Local Sports for The Enterprise Ledger http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/ en The Enterprise Ledger Copyright 2008 2008-08-07T12:41:00-06:00 Enterprise moving on without ‘Big Three’ http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/enterprise_moving_on_without_big_three/30937/ For three years, Enterprise volleyball’s “Big Three” - Kaitlyn Stephenson, Neysa Hernandez and Emily Galloway - controlled the courts. Now that they have graduated, the Lady Wildcats are trying to fill the voids left by their departure.

]]> Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:37:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/enterprise_moving_on_without_big_three/30937/#When:19:37:00Z EHS football faces big day Thursday http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/ehs_football_faces_big_day_thursday/30804/ Thursday is a big day for Alabama High School Athletic Association teams, but it’s even bigger for Enterprise High School. Not only will the Wildcats get to practice in pads for the first time in fall practice like everyone else, they will also return to a normal practice schedule.

]]> Thu, 07 Aug 2008 07:30:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/ehs_football_faces_big_day_thursday/30804/#When:12:30:00Z Samson volleyball filling major vacancies http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/samson_volleyball_filling_major_vacancies/30786/ In volleyball, finding a replacement for one setter may be tough, but trying to find two in a two-setter offense is tougher. That is the challenge facing Suzanne Elmore and her Samson Lady Tigers volleyball squad.

]]> Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:11:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/samson_volleyball_filling_major_vacancies/30786/#When:21:11:00Z Kinston volleyball gets whole new lineup http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/kinston_volleyball_gets_whole_new_lineup/30783/ A volleyball team with a full roster carries 12 players. At 1A volleyball power Kinston, that was about as many seniors they had in a run to the semifinals.

]]> Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:10:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/kinston_volleyball_gets_whole_new_lineup/30783/#When:21:10:00Z Enterprise Prep Lady Patriots ‘Gunn’ for title http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/enterprise_prep_lady_patriots_gunn_for_title/30580/ Last year’s Enterprise Preparatory Academy Lady Patriots volleyball squad fell one game short of the state tournament in their first year of Alabama Independent Schools Association play. Now the Lady Patriots have their eyes on the ultimate sports prize, and they have a few new Gunns to use.

]]> Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:31:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/enterprise_prep_lady_patriots_gunn_for_title/30580/#When:20:31:00Z New coach creating excitement about Gamecocks volleyball http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/new_coach_creating_excitement_about_gamecocks_volleyball/30136/ First-year New Brockton Lady Gamecocks head volleyball coach Karie Striplin has an impressive resume, and that has generated excitement in the Lady Gamecocks volleyball program. She likes that.

]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2008 04:00:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/new_coach_creating_excitement_about_gamecocks_volleyball/30136/#When:09:00:00Z Godwin: Hard work key to physical fitness http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/godwin_hard_work_key_to_physical_fitness/30137/ Although still groggy Friday morning after an all-night bus trip from Raleigh, N.C., to Jacksonville, Fla., Adam Godwin had time for a brief conversation before he and the rest of the Jacksonville Suns readied themselves for Friday’s game.

]]> Sun, 03 Aug 2008 04:00:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/godwin_hard_work_key_to_physical_fitness/30137/#When:09:00:00Z Dauphin ninth-grade team gets new look for new season http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/dauphin_ninth_grade_team_gets_new_look_for_new_season/30135/ In a normal year, it is likely more than half of the Dauphin Junior High School’s ninth grade volleyball players participated on the Lady Dolphins eighth grade squad. That is not the case this year as only five players are back from last year’s 3-15 squad.

]]> Sat, 02 Aug 2008 06:00:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/dauphin_ninth_grade_team_gets_new_look_for_new_season/30135/#When:11:00:00Z Impending renovations force New Brockton volleyball to the road http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/impending_renovations_force_new_brockton_volleyball_to_the_road/30077/ The roof is leaking, the paint is peeling, the floor is darkened from years of use and the bleachers are old and in need of replacement. New Brockton High School’s gymnasium is a fixer-upper, and it will soon get that needed facelift.

]]> Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:48:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/impending_renovations_force_new_brockton_volleyball_to_the_road/30077/#When:17:48:00Z Elba Tigers football players unite in unique camp http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/elba_tigers_football_players_unite_in_unique_camp/29925/ Teachers may say they live at their schools, but at least they get to go home in the evening. That’s more than Elba Tigers football players could say about the first part of the week.

]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:30:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/elba_tigers_football_players_unite_in_unique_camp/29925/#When:21:30:00Z Terry Goodson remembers friend, Coach Todd Horne http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/terry_goodson_remembers_friend_coach_todd_horne/29670/ Sign the guest book

“I love you boy,” Terry Goodson told his best friend.

