Alabama Christian Academy 2010 Volleyball schedule

Staff Report


Here is the Alabama Christian Academy 2010 volleyball schedule. (Game times and dates are subject to change without notice)

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Ardmore unseats ACA as 4A softball champs

Staff Report
(May 16, 2010)

The Ardmore Lady Tigers jumped out to a big lead but needed late-inning heorics to unseat Alabama Christian Academy as the Class 4A state champions in softball at Lagoon Park on Saturday.

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Leadoff artist wants one more state title

Davis leads ACA in several offensive catagories and is considered one of the top leadoff hitters in the state. (Staff Photo)

By Graham Dunn
RRS Editor
(May 14, 2010)

Alabama Christian Academy’s Emily Davis may be the perfect leadoff hitter.

Make that centerfielder.

Make that both.

If there are any questions, just ask her coach.

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Battle-tested ACA ready for 4A state tournament

ACA should be ready for the Class 4A state tourney after playing a tough schedule, according to coach Chris Goodman. (Staff Photo)

Staff Report
(May 13, 2010)

Chris Goodman didn’t bat an eye when asked of the prospects for Alabama Christian Academy in the Class 4A state softball tournament this weekend.

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Lack of two-out hits prove costly in ACA loss to UMS-Wright

ACA players greet Chase Davis after his two-run homer in the first inning of Game 2 against UMS-Wright on Friday. (Staff Photo)

Staff Report
(May 8, 2010)

All season, Alabama Christian Academy coach Don Gilliam had preached the virtuous message of two-out hits to his baseball team.

For the most part, all season, they had listened and followed instruction.

On Friday, that message wasn’t fulfilled.

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Pitching-strong ACA returns to Class 4A semis

ACA coach Don Gilliam has plenty of weapons this season. The Eagles face UMS-Wright in the Class 4A semifinals. (Staff Photo)

Staff Report
(May 7, 2010)

The Alabama Christian Academy Eagles have been here before.

The last two seasons have ended in the semifinals of the Class 4A playoffs with the Eagles watching their opponent celebrate.

Third time is the…
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Alabama Christian celebrates signings this week

ACA's Dalton Raybon signed with Faulkner University on Thursday. (Photo contributed)

Staff Report
(March 26, 2010)

Dalton Raybon completed a special week of signings Alabama Christian Academy on Thursday.

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PREP RECAP: ACA wins in soccer, baseball; Holtville hurlers combine for no hitter

Dalton Raybon pitched a complete game in ACA's victory over LAMP on Tuesday. (Staff Photo)

Staff Reports
(March 24, 2010)

ACA won its 10th game of the season with a hard fought 1-0 victory over St. James Tuesday.... ACA defeated LAMP in baseball... J.R. Harmon homered in Lee's win over Lanier... Holtville pitchers combined for a no hitter in a win over Brewbaker Tech.


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PREP NOTES: Trinity wins easily at Brew Tech; Champions Challenge set

Staff Reports
(March 10, 2010)

Trinity Presbyterian warmed up for the opening of area play with an easy 16-2 win over Brewbaker Tech on Tuesday at Thompson Park... The Alabama Christian Academy and St. James soccer match was delayed by officials due to lightning with 14:57 minutes left in the game on Tuesday night... Greenville and Opelika will kick off the 2010 Champions Challenge Prep Football Classic at Cramton Bowl next August. Trinity is also scheduled to play Jackson High School on Saturday.

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PREP RECAPS: LAMP beats Lee in comeback fashion; ACA wins in soccer

Staff Report
(March 9, 2010)

After falling behind in the seventh inning, Chris Thomas hit a bases-loaded double in the bottom of the inning to cap a four-run rally as LAMP defeated Robert E. Lee, 7-6, at Paterson Field... Alabama Christian Academy soccer won its eighth game of the season with a 8-0 shutout of Holtville High School Monday night...Mallory Garmon and Krystin had two hits and two RBIs each in Edgewood Academy’s 9-3 victory over Fort Dale Academy on Monday.
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FCA TOURNEY: Guilford's return sparks ACA win over LAMP

Alex Guilford laces a single to left field to score a run in ACA's win over LAMP on Friday. (Staff Photo)

Staff Report
(March 6, 2010)

Alex Guilford was happy to be on the mound Friday in Alabama Christian Academy’s 6-3 victory over LAMP in the FCA Jason Armstrong Memorial Baseball Classic at the AUM Dixie Field.

