AISA 2018 Student-Athlete Award Winners
From left, Lauren Duckworth, Hamner Allen, and Allison Latham.
The AISA 2018 Student-Athlete Award winners from Pickens Academy are Hamner Allen, Lauren Duckworth, and Allison Latham.
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PA’s Hugh Pate Signs Intent with Birmingham-Southern
Pickens Academy Senior Hugh Pate (center) poses for a photo at the signing ceremony with his family
and coaches on April 11. PIctured, seated from left, Angie Pate, Hugh Pate, and Lin Pate; standing from left, Coach Wade Goodman, Haeden Pate, Harrison Pate, and Coach Brach White.
Pickens Academy’s Hugh Pate signed his letter of intent to play football for the Birmingham-Southern Panthers last Wednesday.
Pickens Academy Wins Area with Sweep Over South Choctaw
PA players look on during one of the Lady Pirates' wins in the Southern Tournament
The Lady Pirates went undefeated in the Southern Tournament last weekend, defeating Morgan Academy (12-0) and Meadowview Christian (21-3) on Friday followed by wins over Southern Academy (11-6) and Jackson Academy (12-1) on Saturday.
PA Anglers Team Concludes Season with Tournament
Top 5 teams to fish in the championship tournament. PIctured from left, Austin Stokes, David Stokes, Preston Gregory, Lane Lowery, Zac Hamilton, Will Noland, Courtney Dudley, Dylan Fondren, Riley Harcrow.
The term “March Madness”, is primarily associated with NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball and is a single-elimination tournament each spring to determine the national championship.
Lady Pirates Sweep Russell Christian in Doubleheader
Pickens Academy softball picked up a pair of area wins last Tuesday against Russell Christian.
Lady Pirates Sweep Russell Christian in Doubleheader
Pickens Academy softball picked up a pair of area wins last Tuesday against Russell Christian.
Lewis And Acker Named To Aswa All-State Team
Pickens Academy seniors Olivia Lewis and Lee Acker were both named to the Alabama Sports Writers Association (ASWA) All-State Team last week, as both led their respective teams to Final Four appearances. Lewis was named to second-team all-state, while Acker was named to third-team all-state.
PCMC Gets $150,000 Supplemental Grant
Students from Pickens Academy applied for and received a grant of $150,000 to help Pickens County Medical Center. The grant is issued by the University of Alabama. Pictured, from left are: Hamner Allen, Olivia Lewis, Lindsey Hardy, and Allie Wilson.
BY GENA HUFF, Editor
Four students of the Senior class of Pickens Academy collaborated and submitted a supplemental grant to the University of Alabama on behalf of the Pickens County Health Authority, specifically the Pickens County Medical Center (PCMC), for a $150,000 grant geared toward the hiring of a new administrator to fortify and rejuvenate the PCMC.