]]> Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:24:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/terry_goodson_remembers_friend_coach_todd_horne/29670/#When:14:24:00Z Todd Horne remembered as more than a coach http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/todd_horne_remembered_as_more_than_a_coach/29668/ Jamie Kelley called on his friend, Todd Horne, for some help Tuesday morning.
Sign the guest book

]]> Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:22:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/todd_horne_remembered_as_more_than_a_coach/29668/#When:14:22:00Z Dale County residents gather to mourn coach http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/dale_county_residents_gather_to_mourn_coach/29667/ The news had barely had time to sink in, yet Leavy Boutwell was staring at a group of faces—many distraught, some confused, a few struggling to stay composed—that looked to him for words of comfort, clarity or guidance.
All the Dale County High School principal could give them was honesty.
Sign the guest book

]]> Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:19:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/dale_county_residents_gather_to_mourn_coach/29667/#When:14:19:00Z Enterprise White finishes runner-up in tournament http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/enterprise_white_finishes_runner_up_in_tournament/29570/ The Enterprise Lady Wildcats White squad lost to area nemesis Dothan 8-5 in the championship game of a summer tournament Saturday. The tournament took advantage of the seven days the Alabama High School Athletic Association allows teams to play together in the summer.

]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:54:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/enterprise_white_finishes_runner_up_in_tournament/29570/#When:21:54:00Z Wildcats to host passing drills http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/wildcats_to_host_passing_drills/29130/ Blocking and tackling may be the fundamentals of football, but coming Tuesday, they will not be in play as the Enterprise Wildcats host a 7-on-7 competition.

]]> Sun, 27 Jul 2008 04:00:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/wildcats_to_host_passing_drills/29130/#When:09:00:00Z ‘Hey Ricky, whatever happened to Mark Hersant?’ http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/hey_ricky_whatever_happened_to_mark_hersant/29133/ Mark Hersant wore No. 89 and played tight end two of his three years as an Enterprise High School Wildcat.  He graduated from EHS in 1988 and attended the Air Force Academy and now in only four years, he could retire.

]]> Sun, 27 Jul 2008 04:00:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/hey_ricky_whatever_happened_to_mark_hersant/29133/#When:09:00:00Z Godwin experiencing high, lows of baseball http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/godwin_experiencing_high_lows_of_baseball/29131/ Adam Godwin was drained physically, mentally and emotionally shortly after midnight EDT Thursday. He had every reason to be.

]]> Sat, 26 Jul 2008 06:00:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/godwin_experiencing_high_lows_of_baseball/29131/#When:11:00:00Z SEC Media Days: South Carolina Wide Receiver Kenny McKinley http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/sec_media_days_south_carolina_wide_receiver_kenny_mckinley/29164/ South Carolina Wide Receiver Kenny McKinley

]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:29:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/sec_media_days_south_carolina_wide_receiver_kenny_mckinley/29164/#When:21:29:00Z SEC Media Days: South Carolina Linebacker Jasper Brinkley http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/sec_media_days_south_carolina_linebacker_jasper_brinkley/29163/ South Carolina Linebacker Jasper Brinkley

]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:28:01 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/sec_media_days_south_carolina_linebacker_jasper_brinkley/29163/#When:21:28:01Z SEC Media Days: Arkansas Center Jonathan Luigs http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/sec_media_days_arkansas_center_jonathan_luigs/29155/ Arkansas Center Jonathan Luigs

]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:10:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/sec_media_days_arkansas_center_jonathan_luigs/29155/#When:21:10:00Z Area softball coaches react to change in playoff format http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/area_softball_coaches_react_to_change_in_playoff_format/29152/ In years past, a team that won a softball area tournament got to host the first round of the sub-state playoffs. Starting next year, sub-state rounds will be gone as the Alabama High School Athletic Association changed the playoff format recently.

]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:08:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/area_softball_coaches_react_to_change_in_playoff_format/29152/#When:21:08:00Z SEC Media Days: Kentucky Wide Receiver Dicky Lyons Jr. http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/sec_media_days_kentucky_wide_receiver_dicky_lyons_jr/29142/ Kentucky Wide Receiver Dicky Lyons Jr. 