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NOTES: ACA takes win in soccer; Tigers play final home game at Beard-Eaves

Combined Reports
(March 3, 2010)

Alabama Christian defeated Montgomery Catholic in soccer on Tuesday... Changes in the college baseball schedule.. Auburn plays final game at Beard-Eves Coliseum... Jones lates Army Achievement award winner.


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Taylor leads Brew Tech to season-opening win; ACA tops Chilton Co.

Brew Tech's Ben Taylor struck out nine in five innings in the Rams' season-opening win over St. James. (Staff Photo)

Staff Report
(Feb. 19, 2010)

Ben Taylor pitched five strong innings giving up four hits and striking out nine in Brewbaker Tech’s 5-2 victory over St. James on Wednesday. 

Dillon Patterson had three hits with two RBIs, and Chase Davis was 1-for-3 with an RBI in Alabama Christian Academy’s 11-2 win over Chilton County.
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NOTES: Guilford signs with Montevallo; Braves back on air in Capital City

Staff Report
(Feb. 11, 2010)

Alabama Christian Academy baseball player Alex Guilford has signed with the University of Montevallo.... Huntingdon junior Adrian Williams has been named the Great South Athletic Conference Men’s Basketball Player of the Week... Cumulus Media's WMSP-SportsRadio 740 has announced it will carry Atlanta Braves baseball this season.

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Quinlan the spark in AUM's win over arch-rival Faulkner

AUM's Johnny Williams attempts to drive past Faulkner's Randell Moore in the Senators' win on Monday. (Photo by Chris Dunn)

Combined Reports
(Jan. 26, 2010)

Daniel Quinlan scored 22 points to lead Auburn University at Montgomery to a 69-59 win over rival Faulkner University in Southern States Athletic Conference basketball action on Monday.

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HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT RESULTS (from Wednesday)

ACA's Reed Teel is cornered by Tallassee's Ronderious Hooks (25) and Vandale Daniel in the Eagles' win over the Tigers in the consolation championship game at Trinity on Wednesday. (Staff Photo)

Staff Report
(Dec. 31, 2009)

Scores/schedules from local tournaments

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Simpson, Creel selected as top coach, player in 4A, Region 2

Coaches from Class 4A, Region 2 selected ACA's Jordan Creel as the top player in the region for 2009. (Staff Photo)

Staff Report
(Dec. 2, 2009)

Alabama Christian Academy coach Kenny Simpson and defensive back/receiver Jordan Creel were named the top coach and player in Class 4A, Region 2 in 2009 in a vote by each of the coaches in the region.

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ACA's Teel, Thompson sign athletic scholarships

Both Teel (pictured) and Thompson were joined by family and friends when they signed their letter of intent on Thursday. (Photo by Irmy Fonville)

Staff Report
(Nov. 13, 2009)

Reed Teel will be a part of the Harding University Bison basketball program next year. The senior guard at Alabama Christian Academy signed a letter of intent with the school at a special ceremony on Thursday.

Another ACA athlete, Will Thompson, also signed a scholarship with the Troy University golf team on Thursday.

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Creel plays through circumstances to lead Eagles

Jordan Creel has played through an emotional two years at Alabama Christian. Friday's game against Thomasville could be his last in an Eagles' uniform. (Photo by Brian Mitchell)

By Graham Dunn
RRS Editor
(Nov. 6, 2009)

It would be easy to feel sorry for Jordan Creel. And it’s OK if you do.

Just don’t tell him.

Like so many teenagers who lose their parents, Creel has spent the better part of two years dealing with a monumental change in his life.
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RECORD SETTERS: ACA reaches goals but wants more

Simpson has the ACA Eagles in the playoffs for the first time since 2005. (Staff Photo)

Staff Report
(Oct. 30, 2009)

Alabama Christian Academy may have set what some might call a few modest goals for the 2009 football season.

