DEER HUNT

The annual deer hunt will be January 9-11, 2015. This is has been traditionally the largest fundraiser for both the school and the booster club.    We are asking each family to send $10.00 to help with the cost of the food.  The money needs to be sent in an envelope labeled “deer hunt”. Please have the money turned in by Wednesday, December 17th. 

For those new to PLA or to this fundraiser, please check out http://www.pikelib.com/hunt.html for more information on the hunt

Thank you for helping make this a successful fundraiser and Go PIKE!

Pike Seniors to Represent in the AISA All-Star Football Game

Rush Hixon and Jeremy James will represent PIKE at the AISA Allstar game held in Montgomery at Crampton Bowl on Friday, December 5th at 7:oo pm. Rush and Jeremy will be joined by Leigh Ann Gilbert, Madison Gilmore, Cailyn Barron and Jessica Knotts, who were chosen as AISA all-stars during cheer camp back in the summer. Also, Drew Starling will be announced during pregame ceremonies as an injured all-star.

Read the entire article from the Troy Messenger here. 

Concession Workers Needed

Updated concessions list for your review. Please note that we need 1 JV girls concessions worker, 1 JV boys concessions worker, and 2 Varsity boys concessions workers for Thursday's games against Hooper.  Please email Billy or Donna Brown (bddsbrown@yahoo.com /ddbrown@troy.edu)  if you can work any of the areas highlighted. 

Thanks and  Go PIKE!

2014 Fall Sports Banquet

Thank You Parents!

On behalf of PLAS Athletics and the coaching staff, we would like to express our sincere gratitude for those of you who prepared desserts and sweets for the AISA Triple Header State Football Championship games.

Thanks again and GO PIKE!

AISA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP FOOTBALL PLAYOFF GAMES

PLAS is hosting the AISA State Championship Football games on Friday, November 21st at Troy University. As the host school, PLAS is responsible for the desserts in the Hospitality Room. Families of athletes or anyone that would like to contribute should bring a dessert in a disposable container by 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 20th. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Mendy Avant at 334.268.1537 or Coach Allie Park at apark@pikelib.com. Thank you!

Chan Avant Making Headlines at UA

The Dothan Eagle recently published an article on recent PLAS graduate, Chan Avant, about his "solid start" at the University of Alabama.

Click here to read the article.

PIKE Cheers Says, "Mums the Word"

The PIKE cheerleaders would like to encourage everyone to share in the spirit of Homecoming by purchasing a mum for the daughter, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, teacher, or any special lady in the Patriot family. Mums will be white with red and blue ribbon. Cost is $15 for a plain mum with ribbon or $20 for a mum with ribbon, a football number or name. 

If you would like to order, please call, text or email whether you would like the plain mum or special order mum (with detailed info) to Natalie Lankford 672-3301 (natalie@troycable.net) or Angie Grice 205-789-6218 (abgrice@bellsouth.net) Orders MUST be received this Friday, October 24th before 5:00. Mums will be available for pick up next Thursday afternoon. 

Thanks, Happy Homecoming, and GO PIKE!

Homecoming 2014

Next week brings a flurry of activity to campus as we celebrate Homecoming 2014. Thursday evening brings the annual parade around campus (6:00 pm) as well as the bonfire and black-out pep rally (7:00 pm).  

The Booster Club will sell a meal so that families may eat in the lunchroom  immediately following the parade and attend the bonfire and blackout pep rally. The price of a single BBQ sandwich, bag of chips and canned drink is $5.00 or two BBQ sandwiches a bag of chips and a canned drink is $7.00.  Meals will be pre-ordered on the attached form and turned in to the office with money by Wednesday, October 29th. Tickets will then be issued for pickup.  The sandwiches will be made from Hooks' Boston Butts. 

Thanks and Go PIKE!

PLAS Cheer Clinic

The Varsity cheerleaders will host a cheer clinic this Saturday (October 18th), from 9:00-11:00. The clinic is for girls in K4-6th grade. The girls who attend will perform some of what they learned at the home football game against Ft. Dale on October 24th. The cost for the clinic is $20.00. Please see the office to turn your form in. 

PLAS T-SHIRT ORDER FORM

Please find the attached pre-fillable T-shirt order form from the PLA PR Committee. Note that all orders are due in the office by Friday, October 3rd.

Pike Softball's 2nd Annual Gun Raffle

Tickets will go on sale for PIKE Softball's Second Annual Gun Raffle on Friday. Please see Billy Brown for tickets.

