USJ’s Amelia Ray takes fifth at state golf tourney

University School of Jackson senior Amelia Ray ended her high school golf career on a high note. Last week at the Division II-A State Golf Tournament in Murfreesboro, Ray shot a two day total of 161 (82-79) to finish fifth in the individual competition and lead her team to a fifth-place finish. Sophomore Ann Elizabeth Lynch shot a 204 (109-95) and freshman Madeline Ray fired a 267 (145-122) for USJ. St. Mary’s finished fourth. Sophomore Ellen Mitchell led the Turkeys with a 171 (87-84) and junior Allyson Peterson shot a 175 (89-86). Eighth-grader Alana Olswing finished with a 233 (120-113). Evangelical Christian School finished sixth. Sophomore Jessica Heald led the way with a 201 (97-104), junior Blair Dowdle shot a 226 (111-115) and freshman Hayley…

FACS Crusaders Football Preview 2009

The Basics Head coach:  Don Purvis (3rd season) District:  DII-A-West 2008 Record:  9-3 Playoffs:  Semifinals Base offense:  Wing-T Base defense:  4-3 Returning starters:  6 offense, 4 defense Overview Seniors Dane Wilson returns to lead the offense a season after rushing for 1,097 yards and also doing some damage as a receiver. Junior Joe Skinner also had a big season rushing the ball last season. Senior Dane Leake is a key guy who can play receiver or quarterback. Senior Ryan Stephens (5-9, 240) is a veteran who will lead the offensive line. Seniors Reed Burton (6-0, 240) and Brendan Rogers (5-11,230) also bring experience to the line. 

First Assembly Christian 2008 Football Preview

First Assembly Christian 2008 Football Preview

Coach:  Don PurvisYears in position:  2Region:  DII-ARegion finish:  FifthRecord:  7-5, 3-4Playoffs:  SemifinalsBase offense:  Wing TBase defense:  4-32007 PPG:  292007 Opp. PPG:  20.7The Crusaders made a run to the state semifinals last season a year after missing the playoffs. A big reason why was the emergence of quarterback Andrew Brimhall. As a junior last season he had a big year, throwing for 1,083 yard and 12 scores. With a year of starting experience under his belt, Brimhall should have another big season. The Crusaders’ running game should be in excellent shape as well. Junior Dane Wilson became the starter midway through last season and finished with 563 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns. Senior running back David Skinner, who has been a starter since he was a…