Sandy Creek

As the third quarter drew to a close a handful of Sandy Creek players walked over to the scores table and slapped their hands on the desk signifying that this was their time.

MaxPreps sports and the Army National Guard honored the Sandy Creek High School football team for the eighth annual Tour of Champions football presentation.

By Jacob Renie
Special to The Citizen

It was national signing day for all future bound college athletes and at Sandy Creek, it was particularly momentous. Eleven players attended the ceremony along with dozens of family and friends as they prepared for the next stage of their lives.

The area tournaments for wrestling took place last weekend and numerous local wrestlers will advance to the state sectionals this week.

By JACOB RENIE
Sandy Creek Class of 2013

The Fayette County Tigers soundly defeated the Sandy Creek Patriots in both the boys and girls match-ups last Friday. The girls won 60-49 and the boys won 65-50, with both games staying close for a half before the Tigers pulled away to complete their victories.

Starr’s Mill’s swim team won its 13th consecutive county championship last Friday. Both the boys and girls finished in first place, while McIntosh’s boys and girls both placed second and Whitewater’s boys and girls placed third. Our Lady of Mercy placed fourth overall, followed by Fayette County and Sandy Creek.

Starr’s Mill hosted the annual Girls Night Out basketball showcase last Friday and Saturday and fans witnessed some top-notch basketball.

The local basketball teams came back from the holiday break last weekend and played games, many of them against region opponents.

By Jacob Renie
Sandy Creek Class of 2013

Both the McIntosh girls' and boys' basketball teams came out on top against the Sandy Creek Patriots Saturday night. While the two games were very different in terms of speed of play, two similarities did stand out. In both games the Chiefs had to fight back to win as they trailed the Patriots early.

The basketball season will slow down a bit over the holidays but there is a great game on tap right before the break. McIntosh will host Sandy Creek on Saturday (4:30 and 6 p.m.). Both games should be competitive but the girls game has the potential to be great.