Wear PINK for the Patriots this Friday: Support Breast Cancer Awareness

For the first time in nearly a month, the Pike Liberal Arts Patriots will be home on Friday night. The Patriots are set to take on the Chambers Academy Rebels on Friday, October 3rd at 7:00 pm from Delaney Kervin Stadium / Dwight Ward Field. Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, the Patriots will wear special PINK gear on Friday, sponsored by Bill Jackson Chevrolet.

All fans are encouraged to wear PINK in support of Breast Cancer Awareness. Thanks and Go PIKE!

Gym Work Day: Saturday September 27th at 8AM

There will be a Gym Work Day this Saturday (September 27th) morning at 8:00 am. We are planning on hanging the new championship banners and the new ceiling tile for the foyer. Any and all help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks and Go PIKE!

Volleyball Senior Night 2014

Please see the article recognizing the Volleyball Senior players on their Senior Night here.

Vote Adam Grice for WSFA Fever Player of the Week

UPDATED link to vote for our own, Adam Grice for the WSFA Fever Player of the Week.:

http://www.wsfa.com/story/11008157/hardees-fever-star-athlete-of-the-week

Volleyball Senior Night

VOLLEYBALL SENIOR NIGHT will be Thursday, September 25th.

SCHEDULE UPDATE: The Volleyball games on Wednesday, September 24th (Edgewood) and Friday, September 26 (SMCA) have been cancelled.

Boston Butt Recap

In an effort of full disclosure, we sold 149 Boston Butts last week and made a profit of $1,797.59 which we will apply towards the balance owed on our basketball shooting machine that was acquired during the summer. 

I would like to have you thank the following people for their help with this fundraiser:

Prep Crew

• Sarah McKenzie
• Doyle McKenzie
• Jimmy Barron
• Donna Brown
• Ross Jinright

Cooks

• Billy Brown
• Ross Jinright
• Kent Dendy
• Jimmy Barron
• Cliff Steed
• Jason Senn

Pick Up Crew

• Mark Graham
• Billy Brown
• Sherry Starling
• Lisa Eley
• Steve Barron

Steve Garret for selling us the meat at a good cost and all of the Patriots that purchased the product.

Thanks and  Go PIKE!

Concession Stand Rotation

Thanks to everyone that has volunteered thus far to work shifts in the concession stand(s). We  are still in need volunteers to work the concession stand and the grills for Friday night's games against Monroe. We are anticipating a big crowd for this week's game and will need to be fully staffed. Please email Billy or Donna Brown (bddsbrown@yahoo.com /ddbrown@troy.edu)  if you can work any of the areas listed on the attached spreadsheet.  

Thanks and  Go PIKE!

Online Patriot Store

Our online store is up and running. Please click on https://www.bsnteamsports.com/index.php and use the access code: patrio5TD  to access our team gear. Please let me know if there is something specific that you would like to see added. Please note that the booster club will receive 10 percent of all purchases.

2014 Football Schedule

2014 Volleyball Schedule

Please click this link to view the 2014 Volleyball Schedule

Brown Bag on the Square: WEDNESDAY August 27th

Please mark your calendars for next Wednesday's Brown Bag on the Square: Countdown to Kickoff featuring on our own, Coach Gene Allen. Make plans to attend this event in support of our Coach. Go PIKE!

Ken Cox Ford Halftime Challenge

Ken Cox Ford will pay $250.00 to the person holding the winning ticket drawn shortly before halftime of all home PIKE games if they can make a 25 yard throw with a Nerf football into the bed of the truck. The truck will be parked parallel to the back of the endzone. The ticket holder will throw from the 15 yard-line. You have one throw  to make it. If you do, you win the cash. Only one ticket will be drawn just before the half. Chances will be sold during the week of all home games, at the pep rally and at the game. Chances to win are $1.00. All proceeds will be kept for the PLAS sports boosters and the cash reward will be paid by  Ken Cox Ford.

Good Luck and Go PIKE!

PLA Booster Club Membership

Many of the activities and projects at PLAS are supported heavily by the Sports Boosters from funds generated completely outside the school’s General Fund Budget. Virtually all boys and girls sports receive monies from the Sports Boosters to purchase items such as uniforms and equipment. The Booster also fund the cost of officials, utilities, travel expenses, renovation, facility improvement etc.  We want to continue to build on a fine tradition of PLAS sports and academics. By joining the Sports Boosters and using our group buying power, we can lower the cost per student for equipment, uniforms and many other items. Every Patriot student and family will benefit.

