Battle at the net Robinson’s Kelsey Dirks (right) tips the ball over the net as Hutsonville-Palestine’s Brooke Callaway (left) attempts to block it during their match Tuesday in Robinson. The Lady Maroons outlasted the Lady Tigers in three sets, 25-13, 20-25, 25-19, to win the season opener for both teams. (Josh Brown photo)

Lady Maroons outlast Lady Tigers in 3

It was a typical battle between two county rivals Tuesday night in the Robinson High School gym. Robinson and Hutsonville-Palestine's volleyball teams traded shot after shot like they were in a heavyweight boxing match. Tuesday night's contest went the distance, and when the dust settled, the host Lady Maroons came out on top with a three-set victory in the season opener for both teams. "We were very happy to get out with a win tonight," RHS head coach Eric Dean said. "We knew that Hutsonville was going to be scrappy and make us earn everything. Jolene (Crippes-Callaway) does a great job getting them ready to play every year. They just never give up." Thursday, September 02, 2010

Oblong golfers squeak by visiting Teutopolis for second straight win

For the second time in as many days, Oblong's golf team picked up a dual match win on its home course. On Tuesday, the Panthers edged visiting Teutopolis, 167-169, at Oak Glen Golf Course. Thursday, September 02, 2010

RHS golfers beat Lawrenceville, Red Hill

Robinson High School's golf team showed signs Tuesday that they are breaking out of their early-season slump, running away from the competition at a three-team meet at Lawrence County Country Club. The Maroons posted a score of 155 to easily defeat Lawrence County foes Lawrenceville and Red Hill, who shot 170 and 188, respectively. "This was a little more like it," RHS head coach Deb Whipkey said. "We should never be over 160, so I was a little more pleased this evening." Thursday, September 02, 2010

RHS XC 1st, 4th in season opener

One of Robinson High School's cross country teams had a good start to its season Tuesday, while the other stumbled a bit out of the gate. Robinson's boys team picked up a win in its initial outing, while the girls finished fourth in the six-team event. "This gives us a great start and now we can figure out where everybody is," RHS head coach Tony Cork said. "Having six teams in the first meet, it gave everybody someone to run with." Thursday, September 02, 2010

Lady Maroons' netters edge past Newton, 5-4, for first win of season

It came down to the very end, but Robinson's girls tennis team was able to pull out a close, 5-4, win over visiting Newton Tuesday. The Lady Maroons got their first win of the season, but it was not easy. After the two teams split six singles matches, it came down to doubles play. All three doubles contests went three sets, but Robinson was able to pull out victories in two of them to claim the match. "We had a very hard fought match," RHS head coach John Ireland said. "Many matches went into three sets and were also determined by tie breakers. Everyone was on edge down the final match of the evening. The ladies played tough and stayed in their matches until the very end. We gained much experience and were placed in some tough situations. You have to give the players credit for giving it their all." Thursday, September 02, 2010

OHS spikers drop opener to Newton

Oblong High School's volleyball team got their season off to a rough start Tuesday, dropping their season opener at Newton in straight sets. The Lady Panthers dropped a close first set, 25-22, then were beaten in the second set, 25-17. "The girls did not play up to their potential tonight," OHS head coach Diana Plummer said. "You factor in first game jitters and lack of varsity experience with four starters and that explains a lot of what we did tonight." Thursday, September 02, 2010

Oblong golfers beat Marshall in dual

Oblong High School's golf team continued its solid start to the season Monday by picking up a win over visiting Marshall in a dual match at Oak Glen Golf Course in Stoy. The Panthers fired a 166 and coasted past Marshall, who posted a 188. Wednesday, September 01, 2010

Robinson girls tennis team drops season opener to Casey-Westfield

Robinson High School's girls tennis team had a solid showing in their 2010 debut Monday, but it was not good enough to get a win. The Lady Maroons dropped a 7-2 decision at Casey-Westfield in their season opener. "Casey came out with a very good squad and played a good match," RHS head coach John Ireland said. "We had a three matches that were close and could have went either way. We played well for our first match and it gives me a much better look on how we need to be playing/practicing tennis." Wednesday, September 01, 2010

Oblong JFL takes pair from Flora

Oblong made it a clean sweep at Ron Welsh Field over the weekend. After the high school team beat Palestine-Hutsonville Friday night, Oblong won a pair of JFL games over visiting Flora Saturday. Wednesday, September 01, 2010

Robinson downs Lawrenceville; Pal-Hut beats Oblong in FS football

Robinson and Palestine-Hutsonville picked up wins Monday in freshman-sophomore football action. Wednesday, September 01, 2010

Nuttall Middle School wins pair of cross country meets at Newton

Nuttall Middle School's cross country teams nearly swept the competition Monday in a dual meet with Jasper County. Robinson won both meets, which were run at Sam Parr State Park, scoring 18 points in each. Wednesday, September 01, 2010