DECEMBER 1996
THE FULL MOON
Bulldog Sports
EDITOR; RUSTY STORY
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Ule Belieued!
by Rusty Story
The Albemarle football learn entered the first
round of the North Carolina 2A football playoffs
on November 15. The Bulldogs played host to
the Ledford High Panthers on this cold Friday
night. The Panthers came into the game ranked
tenth in the state 2A polls.
The Bulldogs came out of the locker room
fired up and ready to take on the obstacles that the
Panthers would have for them. Albemarle jumped
out to an early 14-0 lead by the end of the first
quarter. This fast start would prove to be the
spark the Dogs needed to advance past a tough
Ledford opponent. Eddie Wall intercepted a
Ledford pass and returned it to the twenty-five
yard line. This play would set up the first score
for Albemarle. The drive was capped off by a two
yard touchdown run by Desmond Green. That
would be the first of Green’s two touchdowns.
Wesley Burris had another outstanding game for
the Bulldogs at quarterback. He threw for 243
yards and three touchdowns. Speedy Ingram
caught 146 of Burris’s yards. Travis Gaster
caught two touchdown passes. Jonathan Dry
helped lead a defense that shut a very potent
offense down in the first half. The Bulldogs
ended up on top with a 28-26 victory and an
invitation to the second round of the playoffs
against the Thomasville Bulldogs.
The battle of the Bulldogs could possibly be
Albemarle's toughest competition of the season.
Thomasville came into the game ranked number
one in the state and the defending state champi
ons. Albemarle jumped out to a quick start once
again in this game. They grabbed a 7-0 lead early
in the first quarter. This would prove to be the
game winner in what came to be a defensive
battle. Albemarle’s defense, led by Greg Nahra-
gang, kept Thomasville off the scoreboard. This
marked the first time in fifteen years Thomasville
had been shut out. The final score was 7-0 and the
Greg goes for the big tackle!
Name That Stadium?
by Bo Andrew
Most football stadiums have names in refer
ence to an unbelievable alumnus or coach. Since
our stadium does not have a name, we asked
some of the students at AHS to come up with
some names for our stadium. Read and enjoy!
Todd Ptiibbs- Lewis Pride Stadium
Kyle Pennington- Streak’s Stadium
Russ Andrew- H.T. Webb Stadium
Adam Boysworth- The Bone House
Amber Hailey- Dog Pound
Scott Brinson-Big Country Field
Ben Lisk-The Eason Arena
Dwayne Ingram- Speedy’s Spectacular Field
David Coble -Caster’s House
Landon Pennington- The Boner
Jamie Kennedy- Greg Nahrgang Memorial Sta
dium
Abbey Kimrcy- Death Valley
Danyel Bailey- Clarke’s Casilc
D.H. Kimrey- Big Funk’s i'alace
J(x;y Johnson Gump s Garden
Jim Senior- The house that Joe built
Hutch Kirkpatrick- Hutch’s House
Ross Stokes- The Heart of Albemarle Hotel
Jeremy Clarke- Big “J” Stadium
Timmy Byrd- Bulldog’s Backyard
Albemarle Bulldogs would advance to the third
round.
Albemarle’s third opponent of the post season
would not gel any easier. The Dogs traveled
seventy-five miles to rumble with the Rams of
Starmount. Albemarle was the first to take the
field in the newly formed “Bulldog tunnel." This
was started by the parents and students of the
Albemarle community. ThcRamsjumpedoutlo
the early lead in this game. The two high-
powered offenses were not easily stopped in the
first half. The Bulldogs went in the locker room
at the half with a 21-14 lead over the number
three ranked Rams. The Starmount defense
somewhat kept the Dogs out of the end zone in
the second half. Anyone at the game knows what
I mean by “somewhat." Starmount’s Rams won
the game and ended the season for the Dogs.
Albemarle finished up 12-2 on the season.
The players would like to thank the fans for their
support. This is a season that will not be forgot
ten. Congratulations, Bulldogs !!!!
“flthlete of the Month"
by Bo Andrew
Speedy Ingram poses after receiving
"Athlete of the Month" for December.
Dwayne Ingram, better known as Speedy,
ranks high among the Bulldog athletes and
has been selected as Athlete of the Month for
December. Sjjeedy was an important part to
the YVC championship team this year. Not
only was he a star wide receiver, he was an
inspirational leader among his peers. Despite
the Bulldog’s loss to Starmount, Speedy had
one of his best games of the season. He had
180 yards on 7 catches and made all three of
the Bulldog’s touchdowns. He also sur
passed the 1000 yard mark for the season.
This feat earned him a spot in the 1000 yard
club. Speedy was a vital pari of the Bulldog
offense, and he will be dearly missed next
season. Now that football season is over.
Speedy will jump right into basketball. Hope
fully he will have the same success in basket
ball that he had in foolball. Congratulations
and good luck Speedy!
Taking It To the Hoop
by Heather Freshly
Basketball season has arrived. Now we all
know that while watching the guys' basketball
team, you’ll see fast action, dunking, and three-
pointers, but you can see just as much action by
watching the ladies’ basketball teams.
Coach Corl, the J.V. girls basketball coach,
believes this group will have a successful season.
“All players are hard working, full of determina
tion, and ready to play some ball.” This team
consists of Denise Hedrick, Jo Sikes, Allison
Horton, Catherine Hinson, Stacie Lambert, Sarah
Phillipy, Chastin Lancaster, Carmen Baldwin,
Alicia Hill, Renita Hinson, Leah Poole, Eliza
beth Smith, Stephanie Holt, and Jamie Hard
wood.
Coached by Bob Johnston and assisted by
Christy McConnell, the ladies' varsity team is
eager to show that practice makes perfect, well
almost This year’s team is composed of seniors
Abbey Kimcry, Ton Ridenhour, Kate Mabry,
Heather Freshly, and Toni Harriman; juniors
Shekia Wall and Amber Perry; and sophomores
Tammy Dorman, Charlotte Phillipy, Crystal
Swaringen, and Holly Kopp. For the time being.
Abbey is out with a hurt knee, a big loss to the
team. TTie coaches are impressed with the lead
ership of the seniors and the new attributes con
tributed by the underclassmen. While express
ing a multitude of talent, this team will be ex
tremely successful if they can put it all together
as a team; however, it is going to take a whole lot
of hard work. When the intensity level picks up,
the Dogs will be able to rise to the higher level of
competition.
Best of luck to both the J.V. and varsity teams!
Patty, Sarah, and Beth think of the best
name for our beloved field.
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