I have attached a pre-fillable membership form for your convenience. Once again we have three options for supporting to the Booster Club. Individual / Family Membership is $35.00. Family passes to all to all regular season Patriot athletic events for immediate family members living under one roof is $175.00. The Patriot Club which is both membership to the Booster Club and Family Passes is $200.00.  Please complete the attached form and bring it along with a check made payable to the "PLA Sports Boosters" to tomorrow night's foundation meeting or simply drop it off in the school's office.

Labor Day Boston Butt Sale

The PLA Athletic Boosters are sponsoring a Boston Butt sale next weekend which is just in time for the start of a new college football season. These will fit nicely with your tailgating menu if you're going to the Troy v UAB game or if you plan on just watching games from home all weekend. Tickets are $30.00 each for a 8 - 10 pound Boston butt. Pre-orders must be made by Tuesday, August 26th . They will be available for pick-up behind the PLA gym from 8:00 am until noon on Friday, August 29th. I have attached a pre-fillable form for your convenience. 

Pre-order one today and support your Patriots!! 

Meet the Patriots Rally: Friday 8/15 at 6PM

The Meet the Patriots Rally is set for tomorrow (Friday, August 15th) at 6:00 pm in the Stadium. This is a great opportunity to meet all the student athletes that will represent our school this fall. All teams, coaches, cheer-leading squads and the dance team will be introduced on the field. This is a special event since it will be the first time that many put on their red, white and blue uniforms.

Sports Booster Club Meeting: Tuesday 8/12 at 6:00 pm

Many of the activities and projects at PLAS are supported heavily by the Sports Boosters from funds generated completely outside the school’s General Fund Budget. Virtually all boys and girls sports receive monies from the Sports Boosters to purchase items such as uniforms and equipment. The Booster also fund the cost of officials, utilities, travel expenses, renovation, facility improvement etc.  We want to continue to build on a fine tradition of PLAS sports and academics. By joining the Sports Boosters and using our group buying power, we can lower the cost per student for equipment, uniforms and many other items. Every Patriot student and family will benefit.

The next Booster Club Meeting is set for Tuesday, August 12^th at 6:00 pm in the school’s cafeteria. This will serve as the annual kickoff meeting. This is a mandatory meeting for the parents of all student athletes participating in fall sports as the coaches and trainers will be on hand to discuss concussions and player safety. This includes termite, peewee, JV and varsity football, JV and varsity volleyball and JV and Varsity cheerleaders.

   

I have attached a pre-fillable membership form for your convenience. Once again we have three options for supporting to the Booster Club. Individual / Family Membership is $35.00. Family passes to all to all regular season Patriot athletic events for immediate family members living under one roof is $175.00. The Patriot Club which is both membership to the Booster Club and Family Passes is $200.00. 

I hope to see you next Tuesday evening. Go Patriots!

Football Schedule 2014

Please click here to see the 2014 Patriot Football Schedule.

Volleyball Schedule 2014

Please click the link here to see the 2014 Volleyball Schedule.

Good Luck Pike Cheerleaders!

Our athletic calendar begins anew as our cheer squads leave for camp at Huntington College on Monday morning at 7:00 am. There are two opportunities to see our squads in action while at camp - Monday and Thursday. The home-pom competition starts at approximately 1:00-1:15 on Monday afternoon. Thursday's competition (final awards day) begins at 8:30 am.  The squads will perform their Xtreme routine and Gameday competition. Please note that times do typically run early, so anyone attending on Monday or Thursday should plan to be ahead of schedule. Also note, there is a $5.00 admission charge on Monday and Thursday.

The cheer squads are hosting a demo of their routines tomorrow afternoon (Sunday, July 6th)  at 3:00 pm in the PLA gym. There is no charge for admission. Everyone is encouraged to attend to show your support of their hard work.

2014 The Messenger All-Area Baseball Player of the Year: Chandler Avant

Please join me in congratulating Chandler Avant on being named the 2014 Player of the Year by The Messenger.  Chandler is a two-time Messenger Player of the Year, having picked up the honor as a sophomore (2012). Chandler made  the All-Area team in each of his four seasons with the varsity. He was also named Messenger Player of the Year for this past basketball season.