According to head coach Kenny Simpson, most have been met. But with the success that includes a second-place finish in Class 4A, Region 2 and earning a home date in the first round of the playoffs, the Eagles suddenly want more.

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ACA pulls away for season-opening win over St. Jude

Contributed
(Sept. 1, 2009)
Despite having more than half the team missing during the week of practice and several players sick during the game, Alabama Christian Academy managed to hold off  St. Jude, 35-20, in the season opener for both teams on Friday.

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PREP PREVIEW: ACA wants to avoid turnovers in 2009

Jordan Creel can play several positions and will take a few snaps for the Eagles this season. (Staff Photo)

Until opening night of the regular season, RRS will preview high school teams from the tri-county area.

By Graham Dunn
RRS Editor (Aug.11, 2009)

Alabama Christian Academy coach Kenny Simpson is no different than anyone else in his profession. He hates turnovers, especially those on first-and-goal.

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Reynolds accepts offer to play for former ACA coach at Crowley Ridge College

Caleb Reynolds will follow his high school coach, Chris Perkins, to Crowley's Ridge College in Arkansas. (Photo contributed)

Contributed

Alabama Christian Academy graduate Caleb Reynolds has signed to play college basketball with the Pioneers of Crowley’s Ridge College in Paragould, Ark.

Reynolds will be joining former Alabama Christian Academy Boy’s Basketball coach Chris Perkins who took the men's Basketball position at Crowley’s Ridge College in March.


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Alabama Christian back on top in 4A softball

Staff Report

For the Alabama Christian Academy Eagles, revenge was sweet.

The Eagles avenged their 2008 loss in the Class 4A state tournament with a resounding 7-2 win over top-seeded Corner at Lagoon Park on Friday, earning the school’s ninth state championship.


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ACA, St. James open Class 4A state tournament

Staff Report

Both Alabama Christian Academy and St. James open the Class 4A state softball tournament beginning today at Lagoon Park.

For the first time in a long time, neither are the favorites to take home the blue trophy.


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Trinity punches its ticket to the Class 3A finals; ACA loses twice to Thomasville

Ransburgh is greeted after finishing off the Luverne Tigers in the bottom of the sixth inning in Trinity's 11-6 win on Saturday. The Wildcats will play in the Class 3A state championship beginning Thursday. (Staff Photo)

By Graham Dunn
RRS Editor

Nearly all season long, when the Trinity Wildcats have needed a key play, somebody has come up big.

Saturday was no different. The Wildcats (26-9) got a strong performance from starter Cam Ransburgh and the offense unloaded once again for double digits in an 11-6 victory over Luverne at Jason Armstrong Field on the campus of Trinity Presbyterian School.

ACA dropped two games at Thomasville in the Class 4A semifinals on Saturday.




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Playoff baseball back on the schedule

Trinity's series win over LAMP started with Cam Ransburgh's leadoff single in Game 1. The Wildcats will look to advance to the Class 3A semifinals against Dadeville. (Photo by Mike Peacock. Order at www.fotosbymichael.smugmug.com)

Staff Report

When Alabama Christian Academy coach Don Gilliam learned that the Eagles’ quarterfinal-round Class 4A series against Bibb County would be pushed back a few days, he did what most coaches would do in the situation.

Schedule a practice game.

Baseball teams will be back in action on Tuesday for the Alabama High School Athletic Association playoffs, which were interrupted by a scare from the Swine Flu epidemic that has threatened the state.


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Forest overcomes fever to lift ACA past Holtville

ACA's Chase Davis combined with Chase Forest to upend Holtville in Friday's Class 4A second-round series. (Staff Photo)

Staff Report

Chase Forest earned a win in Game 1 and came up with a clutch hit in Game 2 as part of ACA’s sweep of Holtville at the AUM Dixie Majors’ complex. The wins allow ACA to advance to the quarterfinals of the Class 4A state playoffs next week.

The Eagles (26-6) won Game 1, 12-2, and followed with an 8-2 win in the second game.


