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Pictured is Pirate kicker #45 Alberto Marquez celebrating with teammate #1 Tate Carter after making the game winning field goal. Pirates defeat Warriors 17 -14 on late field goal
The Appling County Pirates traveled to Tattnall County on Friday, October 20 and were able to get a thrilling 17-14 victory over the Battle Creek Warriors.
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Junior Varsity defeats Tattnall 28-6
The Appling County Pirates Junior Varsity team hosted the Tattnall County Battle Creek Warriors Junior Varsity team on Thursday, October 29 at Jimmy Swain Stadium at 5:00 p.m.
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Rams fall to Bears!!
After soundly defeating all regular season opponents to end the regular season undefeated, the Appling County Middle School Rams were set to host the Pierce County Middle School Bears on Wednesday...
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Skipper to run in New York Marathon
Nathan Skipper, formerly of Baxley, has qualified to run in the 2009 New York Marathon.
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Lady Pirates softball season comes to an end
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The Appling County High School Lady Pirates traveled to Vidalia for the first round of playoff competition on Tuesday, October 13.
Big Buck Contest winners announced
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The Wheaton Break Hunting Club 11th Annual Big Buck Contest was held on Saturday, October 17.
Rams to host playoff game
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The Appling County Middle School Rams took their undefeated record on the road last Wednesday, October 14, to battle with the McIntosh County Middle School squad.
ACA Senior night to be held October 30
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ACA will play host to Peoples Baptist on Friday, October 30, in what will be the first round of GACA playoff competition.
Jessie Deen crowned queen, Pirates win
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On Friday night, during halftime of the ACHS Pirates football game, Jessie Deen was crowned the 2009 ACHS Homecoming Queen.
ACMS Rams remain unbeaten with 46-6 win
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On Wednesday, October 7, the Appling County Middle School Rams played host to the rival Yellow Jackets of Jeff Davis Middle School.
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