]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:55:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/sec_media_days_kentucky_wide_receiver_dicky_lyons_jr/29142/#When:20:55:00Z SEC Media Days: Kentucky Head Coach Rich Brooks http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/sec_media_days_kentucky_head_coach_rich_brooks/29141/ Kentucky Head Coach Rich Brooks

]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:53:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/sec_media_days_kentucky_head_coach_rich_brooks/29141/#When:20:53:00Z SEC Media Days: Kentucky Defensive End, Jeremy Jarmon http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/sec_media_days_kentucky_defensive_end_jeremy_jarmon/29122/ Kentucky Defensive End, Jeremy Jarmon

]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:12:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/sec_media_days_kentucky_defensive_end_jeremy_jarmon/29122/#When:20:12:00Z SEC Media Days: Arkansas Head Coach Bobby Petrino http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/sec_media_days_arkansas_head_coach_bobby_petrino/29121/ Arkansas Head Coach Bobby Petrino

]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:08:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/sec_media_days_arkansas_head_coach_bobby_petrino/29121/#When:20:08:00Z SEC Media Days: Elston Forte, Arkansas Line backer http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/sec_media_days_elston_forte_arkansas_line_backer/29116/ Elston Forte, Arkansas Line backer

]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:59:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/sec_media_days_elston_forte_arkansas_line_backer/29116/#When:19:59:00Z SEC Media Days: South Carolina Head Coach Steve Spurrier http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/sec_media_days_south_carolina_head_coach_steve_spurrier/29111/ South Carolina Head Coach Steve Spurrier

]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:51:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/sec_media_days_south_carolina_head_coach_steve_spurrier/29111/#When:19:51:00Z SEC Media Days: Sen’Derrick Marks, Auburn University defensive end http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/sec_media_days_senderrick_marks_auburn_university_defensive_end/29096/ Sen’Derrick Marks, Auburn University defensive end

]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:50:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/sec_media_days_senderrick_marks_auburn_university_defensive_end/29096/#When:17:50:00Z SEC Media Days: Jason Bosley, Auburn University center http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/sec_media_days_jason_bosley_auburn_university_center/29074/ Jason Bosley, Auburn University center

]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:56:01 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/sec_media_days_jason_bosley_auburn_university_center/29074/#When:16:56:01Z SEC Media Days: Auburn Head Coach Tommy Tuberville http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/sec_media_days_auburn_head_coach_tommy_tuberville/29065/ Auburn Head Coach Tommy Tuberville

]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:59:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/sec_media_days_auburn_head_coach_tommy_tuberville/29065/#When:15:59:00Z SEC Media Days: Arian Foster, Tennessee RB http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/sec_media_days_arian_foster_tennessee_rb/28891/ Arian Foster, Tennessee RB

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:28:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/sec_media_days_arian_foster_tennessee_rb/28891/#When:01:28:00Z SEC Media Days: Peria Jerry, Ole Miss DT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/sec_media_days_peria_jerry_ole_miss_dt/28888/ Peria Jerry, Ole Miss DT

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:24:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/sec_media_days_peria_jerry_ole_miss_dt/28888/#When:01:24:00Z SEC Media Days: Phillip Fulmer, Tennessee Coach http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/sec_media_days_phillip_fulmer_tennessee_coach/28887/ Phillip Fulmer, Tennessee Coach

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:22:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/sec_media_days_phillip_fulmer_tennessee_coach/28887/#When:01:22:00Z SEC Media Days: Miss. State Head Coach Sylvester Croom http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/miss_state_head_coach_sylvester_croom/28886/ Miss. State Head Coach Sylvester Croom.

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:20:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/miss_state_head_coach_sylvester_croom/28886/#When:01:20:00Z SEC Media Days: Mark Richt, Georgia Coach http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/sec_media_days_mark_richt_georgia_coach/28872/ Mark Richt, Georgia Coach

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:13:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/sec_media_days_mark_richt_georgia_coach/28872/#When:00:13:00Z SEC Media Days: Ole Miss Head Coach Houston Nutt http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/sec_media_days_ole_miss_head_coach_houston_nutt/28871/ Ole Miss Head Coach Houston Nutt

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:09:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/sec_media_days_ole_miss_head_coach_houston_nutt/28871/#When:00:09:00Z SEC Media Days: Tennessee’s Robert Ayers http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/sec_media_days_tennessees_robert_ayers/28870/ Tennessee’s Robert Ayers

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:00:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/sec_media_days_tennessees_robert_ayers/28870/#When:00:00:00Z SEC Media Days: Ole Miss Michael Oher http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/sec_media_days_ole_miss_michael_oher/28869/ Ole Miss Michael Oher

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:57:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/sec_media_days_ole_miss_michael_oher/28869/#When:23:57:00Z SEC Media Days: Tyson Jackson, LSU DE http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/tyson_jackson_lsu_de/28866/ Tyson Jackson, LSU DE

