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Under the direction of Sumter Central High School Head Football Coach Shannon Felder pictured in back on the right and Athletic Director Walter Hampton, II pictured in back on the left, the Varsity Jaguars look forward to a great season Sumter Central left early in the day Thursday to battle Carver in Birmingham only to fall to the Rams 48-6. The Jags are on the road to Montgomery to play against Lanier, Sidney High School Friday, Sept. 1. Lanier, Sidney High School is coming off of a win against Lee high school on Aug, 24, 28-13. Photo by Herman Ward, Jr. SCRJ Assc. Publisher
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Sumter Central High School 2017 Cheerleaders Front Row, left to right are Senior Cheerleaders Amari Brassfield, Rebecca Barnes, Ariyan Johnson, Kymteria Young, and Taylor Pace. Second row left to right is Patricia Rollins, Aysia Burrell, Gahanna Alford, and Teiona Harrison. Third row left to right is Cheerleader Sponsor Lauren Smith, Serenity Coley, Alfrasia Williams, Tayla Crear, Aleah Alstonand Assistant Sponsor Kimberly Pace. Not pictured is Tanner Jones. Photo by Herman Ward, Assc. Sumter Central High School 2017 Varsity Volleyball Team SCRJ Publisher Picture front to back row: LaQuonda Smith, Shanterika Foy, Gwen- Naeja Watkins, Shambrickca Fortner, La'qualia Brooks; Treasure Davis, Jawanica Ramsey, Phyllis Watkins, Jeronica Watkins, Ashley Dunson; Zelvireyah Bell, Genesis Knighton, Jasmine Dubose, Ajhanea Stokes, Star Davis; Stats Babetta Send your school announcements, photos Bell, Manager Carla Grenn, Manager Jasmine Jones, Scorer Denetria Ruffin; Asst LaTonia Fortner, Head Coach Stacie Pritchett; not pictured Jamia Perry, and stories to Libero Tracker Breanna Dubose. Submitted by Coach Stacie Lockhart Pritchett [email protected].
IN Alabama, FOOTBALL MATTERS. Football isn’t just a sport in Alabama. It’s a dad watching his son score a touchdown on a Friday night. It’s a house divided on Saturday, and united again edIkdZWocehd_d]$ AlabamaBlue.com/WhatMatters F S Thursday, August 31, 2017 Football & Labor day Special - Sumter County Record Journal Page 3-B T F S F S LivingstonL Jr. iHvigh Fionotbagll Teasm Rtooster nfor 2 01J7, srtar.tin g Hwith 8ithg gradhe: J aySdreanc Bowhdeno #3, oLaDlar rio2n Bu0rrell 1#55,7 Ikeit ricFk Caorter #o4, Jatqbuon aClarkl #l7 , KTesheawna Goom dwin #6, Jason Griffin #8, DeQuavious Jones #2, Danny McVay #66, Jamel R ogers #45, Ke vion Russell #21, Antonio Speight #62, Quint Turner #5, Thomas Wiley #53, Tyvarous Williams #50, Nathaniel Wilson #1, Darius Moore #85, Jodaviyon Green #65. 7th grade: Marcus Carter #9, Ka’Ron Davis #30, Jaylen Hale #25, Dwayne Hudson #10, JaMarkis Jenkins #12, Eddie Jordan, Jr. #20, J’Kwan Maye #80, Omarion Rice #22, Jeremia Walton #52, Marquiel Ward #60. LJHS Football Head Coach is Simuel Toole, III, and Assistant Coach Robert Harris. Photo by Tommy McGraw, SCRJ Publisher West Alabama has 39 on D2 Ada Livingston Jr. High Academic Achievement Awards list TorAnugaudst os 31 Aliceville Away The University of West Reilly Women's Soccer Sr; September Alabama placed 39 student-ath - Caren Bartuin Women's Track 5 Robert Brown Home letes from 13 different sports on Sr; Emilee Cunningham 12 York West End Away the 2016-17 Division 2 Athletics Women's Basketball Jr; Peyton 19 Aliceville Home Directors Association (D2 Parker Women's Basketball Jr; 26 Robert Brown Away ADA) Academic Achievement Caleb Washington Women's October Awards list. The Academic Basketball So; Jessica Smyth 3 York West End Home (Homecoming) Achievement Awards is a pro - Women's Golf Sr; Abigail Ames 10 Semi Final York West End Livingston gram that recognizes the aca - Volleyball Sr; Jaime Lancellot demic accomplishments of stu - Volleyball So; Callie Murphy dent-athletes at the Division II Volleyball Sr; Valerie Burch level. Rodeo So; Richie Daniel Rodeo To qualify, the student-athlete Jr; Brendon Law Rodeo Sr; Sumter Central Jaguars 2017 must have a cumulative grade Marlee Malcom Rodeo So; Football Schedule point average of 3.5 or higher on Anna Wilson Rodeo Sr; Seth All games start at 7 p.m. Schedule subject to a 4.0 scale, have attended a min - Knotts Football So; Aidan Sloan imum of two years (four semes - Football Jr; Jamal Elkins Men's change. ters) of college level work and Track Sr; Xavier Mundell Men's * District game have been an active member of Track Jr; Brad Louis Men's 09/02/2017 11:00 AM CDT at Lanier, Sidney High an intercollegiate team during Soccer Jr.; Chris Searcy Men's School Cramton Bowl his/her last academic year. Soccer So; Antonio Williams 09/08/2017 7:00 PM CDT Marbury High School In order for a student-athlete Men's Soccer So; Andrew Legion Field to receive an Academic Cronwright Men's Golf So; York West End Football 2017 Achievement Award, the athlet - Brannon O'Pry Men's Golf Jr; 09/15/2017 7:00 PM CDT at Jemison High School ics director of the Division II Harris Stevens Men's Golf Sr; Panther Stadium Robert Brown Middle School August 31, 2017 Home institution must be a current Nicolai Jochamowitz Men's 09/22/2017 7:00 PM CDT at Dallas County High dues-paying member of the D2 Tennis Jr.; Brady Badon Aliceville Middle School September 5, 2017 Away School Dallas Co High School ADA. Baseball Sr; Brennan Catalano 09/29/2017 7:00 PM CDT Selma High School Livingston September 12, 2017 TBA A record 10,644 student-ath - Baseball Sr; Marcus Dicenzo Legion Field letes from 183 institutions were Baseball Sr; John Watkins Robert Brown Middle School September 19, 2017 Away recognized for the 2016-17 Baseball Jr; Brittany Anderson 10/06/2017 7:00 PM CDT at Central High School, Academic Achievement Softball Sr; Sarah Miles Softball Tusc. Central High School Aliceville Middle School September 26, 2017 Home Awards. For the fifth-consecu - So; Ashlend Rodriguez Softball 10/13/2017 7:00 PM CDT Demopolis High School tive year, the Pennsylvania State So; Ashley Smart Softball So; Livingston October 3, 2017 TBA Legion Field Athletic Conference (PSAC) Annah Storey Softball So; 10/20/2017 7:00 PM CDT at Calera High School had the most student-athletes Briana Thompson Softball Jr. honored among NCAA Calera HS Division II schools with 1,022. 