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ACA, Holtville meet in Class 4A showdown

ACA catcher Courtney Moss homered in last weekend's series against Handley. The senior hopes to lead the Eagles past Holtville this weekend in the second round of the Class 4A playoffs (Staff Photo)

Staff Report

Just a few days ago, both Alabama Christian Academy and Holtville were recuperating from a grueling three-game series that decided the Class 4A, Area 5 title and the right to be the host of this weekend’s second-round series.

ACA won the battle.  Holtville would like to win the war.


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AISA State Baseball Playoff schedule

Compiled by RRS Staff

Schedule for the First-round in the Alabama Independent School Association state baseball playoffs. (River Region teams in bold.)


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ACA sweeps Handley to advance to second round

Davis had a big night at the plate in ACA's sweep of Handley on Friday. He finished with six hits including four extra-base hits in the two games. (Staff Photo)

Staff Report

Chase Davis did a little bit of everything in Alabama Christian Academy’s Class 4A first-round sweep of Handley on Friday.

He hit, hit with power, stole a couple of bases and earned a win on the mound in the second game.

The sophomore was key in ACA’s dominance in a 13-3 win in the first game and a 15-4 win in Game 2.


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River Region well represented in AHSAA state baseball playoffs

Alabama Christian Academy head coach Don Gilliam (center) leads his team into a first-round playoff battle against Handley on Friday. (Staff Photo)

Staff Report

Look closely at the teams in the south bracket of the Alabama High School Athletic Association Class 4A baseball playoffs and notice the obvious…

The River Region is well represented.

Of the South’s eight first-round doubleheaders scheduled for Friday, four involved local teams.  Should all win their respective series, all four will be involved in a matchup with their area rival next week in Round 2.


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AHSAA State Baseball First-round results

Compiled by RRS Staff

Results for the Alabama High School Athletic Association state baseball playoffs first round. (River Region teams in bold.)


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MA girls earn CCC Junior High track and field title

The Montgomery Academy girls' junior high track and field team recently celebrated its title in the Capital City Conference meet held at Montgomery Academy. (Photo contributed)

Contributed

The Montgomery Academy girls junior high track and field team recently won the Capital City Conference championship, held at Montgomery Academy.


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HS Baseball: Trinity earns playoff berth; ACA clinches area title

Combined Reports

Trinity defeated MA, ACA split with Holtville to earn area championships... LAMP completes perfect area record with sweep of Marbury.


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Greater Montgomery Golf Tournament scores

Andrew McCoy and the Trinity Wildcats earned the first-place trophy in Thursday's Greater Montgomery Golf Championship at Cottonwood Golf Club. (Staff Photo)

Combined Reports

Results of the Greater Montgomery Golf Championship held at Cottonwood Golf Club on Thursday.


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HS Baseball: LAMP clinches; ACA, Holtville set for showdown for area title

Scott NeSmith had two hits and three RBIs in LAMP's win over Montgomery Academy on Tuesday. The win clinched the area title for the Golden Tigers. (Staff Photo)

Combined Reports

LAMP clinched the area title... ACA and Holtville won to set up the weekend series to decide area champion


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Annual Lagoon Park Showcase softball tourney set for the weekend

Staff Report

The annual Lagoon Park Showcase softball tournament is scheduled for this Friday… but only if the weather cooperates.

The tournament features 14 teams this year, most of which are from the River Region. But due to expected inclement weather, the tournament might be in jeopardy.


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LAMP pulls away late to beat Alabama Christian

With a "helmet salute" LAMP's Jay Taylor (right) is greeted by Taylor Watson (34) and Jalen Spraggins (2) after Taylor's solo home run in the second inning. (Staff Photo)

Staff Report

For five innings, Alabama Christian Academy and LAMP were locked in a rare pitcher’s duel.

Only LAMP’s side of the duel would hold.

Three pitchers combined to limit ACA to just four hits in a LAMP 8-1 victory at Paterson Field on Tuesday in a warm-up game for area play later in the week.


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Gulf Coast Classic attracts top high school teams

By Graham Dunn
RRS Editor

GULF SHORES - Over the course of the next few days, River Region Sports will be on the road with two teams playing in the prestigious Gulf Coast Classic baseball tournament in Gulf Shores.

Both LAMP and Brewbaker Tech are scheduled to play four games during the four days. RRS will cover the different aspects of the tournament including what the players and coaches do on a four-day trip.