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:09:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/tyson_jackson_lsu_de/28866/#When:23:09:00Z SEC Media Days: Mohammed Massaquoi, Georgia WR http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/mohammed_massaquoi_georgia_wr/28864/ Mohammed Massaquoi, Georgia WR

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:07:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/mohammed_massaquoi_georgia_wr/28864/#When:23:07:00Z SEC Media Days: Reshard Langford, Vanderbilt http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/reshard_langford_vanderbilt/28863/ Reshard Langford, Vanderbilt

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:04:01 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/reshard_langford_vanderbilt/28863/#When:23:04:01Z SEC Media Days: Bobby Johnson, Vanderbilt Coach http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/bobby_johnson_vanderbilt_coach/28860/ Bobby Johnson, Vanderbilt Coach

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:57:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/bobby_johnson_vanderbilt_coach/28860/#When:22:57:00Z SEC Media Days: George Smith Vanderbilt WR http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/george_smith_vanderbilt_wr/28859/ George Smith Vanderbilt WR

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:53:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/george_smith_vanderbilt_wr/28859/#When:22:53:00Z SEC Media Days: LSU Head Coach Les Miles http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/lsu_head_coach_les_miles/28857/ LSU Head Coach Les Miles

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:50:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/lsu_head_coach_les_miles/28857/#When:22:50:00Z Nick Saban arrives at SEC Media Days http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/nick_saban_arrives_at_sec_media_days/28855/ Nick Saban arrives at SEC Media Days

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:47:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/nick_saban_arrives_at_sec_media_days/28855/#When:22:47:00Z SEC Media Days: Wesley Carroll, Mississippi State QB http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/wesley_carroll_mississippi_state_qb/28853/ Wesley Carroll, Mississippi State QB

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:45:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/wesley_carroll_mississippi_state_qb/28853/#When:22:45:00Z SEC Media Days: Urban Meyer, Florida Coach http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/urban_meyer_florida_coach/28852/ Urban Meyer, Florida Coach

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:43:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/urban_meyer_florida_coach/28852/#When:22:43:00Z SEC Media Days: Mike Slive - Commissioner http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/mike_slive_commissioner/28851/ Mike Slive - Commissioner

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:37:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/mike_slive_commissioner/28851/#When:22:37:00Z SEC Media Days: Tim Tebow - Florida QB http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/tim_tebow_florida_qb/28848/ Tim Tebow - Florida QB

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:34:01 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/tim_tebow_florida_qb/28848/#When:22:34:01Z SEC Media Days: Rashad Johnson, Senior Safety at Alabama http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/rashad_johnson_senior_safety_at_alabama/28847/ Rashad Johnson, Senior Safety at Alabama

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:31:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/rashad_johnson_senior_safety_at_alabama/28847/#When:22:31:00Z SEC Media Days: Alabama Offensive Lineman Antoine Caldwell http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/alabama_offensive_lineman_antoine_caldwell/28845/ Alabama Offensive Lineman Antoine Caldwell

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:26:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/alabama_offensive_lineman_antoine_caldwell/28845/#When:22:26:00Z SEC Media Days: Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/alabama_head_coach_nick_saban/28844/ Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:24:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/alabama_head_coach_nick_saban/28844/#When:22:24:00Z SEC Media Days: Jeff Owens Georgia DT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/jeff_owens_georgia_dt/28843/ Jeff Owens Georgia DT

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:22:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/jeff_owens_georgia_dt/28843/#When:22:22:00Z SEC Media Days: Jamar Chaney - Mississippi State LB http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/jamar_chaney_mississippi_state_lb/28842/ Jamar Chaney - Mississippi State LB

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:20:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/jamar_chaney_mississippi_state_lb/28842/#When:22:20:00Z SEC Media Days: Rogers Redding, SEC Coordinator of Football Officials http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/rogers_redding_sec_coordinator_of_football_officials/28841/ Rogers Redding, SEC Coordinator of Football Officials

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:15:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/rogers_redding_sec_coordinator_of_football_officials/28841/#When:22:15:00Z Enterprise to host high school softball tournament http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/enterprise_to_host_high_school_softball_tournament/28786/ Daphne finished as state runner-up, while Dothan forced them to three games in the second round of sub-state. Rehobeth won a game in the state tournament.

