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Page 8 The Tri-City Reporter, Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Sports & Education Pioneers start off season with three wins and one loss BY LORI CATHEY The Gibson County Pioneers Baseball team started the 2012 season off this week with 3 wins and 1 loss. In the seasons first game the Pioneers took on Bradford at Gibson County. Winning Pioneers starting pitcher Addison Davidson combined with Zach Wiginton to pitch a no hitter. Davidson pitched four and two thirds innings striking out six while
Wiginton pitched one third of an inning striking out one batter. Gibson County scored the only run they would need in the first inning. Addison Davidson walked, went to third on a double by Taylor McKinney and they both scored on a 2 RBI single by John Michael Morris. GC went on to win 10 to 0 in 5 innings. The hitting stars for GC were: Addison Davidson
FIRST HOME RUN - Tanner Harrison hit the Pioneers’ first home run of the season. He is greeted by Gibson County Coach Corry Essany. Harrison had five hits and 6 RBIs. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
on base 3 out of 4 times and scored 2 runs, Taylor McKinney 3 for 3 with a walk and a double and scored 4 times, John Michael Morris on base all 4 times and 3 RBIs with the game winning hit, Carter McMackin with 2 hits and 3 RBIs and Tanner Hairrson with 2 RBIs. Gibson County as a team stole 6 bases and had 2 errors in the game. In the second game of the season Gibson County took on Lake County. Starting pitcher Zach Wiginton pitched a complete game 2 hit shut out while striking
out 8 batters for the win. Gibson County again scored the only run they would need in the first inning. Addison Davidson again led off the game with a walk. He stole second and went to third on a wild pitch. Davidson scored on a RBI single by John Michael Morris who had the game winning hit for the second day in a row. The Pioneers went on to win 9 to 0. Hitting stars for GC were Addison Davidson 2 for 2 with a walk and 2 stolen bases, John Michael Morris 3 for 4 with a double and
FIST BUMP - Winning pitcher Zach Wigington gives catcher Carter McMackin a fist bump after defeating Lake County 9-0. Wiginton pitched a complete game 2 hit shut out while striking out 8 batters for the win.(Photo by Lori Cathey)
10 TO 0 WIN - Starting pitcher Addison Davidson started the season off with a 10-0 win and a no hitter against Bradford. Davidson also had a .875 on base percentage. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
WINNING RUNS - Senior John Michael Morris drove in the winning run in all three games this past week. Morris had 9 RBIs and a .688 on base percentage for the week. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
2 RBIs. Taylor McKinney, Carter McMackin, Tanner Harrison, and Josh Mathis all had 1 RBI each. The Pioneers stole 7 bases and made no errors in their second win of the season. On Thursday the Pioneers went to McKenzie. The Pioneers again got all the runs they would need in the first inning. Andrew Hughes and Taylor McKinney started the game off with a walk. Both runners scored on a 2 run double by John Michael Morris giving him 3 game winning hits in 3 days. Gibson County would score 6 runs in the first, giving starting pitcher A. J. Metzger all the runs he would need for the win. McKenzie got their only run of the game in the bottom of the first on a home run by number three hitter Curry. A.J. Metzger pitched a complete game giving up only 4 hits and striking out 4. The hitting stars for the Pioneers were: Andrew Hughes who had 2 RBIs and was on base 2 times, John Michael Morris 2 for 4 with 2 doubles, 3 more RBIs and 2 runs scored. Carter McMackin had 2 for 3 with a walk, a double, 2 stolen bases and 2 runs scored. Tanner Harrison was on base 3 times with 2 RBIs and 2 stolen bases. Zach Wiginton was 2 for 3 with 2 stolen bases 1 RBI and 2 runs scored. Gibson County had 7 stolen bases and no errors in their third win of the year. Friday night GC was home to take on Greenfield. Greenfield jumped out to a 2 run lead in the first inning on a double, a walk and a double. Greenfield then scored one run in the second and 5 more in the third inning taking an 80 lead. Gibson County scored 2 in the bottom of the third on a one out single by Andrew Hughes followed by a double by Taylor McKinney. Hughes scored
the Pioneers first run of the game by hustling home on a passed ball. McKinney then scored on a RBI single by John Michael Morris. GC scored again in the fourth inning when Josh Mathis led off with a walk. Mathis stole second and scored on a RBI single by shortstop Zach Wiginton. With 2 outs in the fifth Carter McMackin and Tanner Hairrson singled and Josh Mathis then walked to load the bases. An injured Addison Davidson came off the bench to pinch hit and hit a hard ground ball to second. The second baseman tried to tag Mathis as he flew by but Mathis ducked the tag and caused the Greenfield second baseman to make a wild throw. Davidson was safe and McMackin and Harrison scored cutting the lead to 8-5 after 5 innings. With the score 8-5 going into the bottom of the seventh with one out, Tanner Harrison hit the Pioneers first home run of the season. It was a blast to left field making it 8-6. Josh Mathis followed that with a single bringing the tying run to the plate with one out. The Greenfield pitcher struck out the next two GC batters to give Gibson County their first loss of the year. Hitting stars for the Pioneers were: John Michael Morris who was 2 for 4 with a RBI, Carter McMackin 1 for 3 with a walk and a run, Tanner Harrison 2 for 4 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 1 RBI, Josh Mathis on base 3 times with a stolen base and a run scored, Zach Wigington on base 2 out of 3 times with a RBI and Addison Davidson who drove in 2 runs and stole a base coming off the bench to pinch hit. Gibson County stole 2 bases and made 2 errors. Gibson County has 5 games all on the road this week. The next home game is Monday, March 26 at 4 p.m. against Milan at Gibson County.
