Valdosta is Titletown, USA!
When Jessie Tuggle clutched the three-foot tall trophy Monday and turned toward the thousands in the home stands of Bazemore-Hyder Stadium, the place erupted in cheers.
Valdosta officially became TitleTown.
ESPN returned to the Valdosta High School football stadium for a 2 p.m. taping Monday, which aired later in the day, declaring Valdosta as TitleTown USA.
“I think it’s great for the community,” Valdosta State football coach David Dean said. “It says a lot for all those who set the precedent early in high school football, and every sport which takes place in Valdosta. It’s exciting to be part of TitleTown.”
The news hit the area early Monday morning and spread around noon, when people began showing up at the stadium.
ESPN then let the world know during the 6 p.m. showing of “SportsCenter.”
Click here for the full article from the Valdosta Daily Times.
Stadium Renovations Underway - Let There be Turf!
There are at least four projects that together will make up the stadium renovation. The first was awarded to Radney Plumbing to do the utility work that crosses under the field. It also will move the south end zone wall inward in preparation for the south end zone seating and dressing rooms. The artificial turf installation is another contract, while the weight room facility will be another. The last contract will be for the south end zone seating, restrooms and dressing rooms. The underside facilities on the home side will be completely replaced. That includes all of the restrooms, concession areas, entry gates and ticket sales areas.
For pictures of the renovations, check the stadium page.
2008 Season Ticket Info
Another year has quickly passed, and it is time to make your plans for the 2008 football season. In 2008 we will have seven (7) home contests – six (6) regular season games and one (1) preseason contest. The 2008 season ticket packages are now on sale. Packages are $50 each for the seven home contests.
Order forms have been mailed out to last year’s season ticket holders. If you were a season ticket holder and did not receive a letter or if you have questions please call 245-2250 extension 1887.
As you are aware the stadium is undergoing renovation. Field turf has been installed and new concessions and restrooms on the home side are being constructed. Dressing facilities and stands are being added to the south endzone.
The additional seats in the south endzone will allow us to expand our reserved seat home seating. Section F (formerly band section) will now be a reserved seat section. Last year’s season ticket holders who had seats in Section E will be moved to Section F as these are better seats. If you have seats in Section E you can order by mail or you may want to come by and look at the seating chart. We will also be selling additional tickets in Section F.
If you were not a season ticket holder last year and want tickets we also have seats available in Section F. New season ticket holders will need to come to the ticket office to purchase their seats.
We are excited about the changes occurring in at Lowndes High and look forward to another successfully year. The deadline for renewing your seats is June 20. After this deadline there will be two days that season ticket holders may add to and/or upgrade their seats. Don’t forget to renew your seats!!
Jay Ratliff Speaks at Viking Ring Ceremony
Brian Fazio, Valdosta Daily Times
The 2007 Lowndes Vikings overcame a disappointing season opener and worked to regain their place as state champions.
The hard work culminated as Lowndes held its annual football banquet Thursday night. Following a dinner reception, coach Randy McPherson introduced guests such as Lowndes County Superintendent Dr. Steve Smith and Lowndes High Principal Wes Taylor, before quarterback coach William Davis brought up the banquet’s guest speaker Jay Ratliff.
Ratliff wore the crimson and silver from 1996-1999, starring as an All-State tight end as part of the ’99 state championship team.
Since Lowndes, Ratliff has gone on to Auburn where he switched positions to defensive end, and was then drafted in the seventh round, No. 224 overall in 2005, by the Dallas Cowboys.
After two years of hard work, moving up from not dressing every game, to being a back up defensive lineman to being a starter last season, Ratliff recently signed a five-year extension worth $20.5 million.
Complete article from Valdosta Daily Times
Lowndes Ranks 3rd in PrepNation National Poll
The Vikings are ranked 3rd in the nation and 1st in the southeast by PrepNation's AP-published poll. You can view the full rankings here.
Kix Country 99.5FM To Broadcast Viking Games
As the Vikings move the football up and down the field they will also be moving on your radio dial. The Lowndes County Schools Athletic Department and Black Crow Media are pleased to announce the broadcast of Lowndes Viking football games will be moving to WKAA – Kix County 99.5. With a minimum of 75,000 watts, radio coverage of the Viking football games will now span from Cordele to Lake City, FL and from Moultrie to Waycross. The broadcast team of Wes James and Bill Osborne will continue to bring you the play by play of each Viking victory. If you cannot be at the game join Wes and Bill by tuning into 99.5 FM or visiting www.995kixcountry.fm and click on the ‘Listen Live Click Here’ link.
New Photos of Stadium Progress
Be sure to check out the stadium page for the latest pictures of the Martin Stadium renovations.
New Viking Desktop Wallpaper
You can add plenty of Viking spirit to your computer with this new desktop background, available in standard and widescreen formats. When the picture loads, just right-click it and click "set as background" or "set as desktop background."
Plowboy Tourney Registration Forms
It's getting close to football season, and its time for the annual Plowboy Tourney golf tournament sponsored by Farmers and Merchants Bank. The Tourney will be held on Friday, July 25, 2008, and is a four-man scramble style. To sign up for the tourney, you can download the PDF form here.
AJC Super 11
Todd Holcolm from the Atlanta Journal Constitution has put together his picks for the top eleven players in AAAAA. Lowndes players have captured two spots on the list: Greg Reid. ranked first, and Gerald Demps, ranked eleventh. Find out who else made the list at the AJC's site.
Ticket Office Schedule
July 7 onward
Monday – Thursday 12:30 – 4:30 Friday 9:00 – Noon
The ticket office is located at the west end of the Board of Education Building on Norman Drive.
2008 TD Club Info
The 2008 football season will be here before we know it, so get prepared with the 2008 Lowndes Viking Touchdown Club on the TD Club Page.
New Radio Webcast of Games
You can listen to the Viking games live online on the Newstalk 105.9 FM website. Just go to the site, and click on the "click here to listen" icon.
You can learn more about the radio announcers here!
TD Club Update:
Touchdown Club meetings will be held each Monday night at 7:00 PM after a Friday night game in the LHS Media Center. The monthly business meetings, which are still held in the offseason, are held on the 2nd Monday of each month and will be held in the fieldhouse.
