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Y-101 Radio play-by-play- Tuesday 6 p.m.- Toombs County at Bleckley County (Girls and Boys basketball) Thursday 7:50 p.m.- Faulkner at Brewton-Parker (Mens basketball) Friday 7 p.m.- Dublin at Toombs County (Girls and Boys basketball) Saturday 5 p.m.- Wheeler County at Toombs County (Girls and Boys basketball)

Toombs County baseball coach Hank Aldridge has opened a web site that features a pitching aide which he invented. Its called Pitch Rite and if you would like more information please visit his site

Elmira daily- Monday, January 5- Elmira discusses New Years, hog jowls and her mail on Y-101 Radio's Midday Memory Show (11 a.m - 1 p.m.) Audio   More Elmira

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Bulldogs finish sixth in Valdosta, Benton wins at 140 lbs.

The Toombs County High School wrestling team finished sixth, out of 23 teams, at the Valdosta Wildcat Tourney. The Double A Bulldogs, who finished eighth at this tourney last year, were once again the highest placing small school in an event dominated by large schools. Oviedo High School out of Orlando, Florida was the winner. Oviedo is a state champion quality program that has produced several national level wrestlers. The Lions had a four year run as state champions stopped by a third place last season and the team was 16-1 entering the Valdosta Tourney. Valdosta (5A), Tift County (5A), Heritage (4A) and Lowndes County (5A) all finished above Toombs County. Senior Bryan Benton was Toombs County's only individual winner. The three-time state champion won the 140 pound division. Last year Benton won the 135 pound weight class at Valdosta. Y-101 Story

J.D. Rogers wins "Most Outstanding Wrestler Award"

Traivs Wickstrom, Gage Riner, Rance Morgan, J.D Rogers, Jeremy Warren		Wrestlers wish coach Robbie Rogers a happy birthday

Toombs Little Kids and Middle School Wrestlers participated Saturday in the Coca-Cola Classic, a USA Wrestling Tournament held in Dublin. Toombs Little Kids who placed were Anthony Fennell- 3rd place PeeWee 52 lbs: Luke Hattaway 4th place lbs; Blaine Burkett- 2nd place Bantam 67 lbs and 2nd place Bantam 70 lbs; Cameron Panick 4th place, Cody Williamson-3rd place and London Youmans -2nd place in Bantam 85 lb. weigh class bracket. Toombs Kids Team tied for 4th place in the morning division. Middle School wrestlers placing were: J.D. Rogers received the Outstanding Wrestler Award in the Novice (12 and under) division Placing 1st in Novice 175 lbs and 1st in Novice 205 lbs with six first round pins. Gage Riner- 1st place School Boy 115 lbs; Rance Morgan- 4th place School Boy 125 lbs; and Travis Wickstrom  4th place Schoolboy 175 lbs. The Toombs Middle School wrestlers tied for 5th place in the afternoon division. Y-101 Story

Check out Venus in the western sky in Toombs County

Venus and the Moon on Tuesday night		The Moon is closer to Venus on Wednesday night

On New Year's eve the Moon and Venus were between three and four degrees apart in the southwestern sky. Many thought that the bright planet, so noticeable, in the sky was Jupiter. But, no it's Venus. Venus and Moon Slide Show

Patient Bulldogs win again

Playing a more patient style of basketball the Toombs County Bulldogs reeled off their second straight win, for the first time this season. The Bulldogs edged Telfair County, a team that had beaten them twice so far this season, 46-44 in the fifth place game of the Brewton-Parker College Christmas Classic. The Bulldogs led at the end of each quarter and they opened up an eight point lead in the final period. Telfair pulled to within one and then Daniel NeSmith hit the front end of a one-and-one with six second left to give Toombs a two-point lead. Telfair's desperation 3-pointer was an air ball. Alex Jenkins hit two 3-pointers and led TCHS with 12 points. T.J. Smarts also knocked in two 3-pointers, including one early in the fourth quarter, and he scored 10 points. The Bulldogs improved to 4-9. Audio For the second straight game the Lady Bulldogs led a 5A school at halftime of the BPC Christmas Classic. However, for the second straight day they were outscored severely in the second half as they lost to Lovejoy 65-50 in the third place game. Brianna Mincey and Corneshia Corouthers each scored 16 points to lead the 7-6 Lady Bulldogs.