11/03/2017 7:00 PM CDT at Oxford High School The Gulf South Conference, Henry Ford said Lamar Field Have a healthy and safe where UWA competes, had 325. this about Saving Head Coach Charles Graves, Principal Stoney Among GSC schools, West Pritchett, Asst. Principal/ Athletic Director Walter Labor Day Weekend Florida had the most student- Money: Labor Day weekend is just celebrate the anticipated holiday athletes represented on the list “A man who stops adver - Hampton, Jr. tising to save money is like a around the corner and families with recreational water activi - with 72. Lee was next with 69, followed by West Georgia (43), man who stops a clock to across the state are preparing to ties, cookouts, and other fun fes - save time.” tivities. While such events cre - North Alabama (40), UWA (39), Newspaper advertising ate opportunities for fellowship Union (35) and Christian is your best source. Call and enjoyment, they also Brothers (25). 205-652-6100 or 205-371- increase risk of foodborne and Following is the list of UWA 2488 for an account repre - waterborne illnesses. student-athletes on the D2 ADA sentative who can help Every year, outbreaks are Academic Achievement Awards place your advertisement. linked to swimming, and the List: We can help your busi - ness gain more brand Labor Day weekend often Marie Dreezen Women's Soccer So; Izzy Foster Women's recognition, more cus - means an increase in foodborne tomers, and more sales - illnesses. The Alabama Soccer Sr; Katie Kolar Women's locally, statewide, or Department of Public Health Soccer So; Natalie Mooney across the South! encourages people who plan to Women's Soccer Sr; Kirsten participate in such activities to take the following steps to pre - vent waterborne and foodborne illnesses. Healthy swimming tips: Have a great season! • Stay out of the water if you Our Employees are the Best! have diarrhea. The City of York is Proud of Our Employees for accomplishing their jobs to make York a better place to live, work and raise a family. • Shower before you get in the water. The City of York’s offices and work force will be off • Don’t urinate or have a Monday, Sept. 4 in honor of Labor Day. bowel movement in the water. Livingston • Don’t swallow the water. Every hour—everyone out! • Take kids on bathroom breaks. Auto Parts We Support • Check diapers, and change ALL Our Area them in a bathroom or diaper changing area—not poolside— Go Teams to keep germs away from the We’re Proud of the Teams, pool. Sumter Central Coaches, Cheerleaders, Practice proper food safety! Bands, Parents, • Cook foods to the right tem - Jaguars & Schools and Fans! perature. • Wash hands and surfaces often. University of • Refrigerate food promptly. • Separate raw meats from West Alabama other foods. Tigers! CITYMay oOr GenFa D. RYobbOins RK Healthy swimming informa - tion is available at Council Members: Jean Jones, Jimmy Robinson, Ricky http://www.cdc.gov/healthywa - Walker, Jean Brassfield - Payne, Dianne Green ter/swimming/ 111 S. Washington St. City Attorney: Richard Cross For more information on food City Clerk/Treasure: Ralph Liverman safety, visit: https://www.food - Livingston, AL safety.gov/ 205-652-2516 F S F S Page 4-B Sumter County Record Journal- Football & Labor Day Special Thursday, august 31, 2017 F S P F S Pictured aboYve iso the Yrorkk W esWt End Jeuniors Higth ScEhool nFootdball T eaJm. rHe.a d FHootbaillg Coahch R as ha2rd J0emis1on s7aid h e Fis loookingo forwtarbd to aleadlinlg thTe Breavesa intom action this season and he and the squad will appreciate all the support the team recieves. Photo by Herman Ward, Assc. SCRJ Publisher Run a classified in the paper and get it on www.recordjournal.net for no additional cost. Email us [email protected] for a price quote. 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By George 2x2 2x3 2x4 Be cool, be calm; don’t worry, be happy 1 Region $400 $600 $800 2 Regions $750 $1100 $1500 by Georg T Gordon byge - The stress in my life has been George’ is a large part of my [email protected] (Views building for quite some time character. It has defined who I Statewide $1000 $$1500 $2000 expressed in this column are my own, and do not necessarily reflect now. Not just in the process of am. What will I become without the views of the owner of this pub - deciding new topics to write ‘By George’? lication.) about, but in writing in a way I am now taking active steps It is with much regret that, for that I was satisfied with what I to reduce the stress in all phases reasons of health, I will retire wrote. of my life. I am limiting my this column. On Sunday, August I want to be proud of what I exposure to Facebook and TV. 13, I suffered another stroke. write. I am trying to reduce my I must reduce the stress in my My opinions about things financial debt, although my hos - life. I am legally blind in one have not changed. I have very pital stay in June has not helped eye, and totally blind in the definite opinions about every - matters, even with Medicare. other. My hearing is as bad as thing, especially politics, and I Now, I am spending more my eyesight. Arthritis has taken enjoyed writing about them. time ‘reading’ outdoors using its toll on me. And after two In the last little bit, I