Citizens Journal (Atlanta, Tex.), Vol. 112, No. 77, Ed. 1 Wednesday, February 20, 1991 Page: 6 of 14
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6A Wednesday, Feb. 20, 1991 Citizen* Journal
Atlanta girls break jinx
with 43-32 BHM8TRICT win
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rabbs cruise past avery
in 60-51 warmup rout
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. ... „Ai _ Lady Rabbs march
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By TERRY CARTER and triple coverage, Collins led all scorers with 17
Journal Staff Writer points for Atlanta. Oliver took runnerup honors with 13
It took only eight minutes for the Atlanta girls to build points, including seven points in the first quarter, and
an insurmountable lead against Sabine Saturday night fellow guard Howe registered three buckets — all in the
in the Lady Rabbits' 43-32 playoff victory. opening minutes.
The bi-district win is the first postseason success for The Lady Rabbs also got four points from freshman,
any Atlanta girls' squad under coach Donna Walker's backup guard Tina Wafer, a pair from Angela Rowe
five-year supervision. But then when you play teams and one point from Tummie Patterson. Rowe worked
\ \ / \ 1like Brownsboro, which the Lady Rabbs (21-4) have the successfully in bringing the basketball upcourt against
y~*\ "V. \ JRHR. past two seasons in bidistrict, most teams don't get too Sabine's press in the second half, and Patterson had a
\ "***<*■■ Wmm v~ far. Saturday at Marshall High School, Atlanta played a good night on the boards, as did Collins.
t V ^ weaker, but still competitive Sabine Lady Cardinal While Atlanta collected 12 team fouls and Sabine
\ f / Aj / f squad (22-9) that never gave up. had 10, the whistles were frequently blown in the fourth
\ ' I Sabine opened the game ice cold offensively, despite period. Oliver, Collins and Patterson each finished with
h * * -f * * |* f ' a solid half-court defense that crowded Atlanta's three fouls, and Collins earned two in the first half. But
** k premier scorer, 6-2 senior Dorsha Collins. The dif- as the Lady Rabbs expanded their lead, they played
^ y > i ilMl ■H -L ference in the first period, which resulted in a 17-3 Lady more under control and didn't let Sabine's late run rattle
■■ l All R f Rabb lead, was the outside shooting of Atlanta, as dis- the Atlanta playoff hopes.
V ML tiS i 1/ played by guards Ruth Howe and Mashika Oliver. Sabine's top scorer was Rene Mitchell with 11 points,
■L \ ^ Both coaches were surprised by Atlanta's early sue- followed by sister Kaye Mitchell with 10 and Rachel
cess outside since Sabine had based its defense Timmons with three hoops.
Mb V t T% around only the Lady Rabbs' inside game. Needless to
■"'% Mfafc.. \ J§ Ky , say, Walker was more pleasantly surprised than Sabine Lady Rabb playoff hopes
V * coach Eddie Shawn. Atlanta played fifth-ranked Winnsboro (32-1) Tues-
1^ "They did a good job on Dorsha, and I was surprised day night at Tyler Junior College in an area playoff
V Jr* ^. by our outside shooting. But we needed it against clash that will challenge the Lady Rabbs all night.
/•'— * Sabine. I was surprised they only had six points in the Winnsboro has lost one 3A game in District 13-3A
> % first half though," Walker explained after the game. action this season, mainly due to a pair of 6-0 posts,
\ T i *' By halftime the Lady Rabbs led 21-6 and appeared Mandy Hale and Alison Galloway. But this team is also
."•~X;■ V i m ' t0 be on ,he road ,0 an easy bi-district victory. But very quick, though not traditionally a pressing squad,
I T ^ VHH Sabine pressured Atlanta wildly in the the third and and obviously controls the boards.
f ^ 11-4 ^ , fourth periods. The Lady Rabbs dropped a 21-point ad- If the Lady Rabbs nipped this state power by even
/ I r\ ^ ^v vantage down to seven points in the fourth quarter one point, they will pack for the 3A regional tournament
^ v before Collins found a way to pour in 10 points in the Friday and Saturday in Commerce at East Texas State
kjfr " \ J\M final minutes. University. Likley opponents waiting there will include
Journal staH Photo by terry carter ^-9 and 16-13 runs in the second half, Sabine state-ranked Aivarado (26-2), if it defeatedDecatur (26-
Atlanta freshman guard Tina Wafer (11) reconsiders a lob pass to 6-1Vi teammate Dorsha Collins as Sabine had Atlanta worried, but Walker's girls didn't panic after 5), South lake Carroll (23-6), if the Lady Dragons
defenders Stephanie Simmons (24, left) and Rachel Timms (42) sandwich the Lady Rabbs' dominant post the Lady Cards took several steals in for layups. downed West (21-9), and state-ranked Tatum (26-2), if
in Saturday's bi-district win for Atlanta. Despite some additional bruises due to her double the Lady Eagles beat Prarieland (23-7).
