The Press-Dispatch
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A-10 The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, December 26, 2012 PCMS eighth grade basketball teams face their greatest challenge: PCMS staff By Alden Heuring The Pike Central Middle School semester ended with a brawl on the basketball courts Wednesday, as the boys and girls eighth grade basketball teams faced off against the PCMS staff for an afternoon of hardwood hijinks. Petersburg Mayor Jon Craig and Pike County Chief Deputy Sheriff Todd Meadors refereed the game. Craig said they had to ���dispense creative penalties to keep the playing field even,��� such as throwing yellow flags, giving five-yard penalties that allowed kids to shoot free throws from right under the bucket, and putting teachers in ���the box��� while their teammates played four-on-six against the students. While the rules of the game were bent just a tad for entertainment value, the game itself came down to a tense back-andforth in the final quarter that ended with the lady staff holding the ball to a 41-40 victory. The first and third quarters fielded the boys team against the male staff, and the even quarters pitted the girls team against the women of Pike Central Middle School, with music and hearty cheers between each quarter. At the half, it was still anyone���s game. ���I think they���re going to wear us down in the long run,��� said principal Chad Whitehead. ���Their youth is going to kick it in the second half.��� ���We definitely have them on weight, though,��� teacher Jeremy Ross added. However, the male staff put up a powerful third quarter, with Whitehead finding his second wind and teacher Hunter Elliot scoring multiple times. It fell to the girls to make a comeback, and up until the final minutes, it seemed they could rise to the challenge. With only a minute on the clock, they took the lead, 39-40, and when the lady staff responded with a basket for 41-40 in the staff���s favor, the girls got possession and made their drive with 15 seconds left to seal the game. ���I think the girls have them,��� said eighth grade boys player Jared McCord. ���They���ve held the teachers down all quarter.��� The shot rolled across the rim, bounced out, and was rebounded by the teachers. Even though the kids didn���t win it in the end, a roaring good time was had by all, and it certainly beat waiting for the clock to chime 3:15 on the last day of the semester. When the emcee asked the packed grandstands whether they had fun, the reply was a deafening ���YES!��� ���I���m glad the kids had a good time, and I think it���s good for them to interact with adults in a positive way like this,��� Craig said. ���And I want to add that my officiating was fair and objective, despite the fact that my wife played on the staff team.��� ���I���m just glad we won, because after all the trashtalking I did over the P.A. system, I never would have lived it down if we lost,��� said guidance counselor Arlene Petty. Ryne Biesterveld throws his weight around going to the bucket against Gabe Elliott and Tanner Meadows. Hannah Yager fires up a shot. IT���S THAT TIME AGAIN Time really does fly when you���re having fun, because we know we loved every minute of serving you this year, and now it���s time once again to give you our thanks and best wishes for a happy 2013! Peteie, Barb, Brian, Julia & Brooke Mahoney Law Office 822 E. Main ��� 354-8121 Petersburg Mayor Jon Craig, normally a football referee, called a five yard penalty against the teachers and let Ashley Harris shoot from just under the basket. New Year���sPetersburgBenefit Eve VFW Post #3587 WHERE WILL YOU GO? STORM SHELTERS 8 p.m. ��� ?? // Cover: $3 singles $5 couples Party Favors / Finger Foods / Refreshments We have been selling and installing LIFESAVER��� brand ���berglass underground storm shelters to Tri-State families for over ���ve years. DJ: Gordon Rainey / Karaoke & Dance Integrity Storm Shelters All proceeds to benefit 812-677-0010 Fisher House Foundation shelters@integritystormshelters.com Open Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. CDT [Free housing for families of hospitalized vets.] Something newsworthy? Give us a call��� 354-8500 rem Duaps! Wtath se e l ih w As we wrap up another year, we���d like to send our very best wishes for a happy, healthy and prosperous 2013. Your support and goodwill in 2012 have meant a lot to us, and we look forward to serving you again in the new year. Thanks for your generous support. Happy New Year! Minnis Limestone Hwy. 57 North, Petersburg Phone: 354-6988 Bring in 2013 Hawaiian Style! 1 299 $ 99 $ 99 1 2 $ 99 $ 1 1299 $ 39 5 Pc. Comforter Set 2999 Prestone De-Icer French Roast Coffee 14 oz. Compare to Starbucks at $3698! LIQUIDATIONts Ou WasHiNgtoN $ Sock, Hats and Gloves $ 2300 E. National Hwy. Blue Hawaiian Drink Mix Popcorn Bowl Popcorn Popper Starting at Close Furniture ��� tools grocery items ��� Pet supplies Housewares ��� giftware & Much More Mon-Sat 10-7 Sunday Noon-5