February 1, 2012 THE TOWNS COUNTY HERALD Page 11A Towns County Sports Towns County’s Leader In Sports T www.townscountyherald.net • E-mail: [email protected] Indians lose competitive region battles to Prince Avenue and Social Circle

Grant Arencibia goes up high against Social Circle. Photo by James Reese. Dallas Manus is off to the races against Social Circle. Photo by James Reese. By Jerry Kendall a three point play with one sec- Towns County Herald ond on the clock. Rylan Albach [email protected] led the game tying rally with a In a week featuring tran- trey and field goal with a basket sition for the Towns County In- by Boone Moss forcing the tie. dians Varsity Basketball Team, A Ryan Tallent basket they fell just short of victory in and a three point play by Dal- very competitive games against las Manus wrapped around a Prince Avenue Christian School pair of Wolverine free throws near Athens on Tuesday and had the Indians within 21-14 Boone Moss shoots a freethrow against Social Circle. against Social Circle on their less than two minutes into the Photo by James Reese. home court on Friday. The In- second quarter but they found dians completed the week with themselves trailing 25-14 with an overall record of 2-19, in- 4:17 on the clock. Once again, cluding 1-9 in Region 8A with the see saw element entered as four region games remaining on the Indians struck for an 8-2 their schedule. run and just a 27-22 deficit The week was marked with 2:15 still remaining in the by a return to action for senior second quarter. The run was Brandon Henderson on Tues- highlighted by a field goal and day and freshman Cruz Shook two free throws by Albach and on Friday after significant time a trey by Grant Arencibia at that on the disabled list for both. On 2:15 mark. the other hand, the Indians lost Surprisingly, neither Brandon Henderson takes it to the rim against Social Circle. the services of two teammates team would score after that Photo by James Reese. Rylan Albach drives the lane against Social Circle. during the same week. Sopho- prior to intermission with the Photo by James Reese. more Brett Barrett suffered torn score remaining at 27-22. Af- Indians wouldn’t go away for glimmer of hope with a trey at ligaments in his ankle during ter the Wolverines opened the awhile. They rallied to within 1:21 for just a 50-45 Indians the JV game at Prince Avenue third quarter with a trey for a 39-36 on a Brandon Hender- deficit. The Indians would not while senior Dakota Barrett 30-22 lead, the Indians gradu- son field goal and three times score again, however, and the was sidelined by a meniscus in- ally mounted a rally, largely by to within four—on two free Wolverines extended their lead jury to his knee by Friday. scoring three points at a time throws and then a field goal by with 5 for 6 free throw shooting INDIANS AT on a three point play by Dakota Albach followed by a field goal during the final minute of play PRINCE AVENUE Barrett and a pair of treys by by Henderson—by the 3:41 for a 55-45 victory. At Prince Avenue on Arencibia for just a 35-33 defi- mark. Scoring leaders for the Tuesday, the first quarter was cit at 1:38. The Wolverines seemed game were Albach with 13 one of ups and downs for the The Wolverines extended to have the game safely in hand points, Arencibia with 12 and Indians as they fell behind 7-0 their lead to 37-33 by the end by a 50-42 score on two free Henderson with 6 while Albach by the 6:35 mark, rallied for of the quarter, however, and throws and a put back basket also led in assists with 6. a 9-9 standoff at 3:06, but fell opened the fourth with a field by the three minute mark but INDIANS VERSUS behind 19-9 by quarter’s end on goal for a 39-33 lead but the Arencibia gave the Indians a SOCIAL CIRCLE The Social Circle game on Friday proved to be a real battle for all of the first quarter NASCAR 2012 and for more than a quarter at By Gerald Hodges/the Racing Reporter the start of the second half but pretty much a struggle for the Indians otherwise. The Indians All about NASCAR, Danica, and the Busch Boys overcame an early 4-0 deficit to Ryan Tallent readies to launch a three against Social Circle. The state of NASCAR, force two ties and take a pair Photo by James Reese. Danica Patrick, and the Busch of one point leads, including at boys was the central theme dur- quarter’s end. another Arencibia trey finished Henderson with 6 while six In- ing this year’s Annual Media First quarter highlights it with three seconds on the dians contributed at least one Tour in Charlotte. included