GCHS Baseball Team ready for the season LIFT-A-THON FUNDRAISER SLATED - The Gibson County football team will end its weightlifting program with a Lift-a-Thon fundraiser. A Lift-A-Thon is an event where the football team comes together to raise money and is designed to sponsor money for every pound lifted or you can choose to give a flat fee for their donation. This year the money raised will help buy shirt/short combos for team players. The event will take place on Thursday, March 29, at 6 p.m. at Gibson County High School. So be looking for Pioneers football players coming around asking for pledge per pound or flat donation. Pictured power lifting is sophmore Danny Evans. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
BY LORI CATHEY The 2012 Gibson County Pioneers Baseball team opened their season this past week with 3 wins and 1 loss. Coach Corry Essany said, “I am extremely excited about
this year’s team. We have a ton of senior leadership to go along with two very good juniors and a phenomenal sophomore class. We have more depth than any other year since I’ve been at
Gibson County. We should be a solid hitting team from the top of our lineup to the bottom and I believe we will be great defensively. Our only weak spot will be a lack of experienced pitching,
but I believe we have the talent and potential to excel at that position as well. I expect us to compete for a district championship along with Milan, Covington, and Dyersburg.”
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GCHS BASEBALL TEAM - Members of the 2012 Gibson County Pioneers Baseball team are: (from left, front row)
FREE* COMPUTER CLASSES
class will begin Monday, , and will be held from 6-9 each Monday evening for ten weeks. Students must have taken beginning computer and Excel classes before registering for this class. class will begin Tuesday, , and will be held from 6-9 each Tuesday evening for ten weeks. class will begin , and will be held from 6-9 eachThursday evening for ten weeks. All classes will be held at the Trenton Community Resource Center (formerly Trenton-Rosenwald Middle School) in the computer lab, room 18. Enter from Eaton Street. Registration will be held the first night of each class in Room 22, beginning at 5:30 P.M. For more information, contact Peggy Davis at 855-0665 or e-mail at mailto:[email protected]
Coach Corry Essany, Asst. coach R. B. Hodges, Asst. coach Bryan Cathey, (second row) Grant Jones, Andrew Hughes, Zach
Wiginton, Cory Oliver, Chance Cooper, Taylor McKinney, Addison Davidson, Justin Butler, Kevin Whitley, Damien McElory, (third row) Matt Suttberry, Ryan Carter, Chase Cooper, Josh Mathis, Riley Sweat, Blake Spencer, Garrett Kent, Ben Whitley, Carter McMackin, Johnny Lownsdale, (back row) Tanner Harrison, John Michael Morris, Axel Metzger, Zac Cross and Brannion Simpson. Not picture is Coach Ken Covington. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
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All Light Truck & Passenger Tires - Sale March 1st - 31st.
No interest if paid in full within 6 months on purchases $29900 or more with approved credit. Call for details. Humboldt High School, Monday evenings, 6:00-9:00; Trenton Community Resource Center (formerly Trenton-Rosenwald Middle School off Eaton Street), Monday-Thursday mornings, 8:00-12:30, and Tuesday evenings, 6:00-9:00; Milan Library, Van Hook Street, Thursday evenings, 6:00-9:00. Official GED Test given by UT-Martin in Trenton. Call Gina Wood or Deanna Poole at 855-0665 for more information. The next GED Test is January 27. The Official GED Practice Test must be taken and registration papers completed by January 18. Call today to schedule your test! (This project is funded under an agreement with the Department of Labor and Workforce Development.)