DohhQ mil /pLAY0FF Plahs f Doubles netters
jff ( whj ■ ■ /TUESDAY: Atlanta girls (21-4) VS. Winnsboro (32-1) J yTN , i ■
I at Tyler Jr. College - 7:30 p.m. (Area game) J A Q K H | J | T K" A |) I O O
Atlanta outauns Avery / Wct'11 u utJ*liei>
/ Uiwinw J / FRtDA Y; Atlanta boys VS. Gllmer-Whlte Oak winner /
_ nr\ r-i tentatively at Marshall H.S. -7:30 p.m. (Bi-district game) By TERRY CARTER Queen City, Tonya Hollis had a
in warm n nam& bU-Ul FRIDAY-SATURDAY: Gins'3A regional tournament Journal Staff Writer rough outing in girls A singles as
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After pounding Avery for three quarters Monday to build a 53-32 advan- I.Tmnamburn b^DetranTuTsdaT / Daingerfield Saturday. Both doubles 6-0 beatings in girls' B singles
tage, the Atlanta boys let the Bulldogs off the hook 60-51 in a postseason 9 yf J teams earned second-place ^ ®. ^°wning Hooks Lorene
warmupgame. ^ J ^phlss. Tweedle by default
Rabbit Basketball Coach Eddie Johnson played all 13 players suited up, B m m m m m In the girls A doubles, the QC On the boys side of the net, A
and he said none of his starters saw more than two quarters of action. But I A I Ai ,eam °' Amie Nelms-Jana Murdock singles player Jeremy Laule of
things didn't look that rosy in the first period when Avery opened the game I Tm m\ M\ || I ^1 || C LJk T defeated Camp/Freeman of Dain- Queen City competed with Dainger-
with a 12-4 run, but the Rabbs (16-11) came back to take a 16-15 first- I | | | ^ gerfield 6-3, 7-6 in a tough match in field and Hughes Spring hitters, but
quarter margin. -w- poor weather Saturday. They also also took two quick losses before a
From there Atlanta shed its stale play on the court, which was caused by downed the Hooks girls team of 'n B singles, Matt
almost a week layoff, and pressed Avery (21-7) into submission. By halftime Registration for Linden Youth Ath- first child, $15 for the second child Tuggle-Welch in a 6-1, 6-0 romp Upchurch dropped his opening
the Rabbs led 41-24. letic Association baseball and and no charge for the third child and before dropping the finals against a match 6-0, 6-4 enroute to three
With the promotions of Sigmund James, Terry Bailey and Mark Knight, softball is under way. Applications fourth child in a family. If more than strong Hughes Springs squad 6-4, early-season losses. In boys' A
Johnson played got only 13 points from James Oliver, 11 from James Epps have been sent to the schools and one child in a family will bo playing 6-1. doubles, William and Danny
and Tony Stiger, six from Dedrick Kidd and five from James. distributed to area businesses. They ball, parents are asked to please In boys' B doubles, 'Dog netters DeLaughter converted early
The win puts Atlanta in good shape for their bi-district battle Friday. The can be returned either to the turn all applications and fees in John Murdock and Jason Meador matches into two wins.
game with the loser of Tuesday's Gilmer-White Oak District 16-3A playoff schools, to Pixley's Sporting Goods together. teamed to take second place after In their opening match, the
game is tentatively set for Marshall High School Friday at 7:30 p.m. or to Crow Heath park during the The registration fee includes a falling in the opening round to the DeLaughter brothers lost to Dain-
Johnson said he believes his Rabbs will face White Oak based on Gilmer's designated registration days. shirt, cap and insurance for the Daingerfield team of gerfield 6-2, 6-2, then rebounded
talent and experience back from last year. Two days have been set aside for boys and shirt, shorts and insurance Shepard/Yarbrough in 6-2, 6-3 with a 6-3, 7-5 win over Hooks. In
"White Oak is disciplined, and they don't force their shots or their registration at Crow Heath. Officials for the girls. match. Murdock/Meador rebounded their final bout of the day,
passes," Johnson said in his evaluation. "They like to run, but do it control- will be taking applications from 9 Anyone wishing to coach a team a 7-5, 6-3 victory over Hooks DeLaughter/DeLaughter took the
led. I think their record is 18-8 and Gilmer's is a little better." a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 2 this year is asked to contact the and a 6-0, 6-0 whipping of Hughes first set and lost the second in a tie-
White Oak secured its playoff berth by rambling through the second half and Saturday March 9. commissioner for the respective age Springs. breaker on their way to a narrow
of district play unbeaten. The registration fee is $25 for the group. 'n 0,her Saturday matches for defeat 2-6, 7-6, 6-2.