have tried my book reader. I can no longer strokes, I have to hang up my to write about happier things, work in the garden like I once column. It is difficult to come up but I always had to come back to did. Fortunately, a neighbor, my with a new and refreshing topic writing about politics. ‘sister’, is willing to cut the each month. Trying to keep upbeat about grass. This column started some politics is no easy task. The I am now eating healthier, twenty years ago as a weekly stress is tearing me down. I am a and losing weight in the process. column in the Thomasville lot older than I was when I first Best of all, I am enjoying what I NEWS. Back then, I was able to started ‘By George’. eat. I have also renewed my write ‘on the fly’ in order to fill I have now had two strokes in spirituality, attending the nearby some blank space I needed to two months. I cannot, and will community church. fill. not, risk another. The choice to By george, be cool, be calm; Sometimes that space was retire the column is not easy. ‘By don’t worry, be happy. small, sometimes it was not so small. Many a time I would not South Sumter Happenings Cont... even re-read what I had written. Today, it is a different story. Kinterbish High School reunion noon at 3 p. m., the reunion cli - The column is now monthly kicked off on Fri., Aug. 16t with maxed at Grants Chapel C. M. because I need the extra time. I registration and get-acquainted E. Church with their worship also recently cut back the length night at Kinterbish Junior High program. Rev. Vivian of the column in order to make it School. Approximately 150 reg - Randolph-Williams (class of easier to finish. istered. You talking about a lot 1965 and former member of The process of writing the of hugging and kissing going Grants Chapel Church) was column has evolved greatly over on, they had so much fun. On speaker for the program. the years. Where once I could Sat. from 1-4 p.m., the group Participants on program was: Sumter County Commissioners: (Back L-R) Tommie write a column in 15 minutes, it met at for their picnic at Oliver Bollar, Dr. Linda Armistead, Ben Walker, Archie Hall, (Front L-R) Pat now takes me nearly a month. Progressive Life Center and you Delaine, Maxine Donald, Eddie Ezell, Drucilla Russ - Jackson, and Marcus Campbell. I select a topic, run the idea talking about a lot of eating Brown, Alberta Herlong, past my wife to see if I may have going on. Everybody had a great Johnnie Hunter-Delaine, Ike wrote about that topic before. If time. On Saturday night, the Donald, Mary Coleman, Willie As the entire country celebrates Labor Day, we she approved my idea for a sub - group and their guests was at R. Johnson, and Arnetta Lucky. want to take a moment to recognize our employ- ject, I would then block out a Livingston Community Center The reunion was most enjoy - ees. We are proud to work with such a dedicated, blank form the length of my col - for the Banquet. Former teach - able. Approximately 250 attend - umn. ers and special guest present ed the 3-day reunion. The talented, and hard-working group. Then, within a few days I were: Aligee Maxwell- Delaine, reunion will be held in 2019, so We hope you can enjoy the rewards of hard would begin writing. It might Johnnye Hunter-Delaine, Dora if you missed this one, if it be the take me two weeks to come up Wilson-Tucker, Dr. Jack and Lord’s Will, start making plans work with your family and friends. Have a great with a draft column. I would Mrs. (Pearl) Powell, Rev. to attend. Reunion Committee: weekend and return safely. then polish it to a point where I Jimmy Johnson, Rev. Izea Arnetta Lucky, Maxine Donald, was at least satisfied with it. Blanks and Rev. Richard Mary Robinson, Emma Blakley, Then, I would put the column Wilson. Special entertainment Mary Coleman, Ike Donald, HOLIDAY NOTICE aside for a few days before re- was the talent and game show Arvell Delaine, Samuel Scott, In observance of Labor Day we will be reading it. If I was still satisfied (Let’s Make A Deal). Some got Matthew Foster and Ralph Hclosed:oli Monday,day NSeptemberotice 5 with it, I would have my wife some real good prizes while oth - Randolph. In observanandce of Lwillabor reopenDay we will be closed read it. If it met with her ers got ZONKED. Music was Happy 18th Anniversary to Monday, September 4 and reopen Tuesday, September 5. approval, I would submit it to by Shun Davis. Olivia Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Delaine on Tuesday, September 6 the newspapers that carry the was chosen and crowned Sept. 3. A special birthday wish column. Kinterbish High School to my son, Cedric on Sun., Sept. Good Luck Sumter Central High School If she was in any way unhap - Reunion Queen 2017. Classes 3. I hope he have a great day. Good Luck py with it, I still had a few days from 1947 – 1970 was repre - Our condolences are extend - and University of West Alabama! to correct things. Most of the sented. Eliza Ann Johnson was ed to the Jefferson, Lard, Green, SA Eagles, SC Jaguars and UWA Tigers time she was happy with it, with the oldest classmate present at Vance, Foy, Williamson, Clark only minor corrections needed the age of 93 years young (and and all other bereaved families. in spelling and punctuation. looking good) On Sunday after - Until next week, be blessed. F S F S Thursday, August 31, 2017 Football & Labor day Special - Sumter County Record Journal Page 5-B UWA Athletics announces 2017 HOF inductees TKendrick Offic e, Charles Foo tball Le a g u e . F i n c h w aFs a led the Sab reCats to a 200 7 S Martin and Valisha Fincher UWA and professional softball Arena Bowl Championship. Scientists track asteroid flyby compose the 2017 induction star who earned induction in her Martin was an