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VALLEY — A light rain that was falling on Sunday didn’t stop the Christmas Merry Go Round opening on time, and for a 16th year in a row the Herstons were first in line to ride it. The post Merry-go-round returns and once again the Herstons are first in line appeared first on Valley Times-News.

LaGrange Troup County raced to a big lead and never looked back in a 66-39 win over Lafayette on Nov. 28 in Georgia boys high school basketball action.

WEST POINT, Ga. (Nov. 28, 2023) - The Point Women's Soccer team is preparing for their Winter ID Camp which serves as a Preview Day for the interest of players as a Future Skyhawk. The event will be free admission and will have two separate dates that players can attend. The dates will be January 13, 2024, or January 27, 2024. Those who would be interested in attending this camp on either date should complete the preview day registration form HERE or complete the form on PointSkyhawks.com and submit it to Coach Randy Douglas. For further information or questions, please contact Head Coach Randy Douglas at randy.douglas@point.edu.

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - There's a new name sitting atop the Louisiana High School Athletic Association record books as Lafayette Christian Academy quarterback Ju'Juan Johnson made history Friday night during LCA's victory over the McDonough 35 Roneagles in the quarterfinals of the Division II Select Playoffs. Breaking a record...

WEST POINT, Ga. (Nov. 28, 2023) - The NAIA has released the list for the Daktronics NAIA Women's Volleyball Scholar-Athletes list. The criteria to be featured on this list are achieving a 3.5 Cumulative GPA or higher, appearing on the eligibility certificate for the sport, and having attended the institution for one full year. Point Volleyball had eight players who would make the list as Abigail Hardwick, Ava Clay, Caraline Jackson, Claire Cordell, Janie Marie Messer, Jordan Palmer, Kristina Faison, and Lexi Arter each made the list.

Six different Montgomery Academy players hit 3-pointers in a 74-46 win over Lanett in the opening round of the Coach Larry Chapman Foundation Tip Off Tournament on Monday. And the Eagles’ best 3-point shooter, Cole Caddell, wasn’t in town for Monday’s game or it likely would have been worse for the Panthers.

VALLEY — Jannelle White is entering her third year as the athletic director at Point University. The post Point AD Jannelle White speaks to Lions Club appeared first on Valley Times-News.

Valley High School’s homecoming queen is no stranger to hard work, but it was all rewarding when she was celebrated by her classmates during the 2023-2024 homecoming game.  The post Valley High’s homecoming queen stays busy appeared first on Valley Times-News.

Lafayette Christian coach Hunter Landry sees a better McDonogh 35 squad on film than the one the Knights handled 47-8 in last year’s first playoff contest. But Landry is far more focused on his team than the opponent heading into a 7 p.m. Friday Division II select quarterfinal contest on LCA’s campus.

(WEST POINT, Ga.) – On Saturday, the Truett McConnell University women’s basketball team traveled to compete in a non-conference match-up against Point University, where the Lady Bears battled hard but ultimately fell to a final score of 52-32. TMU falls to an overall record of 1-5, while PU rises to an overall record of 3-3.

Only one more half stands between CSNorthridge and the win they were favored to collect coming into this evening. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead Miss Valley State 41-24. If CSNorthridge keeps playing like this, they'll bump their record up to 4-2 in no time....

Opelika Parks and Recreation will inaugurate the Spring Villa Disc Golf Course on November 28th. The course, planned by disc golf expert Kevin McCoy, includes two 18-hole championship disc golf courses. The first course, the Graveyard Course, is difficult with narrow fairways and significant elevation changes.

WEST POINT, Ga. (Nov. 21, 2023) - The College Sports Communicators announced the CSC Academic All-District for NCAA Levels of Division I, Division II, and Division III, along with announcing the teams for the NAIA levels. On Tuesday, November 21st the Point University Men’s and Women’s soccer teams had seven total players between both teams make the list. To be considered for this list, student-athletes are recognized for their performances on the field in the classroom, be at least a sophomore in the classroom and academically, have a minimum of a 3.5 GPA, and competed in 90% of the institution’s games.

The Cornerstone Christian Chargers entered the AISA 8-Man State Championship game at the Cramton Bowl on Thursday, Nov. 16 with two goals: get revenge against the Springwood Wildcats, who beat them in the semifinals last season, and claim the school’s first football state championship. The post Fully Charged: Cornerstone claims first state championship with win over Springwood appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.

It perhaps wasn’t as pretty as Lafayette Christian would’ve wanted it to be at times, but don’t let the score fool you. With senior quarterback Ju’Juan Johnson looking to force big plays at times, the No. 3-seeded LCA found itself struggling for footing in some moments despite its lopsided 54-20 win over the 14th-seeded Peabody Warhorses in the regional round of the Division II select playoffs.

It was a tough night for LaGrange which was overmatched by Savannah Benedictine Military in this 31-7 verdict.

WEST POINT, Ga. (Nov. 18, 2023) - The Point University Women's Basketball team returned to the court for a Saturday afternoon home nonconference game against former Appalachian Athletic Conference foe in Truett-McConnell University where the Skyhawks cruised past the Bears with a final score of 52-32. Shanbriah Rule got the Skyhawks going with the first score of the game which was followed by a layup from Ky'Leo Worriels. Worriels added to Point's lead with a mid-range nothing-but-net jumper. The Bears kept it close with layups and jump shots and tied the game with a score of 8-8. The Skyhawks started to catch fire as Point added an 11-0 run which began with a layup from Shakira Wilson. Mataea Boyd followed with a layup off the turnover of the Bears and Antonia Pittman followed on the next possession with a three-pointer. Ky'Leo Worriels added the last two layups of the first quarter to end off with a 19-8 lead. Point's defense continued to wreak havoc for Truett-McConnell as the Skyhawks only allowed three points in the second quarter. Ky'Leo Worriels and Mataea Boyd added the first two baskets of the second period. Mirial Cannon followed with a smooth mid-range jump shot to bring the score to 25-11. Antonia Pittman added two points from the charity stripe to bring Point's lead to 27-11 at the half.

Lanett City Schools will soon have extra precaution measures added to their school events. The board received a safety grant that will be used to purchase new metal detectors.  The post LCS to add metal detectors for sports events appeared first on Valley Times-News.

High school basketball is happening today in Chambers County, Alabama, and information on these matchups is available here, if you're looking for how to watch them. Follow high school basketball this season on the NFHS Network! Keep tabs on your family or alma mater and tune in!. Chambers County, Alabama...

LAGRANGE, Ga. - Berry Men's Basketball increased their record to 2-2 overall with a big win over the Panthers of LaGrange college in tonight's contest, 91-69. A 52 point first half shocked the Panthers from the tip. The first eight points for the Vikings came inside the paint to motivate the team where they would outscore LaGrange 54-36 in the lane for the game.