Tiger football stars rake in awards at Saturday banquet
By VALERIE EAVES mination, desire to play and faith in Northeast Texas defensive back, All end/linebacker All District second guard/defensive end — All District #Clinton Ferrell, running
Journal Staff Writer God helped him have a successful Cypress Valley second team wide team linebacker and All Cypress honorable mention defensive end. back/defensive end — All District
The Linden-Kildare Tiger football pro football career. His message hit receiver, All East Texas honorable Valley third team linebacker. -Jody Bowles, offensive second team running back.
team was honored at a banquet at home with many of the Tigers, most mention defensive back and All .Jeff Locket, captain, running tackle/defensive tackle — All District In addition to that list of ac-
the school Saturday evening. The of whom are also small in stature State honorable mention wide back/defensive back. first team offensive tackle, All North- complishments, L-K handed out a
Tigers posted a 9-1 record in 1990 but big in desire receiver. *Jim Hargett, wide receiver/defen- east Texas offensive tackle, All few of their own.
and were District 15-3A Tri- Following Tilley's talk, L-K Head -Edward Love, captain, running sive back — All District second Cypress Valley second team offen- w0i„aW«, di*,,*, *
Champions — their only loss com- Coach Rhodney Russell introduced back/linebacker — All District first team defensive back. sive tackle and All East Texas fnr C1J l t ^
ing to Atlanta, a loss that kept them the 1990 Tiger seniors and listed team linebacker, MVP All Area -Brett Peek, wide receiver/defen- honorable mention offensive tackle. °rL®"are® s'* P'fV®"3;
out of the playoffs. the many accomplishments of each, linebacker, All Cypress Valley sive end. -Jerry Arnold, offensive Lrie?^' Weaver' Turner'
The key-note speaker for the ban- -Jody Turner, captain, quarter- secor.d team linebacker. All East -Forrest Mitchell, center/defensive tackle/defensive guard — All District oowies ana Love.
quet was former St. Louis Cardinals back/defensive end — All District Texas first team linebacker, All guard — All District honorable men- honorable mention offensive tackle. Bowles was named Most Valu-
wide receiver Pat Tilley. Tilley, who first team quarterback, All Northeast State first team linebacker. tion center. -Todd Fuller, offensive tackle, able Defensive End; LeGrow, Love
spent 11 years in the National Foot- Texas quarterback, All Cypress Val- -Zeb Lawson, captain, inning -Mark Smith, offensive defensive guard. and Hargett shared Most Valuable
ball League is currently the offen- ley third team quarterback and All back/defensive back MVP All guard/defensive guard All District -Eric Jones, offensive Defensive Back honors; Smith and
sive coordinator at Louisiana Tech East Texas honorable mention District running back, All Area run- first team offensive guard, All tackle/defensive guard - All District Mitchell garnered Most Valuable Of-
Tilley told the players that at 5-10, quarterback. nin9 back' All Cypress Valley Cypress Valley third team offensive honorable mention offensive tackle. fensive Lineman honors; and
178 pounds he was deemed by -Josh Weaver captain wide second team running back, All State guard and All East Texas honorable -Mikehael Warren, offensive Weaver, Turner and Lawson were
most to be too small to play in the receiver/defensive'back — All Dis- honorable mention running back. mention offensive guard. guard/defensive tackle — All District named the Most Valuable Offensive
NFL. However, he said, his deter- trict first team defensive back, All 'Tony LeGrow, captain, tight -Kyle Wells, offensive honorable mention offensive guard. Backs.
ABSA registration
begins Saturday
The Atlanta Baseball/Softball Association will be holding its registration
this Saturday and March 2 at Atlanta Junior High's main building.
Sign-up on the two Saturdays will be from 9 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Girls'
fees are $20 for ages 5-7, $25 for ages 8-18. Boys' fees will he $?n for ages
6-and-under, $30 for ages 7-8, $35 for ages 9-12, and $35 for ages 13-18
— plus $4 for pro-line caps.
In addition to the traditional teams formed during registration, the Atlanta
Baseball/Softball Association is also hoping to initiate a 17-18 girls' league
this year. Intersted girls need to apply during the registration dates.
For additional information, call Terry Hawley for boys' information at 796-
7216, or Jim Bartlett for girls' info at 796-5161.
Spring sports
Assume all listings are baseball unless other-
wise stated.
TUESDAY GAMES
Atlanta at Mt. Pleasant; 5
Linden-Kildare at Carthage (scrimmage); 4:30
New Diana at Queen City; 4:30
THURSDAY GAMES
Queen City tennis at Sabine; 5:15
FRIDAY GAMES
Atlanta at Loyola (Centenary College); 4
New Boston at Atlanta JV; 5
Liberty-Eylau at Queen City Vars., JV; 4:30
SATURDAY GAMES
Pleasant Grove at Atlanta JV (doubleheader);
noon
Linden-Kildare at Liberty-Eylau; 1
MONDAY GAMES
Atlanta at Mt. Pleasant JV; 4
New Boston at Linden-Kildare JV; 5
Queen City at DeKalb JV; 5
TUESDAY GAMES
Mt. Pleasant at Atlanta; 5
Texas High at Linden-Kildare; 5
New Diana at Queen City; 4:30
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