All-American class for th e Uni versity of West first year of eligibility. def ensive lineman f or the Tigers Alabama Athletics Hall of Office was a four-year starter from 1980-82, was All-GSC oAf s paEce roack irs atphproa chsing eretco vefryo, crha racOterizactiont .an d 1ob2 servations suggested the Fame. (1997-2000) at defensive end twice and the GSC Defensive Earth! And although it would be reporting of a potentially haz - space rock might come to within The UWA HOF was founded for the Tigers, a three-time first- Player of the Year in 1982. Over irresponsible to shout ardous object approaching 4,200 miles (6,800 kilometers), to honor former student-ath - team All-Gulf South selection, his three-year career he recorded “Incoming!” in a hypothetical Earth,” according to the news according to a statement from letes, coaches, students and Office recorded 239 career tack - 173 tackles, 12 tackles for loss movie theater and create a panic, release. NASA. administrators who have hon - les, 20.5 quarterback sacks and and 19 sacks. asteroid 2012 TC4 will pass Teams of scientists from “This is a team effort that ored the university with out - 38 tackles for loss. From Canton, Georgia, quite close to Ear th's surface NASA and the European Space involves more than a dozen standing play, coaching or lead - After being signed as a free Martin began his professional when it zips safely by our planet Agency (ESA) that monitor the observatories, universities and ership, both while on campus agent by the Buffalo Bills in football career with the later this year. locations of near-Earth objects labs across the globe so we can and/or in their careers. There is a 2001, Office played two seasons Birmingham Stallions of the Scientists are interested in this have been tracking asteroid collectively learn the strengths five-year waiting period for for - for the Bills, recording 28 tack - United States Football League asteroid not only because of its 2012 TC4 with various instru - and limitations of our near-Earth mer UWA student-athletes and les and three sacks in 18 games in 1983. He then played in the close approach, but also because ments, including the ESA's Very object observation capabilities,” coaches to be inducted. There is played and earned NFL Rookie NFL for the Green Bay Packers of its size: The asteroid is Large Telescope Observatory. said Vishnu Reddy of the no waiting period for adminis - of the Week honors for his play (1984-87) and Houston Oilers between 30 and 100 feet (10 and Those observations have made University of Arizona's Lunar trators. against the New England (1987) before finishing his 30 meters) across, or the same it possible to better predict when and Planetary Laboratory in Office and Martin are former Patriots. The Butler, Alabama, career with the Atlanta Falcons general size as the rock that the asteroid will make its flyby Tucson, who leads the cam - Tiger football players who went native also played in the Arena (1988). In 76 career NFL games, exploded above the Russian city of Earth, and just how close it paign to track and characterize on to play in the National League for San Jose and helped he recorded 11 sacks. of Chelyabinsk in February will get to the planet. 2012 TC4 for the IAWN. A career .375 hitter, Fincher 2013. Observing close flybys like “This effort will exercise the was the 2011 GSC Softball NASA-funded astronomers this also helps prepare teams to entire system, to include the ini - Player of the Year, an All- from the International Asteroid detect a near-Earth asteroid tial and follow-up observations, American and a three-time all- Warning Network (IAWN) — whose course might pose a precise orbit determination, and conference se lection. She had which w as formed by a United threat to Earth. international communications.” 44 career home runs and 29 Nations subcommittee — will 2012 TC4 will fly by Earth on Follow Doris Elin Salazar on Have A career doubles. From Tarrant, be conducting additional obser - Oct. 12 at a distance of about Twitter @salazar_elin. Follow us Alabama, Fincher had 143 vations of the asteroid in the 27,000 miles (43,500 kilome - @Spacedotcom, Facebook and Great Season, career runs batted in, stole 43 weeks leading up to the flyby ters), or about one-eighth the Google+. Original article on Sumter Football Teams! bases in 50 attempts and collect - “as part of an exercise of the distance to the moon. Previous Space.com. ed 181 hits, despite an injury shortened junior season. SUMTER INSURANCE Following her UWA career, Diabetes growing fastest among Alabamians age 18-34 LIVINGSTON , AL (205)-652-9591 Fincher played and coached softball in Gelfe, Sweden, with According to recent reports grams. These include: Southeastern Diabetes Enjoy the Gelfe Baseboll Club. She from Blue Cross and Blue • BlueCare Health Advocates Education Services. 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Pediatricians leading the way as antibiotic prescription rates decline in Ala. Antibiotic prescription fill decline in Anniston. exist, with the highest prescrib - rates are declining in Alabama Pediatricians in Alabama ing states in Appalachia and the and nationally, and pediatri - have led the way in curtailing South (e.g., Alabama, cians are leading the way. antibiotics use, with prescrip - Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana Appropriate prescribing of tions filled for children drop - and Mississippi), filling nearly antibiotics is critically impor - ping 14 percent since 2010. three times as many prescrip - tant because the overuse or mis - These declines vary from a 28 tions per person as the lowest use of antibiotics can render the percent decrease in Gadsden to prescribing states. In addition, drug ineffective over time and a six percent reduction in prescription fill rates in rural allow diseases to build resist - Decatur and Dothan. areas are 16 percent higher than ance against antibiotic treat - Findings from the national in urban areas. ments. BCBSA report, “Antibiotic • In 21 percent of all treat - According to a new study by Prescription Fill Rates ment cases, physicians continue the Blue Cross Blue Shield Declining in the U.S.,” show to prescribe antibiotics for con - Association (BCBSA), that efforts to increase aware - ditions where their use is not Alabama ranks second among ness of excessive antibiotic use likely to be effective. These states in the rate of antibiotic and of the threat posed by findings indicate further prescription fill rates among antibiotic-resistant bacteria may improvements need to be made. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of be achieving measurable Blue Cross and Blue Shield Have a safe and happy Labor Alabama commercially insured results: of Alabama is working to rein - members; however, Alabama’s • Antibiotic prescription fill force appropriate use of antibi - Day weekend from all of us at fill rates have declined eight rates have declined nine percent otics through several programs. percent over the last seven nationally among BCBS com - “Since 2009, we have collabo - years. The study further shows mercially insured members rated with our provider partners this decline varies largely by from 2010 through 2016. to develop value-based pay - city, from a 22 percent decline • The steepest decline (13 ment opportunities for physi - in Anniston to a one percent percent) has been in broad- cians with the goal of enhanc - decline in Auburn/Opelika and spectrum antibiotics. ing overall patient care,” said Florence. • Pediatricians continue to Darrel Weaver, M.D., Vice Prescription fill rates for lead the way in reducing antibi - President, Healthcare Network broad-spectrum antibiotics, otics usage, with prescriptions Services, Blue Cross and Blue Bumpers Funeral which treat a wide range of bac - filled for children dropping 16 Shield of Alabama. teria and are the antibiotics percent compared to just 6 per - “Several of our physician most likely to contribute to the cent for adults. Broad-spectrum measurement and value-based creation of antibiotic-resistant antibiotic prescription fill rates incentive programs have 505 W 4tHh Aveo, Ymork,e AL 36925 bacteria, have declined five per - for newborns and infants (up to included a focus on appropriate cent in Alabama. These fill rates one year old) have declined 22 antibiotic usage, most specifi - (205) 392-5081 vary among cities from a one percent. cally for bronchitis, sore throat percent increase in • Wide regional variations in and upper respiratory infec - http://www.bumpersfuneralhome.com Auburn/Opelika to a 27 percent antibiotic prescription fill rates tions.” F S F S F S F S F S F S F S Page 6-B Sumter County Record Journal- Football & Labor Day Special Thursday, august 31, 2017 F S P U W A Tiger s U1 Janmal Bilvackweell Drbs 5'10i" tHyind s oComfmu nWity College stJ uAnior Cllaaytonb, Alaa. ma2 7T0 Libsg Seneior rSeslma , 2Ala. 0Lb1s F7resh mFan Loagraonge, tGba. aBibbl Clo unTty eam 170 LbsSenior Mt. Olive, Miss. 10 Tavaris Hutchinson Db 26 Markeith Gray Te 6'3" 200 Selma Lagrange 73 Austin Bishop Ol 6'4" 284 Mize Jones County Junior 5'10" 170 Lbs Sophomore Lbs Sophomore Buhl, Ala. 44 Mike Williams Lb 5'11" 57 Josh Hatcher Lb 6'0" 190 Lbs Senior Piedmont, Ala. College Mccalla, Ala. Mcadory Sipsey Valley 200 Lbs Se nior Brewton, Ala. Lbs Freshman Ro anoke, Ala. Piedmont Jacksonville State 1Broc Malcom Wr 5'11" 172 10 Jacob Murphree Qb 6'2" 27 Kejuan Feagan Db 5'10" W.s. Neal Stillman College Handley High School 74 Dontavius Blair Ot 6'7" Lbs Senior Hanceville, Ala. 195 Lbs Freshman Dickson, 185 Lbs Sophomore 47 Daquan Guice Rb 5'8" 58 Devin Smith Ol 6'2" 285 294 Lbs Senior Anniston, Ala. Hanceville Idaho State Tenn. Dickson County Birmingham, Ala. Pleasant 195 Lbs Junior Midway, Ala. Lbs Senior Kiln, Miss. Hancock Anniston Tennessee 2 Khalia Hackett Lb 6'2" 223 11 Corey Davis Wr 6'2" 210 Grove Barbour County Jones Community College 75 Brandon Anderson Ol 6'3" Lbs Senior Douglasville, Ga. Lbs Senior Meridian, Miss. 28 Tyler Rogers Rb 5'10" 210 48 Jaquan Lewis Db 5'10" 59 Kaleb Battle Lb 5'8" 170 287 Lbs Sophomore Bessemer, South Paulding Arkansas Meridian East Mississippi Lbs Junior Mobile, Ala. Mobile 170 Lbs Redshirt Freshman Lbs Sophomore Jacksonvville, Ala. Shades Valley 3 Tra Fletcher Wr 5'9" 190 Community College Christian Greenville, Ala. Greenville Fla. Redemptorist (La.) High 78 Will Staplefelt Ol 6'2" 265 Lbs Senior Powder Springs, Ga. 11 Dakota Rushing De 6'6" 29 Desmond Lester De 6'0" 49 Joshua Baker Db 5'9" 170 School Lbs Redshirt Freshman Maceachern Dean Junior 245 Lbs Junior Haleyville, Ala. 240 Lbs Junior Batesville, Miss. Lbs Sophomore Huntsville, Ala. 60 Jared Adair Ls 6'2" 205 Roswell, Ga. Roswell College Haleyville Tennessee Tech South Panola Holmes Lee Lbs Junior Saraland, Ala. 79 Marquele Benjamin Ol 3 Taderion Myhand Fs 6'0" 12 Alfred Dickens Lb 6'1" Community College 50 Caleb Butler De 6'4" 240 Saraland 6'4" 300 Lbs Sophomore 175 Lbs Senior Troy, Ala. 210 Lbs Junior Olive Branch, 30 Nico Pe terson Wr 5'11" Lbs Sen ior Enterprise, Ala. 62 Stuart Mixon Ol 6 '2" 240 Montgomery, Ala. Lee Alabama Charles Henderson Miss. Olive Branch Northwest 184 Lbs Senior Mckenzie, Ala. Enterprise South Alabama Lbs Sophomore Canton, Ga. State 4 Dominique Mcnealey Wr Mississippi Community Mckenzie 51 JT Siggers Ol 6'1" 275 Lbs Creekview 80 Tyler Butler Te 6'2" 220 5'10" 165 Lbs Sophomore College 31 Derrick Underwood Rb Junior Albertville, Ala. 63 Aidan