Choctaws lose heartbreaker in semi-finals

a brief report
by Daniel L. Bamberg
The Bibb County Choctaws suffered a defeat in Centreville Friday night, at the Alabama High School Athletic Association's Semi-Final Round (4th) of the State 4A playoffs.
An early defensive struggle broke midway through the 3rd quarter as a series of unfortunate events lead to Bibb's 38-14 loss to the Thomasville Tigers.
Head coach Mike Battles stated to his seniors that they had accomplished more than any other class in Bibb County High School history. Battles noted that he had tremendous pride in the team, on and off the field. He concluded with "I know this seems like the most important thing in many of your lives right now, but you are all excellent young men with terrific futures ahead."
Later he commented that the worst feeling about the loss wasn't the loss itself but that he wouldn't be practicing with his senior class next week. "The rest of us are going to get busy in a few weeks, but I am going to miss the seniors. That is what hurts every year no matter how you end a season."
The Bibb County Choctaws finished the season at 12-2. This was the first team in Bibb County High School football history to advance beyond the 3rd round. Last season was the first time in school history the Choctaws survived beyond the second round. Thus, the senior class has the credit of advancing farther than any other class in two consecutive seasons.
Congratulations to the Bibb County Choctaws for an outstanding season.
For more on this story read the December 1st edition of the Centreville Press.