four for four free clock this time for just the four assist with Rylan Albach lead- and Mike throw shooting by freshman point deficit. ing with 2. Helton, the two top dogs in the Boone Moss with each of the A Brandon Henderson After hosting Tallulah NASCAR organization said they two trips to the foul line giving three point play at 7:25 of the Falls on Tuesday of this week, intend to build on the success of the Indians the aforementioned fourth quarter had the Indians the Indians travel to Lakeview 2011 as the new season begins ties. Fellow freshmen Dallas within 35-32 but the Redskins Academy in Gainesville this with the Feb. 26 . Manus and Grant Arencibia went on a 13-1 run giving them Friday, host Riverside Military “The sport is in a very also got into the act with Manus a 48-33 lead with 3:11 left. A Academy of Gainesville on Sat- good place and we’re going to taking the ball coast to coast for put back basket by Moss and urday, and travel to Commerce work even harder to achieve the a 6-5 Indians lead and Arenci- two treys by Arencibia then ac- next Tuesday in closing out reg- very best things for the sport of bia getting the second of 11-10 counted for an 8-3 Indians run ular season play. The Region NASCAR well into the future,” on a trey as time expired. and a 51-41 deficit with 1:38 8A Tournament is scheduled said France. A pull up jump shot by left but the Redskins extended to begin the following week France pointed to initia- Brian France and Ryan Tallent had the Indians the lead with six for eight free on Monday, February 13, with tives begun a year ago – a sim- say, ‘Thanks for doing that be- just to stock cars. We’ll have to within 14-13 at the 5:38 mark throw shooting and a field goal play in and first round games plified points structure in all cause some of these comments see how well she can hang in of the second quarter but the for a final margin of victory of being held at George Walton three national series and a “Wild were irresponsible and unhelpful there during the actual races. visiting Redskins used a pair of 59-45. Academy in Monroe and the Card” twist in the Chase for the to growing the sport.’ Now, hav- Maybe after a couple treys in triggering a 14-2 finish Scoring leaders for the Semi Finals and Finals on Fri- NASCAR Sprint Cup that placed ing said that, you can be critical years she will be ready to chal- for a 28-15 lead at intermission. Indians for the game were day and Saturday at Lakeview a greater emphasis on race victo- of things you don’t think we’re lenge for a win. The Indians came alive in the Arencibia with 12 points, Moss Academy. ries – which culminated in what doing well, in particular a race While Kyle Busch is try- third quarter, however, as they and Tallent with 10 each, and France called “a championship call. You can say, ‘I don’t think ing to clean up his act after be- used a strong start and potent battle that will be talked about I was speeding; I disagree with ing suspended for a Cup and finish in rallying for just a 33- 2012 youth baseball for decades to come.” that.’ We understand that. It’s Nationwide race late last year, 29 deficit entering the fourth While the 2012 season when you go after the integrity Kevin Harvick, who had a cou- quarter. and softball registration will be one of continuity rather of the sport is where we will step ple run-ins with him, didn’t hesi- A field goal by Moss and The Towns County Rec- the Towns County Recreation than major change, NASCAR in, and they will be public. tate to express his dislike for his a jumper and two free throws will introduce electronic fuel in- “In the past two years, biggest rival and to continue to reation Department will be Department. Our hours of op- by Tallent got them within 28- holding registration for soft- eration are Monday thru Friday jection into the NASCAR Sprint , stoke the fire. 21 by the 4:32 mark and they Cup Series and implement rules and Ryan Newman were pun- “He’s just such a jerk ball and baseball for ages 8 9 AM till 8 PM and Saturday responded to a 5-0 Social Cir- through 14 beginning on Feb- from 9 AM till 4 PM. If you designed to restore traditional ished for making comments that most of the time,” Harvick said. cle run for a 33-21 Redskins “pack racing” at Daytona Inter- NASCAR deemed detrimental to “… He’s really the only guy in lead with an 8-0 run to end the ruary 13 thru February 25. The have any questions please call national Speedway and Talla- its brand. Keselowski privately the sport, the one guy that I just quarter. Freshman Cruz Shook cost for