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:12:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/enterprise_to_host_high_school_softball_tournament/28786/#When:20:12:00Z SEC Media Days: Florida Offensive Tackle Phil Trautwein http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/sec_media_days_florida_offensive_tackle_phil_trautwein/28760/ Florida Offensive Tackle Phil Trautwein

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:36:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/sec_media_days_florida_offensive_tackle_phil_trautwein/28760/#When:17:36:00Z Tebow among players at Media Days http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/tebow_among_players_at_media_days/28758/ HOOVER — It would have taken a set of shoulder pads and a helmet — not to mention a couple of pulling guards — for Florida quarterback Tim Tebow to pick up yardage in the lobby of the Wynfrey Hotel.

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:33:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/tebow_among_players_at_media_days/28758/#When:17:33:00Z Tebow lives up to ‘Golden Boy’ image http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/tebow_lives_up_to_golden_boy_image/28676/ HOOVER — Tim Tebow didn’t look much like a rock star. 

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:08:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/tebow_lives_up_to_golden_boy_image/28676/#When:12:08:00Z Going the distance for speed, agility http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/going_the_distance_for_speed_agility/28506/ During the summer, many camps help athletes in just one sport. Rarely do you see one that can help all sports.

]]> Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:43:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/going_the_distance_for_speed_agility/28506/#When:15:43:00Z After a decade, Hurley returns to prep baseball http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/after_a_decade_hurley_returns_to_prep_baseball/28390/ Hank Hurley has high school baseball coaching experience, but it was in the last decade. When Hurley was asked to return to the dugout at Daleville High School, he agreed to it

]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:56:01 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/after_a_decade_hurley_returns_to_prep_baseball/28390/#When:20:56:01Z Dixie Boys pick up two wins in state tournament http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/dixie_boys_pick_up_two_wins_in_state_tournament/28203/ The Enterprise Dixie Boys won two games in the South Divisional State tournament, but they were eliminated by Jackson 11-9 Monday. Jackson was a team they beat in the South Divisional State Tournament last year in Enterprise as Junior Dixie Boys.

]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 04:00:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/dixie_boys_pick_up_two_wins_in_state_tournament/28203/#When:09:00:00Z New Brockton Belles fall one short of title game http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/new_brockton_belles_fall_one_short_of_title_game/28205/ In the first trip for any New Brockton Dixie fastpitch softball team to a state tournament, the New Brockton Belles had early success with a Friday win over Muscle Shoals. However, they could not continue that success over the weekend, dropping a 14-0 decision to AUM and losing 11-5 to Wilcox.

]]> Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:37:01 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/new_brockton_belles_fall_one_short_of_title_game/28205/#When:20:37:01Z Miracle game tops for Godwin http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/miracle_game_tops_for_godwin/28008/ Adam Godwin’s first appearance in a professional all-star game produced memories aplenty for the young outfielder with the Los Angeles Dodgers AA affiliate Jacksonville Suns.

]]> Sun, 20 Jul 2008 04:00:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/miracle_game_tops_for_godwin/28008/#When:09:00:00Z New Brockton Belles, Geneva Darlings pick up state wins http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/new_brockton_belles_geneva_darlings_pick_up_state_wins/28010/ Both the New Brockton Belles and the Geneva Darlings set historical firsts for their recreation departments Friday by participating in a state tournament. Both needed little time in adjusting to the unfamiliar challenge as New Brockton picked up a 10-7 win over Muscle Shoals and Geneva beat Sand Mountain 14-12.

]]> Sun, 20 Jul 2008 04:00:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/new_brockton_belles_geneva_darlings_pick_up_state_wins/28010/#When:09:00:00Z Scott has 3-on-3 success http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/scott_has_3_on_3_success/28007/ George Scott is 33 years old and showing no signs of giving up playing the game of basketball. Scott, who teaches speech and mass communication at Enterprise-Ozark Community College, and his three teammates recently won the Hoop It Up 3-on-3 Tournament in Louisville, Ky. and will be playing in the Hoop It Up World Championship Tournament in Hallandale, Fla., Aug. 23-34.

]]> Sat, 19 Jul 2008 12:27:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/scott_has_3_on_3_success/28007/#When:17:27:00Z Last year proving valuable for Dixie Boys http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/last_year_proving_valuable_for_dixie_boys/27773/ This year’s Enterprise Dixie Boys All-Stars fell one game shy of the state tournament title game as Junior Dixie Boys hosts last year. This year, the team will use that experience to maybe be a little more successful on the road in the Dixie Boys’ South Divisional State Tournament in Thomasville.

]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:22:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/last_year_proving_valuable_for_dixie_boys/27773/#When:21:22:00Z Column: All-Star game needs modification http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/column_all_star_game_needs_modification/27772/ I’m a National League guy, and it has been a hard decade to watch the All-Star Game during the 12-game winless streak.  And I’m not even sure it’s because of the losing. 

