitchers, Brock Elliott and Austin Elliott, for Saturday’s doubleheader, as neither threw more than 25 pitches on Day 1. Pitts was the top hitter for the Wildcats on Friday. He
Blasingame throws another perfect game Senior hurls Horseshoe Bend to past Zion Chapel STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
Kynsley Blasingame threw a perfect game on Friday to lead Horseshoe Bend past Zion Chapel 5-0. Blasingame induced a fly out from Brown to end the game. The Lady Generals three runs in the fourth inning. Horseshoe Bend’s big inning was driven by a single by Cheyanna Howard and a home run by Kynsley Blasingame. Blasingame earned the win for Horseshoe Bend. She tossed four innings, surrendering no runs, no hits, striking out nine, without surrendering walk or allowing a Zion Chapel base runner. Horseshoe Bend Lady collected eight hits with Taylor Walton, Danielle Mitchell and Leighann McWhorter all having two hits each for the Lady Generals. File / The Outlook Horseshoe Bend didn't commit a single error in Kynsley Blasingame threw a perfect game on Friday to lead Horseshoe Bend past the field. Walton had the most chances in the field with eight. Zion Chapel 5-0.
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CLASS 6A Friday’s games
Benjamin Russell (21-14) at Chelsea (24-12), 5 and 7 p.m. Helena (30-5) at Opelika (21-14), 5 and 7 p.m. Brookwood at Baldwin County (21-10), 5 and 7 p.m. Spanish Fort (29-9) at Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa (26-7), 5 and 7 p.m. Athens (25-13) at Hueytown (29-5), 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Southside-Gadsden (22-9) at Hartselle (27-20), 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Homewood (25-10) at Decatur (30-3), 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Cullman (31-7) at Walker (19-17), 5 and 7 p.m.
CLASS 5A Friday’s games
Briarwood Christian (26-3) at Faith Academy (23-5), 4 and 6 p.m. Charles Henderson (18-11) at Valley (17-15), 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Demopolis (18-6) at Beauregard (20-14), 4 and 6 p.m. Calera (23-12) at Rehobeth (25-10), 5 and 7 p.m. Russellville (30-9) at Arab (19-16), 5 and 7 p.m. Etowah (27-6) at LeeHuntsville (18-17), 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Ardmore (17-13) at Boaz (12-20), 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Guntersville (20-8) at Springville (16-18), 5 and 7 p.m.
CLASS 4A Friday’s games
Handley (20-10) at UMSWright (20-12), 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Trinity Presbyterian (22-7) at Tallassee (22-13), 5 and 7 p.m. Holtville at LAMP, 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Bibb County (23-6) at Munford, 5 and 7 p.m. Haleyville (23-9) at Randolph (21-9), 5 and 7 p.m. Hokes Bluff (21-5) at Sardis (20-11), 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. DAR (15-9) at Cherokee County (23-8), 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Madison Academy (23-13) at Fayette County (18-14), 5 and 7 p.m.
CLASS 3A Friday’s games
Mobile Christian (21-6) at Slocomb (11-18), 4 and 6 p.m. Montgomery Academy (1710) at American Christian (248), 5 and 7 p.m. T.R. Miller (30-2) at Gordo (24-5), 4 and 6 p.m. Geneva (17-8) at Bayside Academy (22-7), 4 and 6 p.m. Colbert Heights (15-6) at Plainview, 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Elkmont (18-18) at Pleasant Valley (9-19), 5 and 7 p.m. Piedmont (19-11) at West Morgan (16-11), 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Walter Wellborn (10-11) at Lauderdale County (17-9), 2 and 4 p.m.
CLASS 2A Friday’s games
Reeltown (22-6) at J.U. Blacksher (15-8), 3 and 5 p.m. New Brockton (21-4) at G.W. Long (29-6), 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Leroy (25-5) at Elba (10-9), 4 and 6 p.m. Cottonwood (16-8) at St. Luke’s Episcopal, 2 and 4 p.m. Hatton (16-16) at Thorsby (17-6), 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Westbrook Christian (1815) at Fayetteville (19-9), 5 and 7 p.m. Vincent (19-7) at Section (17-11), 4 and 6 p.m. Phil Campbell (25-7) at Mars Hill Bible (22-10), 4:30 and 6:30 p.m.