Patriots Joining Chandler on the All Area Baseball Team are: Rush Hixon, Miles Loving and Brian Adams.  Connor Vowell was listed as honorable mention. 

For more information please click: http://www.troymessenger.com/2014/05/30/2014-the-messenger-all-area-baseball-team/?fb_action_ids=10100936111816878&fb_action_types=og.likes

2014 The Messenger All-Area Softball Player of the Year: Kayla Benton

Please join me in congratulating PLAS' Kayla Benton for receiving The Troy Messenger All-Area Player of the Year. Read the full article from the Messenger here.

Also congratulations to these Pike Softball players for making the 2014 All-Area Softball Team:

• Amberlyn Baker
• Ellie Barron
• Kailee Taylor 

Summer Workout Information

Please see the summer workout schedule links below. 

Summer Workout Parent/Student-Athlete Letter

June Workouts

July Workouts

August Workouts

2014 Summer Workout Schedule

• Boys and Girls (grades 8-12) must make 18 work out dates in order to participate in sports for the 2014-2015 school year. 

*If you need to make up workouts, get with your coach and set up days and times.  

*Athletes that are going to camps will get credit for the days that they attend, but they must let their coach know before the camp occurs.  You must give us a copy of the camp brochure showing the days.

*There will be a couple of basketball play days—Your coach will let you know the dates and times.  These days will count as work outs for the ones participating.  

**7 on 7 dates are as follows: (others may be added and dates may change).  These will count as work outs for the ones participating.

July 11^th  Hooper    TBA

July 18^th  Morgan    TBA

***Gym will be open on Tuesday afternoons from 2:00 until 4:00 for basketball players to shoot.  This is not required and does not count as a workout.

To: Parents/Guardians of Student-Athletes

Re: Summer Workouts 2014-2015

In order for your child to be able to participate in athletics at Pike next year, he/she must attend a minimum of 18 workouts this summer.  

The summer workout schedule is attached to this letter, so you may look at it.  

If your child attends a sports camp, play date, or anything else school related, that was approved by their coach or the athletic director, they will get these days counted as workout days.

Your child may also schedule make up workouts with their coach.  

It is the responsibility of the athlete to make sure that they have the minimum number of days to participate.

Please sign and return this letter so that we may know that you are aware of the requirements to participate.  Thank you and we are looking forward to a great year of Pike athletics.

_____________________________                   _____________________________

           Parent signature                                                      Athlete signature

J.O. "Tip" Colley Award

The 23rd Annual J O "Tip" Colley Award was presented last night at a banquet held at the Troy Rec Center. This award is presented annually by the Troy Exchange Club and honors outstanding Christian, scholar-student athletes. Of the 22 nominees for this year's award, 11 were from Pike Liberal Arts. They are:

• Ellie Barron 
• Mackenzie Johnson
• Chandler Cox                                    
• Sara Sanford
• Sara Saunders
• Taylor Saunders
• Katie Ward
• Caleb Gray                            
• John Stephen Grice           
• Joel Kervin                          
• Trip Roberts

At the conclusion of the banquet, Sara Saunders was named winner of the 2014 J O "Tip" Colley Award. In addition, Mackenzie Johnson and John Stephen Grice were named as runner up in both male and female divisions. Please join me in congratulating all nominees for this great award.

Work Day: Saturday May 17

The Booster Club set this Saturday (May 17th) as a work day to clean the stadium grounds in anticipation of next week's graduation ceremony. We will begin at 8:00 am.  We need to weed-eat around the fence and under the bleachers. We also need to cut  the hill on the practice field and on the Wal-Mart sides of the stadium.

PLAS Names Allen Ponder as New Head Baseball Coach

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Pike Liberal Arts School Names Allen Ponder 

As New Head Baseball Coach 

TROY – Pike Liberal Arts is very proud to announce the hiring of Coach Allen Ponder as its new head baseball coach, taking over for the retiring, Butch Austin who leaves Pike after a twenty year career in which he won 422 games and the 2012 state championship. 

Upon the announcement of his hiring, Coach Ponder said, "It is such an honor to take over a program with such great tradition. The fact that Pike is in the mix for a state title year in and year out is a testament to the outstanding job that Coach Butch Austin has done over the years. It will be impossible to fill his shoes, but I look forward to the opportunity to coach the same great group of young men that had the privilege of learning from a legend. We will work hard to ensure that the success of Pike's baseball program continues.” 

