Local Players to Participate in All-Star Game

Seven senior Mitchell County Eagles football players will compete in the 4th annual 2012 Border Wars High School All-Star Football Game.  The MCE Eagles will be a part of team Georgia as they face team Florida.  Team Georgia will consist of players from the Southwest Georgia region as they take on team Florida, which consists of players from the Big Bend area, (Tallahassee, FL).  This is the second year in a row that Southwest GA will play against the Big Bend area.  Last year's game ended in a tie, and Mitchell County's Jesse Atkins was awarded MVP.  The Border War is an opportunity for local players to seen by college scouts and recruiters.  Players will be able to showcase their talents and be given a chance to be awarded a college scholarship.  The Border War will take place January 7, 2012, at Bragg stadium, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL, at 1pm.  Come on out and support your local players!

Mitchell County Players Participating in the Border War:

Modzelle Atkins-#27

Yancey Burns-#11

Derrick Davis-#18

Ja'kyari "Jay" Jenkins-#6

Jontae Moore-#4

Freddy Pate-#51

Grover Stewart-#52

Desmond Jones-#35







Southwest GA Schools to the Playoffs!!!

This week is the beginning of the GHSA playoffs, where some of Southwest Georgia's finest football teams will be gearing up to take on some of the top football teams across the state. We have representatives from each region and they are;

Region 1A            Region 1AA          Region 1AAA         Region 1AAAA            Region1AAAAA

Seminole              Fitzgerald              Cairo                        Northside,WR              Valdosta

Mitchell County    Brooks County     Americus-Sumter    Warner Robins             Colquitt County 

Miller County        Thomasville          Monroe                     Bainbridge                    Lowndes County

Calhoun County   Cook County        Worth County           Thomas Co. Central     Coffee County

Good luck to all Region 1 teams representing Southwest GA!!!!

Eagles Fly Over The Royal Knights

EAGLES FLY OVER THE ROYAL KNIGHTS

By: Crystal “Crissy” Daniels

                Friday night, September 23, 2011, the Mitchell County Eagles hosted the visiting Royal Knights of Stewart County. The Eagles flew over the Royal Knights last year in Lumpkin with a score of 50-6, in their 2010 Region 1A opener. This year, you can call it déjà vu, the Eagles soared over the Royal Knights in their 2011 Region 1A opener with a score of…yes, and you guessed it, 50-6.

            The Eagles scored on every possession in the first quarter. Senior Desmond Jones rushed for a 21-yard TD, on the Eagles third play of the game. Senior QB Derrick Davis found freshman tight end, Joshua King for a 27-yard reception. King was brought down by horse collar, and that penalty put the Eagles on the Royal Knights 10-yard line. Davis finished the drive off, finding King again for a 10-yard TD reception. The PAT was no good, leaving the score 12-0, with 6:26 left in the first quarter.

            Next to put points on the scoreboard was Modzelle Atkins. The senior rushed into the end zone for a 19-yard TD run. The extra point was good, making the score 19-0, with 4:07 left in the first quarter. Eagles’ senior defensive end Yancey Burns sacked Stewart County’s QB, causing him to fumble the football. The fumble was recovered by Junior Jacorey Belvin on the Royal Knights’ 20-yard line. On the Eagles fourth possession of the first quarter, QB Davis rushed for 14 yards on the quarterback keeper, putting the ball on the 6-yard line. On the very next play, Davis found Senior Kedric Jones in the end zone for a 6-yard TD reception, bringing the score 25-0, with 2:25 left in the first quarter.

            On the Royal Knights next possession, Eagles defensive end Freddy Pate caused the Royal Knights QB to fumble the ball. The fumble was recovered by Junior Bryan Ellis. The Eagles would score again, with a 12-yard TD run made by Sophomore Anfreenee Williams. The PAT was no good leaving the score 31-0, with 16.1 seconds left in the first quarter.

            The Royal Knights finally got on the scoreboard in the second quarter with a 67-yard TD pass. The Royal Knights missed the 2-point conversion, bringing the score 31-6. The Royal Knights joy of having scored a touchdown lasted less than 20 seconds when Junior Jaquan Williams ran for an 80-yard kick return on the very next play. The extra point was good, giving the Eagles a score of 37-6 lead.

            Not being able to do anything with the ball, the Royal Knights went three and out, punting the ball to the Eagles. The Eagles would score again on this drive, with a 19-yard TD run from Modzelle Atkins, making the score 43-6. The Royal Knights were intercepted by Atkins on their next possession. The Eagles final score of the game was made on a 5-yard TD run by Freshman Troy Chester. The extra point, which was kicked by sophomore lineman Dontae Davis, was good, bringing the score to 50-6, with 2:15 left in the second quarter.

            The Eagles breezed by the Royal Knights with 8 TDs for the game, 4 sacks made by Burns, Pate, Belvin & D. Jones and interceptions made by Atkins & Ja’kyari “Jay” Jenkins.

            Next up for the Eagles is a tough test on the road against 1A powerhouse, Seminole County Indians, in Donaldsonville, GA.

Quote of the Week

Never let anyone put you out of your position & think you can't win from behind.

High School Football Game Night!!!

It's game night in Southwest GA & our local teams are gearing up for games 2 & 3. The Westwood Wildcats will play their second game of the season as they travel to take on the Tiftarea Academy Panthers.  The Pelham Hornets & the Mitchell County Eagles also play their second game of the season.  The Hornets take on the Thomasville Bulldogs tonight at home, while the Mitchell County Eagles travel to Albany to take on the Dougherty Trojans.  Tomorrow, the Baconton Blazers will plat their third game of the season & take on the Bacon County Red Raiders in Camilla at Centennial Stadium.  All games begin at 7:30 PM.  Make sure you go out & support our local teams!

Thomasville Bulldogs 47 vs. Pelham Hornets 14 (Final)

9/2/11 @ 7:30 PM

Mitchell County Eagles 34 @ Dougherty Trojans 27 (Final)

9/2/11 @ 7:30 PM

Westwood Wildcats 64 @ Tiftarea Academy Panthers 18 (Final)

9/1/11 @ 7:30 PM

Bacon County Red Raiders 37 vs. Baconton Blazers 0 (Final)

9/2/11 @ 7:30 PM

High School Football Game Night!!!

High school football officially kicked off last weekend with two local schools facing each other; Pelham 33 vs. Baconton 7, now, the other two local teams start their season this week.  The Westwood Wildcats started their title defense run with a win, 40-27, over SCA last night, Thursday, August 25.  The Mitchell County Eagles will look to defend their region title win this year starting off with reigning Albany city champ Westover, tonight at 7:30 PM, at Centennial Stadium in Camilla, Ga.

Baconton Blazers 0 @ Lee County Trojans 56 (Final)

8/26/11 @ 7:30 PM

Westover Patriots 42 vs. Mitchell County Eagles 7 (Final)

8/26/11 @ 7:30 PM

 Pelham Hornets - Open

Next week - Thomasville Bulldogs

SGA Warriors 27 vs. Westwood Wildcats 40 (Final)

Next week - Tiftarea Academy Panthers

Let the Season Begin!!!

The 2011 football season begins with two local teams competing against each other to open the 2011 football season.  The Pelham Hornets will travel to Camilla to take on the Baconton Charter Blazers on Friday, August 19, 2011, at 7:30 PM, at Centennial Stadium.  Both, the Hornets & Blazers are looking to have a turnaround season this year & are hoping that tomorrow's opening game is a starting point.  Good luck to both, the Hornets & Blazers.