The 8U Andalusia All-Stars had their bats going on Thursday night as they topped Zion Chapel 15-0 in the opening round of the 8U district tournament at Johnson Park.
Zion Chapel got a hard hit to second base in the top of the first, but Grover Wells fielded the ball cleanly and fired to Brayden Ware at first for the final out of the frame.
Andalusia got the lead in the bottom of the first inning when Landen Butler drove in Asher Bentley for the first run of the game.
Ware and Bentley drove in a three runs in the bottom of the second to put Andalusia up 6-0.
In the top of the third inning, Zion Chapel had runners on the corners, but a pop up was snagged by William Grimes at third. Grimes than rushed back to third for an inning ending double play.
Andalusia continued to add runs in the bottom of the third inning.
Ashton Summers got a rip to drive in Brayden Gunter for a 7-0 advantage.
A few batters later, Grimes sent a line drive down the first base line to put Andalusia on top 8-0.
The Andalusia defense remained strong and kept Zion Chapel off of the scoreboard for the fourth consecutive inning.
Ware put Andalusia on top 10-0 when he ripped a two-RBI triple to fence in left field.
The bats continued to swing well for Andalusia as they added another five runs in the inning.
Andalusia would go on to win by mercy rule in the bottom of the fourth.
Andalusia will play again at tonight against the winner between Luverne and Greenville.
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Houston Weant and Row Thorn work hard on their paintings at the first day of Art Camp at the Lower Alabama Art Coalition on Monday afternoon. The kids will work on different art works throughout the week and then they will have a showcase on Friday from 12-2 p.m., to display their work.
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Several students from around Covington County showed up at the Evans Barnes Golf Course on Wednesday for the first day of the City of Andalusia’s Golf Camp.
“We have been doing this for several years now and it’s always a good time,” camp instructor Art Gilbert said. “Golf is a fun game that you can start playing at a young age and you can continue to play it even after you retire.”
Gilbert said the camp will show the kids the basics of the game and also teach them how to behave on a golf course.
“There’s a lot of unwritten etiquette in the game of golf and those are things that we try to show them,” Gilbert said. “We keep it fun and the kids are allowed to learn at their own pace.”
Throughout the summer, the kids will learn many things about the game of golf, but Gilbert said if they are serious about the game that they should look into taking lessons.
“This is a good start, but if they are serious about it they should take lessons from a pro,” Gilbert said. “That’s something I wish I would have done.”
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Forty-four students and five guest dancers have spent the past week studying with acclaimed dancers Amanda McKerrow and John Gardner at the Andalusia Ballet’s Summer Intensive.
McKerrow and Gardner are a husband-and-wife team who spent most of their stage careers with American Ballet Theatre in New York City. McKerrow joined ABT under the direction of Mikhail Baryshnikov in 1982, and became a principal dancer in 1987.
Gardner joined ABT in 1978, and was promoted to soloist in 1984. Read More>
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The local business community is picking up the entire tab for July Jamz in its third season.
Chamber of Commerce Executive Director said the Chamber went to the city for sponsorship the first year of the popular outdoor concert event.
“We opened sponsorships last year,” she said. “But we also had to buy trusswork for the stage, and the foam machine, so the city helped us out again.” When she told the Andalusia City Council Tuesday night the Chamber has secured sponsors to cover this year’s costs, they gave her an ovation.
“They were so excited,” she said.
The Chamber also has finalized the talent to be featured in this year’s events, all of which are set on the grounds of the historic Springdale Estate in downtown Andalusia. Admission is free.
Opp’s Martin McDaniel Band will headline the first event, set for Thurs., July 6. Today’s Yesterday Band also will perform on opening night.
Issues will perform on July 13, and Duffy said the Chamber also has added Kenny Heard to the lineup for that night.
“He started out playing with Issues,” she said. “So I think he also will sit in with them on some numbers.”
On July 20, Tripp Bass’s band, Just N’ Tyme will perform, as will Erica Franklin. Bass said members of his group played together years ago, and are getting back together this summer.
To close out the concert series on July 27, Conner Sowards, Pieces of Patsalagi and 10-6 Upstairs will perform.
All events are set from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.
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