Sloan C 6'2" 246 Lbs Redshirt Freshman Huntsville, Ala. Johnson 13 Greg Thomas Cb 5'10" 5'10" 190 Lbs Redshirt Albertville Lbs Junior Enterprise, Ala. Marrero, La. Thomas Jefferson 4 Torrence Willis Fs 6'0" 175 165 Lbs Junior Mobile, Ala. Freshman Homewood, Ala. 52 Undreaz Lilly Lb 6'0" 235 Enterprise 82 Jurmorris Mcmillon Wr Lbs Junior Birmingham, Ala. Mcgill-Toolen Homewood Lbs Redshirt Freshman 64 Isiah Webster Ol 6'5" 345 5'9" 177 Lbs Redshirt Freshman Clay Chalkville 14 Terry Samuel Lb 6'2" 200 32 Charles Bester Lb 6'2" 215 Montevallo, Ala. Montevallo Lbs Senior New Orleans, La. Montgomery, Ala. Millbrook 5 Devante Davis Lb 6'1" 230 Lbs Junior Brewton, Ala. T.r. Lbs Junior Tuscaloosa, Ala. 53 Daniel Butler Ol 6'4" 290 Perry Walker Stillman College 83 Tanner Chastain Wr 5'11" Lbs Senior Olive Branch, Miss. Miller Hillcrest Lbs Senior Enterprise, Ala. 66 Brett Houston Ol 6'3" 340 175 Lbs Junior Mobile, Ala. St. Olive Branch Northwest 15 Harry Satterwhite Junior 33 Colin Douglas K/p 6'4" Enterprise Furman Lbs Freshman Oxford, Ala. Luke's Mississippi Community Mobile, Ala. Mcgill-Toolen 195 Lbs Sophomore Fairhope, 54 Jonathan Young Lb 6'0" Oxford 84 Deyon Hill Wr 5'7" 177 College 16 Se'quan Steele Db 6'0" Ala. Bayside Academy 242 Lbs Junior Meridian, Miss. 69 Griffin Ricketson Ol 6'5" Lbs Sophomore Russellville, 5 Tevin Moore Rb 5'11" 205 180 Lbs Senior Greenwood, 34 Skyler Mosely Lb 6'1" Lamar Mississippi College 275 Lbs Sophomore Pensacola, Ala. Russellville Lbs Junior Stringer, Miss. Miss. Greenwood Mississippi 215 Lbs Sophomore Saraland, 55 Call Dyer Ol 6'4" 350 Lbs Fla. Booker T. Washington 85 Jordan Graddy Wr 5'10" Stringer Jones County Junior Delta Community College Ala. Saraland Sophomore Gordo, Ala. Gordo 71 Jarmarcus Goode Ol 6'4" Continued on page 7-B College 17 Donta Armstrong Wr 35 Zach Gaines P 6'1" 210 56 Dre Pollard De 6'2" 230 315 Lbs Junior Centreville, Ala. 6 Ladaris Johnson Db 5'10" 5'10" 160 Lbs Senior Bruce, Lbs Sophomore Calera, Ala. 190 Lbs Senior Mound Bayou, Miss. Bruce Northeast Calera Miss. Kennedy Mississippi Community College 36 Reed James K/p 5'10" 180 Delta Community College 18 Qua Boyd Wr 6'5" 226 Lbs Senior Madison, Miss. 6 Rashaad Lee Rb 5'7" 180 Lbs Junior Lafayette, Ala. Germantown Southwest Dove Hunting Supplies Lbs Senior Pensacola, Fla. Pine Lafayette Jones Community Community College IO OVE HELLS Forest College 37 Seth Knotts Wr 6'1" 205 R D S 7 Tevin Madison Cb 5'10" 19 Darius Ellis De 5'10" 215 Lbs Junior Prattville, Ala. Low and High Brass available 166 Lbs Junior Fayette, Ala. Lbs Junior Northport, Ala. Prattville Fayette Texas Tech Tuscaloosa County 38 Savon Parker Lb 6'0" 220 7 Gabe Tiller Qb 6'1" 185 Lbs 20 Sid Thurmond Wr 5'5" Lbs Sophomore Jacksonville, Sophomore Loganville, Ga. 160 Lbs Junior Jacksonville, Ala. Jacksonville Archer Ala. Jacksonville High School 39 Jordan Bennett K/p 6'0" 8 Austin Bray Qb 6'5" 225 21 Robert Myers Rb 5'11" 170 Lbs Junior Tallahassee, Fla. GEORGIA BOOTS Lbs Senior Kingsburg, Calif. 170 Lbs Senior Grand Bay, Ala. North Florida Christian Kingsburg Mississippi Valley Alma Bryant 40 Malcolm Conn Lb 6'1" You’ll find a great selection State 22 Ken Hibbler Db 6'2" 200 210 Lbs Junior Selma, Ala. 8 Montell Dent Db 5'8" 175 Lbs Senior Tunica, Miss. Ford Selma Mississippi Gulf Coast of Georgia Boots Lbs Senior Tuscaloosa, Ala. Itawamba Community College Community College Northridge 23 Lakendric Thomas Rb 41 Ty Hill Lb 6'1" 210 Lbs 9 Terrence Jones De 6'3" 228 5'10" 220 Lbs Senior West Senior Brookhaven, Miss. Lbs Junior Bruce, Miss. Bruce Point, Miss. West Point East Brookhaven Get all your Hunting and Fishing Itawamba Community College Mississippi Community 42 Jordan Jones Lb 6'2" 235 9 Barnard Mcghee Wr 5'8" College Lbs Sophomore Lawrenceville, equipment and supplies at 170 Lbs Barnard Mcghee 25 Christian Patterson Te 6'2" Ga. Mountain View Senior Dothan, Ala. 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F S F S F S F S F S F S P F S Thursday, August 31, 2017 Football & Labor day Special - Sumter County Record Journal Page 7-B UWA T ig er s GBrett Giillllilainlda is bnegindning ea lotx of tpalented recturntingi nplay -gre cebiversi gretu rnt hin iDnontga s from 2017 UWA football his fourth season as head coach ers who have played a lot of Armstrong and Corey Davis. at his alm a mater, and by hi s football for us,” Gilliland said. Arm strong was an All-America own measure, believes that the “Probably the most important choice after catching 91 passes time is now for his West aspect is the culture of those last season and David lea d the Alabama Tigers to contend for a guys. The way they come to team with eight TD receptions third Gulf South Conference work every day and the bond despite missing games with title and an NCAA postseason they have with each other.” nagging injuries. Seniors Tra spot. One of two positions where a Fletcher, Broc Malcom and “This team will be the best starter doesn’t return on offense Barnard McGhee make the one we’ve had since I’ve been is quarterback. Austin Grammer receiver spot one of the deepest here,” Gilliland said. “It’s the graduated after passing for on the team. deepest we have had through - 2,940 yards and 21 touchdowns Lakendric Thomas and out, but especially on the defen - last season with a passer rating Rashaad Lee, the top two rush - sive line and at the skill posi - of 136.97. Harry Satterwhite ers in 2016 are both back, plus tions on offense. emerged from spring as the junior college transfer Tevin “I believe fair expectations leader at the position, but will be Moore and four starters return for this team is to go after a con - challenged by Gabe Tiller, along on the offensive line. Tennessee ference title and make a playoff with