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Columbus State smacks Tuskegee 17-1

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (goldentigersports.com) —  The 13th-ranked Columbus State University Cougars pulled away from Tuskegee University late, blowing open an close game en route to a 17-1 non-conference victory Wednesday afternoon at Paterson Field. Tuskegee (3-14) stood toe-to-toe with Columbus State (17-4) through five innings, before the Cougars were able to score 12 runs over the last four innings. Eugene Mabota…

Tuskegee’s Sharde Thomas tabbed SIAC softball’s Player of the Week

ATLANTA, GA  (goldentigersports.com) —  Tuskegee University freshman catcher/shortstop Sharde Thomas was named the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) softball Player of the Week, announced by the conference office Wednesday afternoon. Thomas finished the week hitting .455 in 11 plate appearances. The freshman finished with a pair of runs scored and three runs batted in. Three of her five hits this week…

Burglary Suspect Sought by Tuskegee Police

Tuskegee Police are investigating a burglary at a downtown convenience store, according to Central Alabama Crime Stoppers. Investigators say a man broke into the Valero Convenience Store in the 800 block of Main Street by breaking through a cinder block wall. The suspect wore a mask and gloves and reportedly stole multiple cartons of cigarettes.   The amount of damage done to…

Two Montgomery Football Players Choose Their College

Two Montgomery Football Players Choose Their College

MONTGOMERY, AL — Two football standouts from the Montgomery area tweeted out their college commitments this weekend. Barton Lester, the star quarterback from Montgomery Academy has committed to the Air Force Academy. Lester had over 2000 total yards passing and rushing last year with 24 combined touchdowns. The second commitment came from Steven Hodges Jr. from Park Crossing. The former…