]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:21:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/column_all_star_game_needs_modification/27772/#When:21:21:00Z Godwin proud to be named all-star http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/godwin_proud_to_be_named_all_star/27676/ While his original plan had been to take three days off while six of his Jacksonville Suns teammates and other top Southern League players participated in the League’s annual All-Star festivities, an unforeseen occurrence gave Adam Godwin another reason to smile.

]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:29:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/godwin_proud_to_be_named_all_star/27676/#When:14:29:00Z Junior Dixie Boys focus on small stuff heading to South Division tournament http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/junior_dixie_boys_focus_on_small_stuff_heading_to_south_division_tournament/27542/ Enterprise Junior Dixie Boys head coach Tommy Dunaway has won a state title before, so he knows what it takes to win on that level. And what it takes, Dunaway said, is doing the little things correctly.

]]> Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:31:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/junior_dixie_boys_focus_on_small_stuff_heading_to_south_division_tournament/27542/#When:18:31:00Z New Brockton Belles rested, relaxed going to state http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/new_brockton_belles_rested_relaxed_going_to_state/27540/ Before playing on the biggest stage, a lot of teams might be nervous and inclined to put in extra practice. The New Brockton Belles are doing the opposite.

]]> Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:29:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/new_brockton_belles_rested_relaxed_going_to_state/27540/#When:18:29:00Z ‘Hey Ricky, whatever happened to James Daniel?’ http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/hey_ricky_whatever_happend_to_james_daniel/27343/ He’s a little thicker around the waist than he was when he arrived in Enterprise to coach offensive linemen at Enterprise High School in 1974, but he’s still James Daniel, and he’s still coaching. Specifically, James has coached tight ends with one of the most storied teams in the National Football League, the Pittsburgh Steelers, five years.

]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:24:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/hey_ricky_whatever_happend_to_james_daniel/27343/#When:18:24:00Z Dothan National Blue win, Troy Americans lose http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/dothan_national_blue_win_troy_americans_lose/27222/ Jackson Dennis and Jeremiah Summerford scored in the sixth inning, giving the Dothan National Blue a 6-4 win over Hartselle Monday. Rain delayed the game Sunday night, forcing the teams to come back Monday morning to finish the game.

]]> Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:11:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/dothan_national_blue_win_troy_americans_lose/27222/#When:22:11:00Z Errors eliminate Enterprise from tournament http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/errors_eliminate_enterprise_from_tournament/27221/ The weather Sunday was again sloppy for the Dixie Youth “O” Zone State Tournament. The host Enterprise Americans play mimicked the weather at times, and because of that, they were eliminated.

]]> Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:07:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/errors_eliminate_enterprise_from_tournament/27221/#When:22:07:00Z The Enterprise Dixie Youth Americans http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/the_enterprise_dixie_youth_americans/27173/ The Enterprise Americans recently competed in the 2008 Alabama Dixie Youth “O” Zone State Tournament as hosts. They were eliminated after two games.

]]> Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:49:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/the_enterprise_dixie_youth_americans/27173/#When:18:49:00Z Enterprise Dixie Youth http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/enterprise_dixie_youth/27172/ Tournament play began Saturday and will conclude Thursday.  For more on the tournament, see today’s sports section or editions of The Enterprise Ledger or Dothan Eagle all week.

]]> Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:44:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/enterprise_dixie_youth/27172/#When:18:44:00Z Junior Dixie, Dixie Boys qualify for state tournament http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/junior_dixie_dixie_boys_qualify_for_state_tournament/27027/ One team had a fairly easy time until the title game.  Another had to fight for it all the way. The end result is the same: both the Enterprise Junior Dixie and Dixie Boys All-Stars will be playing in the South Divisional State Tournament July 18.

]]> Sun, 13 Jul 2008 04:00:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/junior_dixie_dixie_boys_qualify_for_state_tournament/27027/#When:09:00:00Z Geneva Darlings giving a ‘Darling’ performance http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/geneva_darlings_giving_a_darling_performance/27028/ In the first six years of playing fastpitch softball, teams playing with the Geneva Parks and Recreation Department have never made it to a Dixie state tournament. Consider this year “lucky number seven.”

]]> Sun, 13 Jul 2008 04:00:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/geneva_darlings_giving_a_darling_performance/27028/#When:09:00:00Z Dixie Youth “O” Zone Tournament begins Saturday http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/dixie_youth_o_zone_tournament_begins_saturday/27029/ Friday night, the Enterprise Parks and Recreation Department sent fireworks projectiles toward the ozone to put on a show for 12 teams from around the state participating in the Dixie Youth “O"Zone State Tournament.

