Garrison - Athletics News

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

After winning their first 18 games of the season, eventually taking over the No.1 spot in the state in Class 1A and capturing the District 21-1A Co-Championship and a berth into the regional finals, the Beckville Ladycats led the all-league selections which were released last week.

Beckville junior third baseman Shelbi Jo Dodson and sophomore shortstop Taylor Lindsay were named Co-Most Valuable Players by the coaches in the district, while BHS freshman Cassidy Cox was named the Newcomer of the Year.

Saturday, June 09, 2012

Garrison's Dustin Stahan was named Co-Most Valuable Player of District 21-1A  and Gary senior outfielder/pitcher Luke Thornton was among the players honored last week when the All-District 21-1A baseball teams were released by the league. The players were nominated and voted upon by the coaches.

Thornton played two positions, but was a first-team outfielder, along with Garrison senior Nathan Burkhalter, Douglass senior Blake Wallace and Timpson junior Tyler Jackson.

Tuesday, June 05, 2012

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes' Heart of a Champion Bowl will be played on Saturday at Longview High School's Lobo Stadium as players from throughout East Texas take part in the second-annual event.

The contest will kickoff at 6:30 p.m.

Approximately 110 East Texas football players will participate in the game, representing 60 schools. The Red All-Stars won last year's game, 24-0.

Monday, June 04, 2012

Carthage defensive lineman Dakota Hart will lead talented players from all over East Texas as they gear up for the 2nd Annual Fellowship of Christian Athletes' 'Heart of a Champion Bowl'.

The all-star football game is scheduled 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 9, at Lobo Stadium in Longview.

Approximately 110 East Texas football players representing 60 schools will take part in the game. Last year's contest was won the Red All-Stars, 24-0.

Monday, June 04, 2012

Carthage head baseball coach Jim Goldman has announced that this year's Bulldog Baseball Camp is coming in June.

The three-day camp will take place on Wednesday through Friday, June 20-22, from 9 a.m. until 12-noon at Jim Reeves Memorial Field at the Carthage City Complex on the loop.

The camp will be for ages seven to incoming high school freshman and the cost will be $60 for each individual attending.

Thursday, May 24, 2012

HENDERSON, Tx - This year's four softball games between District 21-1A foes Beckville and Garrison could have easily been compared to a boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. Both fought toe-to-toe and wouldn't back down.

Each of the games between these two Class 1A heavyweights was full of damaging blows. And with each school trying to claim their first trip to the state softball tournament on Thursday at Lady Lion Field, this game was no different.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

With the recent success of Carthage golf teams, including the CHS Lady Bulldogs participating in the State golf tournament in Austin the past four years, a new kind of clinic is being brought to Carthage.

A Christian Junior Golf Clinic will be held at the Carthage Country Club on June 7-8 for students ages 7-9 and June 21-22 for ages 10 through 12.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Athletes interested in becoming a part of the Panola College baseball team will have a chance next month to earn a spot on the NJCAA squad.

Ponies' head coach Todd Shelton has announced that the college will be holding an open tryout on Tuesday, June 12, at 11 a.m. at Jim Reeves Memorial Field at the Carthage City Sports Complex on the loop.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Texas Girls Coaches Association
2012 State Softball Poll

May 22, 2012

Monday, May 21, 2012

Garrison offensive lineman Kord Bradshaw has been selected to play in the 2012 Texas High School Coaches Association All-Star Football Game.

The 78th annual game, which is presented by Fuddruckers, will be played on Tuesday, July 31, at 7:30 p.m. in the Alamodome in San Antonio. The game will be televised live on Fox Sports Southwest. Tickets for the game are $10 at the gate.

The all-star game will be played in conjunction with the THSCA annual convention.