registration will be the Recreation Department at dega Superspeedway. was fined $25,000 for criticizing don’t like.” started the run with a trey and $45. Sign-ups will be held at 706-896-2600. T(Feb1-22,J2)SH “We have had a breathtak- the switch to fuel injection during Busch must try his best ing number of close finishes at a fan forum at the NASCAR Hall to stay out of trouble this season those tracks, but the fans want a of Fame last November. When – and Harvick knows that – but BASKETBALL INDIVIDUAL SCORING mixture of styles including a re- news of the penalty leaked, it he has never backed down from PRINCE AVENUE Trace Moss (9) 7 Brandon Henderson (12) 6 turn to a more traditional ‘pack drew plenty of derision from fans anyone and likely won’t stand Lady Indians (Grade) Stetson Hedden (10) 4 Dallas Manus (9) 3 racing’ and that close side-by- and news media. for Harvick continuing to ridi- Stephanie Patton (9) 14 Dallas Manus (9) 3 Cruz Shook (9) 3 side competition that’s unique “In terms of going pub- cule him. Gabby Arencibia (12) 11 Boone Moss (9) 3 Rylan Albach (12) 1 to Talladega and Daytona,” lic with it, we didn’t have a If Harvick continues to be Ali Bleckley (12) 9 Grant Arencibia (9) 2 PACE ACADEMY France said. “NASCAR and the real strong position on that. It a thorn in his side, Busch likely Lindsay Patton (12) 7 Aaron Dodson (10) 2 Lady Indians (Grade) teams are working hard on this seemed to bother some people in will strike back, stirring up more Eryn Cochran (10) 4 Jordan Jacobs (11) 2 Eryn Cochran (10) 11 and based on the test earlier this November when we talked about trouble and continuing the long- Kellsie Cowart (10) 3 Austin Wood (11) 2 Gabby Arencibia (12) 8 month, we’re encouraged that this. So we didn’t feel strongly running feud. Dadrian Blythe (11) 2 Adam Plott (11) 1 Dadrian Blythe (11) 8 we’re making progress. (about the fines being private). If Kurt Busch also was a Bailey Sutton (10) 2 SOCIAL CIRCLE Ali Bleckley (12) 7 “The industry has never been (making them public) is some- hot during the media tour, with Emily Anderson (11) 1 Lady Indians (Grade) Stephanie Patton (9) 6 more united in growing the sport.” thing that people think is a good much talk about him losing his Alyssa Pyle (9) 1 Stephanie Patton (9) 17 Kellsie Cowart (10) 5 France said the organiza- thing, we were happy to do it.” ride at Penske Racing at the end Indians (Grade) Gabby Arencibia (12) 14 Lindsay Patton (12) 2 tion is “very encouraged” by in- As ususual, Danica Pat- of last year and his outlook for Rylan Albach (12) 13 Ali Bleckley (12) 14 Lady Indian JV’s (Grade) creased television ratings across rick was swarmed over by the 2012 at Phoenix Racing. Grant Arencibia (9) 12 Eryn Cochran (10) 4 Karlie Albach (9) 7 its three national series – Sprint media. She said she is skipping Though Busch is driving Brandon Henderson (12) 6 Kellsie Cowart (10) 4 Alyssa Pyle (9) 7 Cup, Nationwide and Camp- the Indy 500 and temporarily for an underfunded, single-car Dakota Barrett (12) 3 Lindsay Patton (12) 4 Bailey Sutton (10) 6 ing World Truck Series. He also giving up on her dream of win- team, don’t be shocked if he Dallas Manus (9) 3 Emily Anderson (11) 2 Elizabeth Turner (10) 6 pointed to attendance gains at a ning it to run the Coca-Cola 600 does much better than expected. Ryan Tallent (11) 3 Dadrian Blythe (11) 2 Emily Ledford (9) 5 number of venues. at Charlotte and use the Memo- Phoenix Racing has Hen- Aaron Dodson (10) 2 Bailey Sutton (10) 2 McKenzi Moss (10) 3 “While we are still in a rial Day weekend to focus on drick Motorsports cars and engines Boone Moss (9) 2 Indians (Grade) Destiney Blythe (10) 2 tough economic climate that NASCAR. She is also beginning and has hired several experienced Stetson Hedden (10) 1 Grant Arencibia (9) 12 Madison Johnson (9) 2 is still difficult, we are pleased to start reading and believing her crewmen. Don’t be surprised if Indian JV’s (Grade) Boone Moss (9) 10 Misty Lindemuth (9) 2 with some positive steps we saw own P/R. Busch wins a couple of races and Brett Barrett (10) 7 Ryan Tallent (11) 10 Taylor McCarter (9) 2 last year,” he said. “The cars are very fast, as maybe gets into the Chase. NASCAR will continue you guys saw at the test, so I feel Racing Trivia Question: to fine drivers who do not speak good about that race,” she said. Who won the 2011 Daytona DO YOU NEED COPY PAPER? well of the sport, but the penal- “I feel good about Daytona and 500? SPECIAL REDUCED PRICE! ties will no longer be secret. 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