Coach Ponder has been employed by The Lakeside School since 2012. Coach Ponder is a graduate of Lee Scott Academy in Auburn. While at LSA, Coach Ponder was named Mr. Baseball in 2002 by the Alabama Sports Writers Association. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from The University of Alabama. Coach Ponder played baseball at The University of Alabama and AUM where he was a pitcher and first baseman. Following his colligate career, he played professional baseball for the Pittsburgh Pirates. 

In addition to serving as head baseball coach, Coach Ponder will serve as head strength and conditioning coach, assist with the junior varsity baseball team, serve on the varsity football staff and assist with the school’s basketball program. Athletics Director, Gene Allen says, “We are proud to have Coach Ponder join our staff. He will be a big asset to the strength and conditioning of all of our student athletes and has a lot of baseball knowledge, taking over for a legend.” Becky Baggett, newly named headmaster, added “As Pike begins a new era in baseball we are very fortunate that Allen Ponder, a very successful and energetic coach has joined our team. I look forward to working with Coach Ponder and anticipate great things to continue in our baseball program and beyond.” 

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Spring Sports Banquet: Monday May 12- 6:00 PM

The spring sports banquet is set for Monday, May 12, 2014 at 6:00 pm in the school's cafeteria. This banquet will honor all student athletes that participated in all JV and Varsity sports during the winter and spring sport seasons. 

Students Attending Baseball State Championship Wednesday

The Pike Liberal Arts Baseball team will play Glenwood at 10 am on Wednesday, May 7, for the state championship.  Students who wish to attend the game must bring a note on Tuesday, May 6, to the school office.  Those going to the game will not have to attend school.  All students will check in with Mrs. Sikes at the game.  The game will be played at Paterson Field on Madison Avenue across from Cramton Bowl. We would love to see students at the game supporting our Patriots! Go PIKE! 

Congrats to Susie Stell: AISA Women's Golf State Champion

Please join me in congratulations to Susie Stell on winning the AISA Women's Golf State Championship at yesterday's competition. 

http://www.troymessenger.com/2014/04/28/pike-libs-susie-stell-wins-aisa-womens-golf-championship/

Patriot Baseball

Please note the state semifinal series against Tuscaloosa Academy has been moved to Thursday and Friday from its original dates of Wednesday and Thursday. The first game in the series will begin on Thursday, May 1st at 4:00 pm. Game #2 of the series will be played shortly after the conclusion of the first game (a third game will be played on Friday, May 2nd - if necessary).

Coach Butch Austin and the Patriot Baseball team hosts Tuscaloosa Academy in a doubleheader in the semi-final round of the AISA playoffs on Wednesday afternoon. The  first game is set to begin at 4:00 (a third game will be played on Thursday - if necessary). The winner of this series will go on to face the winner of the Monroe / Glenwood series for the state championship at Patterson Field in Montgomery on May 6th - 8th. Please come out and support these students athletes as it will be the last home series for not only our senior class but also the last home series for our legendary coach. 

Spring Sports Banquet

2014 Summer Workout Schedule

2014 Summer Workout Schedule

• Boys and Girls (grades 8-12) must make 18 work out dates in order to participate in sports for the 2014-2015 school year. 

*If you need to make up workouts, contact your coach and set up days and times.  

*Athletes that are going to camps will get credit for the days that they attend, but they must let their coach know before the camp occurs.  You must give us a copy of the camp brochure showing the days.

*There will be a couple of basketball play days—Your coach will let you know the dates and times.  These days will count as work outs for the ones participating.  

**7 on 7 dates are as follows: (others may be added and dates may change).  These will count as work outs for the ones participating.

July 11^th  Hooper    TBA

July 18^th  Morgan    TBA

***Gym will be open on Tuesday afternoons from 2:00 until 4:00 for basketball players to shoot.  This is not required and does not count as a workout.

To: Parents/Guardians of Student-Athletes

Re: Summer Workouts 2014-2015

In order for your child to be able to participate in athletics at Pike next year, he/she must attend a minimum of 18 workouts this summer.  

The summer workout schedule is attached to this letter, so you may look at it.  

If your child attends a sports camp, play date, or anything else school related, that was approved by their coach or the athletic director, they will get these days counted as workout days.

Your child may also schedule make up workouts with their coach.  

It is the responsibility of the athlete to make sure that they have the minimum number of days to participate.

Please sign and return this letter so that we may know that you are aware of the requirements to participate.  Thank you and we are looking forward to a great year of Pike athletics.