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Sports & Education Pioneers start off season with three wins and one loss BY LORI CATHEY The Gibson County Pioneers Baseball team started the 2012 season off this week with 3 wins and 1 loss. In the seasons first game the Pioneers took on Bradford at Gibson County. Winning Pioneers starting pitcher Addison Davidson combined with Zach Wiginton to pitch a no hitter. Davidson pitched four and two thirds innings striking out six while
Wiginton pitched one third of an inning striking out one batter. Gibson County scored the only run they would need in the first inning. Addison Davidson walked, went to third on a double by Taylor McKinney and they both scored on a 2 RBI single by John Michael Morris. GC went on to win 10 to 0 in 5 innings. The hitting stars for GC were: Addison Davidson
FIRST HOME RUN - Tanner Harrison hit the Pioneers’ first home run of the season. He is greeted by Gibson County Coach Corry Essany. Harrison had five hits and 6 RBIs. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
on base 3 out of 4 times and scored 2 runs, Taylor McKinney 3 for 3 with a walk and a double and scored 4 times, John Michael Morris on base all 4 times and 3 RBIs with the game winning hit, Carter McMackin with 2 hits and 3 RBIs and Tanner Hairrson with 2 RBIs. Gibson County as a team stole 6 bases and had 2 errors in the game. In the second game of the season Gibson County took on Lake County. Starting pitcher Zach Wiginton pitched a complete game 2 hit shut out while striking
out 8 batters for the win. Gibson County again scored the only run they would need in the first inning. Addison Davidson again led off the game with a walk. He stole second and went to third on a wild pitch. Davidson scored on a RBI single by John Michael Morris who had the game winning hit for the second day in a row. The Pioneers went on to win 9 to 0. Hitting stars for GC were Addison Davidson 2 for 2 with a walk and 2 stolen bases, John Michael Morris 3 for 4 with a double and
FIST BUMP - Winning pitcher Zach Wigington gives catcher Carter McMackin a fist bump after defeating Lake County 9-0. Wiginton pitched a complete game 2 hit shut out while striking out 8 batters for the win.(Photo by Lori Cathey)
10 TO 0 WIN - Starting pitcher Addison Davidson started the season off with a 10-0 win and a no hitter against Bradford. Davidson also had a .875 on base percentage. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
WINNING RUNS - Senior John Michael Morris drove in the winning run in all three games this past week. Morris had 9 RBIs and a .688 on base percentage for the week. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
2 RBIs. Taylor McKinney, Carter McMackin, Tanner Harrison, and Josh Mathis all had 1 RBI each. The Pioneers stole 7 bases and made no errors in their second win of the season. On Thursday the Pioneers went to McKenzie. The Pioneers again got all the runs they would need in the first inning. Andrew Hughes and Taylor McKinney started the game off with a walk. Both runners scored on a 2 run double by John Michael Morris giving him 3 game winning hits in 3 days. Gibson County would score 6 runs in the first, giving starting pitcher A. J. Metzger all the runs he would need for the win. McKenzie got their only run of the game in the bottom of the first on a home run by number three hitter Curry. A.J. Metzger pitched a complete game giving up only 4 hits and striking out 4. The hitting stars for the Pioneers were: Andrew Hughes who had 2 RBIs and was on base 2 times, John Michael Morris 2 for 4 with 2 doubles, 3 more RBIs and 2 runs scored. Carter McMackin had 2 for 3 with a walk, a double, 2 stolen bases and 2 runs scored. Tanner Harrison was on base 3 times with 2 RBIs and 2 stolen bases. Zach Wiginton was 2 for 3 with 2 stolen bases 1 RBI and 2 runs scored. Gibson County had 7 stolen bases and no errors in their third win of the year. Friday night GC was home to take on Greenfield. Greenfield jumped out to a 2 run lead in the first inning on a double, a walk and a double. Greenfield then scored one run in the second and 5 more in the third inning taking an 80 lead. Gibson County scored 2 in the bottom of the third on a one out single by Andrew Hughes followed by a double by Taylor McKinney. Hughes scored
the Pioneers first run of the game by hustling home on a passed ball. McKinney then scored on a RBI single by John Michael Morris. GC scored again in the fourth inning when Josh Mathis led off with a walk. Mathis stole second and scored on a RBI single by shortstop Zach Wiginton. With 2 outs in the fifth Carter McMackin and Tanner Hairrson singled and Josh Mathis then walked to load the bases. An injured Addison Davidson came off the bench to pinch hit and hit a hard ground ball to second. The second baseman tried to tag Mathis as he flew by but Mathis ducked the tag and caused the Greenfield second baseman to make a wild throw. Davidson was safe and McMackin and Harrison scored cutting the lead to 8-5 after 5 innings. With the score 8-5 going into the bottom of the seventh with one out, Tanner Harrison hit the Pioneers first home run of the season. It was a blast to left field making it 8-6. Josh Mathis followed that with a single bringing the tying run to the plate with one out. The Greenfield pitcher struck out the next two GC batters to give Gibson County their first loss of the year. Hitting stars for the Pioneers were: John Michael Morris who was 2 for 4 with a RBI, Carter McMackin 1 for 3 with a walk and a run, Tanner Harrison 2 for 4 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 1 RBI, Josh Mathis on base 3 times with a stolen base and a run scored, Zach Wigington on base 2 out of 3 times with a RBI and Addison Davidson who drove in 2 runs and stole a base coming off the bench to pinch hit. Gibson County stole 2 bases and made 2 errors. Gibson County has 5 games all on the road this week. The next home game is Monday, March 26 at 4 p.m. against Milan at Gibson County.