Bulldogs wrestlers finish 2nd

The Toombs County wrestling team finished second at the Eastern Band Cherokee Invitational Duals in Cherokee, North Carolina. The Bulldogs, who went 5-0 in pool play on day one, were 2-2 in crossover action and they lost to two big schools from Georgia- Northwest Whitfield and Berkmar. Bryan went 9-0 and was named the most outstanding wrestler and Kalin Wilhite was also 9-0. Audio

Demery and Neal play in All-Star win

Toombs County Bulldog football players Demery Hawkins and Neal Rodgers played on the winning South squad in the GACA All-Star game in Columbus. The South won 17-0 and Hawkins, who started at middle linebacker, had three tackles and Rodgers, who played mostly on offense at tight end, had a sack. Y-101 Story  Y-101 Pregame Story  Watch practice action of Demery and Neal Video   GACA All-Star Slide Show

Bulldogs pull out win in BPC Tourney

T.J. Smarts hit a free throw with five seconds remaining to lift the Toombs County Bulldogs to there third win of the season. The Bulldogs edged Tattnall County 46-45 in the consolation round of the Brewton-Parker College Christmas Classic. Smarts led Toombs with 14 points and Terrence Jonson had 12. The Lady Bulldogs lost to 5A Northside of Warner Robins 58-31. Cornesha Crouthers led Toombs with 11 points. Y-101 Story

Eason and the Steelers end regular season with shutout

The 12-4 Pittsburgh Steelers wrapped up their regular season with their first shutout of the season- a 31-0 home win over Cleveland. Former Toombs County Bulldog Nick Eason was credited with one assisted tackle in the game. The North Division champion Steelers will now have a week off before they open up play in the NFL post season. The Steelers will play on January 11 at Heinz Field against either Miami, Indianapolis or San Diego. Slide Show

Lady Bulldogs wake up with BPC win

The Toombs County Lady Bulldogs opened up the Brewton-Parker High School Christmas Tourney with an early morning 69-47 win over Treutlen. The Lady Bulldogs built up a large double-digit lead in the 9:30 a.m. game. Toombs County had three double-digit scorers. Brianna Mincey led the Lady Bulldogs with 24 points. Corneshia Corouthers and Jessica King each added 15. The Lady Vikings cut the advantage to 17 with two rare four-point plays.

Justin Adams is Navy bound

Toombs County High School senior baseball player Justin Adams has decided to play next season at the Naval Academy Prep School in Newport, Delaware. After one season there Justin then hopes that he will move on to the Naval Academy in Annapolis. Adams, a catcher, hit .471 as a junior and he led the Bulldogs with nine home runs. Y-101 Story

Lady Bulldogs bounce back

The Toombs County Lady Bulldogs bounced back from their loss at Vidalia by beating Single A Metter 50-42 in Lyons. The Lady Bulldogs, who trailed 27-19 at half, outscored the Lady Tigers 20-4 in the third period. Corneshia Corouthers scored seven of her team high 16 points in the third quarter while fellow senior Samantha Dowd finished with a double-double- 12 points and 21 rebounds. The Lady Bulldogs are 6-4 overall and 1-3 in the subregion. In the Boys game Metter beat Toombs County 50-45. The Bulldogs tied the game at 11 near the end of the first quarter on a Bobby Joe Mincey 3-ball. The Tigers led 19-18 at half and they extended the lead into double-digits when Dillon Lawrence got hot in the third quarter. Lawrence nailed three 3-pointers and scored 13 of his15 points in that period. Mincey led TCHS with 11 points and Jerome Johnson had 10. The Bulldogs fall to 2-8. Y-101 Story   Metter won both B-Team games. Watch highlights of the Boys B-Team game Video