_____________________________                 _____________________________

              Parent Signature                                                  Student Signature

PLAS In Need Of: Exercise Bicycles

Pike Liberal Arts School is in need of 6 exercise bicycles.  Please contact Mrs. Baggett if you would like to donate one or help in any way.  Thanks as always for supporting your children and our school!

Congrats 2014 The Messenger Boys and Girls All-Area Basketball Player of the Year

Player of the Year: Chandler Avant and Katie Ward, Pike Liberal Arts

Honorable Mention: Brian Adams, Pike Liberal Arts 

Avant averaged 23 points, seven rebounds and six assists per game for the Patriots. He led Pike in nearly every statistical category, and often drew double and triple teams. He was also named team MVP in the AISA All-Star Game.

All-Area Team

G – Ryshaun Hall, Pike County

G – Chandler Avant, Pike Liberal Arts

G – Quay Simmons, Goshen

F – Denzil Green, Goshen

F – Josh Noel, Charles Henderson

Honorable Mention

Jalente Smithe, Charles Henderson

Kamari Jackson, Pike County

Brian Adams, Pike Liberal Arts

Denagelo Orum, Goshen

Read the entire story about the Boys Basketball Player of the Year here and the Girls Basketball Player of the Year here.
http://www.troymessenger.com/2014/03/17/2014-boys-all-area-basketball-team/
http://www.troymessenger.com/2014/03/18/2014-the-messenger-girls-all-area-basketball-team/

Jonah McWaters Baseball/Softball Brackets

Coach Austin Wins 400th Game

Congratulations to Coach Butch Austin on winning his 400th game as head baseball coach for the Patriots during this past weekend's tournament at Morgan Academy.

Sponsorship Opportunity

The Booster Club is seeking sponsors to help offset the cost associated with hosting next weekend's Jonah McWaters' Tournament. If you or your business is interested in this $100.00 sponsorship please respond by noon tomorrow (Friday, March 7th). In addition to recognition via the PA system, your name/logo will be placed on the back of the T-shirts sold during the tournament.

This tournament is a huge undertaking every year. In addition to sponsorships, the Booster Club will need volunteers for the concession stand, gate and various others areas. Please contact pike.patriots@gmail.com if you are able to volunteer. 

Jonah McWaters Tournament: Ribs Sale

In conjunction with this year's Jonah McWaters' Tournament, the Booster Club is selling St Louis Style BBQ Ribs. To reserve your ribs pick up a ticket in the PLA office or send the attached form with payment to the office. They will be available for pick-up in front of the school beginning at 1:00 pm on Friday, March 14th. There will be a limited number of extra ribs outside of the number of pre-orders available at the pick up point. During the tournament, we will be selling rib plates that will include baked beans, potato salad and a roll for $8.00

All pre-ordered must be turned into the PLA office by Tuesday, March 11th

AISA ALL STAR BASKETBALL GAME

Congratulations to, our own, Chandler Avant for being named the East All Star MVP from the all star basketball game which was played at Huntington College. Marlee Tunstill and Katie Ward represented the Patriots in the girls' all-star game played earlier this evening.

Join me in congratulating all three of these student athletes and their families.

Baseball Time Change

Please note that the varsity baseball game against Glenwood at Troy University has been moved to 6 o'clock for today, February 24. 

Updated BB/SB Schedule

PLAS SOFTBALL CLINIC SUCCESS

PLAS SOFTBALL CLINIC SUCCESS

On Saturday, February 15, from 9AM - Noon, the PLAS JV and Varsity Softball teams hosted a softball clinic for girls in grades K-6. The softball clinic was a huge success. Future young players learned the fundamentals that are vital for the game from current Pike JV and Varsity players. 

Players were able to be great role models and leaders for these young athletes. Clinic attendees learned fundamentals for throwing and catching, hitting, fielding, and baserunning.

All of the girls had such a great day! A very special thanks to all of the girls that attended to learn more about the game of softball, and thank you to the parents for allowing us to coach your daughters and for supporting the Pike Softball program.

Please come out and see the JV and Varsity Softball teams in action as they open up to win their first games next Monday and Tuesday at HOME starting at 3:30 p.m.

Thanks again and GO LADY PATRIOTS! 
Coach Allie Park

Patriot Baseball and Softball

The annual alumni baseball game is set for Saturday, February 8th. The home-run derby will begin at 1:00 pm with the alumni game to follow. This will be a great opportunity to preview this year's team. In the event of a rain out on Saturday, the game will be re-schedule for Sunday, February 9th at 1:00 pm.

