The Walters State Senators and Columbia State Chargers were locked in a tight battle in last Saturday’s East Central District title game with a trip to the JUCO World Series on the line. In a game that was a fierce pitching duel into the sixth inning, fans knew that the team that got a big hit at the right time was probably going to win. When the Senators needed a
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — Wednesday turned into a record-setting day on the link for the Walters State Senators golf team, as the five Senators in action at the NJCAA Division II National Tournament set a program record for lowest one-day tournament score. The Senators fired a second round total of 282 (6-under par) for the new record, and in the process jumped from sixth to second in the team rankings after
You have probably heard the expression “there is a first time for everything.” For Walters State’s Dustin Woody, his first collegiate home run could not have come at a better time for the Senators. Walters State was battling a pesky Columbia State team in last Saturday’s district championship game with a trip to the JUCO World Series going to the winner. The Senators led 2-0 going into the seventh inning
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — The Walters State Senators opened play in the NJCAA Division II National Golf Championship Tuesday with a team total of 295 (7-over par) to keep themselves within striking distance of first place and top ranked South Mountain (Ariz.) at the Goose Pond Colony Resort. The Senators are only 11 shots behind defending national champion South Mountain (284) after one round and only four shots out of the
The Walters State athletic department has set a standard for excellence that few schools in the country can rival but this year, the Senators and Lady Senators have even outdone themselves. The 2012-13 athletic seasons at Walters State will long be remembered for not only the number of wins that piled up but also for the history that was made. When the Senators baseball team defeated Columbia State Saturday to
The Dodgers made quick work of the Senators in Little League action. Their 12-2 win Monday night, at Tucker-Frazier Field lasted only four innings because of a 10-run rule. “We’ve done a great job hitting the ball all year long,” said Dodgers’ coach Todd Coffey. “I’m fortunate enough that we can hit nine deep, which a lot of teams can’t, and that really helps us in dividends.” After sending the
DANDRIDGE — While many high school athletes dream of continuing their career in college, only a small percentage actually get the chance. For one Jefferson County stand-out, the opportunity has become a reality. Jay Vines recently signed to run track for Samford University in Birmingham after a stellar career in both track and field as well as football. Vines said he had dreamed of continuing his career past high school
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs opened the Western Conference finals resembling the past champions who’ve been there so many times before. The Memphis Grizzlies looked like the first-timers still trying to adapt to their first conference finals appearance. Tony Parker had 20 points and nine assists, Kawhi Leonard scored 18 points and the Spurs struck first by beating Memphis 105-83 on Sunday. San Antonio raced out to
Walters State starting pitcher Jay Gause pitched the game of his life Saturday afternoon, so it was only appropriate his day ended at the bottom of a celebration dog pile at Senator Field. Gause fired a complete game shutout, leading the Senators to their sixth berth in the crown jewel of junior college baseball. The Senators shutdown the Columbia State Chargers, 6-0, in the NJCAA East Central District Tournament championship
The Walters State Senators and Columbia State Chargers were locked in a
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — Wednesday turned into a record-setting day on the link
The Walters State Senators and Columbia State Chargers were locked in a
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — Wednesday turned into a record-setting day on the link