Bulldog wrestlers win Viking Invitational 

Demery Hawkins wins		Bryan Benton pins

The Toombs County High School wrestling team, which won its first event at West Laurens last weekend, finished first at the Viking Invitational in Soperton. On Friday the Bulldogs won nine of their 13 matches in the first round, 11 of 13 in the second and 12 of 13 in the third round. Eight Bulldogs made it to the finals on Saturday and three were individual champions- Triderek Hunt, Bryan Benton and Demery Hawkins. Second place finishers were- Tyler Hadden, Johnathan Vazquez, Kalin Wilhite, Scottie Roach and Neal Rodgers. Y-101 Story  Watch highlights of Benton and Hawkins championship matches Video  Watch two exciting matches decided at the end featuring Kalin Wilhite and Scottie Roach and then watch Matthew Powell win his third pace match Video

13 Bulldogs are named to All-Region 3 Team

Demery Hawkins heads a long list of 13 Toombs County football players who made the All-Region 3 football team. Hawkins was named the Region 3 defensive player of the year. Tight end Neal Rodgers and offensive guard Taylor Dowd were voted first team. Second team members include- Kyle Johnson offensive line, Scottie Roach fullback, Case Schofill linebacker, Tory Lamb defensive line and Bryan Benton defensive back. Honorable mention Bulldogs are- C.J. Scott quarterback, A.J. Fletcher wide receiver, Kevin Dennard fullback and T.J. Smarts and Lonzo Skinner at defensive back. Check out all the players who were voted to the All-Region 3 Team

Snacks are saved by a Good Samaritan

On Wednesday, during Y-101 Radio's Midday Memory Show (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.), The Legend brought a bag of snacks and placed them on a 1991 Ford Taurus. The host of the show was unable to go out and retrieve the bag of snacks because of his radio duties. He mentioned on the air several times that the snacks could easily be stolen. A Good Samaritan heard this and saved the snacks by removing them from the Taurus and taking them to the front door of Y-101. The Midday Memory Show would like to thank this kind person for saving the bag of snacks. Watch Y-101 surveillance video of this act of kindness Video  This happened during Elmira's appearance on Y-101 Radio. Listen to her talk about her snacks and the Y-101 snacks Audio   Also, thanks to The Legend for the Little Debbie Snacks which included 12 Oatmeal Creme Pies,12 Swiss Rolls and six Football Shaped Brownies. Each individually wrapped and quite tasty.  The Legend also rode over on his motorcycle and delivered 233 Little Debbie Snacks to Elmira. Elmira discussed this amazing act of generosity on the Midday Memory Show  Audio

McManus sings on Y-101 Radio

Marcel McManus dropped by on Monday and sang the Gospel Song of the Hour on Y-101 Radio. The Toombs County High School graduate also sang another gospel song, two Christmas songs, did an instrumental piano version of 'Georgia On My Mind' and he got to meet Elmira. Listen to Marcel's Y-101 appearance Audio  Watch Marcel Video 1  Video 2  Video 3  Video 4 Marcel has written a song honoring his great grandmother Betty Jo Holland, who suffered a stroke in May of 2005.  Y-101 Profile  Marcel has released a CD "We thank you Lord" and has also made a music video. Watch a segment of the music video  Elmira, who appears on Y-101 everyday, everyday, everyday gives the song a stong endorsement. Audio  For more info on Marcel please visit his Web Site Pittsburgh Steeler defensive end Nick Eason talks about his talented cousin Audio

Check out past prices

Gas prices drop in Toombs County This is what I paid on November 2, 2008 to fill up my Ford Tauras at a gas station in Vidalia. The average price in Georgia on this day was $2.23, the lowest was $1.89 in Eatonton and the highest was $2.89 in Darien. The price in Toombs County a year ago was $2.79.