The annual cleanup / workday is set for Saturday February 15th which is the same day as Coach Park's softball clinic. There are several things for us to do to the field prior to the season so please plan on attending.

Baseball/Softball Rules Clinlc

Pike Liberal Arts will be hosting a Baseball & Softball Rules clinic with the Umpires Association next Tuesday, February 11 at 6:00 p.m. in the Library for any coaches in the area that are interested in attending. 

Pike Lib Boys Set to Take on Top Ranked Glenwood in Regional Tournament

Read the article about the Varisty Boys preparing for the AISA Regional tournament from the Troy Messenger here: http://www.troymessenger.com/2014/01/29/pike-liberal-boys-set-to-take-on-top-ranked-glenwood-in-regional-tournament/

AL.com: Chandler Avant named Louisville Slugger preseason All-Americans

http://highschoolsports.al.com/news/article/3564146252824739561/baseball-4-alabama-players-named-louisville-sluger-preseason-all-americans/

Please join me in congratulating, PLAS' own, Chandler Avant on on his selection to The Louisville Slugger Preseason All-Americans. There were only four Alabamians named to this team with only two including Chandler being named as first team members.

The baseball team will be having its clean-up / workday  on Saturday, February 15, 2014. We are set to open the season on Presidents' Day (February 17th) against Edgewood at Coach Butch Austin Field. 

AISA Regional Basketball Tournament Update: 1/29/14

AISA Regional Basketball Tournament Update: 1/29/14

Due to the inclement weather, the AISA has postponed the Regional Basketball tournament until Friday, Saturday, and next Monday.  

The PLAS Varsity Boys will play Glenwood at 12:30 p.m. and the PLAS Varsity Girls will play Lee-Scott at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 31. Please check the PLAS Athletics website for further updates. 

Congrats Seniors: Senior-Night Sweep over Hooper

Congratulations to the Pike Seniors on their sweep over Hooper Academy on Friday night. These student-athletes have represented PLAS very well on and off the court, and we wish them the best of luck with their future endeavors.

The Varsity Girls team honored seniors Katie Ward, Marlee Tunstill, Ellie Barron and Sara Saunders. And the Varsity Boys honored seniors Chandler Avant, Brian Adams, Joel Kervin Myles Loving, Avery Phelps and Chandler Cox.

Read the full article from the Troy Messenger here.

Softball Work Day

Update: SOFTBALL WORK DAY ONLY

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On Saturday, February 1, 2014, the softball team will be having a clean-up workday to prepare for the spring season. 

All helping hands from parents, players, and others are encouraged to come at 8:00 a.m. to work and prepare for the softball season. 

Thank you for your support and Go Patriots!!!

PLAS Spring Softball Clinic

The Softball team will be hosting a Spring Softball clinic for any athletes in grades K-6. Please see the flyer and registration form here. This is a great opportunity for the Pike Softball programs to continue to develop our K-6th grade athletes and give them the tools they need for success. If your daughter is playing for recreational softball this spring, this will be a great way to get started for her season. It will also allow our young players to get an understanding of fundamental skills in hitting, throwing, catching, fielding, and baserunning. If your daughter is interested in playing softball, they should be in attendance.

Pre-Registration due Friday, February 7th. Mail forms and payment to:

Pike Liberal Arts School, Attention: Coach Park

P.O. Box 329, Troy, AL 36081

If you have any questions, please contact Coach Allie Park: apark@pikelib.com

What: PLAS Spring 2014 Softball Clinic
Who: Athletes in Grades K-6
When: Saturday, February 15, 2014
            9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Mendy Avant Softball Field
Registration Fee: $35 (includes t-shirt)

Basketball Update

We are set to host Macon East later today in a full slate of games. Our JV girls will start the action at 4:00 pm. 

We host our final home basketball game on Friday as Hooper comes to town. The JV girls are set to tip off at 4:00 pm. Senior Night Ceremonies are set to begin at the conclusion of the girls' varsity game. 

Please make plans to attend both games in appreciation of how well these student athletes have represented our school during the home basketball season.

Thanks and Go Patriots!

Mandatory Baseball/Softball Meeting

All JV and Varsity Baseball and Softball players and parents are invited to attend a mandatory baseball/softball meeting in the cafetorium on Thursday, January 16 at 7:00 p.m.