GCHS Baseball Team ready for the season LIFT-A-THON FUNDRAISER SLATED - The Gibson County football team will end its weightlifting program with a Lift-a-Thon fundraiser. A Lift-A-Thon is an event where the football team comes together to raise money and is designed to sponsor money for every pound lifted or you can choose to give a flat fee for their donation. This year the money raised will help buy shirt/short combos for team players. The event will take place on Thursday, March 29, at 6 p.m. at Gibson County High School. So be looking for Pioneers football players coming around asking for pledge per pound or flat donation. Pictured power lifting is sophmore Danny Evans. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
BY LORI CATHEY The 2012 Gibson County Pioneers Baseball team opened their season this past week with 3 wins and 1 loss. Coach Corry Essany said, “I am extremely excited about
this year’s team. We have a ton of senior leadership to go along with two very good juniors and a phenomenal sophomore class. We have more depth than any other year since I’ve been at
Gibson County. We should be a solid hitting team from the top of our lineup to the bottom and I believe we will be great defensively. Our only weak spot will be a lack of experienced pitching,
but I believe we have the talent and potential to excel at that position as well. I expect us to compete for a district championship along with Milan, Covington, and Dyersburg.”
TUNE IN TO VICTORY VENDORS BUY • SELL • TRADE • GIVEAWAY LIVE SATURDAYS - 8:30 - 10 A.M. CALL 731-562-9370
GCHS BASEBALL TEAM - Members of the 2012 Gibson County Pioneers Baseball team are: (from left, front row)
FREE* COMPUTER CLASSES
class will begin Monday, , and will be held from 6-9 each Monday evening for ten weeks. Students must have taken beginning computer and Excel classes before registering for this class. class will begin Tuesday, , and will be held from 6-9 each Tuesday evening for ten weeks. class will begin , and will be held from 6-9 eachThursday evening for ten weeks. All classes will be held at the Trenton Community Resource Center (formerly Trenton-Rosenwald Middle School) in the computer lab, room 18. Enter from Eaton Street. Registration will be held the first night of each class in Room 22, beginning at 5:30 P.M. For more information, contact Peggy Davis at 855-0665 or e-mail at mailto:[email protected]
Coach Corry Essany, Asst. coach R. B. Hodges, Asst. coach Bryan Cathey, (second row) Grant Jones, Andrew Hughes, Zach
Wiginton, Cory Oliver, Chance Cooper, Taylor McKinney, Addison Davidson, Justin Butler, Kevin Whitley, Damien McElory, (third row) Matt Suttberry, Ryan Carter, Chase Cooper, Josh Mathis, Riley Sweat, Blake Spencer, Garrett Kent, Ben Whitley, Carter McMackin, Johnny Lownsdale, (back row) Tanner Harrison, John Michael Morris, Axel Metzger, Zac Cross and Brannion Simpson. Not picture is Coach Ken Covington. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
GOODFELLOWS TIRE SALE!
Buy 3 Get 1 FREE!
All Light Truck & Passenger Tires - Sale March 1st - 31st.
No interest if paid in full within 6 months on purchases $29900 or more with approved credit. Call for details. Humboldt High School, Monday evenings, 6:00-9:00; Trenton Community Resource Center (formerly Trenton-Rosenwald Middle School off Eaton Street), Monday-Thursday mornings, 8:00-12:30, and Tuesday evenings, 6:00-9:00; Milan Library, Van Hook Street, Thursday evenings, 6:00-9:00. Official GED Test given by UT-Martin in Trenton. Call Gina Wood or Deanna Poole at 855-0665 for more information. The next GED Test is January 27. The Official GED Practice Test must be taken and registration papers completed by January 18. Call today to schedule your test! (This project is funded under an agreement with the Department of Labor and Workforce Development.)
Russom’s Collision
432 N. Trenton St. Rutherford, TN 665-6186
Goodfellows
432 N. Trenton St. Rutherford, TN 665-6186
Tire & Alignment 432 N. Trenton St. Rutherford, TN 665-6992