CLASS 1A Friday’s games
Sumiton Christian (24-7) at Sweet Water (24-7), 4 and 6 p.m. Brantley (20-11) at Maplesville, 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Houston County (19-14) at Ragland (14-10), 5 and 7 p.m. Pleasant Home (11-6) at Millry (23-12), 4 and 6 p.m. Shoals Christian (12-19) at South Lamar (25-7), 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Hackleburg (18-17) at Athens Bible (16-11), 1 and 3 p.m. Spring Garden (20-6) at Decatur Heritage (13-10), 1 and 3 p.m. Cedar Bluff (17-12) at Cherokee (21-9), 5 and 7 p.m.
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Northridge players Quinn Donovan, left, and Aaron Johnson, right, bracket Benjamin Russell’s Matthew McClure as Northridge attacks during the first round of the state soccer playoffs Thursday. Below, Northridge’s Josue Garcia is surrounded by Benjamin Russell Defenders Jesus Velasquez (6), Dalton Daniel (10) and Elliott Evans (9) .
Wildcats put up good fight in first round loss By LUCAS NUNN Tuscaloosa News
The 5-2 Northridge High School victory over Benjamin Russell in the 6A AHSAA state playoffs was much tighter than the final score indicates. The game began with Northridge striking early scoring two quick goals early in the first half. Later in the first half, Benjamin Russell cut the deficit in half. The Wildcats tied the game up midway through the second half only to have Northridge score three goals in the last 15 minutes of play to cap off the wide-open game. For Benjamin Russell, it finishes the season with a 9-10-1 record, and according to coach Austin Teel, the Wildcats have a lot to be proud of at the end of this season. They began the season poorly, but bounced back in the month of April winning eight of their last nine games before tonight. “I’m very proud; I told them in the beginning it was going to be a bumpy road coming in losing 14 seniors last season like starting out brand new,” Teel said. “But I told them buy in, believe in me and once April hits we’ll go on our April run, and we went on a six-game win streak.” Northridge coach Carter Hill was impressed by the maturity his team showed late in the contest which he described as intense. “The boys did a good job of getting
their composure, being relaxed and when they tied it up we could’ve relaxed but we didn’t,” Hill said. “We got the go-ahead goal and once we did that we just were able to keep the pressure up and go on and get a couple more in.” Goal scorers for Benjamin Russell were Luke Harvey and Zavion Miles. Josue Garcia scored the fifth goal for Northridge, but it was Aaron Johnson who carried the Jaguars on his back through the game, scoring the first four goals of the night for his team. “Aaron is excellent; he is usually the
quickest player on the field, he works harder than everyone, he is a constant motor for our team and he gets many goals just on being able to outwork somebody,” Hill said. “They think they have time and then he just comes back in and does what he needs to do. He just outworks people and honestly just kind of an athletic freak, is what he is.” Northridge improves its record to 14-52 and moves on to the second round of the playoffs and will play next Tuesday, either at home against Pelham or at John Carroll based on that game.
BRHS girls can’t overcome two early scores By LUCAS NUNN Tuscaloosa News
Seven minutes into the soccer game Northridge High School’s Aileen Charles found the back of the net sliding her shot past the keeper. Less than one minute later, she scored again in identical fashion to give the Jaguars a 2-0 win over Benjamin Russell in the 6A AHSAA state playoffs Thursday night. “Over the past three years I’ve lost groups of nine players two years ago, eight a year ago, and seven seniors this year,” Wildcat coach Lee Wagoner said. “I’m starting two eighth-graders and a ninthgrader this year so I think out future is going to be bright we’ve just got to keep working and improve our skill.” Northridge coach Carter Hill said, “The girl who scored, Aileen Charles, is a seventh-grader and scored both of our goals, so she did an excellent job.” Benjamin Russell ends its season with a 5-10-5 record, and Wagoner believes that his team has a lot to look forward to in the coming years. Despite giving up the two goals early Benjamin Russell goalkeeper Jade Trapp had a good performance ending the night with five saves. “Jayde is a solid keeper, she is a junior this year and she has been starting for us since her sophomore year,” Wildcats coach Lee Wagoner said. “She is very dependable but is playing with a young back line in front of her which has made her have to work a little harder, but she enjoys the workload and thrives on it.” Overall, Hill was pleased with his teams’ quick start to what he knew would be a tough matchup. “We played very, very well, Benjamin Russell is a good team, we played them
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Benjamin Russell defender Emily Wellborn keeps Northridge attacker Anna Maxson away from the ball in the corner during the first round of the state soccer playoffs Thursday.
the past couple of years in the playoffs and its always very close and tight,” Hill said. “We scored early and I’m glad we scored them both early because we didn’t finish
any more after that.” Northridge improves to 13-5-2 and will play the winner of the game between Homewood and Chelsea on Tuesday.