Copper Basin’s base ballers used a big 4 run first inning and rode the 3 hit pitching of Austin Starnes to defeat the home standing South Pittsburg Pirates 7-4.
The Copper Basin Cougars came up on the short end of a 1-0 score
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The Annual PCHS Basketball Awards Banquet was held Sunday, March 11 at Shiloh Baptist Church.
The Annual
PCHS Basketball Awards Banquet was held Sunday, March 11 at Shiloh Baptist
Church. Coaches Rusty Brewer and Johnny Hayes, Jr. recognized all players
involved in the 2011-2012 season and then made individual award presentations.
Both Coaches also recognized others involved in the programs and the
contributions they made. They made special note of the sacrifice and dedication
of their families and the player’s families.
Coach Hayes
introduced the ‘Kittens and presented letter awards to the team. He then made
individual awards to the following: Nattalie Miles received the Defensive
Player Award and the Academic Award; Emily Wilson received the Offensive Player
Award; Riley Hatcher received the 6th Man Award; Rachel Epperson
received the Coach’s Award; Morgan Greer received the Wildkitten Award; and
Maclain Yowarsky was presented the Most Valuable Player Award. Hayes also
recognized Managers Daniel Hall, Lindsay Cross, Katey Conner, and Kayla Lowe.
He also gave special recognition to scorekeeper LaRonda Cochran.
Coach Rusty
Brewer then recognized each player involved in the Wildcat program. He also
emphasized the efforts and dedication shown by the team in the second half of
the season that resulted in the team’s winning the District 5AA Tournament
Championship. The following players were presented the individual awards:
Andrea Ragona received the Newcomer of the Year Award; Cody Burger received the
Hustle Award; Evan Ball received the Coach’s Award; Alex Akins and Logan Brewer
received the Senior Academic Award; Alex Akins and Logan Brewer received the
Wildcat Award (Boy’s MVP Award); And Alex Akins, Logan Brewer, and Cody Burger
were presented the Captains Award which is voted on by the players. Brewer then
recognized Managers Daley Hall, Daniel Hall, and Delaney Hall.
Bruce
Underwood presented the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Award to Nattalie
Miles.
The banquet
was catered by the Farmhouse Restaurant.
Polk County’s road committee met last Tuesday to go over the list of county roads in an attempt to have an updated list that includes all county roads with their proper names as well as the mileage for the roads.
People who have heard things or have knowledge of documents or records that mention Cherokees passing through are asked to contact the TOHA office at 423-263-7232.
The Polk County Chamber of Commerce will have a Grand Opening of its new facility at 1697 Hwy 64, Benton, next to the Ocoee Express on Saturday, March 16th from 10 am- 3 pm.
Congressman Chuck Fleischmann held a round table meeting with County Executive Hoyt Firestone, Benton Mayor Jerry Stephens, Copperhill Mayor Eric Waters and Ducktown Mayor James Talley.
West Polk Fire & Rescue was paged out Thursday morning to a structure fire at the corner of Old Federal Road and Horns Creek Road between Ocoee and Old Fort.
Did you know that except for some small quirk of fate, I could now be the official historian for Kennedy County and living in the county seat of Ocoee?
Copper Basin’s base ballers used a big 4 run first inning and rode the 3 hit pitching of Austin Starnes to defeat the home standing South Pittsburg Pirates 7-4.
Justin Brown epitomized the successful lead-off batter by reaching base three times and scoring a run every time in the Wildcats’ heartbreaking nine inning 7-6 loss to the home standing Chiefs.
Boyd Buchanan’s Buccaneers swept the 2013 regular season series with the Copper Basin Cougars, winning twice in District 5-A games played on two consecutive days.
The descendants of James Monroe and Mattie Goforth Maynor gathered for a reunion at the Benton Municipal Building April 13th with around 60 people in attendance.
Jason Bell successfully defended his doctorial dissertation titled “The Role of an Afterschool Program on Students Graduating High School: A Focus on Lived Experiences” in February at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Take Charge of Your Diabetes, a program developed by Stanford University, is a six-week course designed to help those with diabetes build skills to improve their health one step at a time.
Greg Paxton snapped this picture of a Rose-breasted Grosbeak a couple weeks ago at Camp McCroy (4H Camp) in Greasy Creek. He said he’d never seen one before, but it waited patiently on the branch for him to get his camera.
As Tennesseans pack up and head out to their favorite campsites, the State Fire Marshal's Office urges campers to be aware of carbon monoxide dangers in and around tents and RVs.
The Tennessee State Parks system has lifted a temporary ban on backcountry campfires in state parks, which was put into place June 29, 2012, due to dry weather conditions and the potential for wildfire hazards.
The Tennessee State Parks system is issuing a temporary ban on backcountry campfires in all state parks due to dry weather conditions that could increase the potential for wildfire hazards.
“Providing real time traffic information can help motorists avoid delays and in turn, reduce congestion on our roadways,” said TDOT Commissioner John Schroer.
f you are planning to do any outdoor burning from October 15 through May 15 you will need to check with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Division of Forestry first.
Coon hunters will be able to enjoy their sport in the Ocoee and Tellico Bear Reserves next year – but only for a month and only with two dogs per truck.
The county commission has voiced opposition to a proposed change in the coon hunting season, which was just approved in the Bear Reserve for this year.
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