newcomers Austin Bray transfer Dontavius Blair will run,” Gilliland said. “That’s and Jacob Murphree. help solidify a group that returns what we expect as coaches, and “The biggest competition all-conference center Call Dyer. what our guys expect to do as throughout fall camp will be at “Along with receivers, the players.” quarterback. Harry came out of defensive front is one of our Best team since Coach Gilliand has been here West Alabama returns nine spring as the top guy,” Gilliland strongest spots with Michael “This team will be the best one we’ve had since I’ve been here,” Gilliland said. “It’s starters on offense and eight on said. “We are excited to see Williams and all those guys,” the deepest we have had throughout, but especially on the defensive line and at the defense, along with the long them all in action.” Gilliland said. “Terrance Jones skill positions on offense,” said UWA Headcoach Brett Gilliand. snapper, punter and place kick - Over the last two seasons, came in from Itawamba er. Still, GSC coaches picked the Satterwhite has played in 13 Community College, plus Ellis registered 20.5 tackles Hutchinson at safety has a preseason pick in 2017. Tigers to finish no better than games, passing for 1,364 yards Jordan Jones is back healthy and for loss and 10 sacks on the way Gilliland saying the secondary West Alabama opens the sea - fifth. and 16 touchdowns, completing Darius Ellis is back after leading to All-GSC and All-NCAA competition “will make for a son with a pair of Thursday “I am excited because we 56 percent of his throws. the league last year in tackles for South Region honors last year. fun fall camp.” night games on the road, first at have so many guys back. Have A pair of all-conference loss.” Williams is a seasoned veteran As for special teams, long Lenoir Rhyne on Aug. 31 and who is very valuable as a run snapper Jared Adair, punters then at FSC member Samford stopper. Zach Gaines and Reed James, on Sept. 7. The Tigers home UWA Football Team roster continued... Devante Davis, Ladarius along with place-kicker Jordan opener is Sept. 16 against 170 Lbs Freshman Mobile 5'10" 175 Lbs Redshirt Andrew Boudousquie Wr Johnson and preseason All-GSC Bennett all return. Bennett was Mississippi College to open Christian High School, Mobile, Freshman Mobile, Ala. Mobile 5'10" 168 Lbs Junior Houston, selection Terry Samuels have all all-conference after hitting 10- GSC play. Ala. Christian Texas Pearland Houston logged considerable playing of-14 field goals last year and is 86 Dejuan Feagan Wr 5'10" 94 Dre Watkins S 6'1" 180 Community College time at linebacker. Arkansas 180 Lbs Sophomore Lbs Freshman Roanoke, Ala. Jhalen Caddell Db 6'1" 180 transfer Khalia Hackett will Birmingham, Ala. Pleasant Handley Lbs Freshman Tuscaloosa, Ala. begin drills at safety, but could Grove 95 Devin Sampson De 6'3" Central also get a look at linebacker as UWA Football Coaching Staff 88 Jake Vick Db 5'10" 175 210 Lbs Freshman Mobile, Ala. Jalen Gardner Ol 6'3" 309 Brett Gilliland Head Football Coach well. Don Bailey Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Lbs Sophomore West Blocton, Mobile Christian Lbs Freshman Millport, Ala. “We feel good about their Ala. West Blockton 96 Jesse Boggs Db 6'3" 205 South Lamar Lamont Seward Assoc HC/WR/Special Teams/HS knowledge of what (defensive Recruiting 89 Bayley Blanchard Wr 6'1" Lbs Sophomore Selma, Ala. Patrick Haskell Ls 6'2" 195 coordinator Steve) Coach Sisa is 180 Lbs Redshirt Freshman Selma Lbs Freshman Selma, Ala. David Thornton Offensive Line/Juco Recruiting trying to do,” Gilliland said. Coordinator Centre, Ala. Piedmont 97 Michael Anderson Lb 6'0" Dallas County The secondary will be with - 90 AJ Skinner Dt 6'3" 320 188 Lbs Freshman Millry, Ala. Latrell Marks Db 5'11" 185 Deon Williams Running Backs out all-conference cornerback Devin Myers Graduate Assistant/Tight Ends Lbs Senior Vancleave, Miss. Washington County Lbs Junior Bruce, Miss. Bruce Dee Virgin, who is in NFL train - Vancleave Mississippi Gulf 98 Carmarcus Williams Dl Delta State Steve Sis Defensive Coordinator ing camp with the Houston Roberto Pinilla Defensive Line Coast Community College 6'1" 260 Lbs Sophomore Phenix Ryan Rush Ol 6'2" 287 Lbs Texans, but Texas Tech transfer 91 Ashton Derico Dt 6'4" 255 City, Ala. Central Freshman Eclectic, Ala. Elmore Ervin Jackson Defensive Backs Tevin Madison steps in with Ryne Smith Director Of Football Operations Lbs Senior Montgomery, Ala. 99 Michael Williams Dt 6'1" County returners Se’Quan Steele, Greg Robert E. Lee 310 Lbs Senior Clayton, Ala. Slate Wallace Dl 5'9" 240 Brandon Walker Special Teams/Quality Bell and Jamal Blackwell. Control/Equipment 92 Trevonte Carter De 6'1" Barbour County Lbs Freshman Russellville, Ala. Montell Dent is back from 220 Lbs Freshman Gadsden, Jay Anderson Db 5'10" 190 Russellville Griffin Mccarley Football Student Assistant/Defense injury at safety and the addition Ryan Cram Special Assistant To The Head Coach Ala. Gadsden City Lbs Freshman Tuscaloosa, Ala. of Hackett to veterans Ken 93 Derrick Sampson Rb Northridge Hibbler and Tavarius What makes West Alabama sports so special? We think it’s the spirit of our community drawing everyone together. Cheering on our athletes. Applauding our coaches. Honoring our fans. And working toward victory. This is West Alabama and we are West Alabama Bank. Celebrating a community so connected, it feels like one big team. The City of Livingston would like to salute our hard working employees and wish everyone a safe and relaxing Labor Day 1 12:29 PM F S F S F S F S Page 8-B Sumter County Record Journal- Football & Labor Day Special Thursday, august 31, 2017 Labor Day Weekend 2017 safety UWA 2016-17 Rodeo rosters & schedule on roadways Sand waterway s Fall SeRpt. 