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Indians use Golden power to beat Alabama Christian

Wetumpka's Reggie Golden scores the first run for the Indians in the first inning of a come-from-behind victory. Golden later put the Indians ahead for good with a solo home run in the fifth. (Staff Photo)

By Graham Dunn
RRS Editor

Don Gilliam didn’t hesitate when asked about pitching to Wetumpka slugger Reggie Golden in the late innings of a tie game.

“No question, we pitch to him,” said Gilliam, head baseball coach at Alabama Christian Academy.

ACA did and Golden made them pay.
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FCA Jason Armstrong Tourney recaps

Staff Report

Here are the recaps of the games from the FCA Jason Armstrong Memorial Tournament.


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FCA Jason Armstrong tourney grows to 14 teams

By Graham Dunn
RRS Editor

Trinity head baseball coach Ken Whittle has watched baseball players come and go in his three decades of coaching. He can remember the names and their successes.

One of his players, Jason Armstrong, will have a special place in his heart, but not just because he tragically lost his life at a young age.


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Repeat performance: St. James rallies for upset win over ACA

ACA's Christina Hayes dives for a loose ball in the Lady Eagles' loss to St. James on Thursday. The Lady Trojans advanced to the South Regional with the victory. (Photo by Mike Peacock. To purchase game photos, visit www.kdpsportsphotos.com)

Staff Report

Chris Goodman admitted it. Just prior to Alabama Christian Academy's 49-40 loss to St. James on Thursday, he had a notion his team was in trouble. The reasons were emblematic of two teams that had faced each other six times in the last two years and were in the same position a year ago.

Same situation, same result.

"I knew it when we walked out on the court we were in trouble," Goodman said. "I predicted it. We got outrebounded by a bunch, I don't know how much but it had to be double digits. That was the story of the game, right there."
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Despite dominance, Goodman guarded in ACA's chance for regional berth

Goodman hopes to lead the Lady Eagles to the South Sub-Regional with a victory over St. James on Thursday. (Staff Photo)

By Graham Dunn
RRS Editor

The Alabama High School Athletic Association sub-regional round has arrived and the Alabama Christian Academy Lady Eagles look to be in great shape to advance to the South Regional next week in Troy.

Based on the record, 24-3, one would think so. But coach Chris Goodman isn't so sure.
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Class 4A Area 5 all-tournament team

Montgomery Catholic recently won the Class 4A, Area 5 tournament. Here is a list of the all-tournament team.




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ACA's Teel makes basketball his passion

Teel could become ACA's all-time leading scorer next season. (Staff Photo)

by Graham Dunn
RRS Editor

Reed Teel has plenty of pictures of his younger days, although most of them include a baseball and bat instead of a basketball. Such is the legacy in the Teel home.

Leave it to the youngest of three to break the tradition.

In two short years, Teel has become a scoring machine for the Alabama Christian Academy Eagles. Finishing his junior season, he is on pace to become the school's all-time leading scorer by the end of his senior year.
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ACA, St. Jude earn JV titles

RRS Staff

Results of the Capital City Conference Junior Varsity and Middle School tournaments held last Saturday.


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Record number of signees highlight '09 class

Players from G.W. Carver sign letters of intent at a special ceremony on Wednesday. (Staff Photo)

By Graham Dunn and staff of RRS

If the old axiom is true that there is strength in numbers, then the 2009 signing day may be the strongest ever.

This year's signing class was highlighted by several schools producing players in record numbers. Stanhope Elmore, Prattville and G.W. Carver had double-digit signees.

"We've never had anything like this before. . . and we may add a couple more later this week," said Stanhope Elmore head coach Jeff Foshee. "It is certainly the largest class we've ever had. It's a good group with a lot of talent."
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Send in your signings!

River Region Sports invites all schools to send in information on each athlete who signs today during National Signing Day. Just send his name and where he will play college football next season. If you have one, send a photo with the information.

Send it to gmd@riverregionsports.com and we will publish it tomorrow.

Here is the RRS Dandy Dozen, the consensus top 12 football recruits from the state in 2008 (in alphabetical order) and where they will play next season.
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