Tifton Gazette

March 10, 2010

Sports Briefs 3-11


Firebirds to have

tailgate party

TIFTON — The Georgia Firebirds will have a 4 p.m. tailgate party Saturday to get ready for the team’s 7 p.m. contest against the Duval County (Fla.) Cowboys.

Traebean will perform at halftime of the game, which will be played at Brodie Field.



Eighth Street

golf team

competes

TIFTON — The Eighth Street Blue Devil golf team competed Monday at Country Oaks Golf Club in Thomasville.

The Blue Devils defeated Thomas County Central, 181-187.

Austin Deloach led Eighth Street with a 44. Other scorers were Joseph Spinks, 45; Ty Gore, 46; and Zach Forshee, 46.

Eighth Street then won again Tuesday in a tournament in Valdosta.

Eighth Street scored a 154, followed by Hahira, 158; Colquitt County, 163; and Pine Grove, 168.

Spinks shot a 1-under par with a 35 to lead Eighth Street.

Gore finished with a 37, while Jeremy Deen and Deloach each scored with a 41.

Next tournament will be Monday in Moultrie, as the Devils take part in the Baby Packer Invitational.