]]> Sat, 12 Jul 2008 11:21:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/dixie_youth_o_zone_tournament_begins_saturday/27029/#When:16:21:00Z Column: NASCAR blows gasket with harsh penalties http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/column_nascar_blows_gasket_with_harsh_penalties/26806/ Imagine living in a society where you are placed in front of the firing squad for stealing a hotel pen, stick of gum or a paper clip. Imagine working in a place where at the utterance of one curse word or one mistake in job performance, you were fired and the company sued you for all previous pay.

]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:12:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/column_nascar_blows_gasket_with_harsh_penalties/26806/#When:21:12:00Z New Brockton Belles win district title http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/new_brockton_belles_win_district_title/26805/ New Brockton Dixie Belles head coach Jody Stuckey has wanted progression each year he has coached the squad. And each year, he has gotten it.

]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:10:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/new_brockton_belles_win_district_title/26805/#When:21:10:00Z Kinston Angels eliminated from district play http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/kinston_angels_eliminated_from_district_play/26656/ The Kinston Angels tried to pull off two Cinderella runs in one postseason. Just before the last dance in the second attempt, the glass slipper broke.

]]> Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:07:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/kinston_angels_eliminated_from_district_play/26656/#When:22:07:00Z Enterprise Parks and Recreation prepares for Dixie Youth “O” Zone state http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/enterprise_parks_and_recreation_prepares_for_dixie_youth_o_zone_state/26655/ Another summer in Enterprise has arrived, and like so many summers past, a Dixie state tournament is in town. This summer will be a little different as the Dixie Youth “O” Zone State Tournament will make its first visit to the City of Progress Friday.

]]> Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:03:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/enterprise_parks_and_recreation_prepares_for_dixie_youth_o_zone_state/26655/#When:22:03:00Z New Brockton Belles on verge of district championship http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/new_brockton_belles_on_verge_of_district_championship/26506/ Two blowout wins have put the New Brockton Belles close to winning the District 6 Tournament title.
The two wins have put New Brockton in the championship game Wednesday, where they await the winner of Tuesday’s Greenville-Covington County game.

]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:32:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/new_brockton_belles_on_verge_of_district_championship/26506/#When:22:32:00Z Samson’s Clark becomes a Lady Weevil http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/samsons_clark_becomes_a_lady_weevil/26505/ Enterprise-Ozark Community College softball coach King Jones was all smiles Tuesday morning as an incoming freshman from Samson, Kaylee Clark, became the newest and 20th member of the Lady Weevils.

]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:28:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/samsons_clark_becomes_a_lady_weevil/26505/#When:22:28:00Z Coffee County squads travel to Greenville for district play http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/coffee_county_squads_travel_to_greenville_for_district_play/25978/ A convoy of vehicles with car tags that start with 19 may be spotted around Greenville Saturday. That is because three teams from Coffee County will make the trek to Butler County for Dixie Softball District 6 tournaments.

]]> Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:53:01 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/coffee_county_squads_travel_to_greenville_for_district_play/25978/#When:20:53:01Z Third EHS softball player inks to play with Shelton State http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/third_ehs_softball_player_inks_to_play_with_shelton_state/25979/ Shelton State Community College head coach Buddy Boyle is familiar with the Enterprise High School softball program. He coached against the Lady Wildcats at Northview High School. He also watched them during coaching stints at Enterprise-Ozark Community College and Wallace Community College.

]]> Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:53:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/third_ehs_softball_player_inks_to_play_with_shelton_state/25979/#When:20:53:00Z Controversial call sends Enterprise to elimination game http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/controversial_call_sends_enterprise_to_elimination_game/25780/ TROY – A controversial ruling on a home run call led to an Enterprise run removal, and Troy rallied for a 5-4 win in a Dixie Youth “O” Zone district event. The game was an elimination game for Troy.

]]> Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:30:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/controversial_call_sends_enterprise_to_elimination_game/25780/#When:20:30:00Z Kinston Angels earn way to district berth http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/kinston_angels_earn_way_to_first_district_berth/25779/ The Kinston Angels had a tall task to complete Tuesday if they were going to make their district tournament in fastpitch softball. They had to beat Enterprise twice, which they did, taking 4-2 and 12-2 wins to earn a trip to Greenville Saturday where they will face Opp at 9 a.m.