14o (Thudrs.) - eSepto. 16 ( SaSt.) Pcearl hRivere Roddeo ule Hattiesburg, Mis s. Sep. 21 (Thurs.) Sep. 23 (Sat.) Missouri Valley Rodeo Marshall, Mo. Saline County Fairgrounds Sep. 28 (Thurs.) - Sep. 30 (Sat.) Vs Uwa Rodeo Showdown Livingston, Don C. Hines Rodeo Complex Oct. 12 (Thurs.) - Oct. 14 (Sat.) Murray State Rodeo Murray, Ky. West Kentucky Exposition Center Nov. 2 (Thurs.) - Nov. 4 (Sat.) Southern Arkansas Rodeo Magnolia, Ark. Story Arena Women’s Roster Arrington, Tenn. Page Jason Garcia Team Roper 5'2" Ali Ayers Barrell Racer Anna Wilson Breakaway 6'1" 243 Lbs Sophomore Traffic stop with field sobriety tests. During Labor Day weekend, which runs from Junior Havana, Fla. Munroe Roping 5'6" Senior Butler, Clanton, Chilton County 12:01 a.m. Friday, Sept. 1, to midnight Monday, Sept. 4, Troopers in ALEA’s Highway Day School Patrician Academy Brendon Law Team Roper Patrol and Marine Patrol Divisions will step up patrol and enforcement efforts across Blair Bullock 5'7" Men’s Roster 6'0" 180 Lbs Student Sulligent the state to promote safety and work to prevent crashes, injuries and deaths. Sophomore Branford, Fla. Lucas Brasfield Steer Gus Maraman Calf Roper, Branford Wrestler 6'1" 190 Lbs Junior Steer Wrestler 6'0" 185 Lbs Labor Day weekend, sum - state will conduct sobriety Simply obey the law. Valerie Burch 5'6" Parrish, Fla. Palmetto Sophomore Andalusia mer’s season finale, typically checks and do everything they Avoid speeding, following Sophomore Ashville, Ohio Lucas Brown 6'0" 215 Lbs 6'0" 190 Lbs Bradley Marsh draws heavier-than-usual traffic can to remove impaired individ - too closely and other dangerous Teays Valley Junior Cleveland, Tenn Bradley Freshman Greensboro, on Alabama’s roadways and uals from behind the wheels of – sometimes deadly – behavior Lilly Caradine Roper 5'8" Central Southern Academy waterways. vehicles and boats (or other on Alabama’s roadways and Freshman Biology Springville Zachery Cargle 5'9" 170 Lbs Tyler Thornton Team Roper “Safety is one of our top pri - water vessels). Grants adminis - waterways. The Way Home Home School Freshman Armuchee, Ga Trion 5'4" 122 Lbs Hoboken, Ga. orities throughout the year, but tered through the Alabama Buckle up – no matter how Cady Cooper 5'8" Junior High School Brantley County it’s especially important during Department of Economic and short your trip. Parrish, Fla. Palmetto Pat Carlton 6'0" 195 Lbs Cole Watkins 5'10" 190 Lbs extended holiday weekends, Community Affairs (ADECA) Ensure all of the vehicle’s Jessica Delfunt 5'7" Freshman Wauchula Hardee Junior Ringold, Ga. Boyd when so many want to enjoy and the Alabama Department of occupants are buckled up (or Freshman Athens Lincoln High School Buchannan one last seasonal road trip to the Transportation (ALDOT) will using a child restraint system) County High School Cody Crowe 5'10" 170 Lbs Zachary Wilson 5'9" 210 Lbs lake, beach or other warm- fund overtime for additional and those on your boat are using Jenna Goldsmith 5'8" Freshman Meridian, Miss. Senior Billingsley, Ala. Chilton weather attraction,” Alabama’s Troopers during this valuable or have access to personal flota - Freshman Enterprise, Enterprise North East Lauderdale County Secretary of Law Enforcement safety campaign. tion device (PFDs are required High School Jorge Cruz 6'0" 180 Lbs Rodeo Staff Hal Taylor said. Still, ALEA needs assistance at all times for ages 8 and Ryanne Heath Breakaway Freshman Stratton, Col. Stratton Head Rodeo Coach Alex During Labor Day weekend, from motorists and boaters to younger.) Roping 5'7" Sophomore High School Caudle which runs from 12:01 a.m. truly make a positive impact on Avoid the water during Carrollton, Ga. Central Lance Daniel Bull Rider 5'7" Assistant Rodeo Coach Friday, Sept. 1, to midnight DUIs/BUIs. Secretary Taylor inclement weather, particularly Sarah Huggins 5'7" Junior 128 Lbs Junior Franklin, Ga. Daniel Poole Monday, Sept. 4, Troopers in would like to remind everyone when it includes thunder and Varnell, Ga. Coahulla Creek Heard County ALEA’s Highway Patrol and to adhere to the following safety lightning. Destyn Ladner 5'5" Marine Patrol Divisions will tips, ALEA’s Five to Stay Alive: Be even more cautious when Freshman Poplarville, step up patrol and enforcement Avoid driving and/or boating traveling through construction Poplarville High School efforts across the state to pro - under the influence of alcohol or zones. Marlee Malcom 5'8" mote safety and work to prevent drugs. For the safety of the traveling Sophomore Madison, Ga. crashes, injuries and deaths. If you are impaired, do not public, construction industry Gatewood Enforcement efforts include drive or operate a boat. workers and maintenance Carmen Maness 5'6" participation in the national Designate a sober driver in crews, ALDOT will have no Freshman Camden, Marengo campaign Drive Sober or Get advance, call a cab, use public temporary lane closures on Academy Pulled Over. During this final transportation or call a sober Alabama interstates from noon Hannah Reed 5'0" Freshman week, Troopers and their law friend or family member to get Friday to midnight Monday. Alabaster, Thompson High enforcement partners across the you home safely. School Catherine Taylor 5'10" Senior WWee’’rree bbeehhiinndd yyoouu Rah! Rah! Rah! aallll tthhee wwaayy!! Sis Boom bah! Looking forward to a Great season Use good judgement and don’t drink and drive. We would like to wish everyone a safe and happy No representation is 226 South Washington Street made that the quality of Livingston, Alabama 35470 legal services to be per - formed is greater than (205) 652-1291 or (800) 239-8922 the quality of legal services performed by www.WatkinsCross.com other attorneys.