Alcovy High School celebrated the signing of two student athletes Wednesday, both former Tigers' basketball players, and one a future collegiate hoopster and another a future collegiate softball player.
VALDOSTA - Cory Pope gave the Lowndes Vikings everything they needed in game one of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Alcovy Tigers.
VALDOSTA - Cory Pope gave the Lowndes Vikings everything they needed in game one of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Alcovy Tigers. Then in game two, Lowndes' offense came alive and provided plenty of support as the Vikings swept Alcovy 2-0 and 8-1 in the second round of the Class AAAAAA state playoffs at Noel George Field.
Alcovy baseball coach Casey Bates knew pitching would be key to his team's success in the Class AAAAAA playoffs, and the Tigers validated that claim in a two-game sweep of visiting Westlake Friday.
Alcovy boys' soccer had a bittersweet ending to its 2013 season Wednesday.
The Alcovy girls soccer team lost a heartbreaker in the opening round of the state playoffs, falling 1-1 (3-2) in penalty kicks to Douglas County Tuesday night.
Alcovy baseball finished the 2013 regular season with three straight wins, and it isn't finished yet.
The Alcovy boys' golf team is not only Region 2-AAAAAA champions, but it is also headed to the state tournament.
Alcovy boys' tennis finished second in Region 2-AAAAAA, garnering the right to host a state playoff match.
Alcovy's Jake Jones threw a no-hitter to lead Alcovy to a region win over crosstown rival Newton Tuesday, pushing the Tigers into first place in Region 2-AAAAAA.
Rysan Richardson signed a letter of intent with Point University at Alcovy Tuesday.
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Make that 17 straight for Alcovy. The Alcovy boys' basketball team defeated Forest Park 78-65 on Friday night, advancing to the AAAA Sweet 16. The Tigers' streak looked like it was in jeopardy throughout the first half as they trailed by as many as seven. Michael Tucker led the Tigers with 28 points. After Michael Tucker connected on the game's first basket, Forest Park (16-12) scored seven straight. The Panthers went into the second quarter ...
The Alcovy boys' basketball team is in uncharted territory. The Tigers won their first region title, are on their longest winning streak, picked up their highest ranking and are looking for their first state playoff win.
Alcovy won 73-60 over No. 1 Fayette in the Region 3-AAAA title game and claimed the school's first basketball title along the way Saturday.
Only two games into the season, and the Alcovy boys' soccer team is on the cusp of exceeding last year's win total.
Just two games into the 2012 season the defense of the Alcovy girls’ soccer team has performed beyond their years. The Lady Tigers held Shiloh scoreless in their 1-0 season-opening win, and then fell to Locust Grove 0-1 on Thursday night. The one goal against has come vs. a defense featuring two sophomores, with a goalkeeper who has only been in net for one full season. Junior Marie Peck, came to the Alcovy soccer tryouts ...
Eastside also played a top-ranked boys' basketball team this weekend, in No. 5 Drew on Saturday.
Only two games into the season, and the Alcovy boys' soccer team is on the cusp of exceeding last year's win total.
Both Alcovy basketball teams wrapped up regular-season play Saturday with a pair of road wins. The girls topped Union Grove 41-23 in the first game of the day while the boys cruised to a 64-43 win over the Wolverines.
It's been a great year for basketball so far this year in Newton County. All six high school teams are in prime positions to make runs at a region championship and make the state playoffs. If it happens, it'll be the first time the three schools sent both boys' and girls' teams to their respective state tournaments.
Alcovy pulled off perhaps its biggest win of the season Saturday when the Tigers came away with a 59-53 victory over Chamblee.
Both Alcovy basketball teams capped a perfect week in region play with home wins over Woodland, Henry Friday. The girls struggled a bit offensively but managed to come away with a 55-50 win before the boys escaped with a 54-48 win.
Alcovy's girls basketball team pounded Griffin 69-28 in Region 3A-AAAA play Friday to move to 7-0 in region play. But the night belonged to Kate Palo.
Two of Alcovy baseball's brightest stars signed letters of intent to play in college Tuesday. Slugger Bowen Braswell will play at Georgia Perimeter College while hard-throwing right-hander Darius Hill will play at Gordon College in Barnesville.
Newton's dominance over its fellow county rivals is over - at least this year and at least against Alcovy.
f you like good basketball, you won't want to miss tomorrow's rematch between county rivals Alcovy and Newton. The Tigers snatched a two-point win in a classic triple overtime thriller at Newton in December and have won two straight against their county foe.