Check out our Beckville, Carthage, Tatum and Elysian Fields teams at www.pcgsa.org. Here you can find schedules of all games, standings, rosters and view action photos from the games.

Beckville Bearcats beat Union Grove Lions tonight 50-46 in a spirited match. Coach Donald Hubbard's debut game was nothing short of nail-biting as the Bearcats kept a running score that just kept ahead of the Lion's offense.

Beckville's greatest lead was late in the 4th quarter with the score at 50-38. Union Grove blew past the Beckville defense to score their final touchdown bringing the score to its final conclusion.

Look for details of tonight's game in Wednesday's edition of The Panola Watchman.

View game photos at SCOTTSHOTS.

Great game guys!!! Sorry I don't know enough about the game to do it justice but just wait, Ted Leach will take care of that!

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Beckville claimed one superlative and three first-team selections on the 2006 19-A All-District Softball Team.

Freshman Kristen Alexander was named Co-Newcomer of the Year, while junior pitcher Rebecca Ogden, freshman infielder Jessica Odom and sophomore outfielder Adrienne Goins were selected first-team.

Overton's Megan Everett earned first-team catcher honors.

Carlisle pitcher Krista Nichols was named district MVP, while Mount Enterprise's Hollie Henderson and Blaine Perry were selected as the MVP Pitcher and MVP Catcher, respectively.

Mount Enterprise's Andrea McClendon and Carlisle's Brittni Will were Co-Offensive MVPs. Joaquin's Gabrielle Boyett and Jessica Owen were named Defensive MVP and Utility Player, respectively, and Cheyanne Long shared Co-Newcomers of the Year with Alexander.

Joaquin's Ashley Dean and Mount Enterprise's Jutin Keeling were selected as Co-Coaches of the Year.

The remaining first-team selections included: Joaquin's Alix Andres (pitcher), Gina Mathery (infielder), Jordan Gray (infielder) and Ciara O'Rear (outfielder); Carlisle infielders McLeaha Coleman and Lindsey Hamilton; Tenaha's Cierra Beatriz (infielder) and Destiny Bellamy (outfielder); and Mount Enterprise's Farrah Risinger (infielder) and Jennifer Vault (outfielder).

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May 7, 2006

Our Beckville Varsity Boys Baseball team played two exciting games Saturday night to secure their title as Bi-District Champions. Both games were against the Cayuga Wildcats and provided edge-of-your-seat entertainment. This was a best of (2 out of 3) series played at Jacksonville High School Stadium.

Information about Area playoffs will be posted as soon as they are available. Last word was that the next series would also be played at Jacksonville.

The first game was a runaway success with Beckville shutting out the Wildcats 14-0. Several spectacular plays from the Bearcats kept the crowd cheering. Charlie "Red" Dailey impressed both defensively as pitcher for the entire game and also offensively as he hurdled over the hindcatcher to score a run at home. No one was more surprised than the hindcatcher!

As the Bearcats scored 9 points in the first inning, it was evident to the Wildcats that they were sufficiently outmatched. The Bearcats went on to score 1 point and 4 points in subsequent innings. Beckville was declared the winner after the Wildcats at-bat in the 5th inning.

Following a 40 minute break, play resumed for the second game of the series. Cayuga rallied much more determined and led the Bearcats for a nail-biting 1-0 at the bottom of the 3rd inning. The Bearcats resumed the lead in the 4th inning and pulled ahead in the 5th. Following a 3-up 3-down series by pitcher Lance Dorman in the last inning, Beckville won the game with a final score of 5-3.

Highlights of the game included the ejection of Cayuga's hindcatcher, Senior Daniel Hilton #1 and Bearcat courtesy runner, Freshman, Drew Hightower #17, following an altercation at home plate. Hightower pulled a major league tactic trying to reach home plate and charged the hindcatcher who was standing in the baseline. Hinton's reaction was to pop the runner on top of the head. The umpire's immediate reaction was to eject Hinton for unsportsmanlike conduct. After much discussion, Hightower left the game as well.

Pitchers for this game were Charlie "Red" Dailey #3, Justin Newman #18, and Lance Dorman #4.

NOTE: ANY STATISTICAL ERRORS ARE THE FAULT OF THE WRITER AND NOT THE SCOREKEEPER. PLEASE E-MAIL ANGIE@BECKVILLE.COM TO ADVISE OF ANY CORRECTIONS.

Photos of the game are available in the Sports section at http://scottshots.dotphoto.com

BECKVILLE BOY MAKES THE MAJORS! Beckville native Cory Morris signed his contracts Sunday to play for the Baltimore Orioles as Relief Pitcher.

Cory is the son of John & Sharon Morris of Carthage and is married to Lori-Ann Gary of Beckville. The couple has two children.

BALTIMORE -- The Baltimore Orioles expanded their thin pitching staff to 12 players Sunday, purchasing the contract of reliever Cory Morris and designating catcher Raul Chavez for assignment.

The Orioles started the season with the theory that having three catchers was more important than playing with 12 pitchers. But manager Sam Perlozzo tapped into the bullpen heavily during the first five games, which left him with little choice but to increase the relief staff.

"We still felt we needed some (bullpen) insurance. We just needed another pitcher," Perlozzo said Sunday.

Morris never pitched above the Double-A level since being drafted by the Orioles in the 15th round of the 2001 amateur draft. He was 1-1 with a 5.27 ERA in seven spring training appearances.

"He showed he can pitch a little bit. We're willing to give it a shot," Perlozzo said. "He attacked hitters. He didn't show me he was afraid."