]]> Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:22:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/kinston_angels_earn_way_to_first_district_berth/25779/#When:20:22:00Z Dixie Boys grab tournament title http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/dixie_boys_grab_tournament_title/25623/ The Enterprise Dixie Boys advance to the district Tournament by defeating Headland 6-2 Monday night. The Enterprise 14-year-olds join the Junior Dixie Boys (13-year-olds) for their separate district tournaments in Dothan next week.

]]> Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:02:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/dixie_boys_grab_tournament_title/25623/#When:21:02:00Z Kinston Ponytails claim another sub-district championship http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/kinston_ponytails_claim_another_sub_district_championship/25622/ Just like last year, a Dixie Ponytails District 6 sub-district tournament was played in Enterprise.  And just like last year, Kinston won the title in shutout fashion. 

]]> Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:00:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/kinston_ponytails_claim_another_sub_district_championship/25622/#When:21:00:00Z New Brockton rallies to beat Enterprise again http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/new_brockton_rallies_to_beat_enterprise_again/25621/ In last year’s Dixie Belles sub-district tournament in New Brockton, Enterprise defeated New Brockton by one run in bracket play. New Brockton then rallied to beat Enterprise twice in the championship to win the tournament.  A year later, a change of venue did not lead to a change in story. 

]]> Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:51:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/new_brockton_rallies_to_beat_enterprise_again/25621/#When:20:51:00Z Enterprise Angels advance to championship game http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/enterprise_angles_advance_to_championship_game/25472/ The Enterprise Dixie Angels scored six runs in the first inning en route to a 12-6 win over Geneva Saturday night. The win advanced Enterprise to the championship game Tuesday at 6 p.m. in Kinston, where they await the winner of Monday’s Geneva-Kinston battle.

]]> Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:57:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/enterprise_angles_advance_to_championship_game/25472/#When:17:57:00Z Dixie Youth Nationals pick up two district wins http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/dixie_youth_nationals_pick_up_two_district_wins/25471/ One game had some late-inning dramatics. The other game, for all intents and purposes, was over early. They both, however, were wins for the Enterprise Nationals in the Dixie O-zone District 9 tournament in Troy.

]]> Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:56:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/dixie_youth_nationals_pick_up_two_district_wins/25471/#When:17:56:00Z New Brockton’s offense rings Ariton’s ‘Belles’ http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/new_brocktons_offense_rings_aritons_belles1/21692/ Twenty-one is a good number to have in blackjack. On Thursday, the number served the New Brockton Belles pretty well in the opening game of the Dixie Belles sub-district tournament in Enterprise.

]]> Sun, 29 Jun 2008 04:00:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/new_brocktons_offense_rings_aritons_belles1/21692/#When:09:00:00Z Kinston Ponytails explode early in win over Geneva http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/kinston_ponytails_explode_early_in_win_over_geneva/21694/ Last year, Kinston and Geneva tangled in the Dixie Ponytails sub-district tournament championship, with Kinston prevailing in a 1-0 pitcher’s duel. This year’s first-round contest resembled nothing of that sort.

]]> Sun, 29 Jun 2008 04:00:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/kinston_ponytails_explode_early_in_win_over_geneva/21694/#When:09:00:00Z Enterprise Dixie Boys win opener http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/enterprise_dixie_boys_win_opener/21695/ The Enterprise Dixie Boys got 12 strikeouts from Levi Tate and timely hitting to beat Ashford 9-4 in the opener of their sub-district tournament.
Patrick Stinson got the Enterprise scoring started with a long ball to right field for a double. 

]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:42:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/enterprise_dixie_boys_win_opener/21695/#When:20:42:00Z Enterprise’s 7-on-7 cancelled http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/enterprises_7_on_7_cancelled/21568/ The 7-on-7 passing scrimmage scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Bates Memorial Stadium has been postponed due to inclement weather.

]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:31:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/enterprises_7_on_7_cancelled/21568/#When:22:31:00Z Wildcats basketball teams do well in summer camps http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/wildcats_basketball_teams_do_well_in_summer_camps/21543/ If hard work is an indication of good things ahead, the Enterprise High School boys’ varsity and junior varsity basketball teams have a chance to do some good things during the 2008-09 season.

]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:29:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/wildcats_basketball_teams_do_well_in_summer_camps/21543/#When:19:29:00Z COLUMN: Camping today, winning tomorrow http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/column_camping_today_winning_tomorrow/21542/ To parents, they may serve as a form of daycare. To kids, they are a chance to have fun and make some friends. But they are so much more than that.

]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:27:00 CDT http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/column_camping_today_winning_tomorrow/21542/#When:19:27:00Z