Chavez appeared in one game defensively for the Orioles and didn't have a plate appearance. He was claimed on waivers from Houston on March 31. Baltimore has 10 days to trade him or release him; after that time, Chavez can become a free agent or accept the demotion to the minor leagues.

With Chavez gone, the Orioles' two catchers are Ramon Hernandez and Javy Lopez. Kevin Millar will be the emergency third catcher.

"He's the only one who volunteered," Perlozzo said. "I'm not looking for quality, I'm looking for quantity at that point."

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Bearcats Double-Up Over Big Sandy

Taking the lead in the first few seconds of Tuesday night's game, Beckville Bearcats set the trend for an exciting game against the Big Sandy Wildcats. A large crowd turned out at the Pine Tree High School gym to support the Bearcats in their bi-district playoff game.

Beckville held the lead for the entire game and finished the game with an impressive 74-37 win. Playoffs continue against Burkeville ISD Friday night.

Photos of the game.

BECKVILLE, TX -- Boy's Varsity Basketball team playoff game scheduled for Tuesday, February 21st at Pine Tree.

Scrimmage scheduled for February 17th at Overton. Details to follow.

Former student Michael Adams continues sport career at Stephen F. Austin State University.

Link to athlete's profile.

Catching up on former Beckville High School Graduate, Michael Ludlow.

Turn 2 Photos 03-29-2005

2005 Panola County Girls Softball Association start of season is Monday, March 28th. Following a long Easter holiday weekend, girls softball goes full speed ahead! With four teams from Beckville, we have lots of little softball legends in the making! Check here for practice schedules, game schedules, team pictures, and links to the Association website.

To provide information about your team, send e-mail to info@beckville.com or call 903-678-3547 with updates.

Go Girls!!!

Team: Turn 2
Coach: Wayne Daniels
Players:

Kassidy Alexander
Courtnee Coleman
Jayce Daniels
Jordyn Daniels
Logan Daniels
Caroline Develin
Cassie Elizondo
Paige Hastings
Madison Lagrone
Cassidy Morris
Jessica Norton

Schedule:

Tuesday, March 29th, Field 11 - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 5th, Field 11 - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 12th, Field 11 - 7:00 p.m.
Friday, April 15th, Field 11 - 7:00 p.m.
Friday, April 22nd, Field 11 - 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 28th, Field 11 - 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 5th, Field 11 - 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 12th, Field 7 - 7:00 p.m.
Friday, May 13th, Field 7 - 5:30 p.m.

Team: Turn 2
Coach: Becky Alfaro

Players:

Dalye Alfaro
Jordan Anderson
Maya Bradford
Katelyn Burgess
Lindsay Coleman
Kerri Dailey
Madison Franklin
Hunter Morris
Sienna Stone
Allie Williams
Nikki Williams

Schedule:

Tuesday, March 29th, Field 10 - 5:30 p.m.
Friday, April 1st, Field 10 - 5:30 p.m.
Monday, April 4th, Field 7 - 5:30 p.m.
Monday, April 11th, Field 10 - 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 14th, Field 7 - 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 21st, Field 10 - 7:00 p.m.
Monday, April 25th, Field 10 - 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 28th, Field 10 - 7:00 p.m.
Friday, May 6th, Field 10 - 5:30 p.m.
Monday, May 16th, Field 10 - 5:30 p.m.

Team: Texas Tornado's
Coach: Marc Lindsey

Players:

Tressie Adams
Christina Allums
Shelby Dodson
Cheyenne Haynes
Lollie Howard
Taylor Lindsey
Kalya Lloyd
Ashlyn Montes
Montana Searcy
Meagan Tillman

Schedule:

Tuesday, March 29th, Field 10 - 5:30 p.m.
Friday, April 1st, Field 10 - 7:00 p.m.
Friday, April 4th, Field 7 - 7:00 p.m.
Friday, April 8th, Field 10 - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 12th, Field 10 - 5:30 p.m.
Monday, April 25th, Field 10 - 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 28th, Field 10 - 5:30 p.m.
Monday, May 2nd, Field 10 - 7:00 p.m.
Monday, May 9th, Field 10 - 5:30 p.m.
Monday, May 16th, Field 10 - 5:30 p.m.

Team: Turn 2
Coach: Melissa Ogden

Players:

Kristen Alexander
Seslie Allen
April Dailey
Laura Davis
Casey Ellison
Autumn Foster
Jessica Odom
Rachel Ogden
Jessica Stewart
Leah Stone

Schedule:

Monday, March 28th, Field 9 - 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 31st, Field 9 - 7:00 p.m.
Monday, April 4th, Field 10 - 5:30 p.m.
Friday, April 22nd, Field 9 - 7:00 p.m.
Monday, April 25th, Field 9 - 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 29th, Field 9 - 5:30 p.m.
Monday, May 2nd, Field 9 - 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 5th, Field 9 - 5:30 p.m.

Please post your comments and accolades for the 8th grade football team making the district championship - they deserve it.

The Beckville Bearcats played the Tenaha Tigers on Friday October 24, 2003,winning by a score of 36-0.

Also elected by student body were the Homecoming Queen, Football Sweetheart and Band Sweetheart for the "Homecoming Game":

The Homecoming Queen - Niriam Zuniga
Football Sweetheart - Whitney Gage
Band Sweetheart - Marcie Gentry

Beckville.com congratulates the Bearcats and the Queen and her court.

By Jackie Walker Walker on October 19, 2003pm

I would like to congratulate the 8th grade football game last Thursday night against the Wildcats. They did wonderful. I know that this group doesn't get the congratulations that they deserve, so I wanted to do it myself. Way to go!

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