Those visions became reality Wednesday for both Pike Liberal Arts seniors – and also closed the final chapter of Patriot athletics in the Alabama Independent Schools Association.
People are also reading… Patriot head coach Rush Hixon said it was a special group of Pike players taking home the state trophy back to Troy. “It is a special group of talent at Pike has had the last few years and for them to be rewarded with championships is awesome,” Hixon said. “It doesn’t happen much. It is probably something that I am willing to bet is a historical feat to do that. It is a credit to the athletes. Talent wins.”
“Pitching carried us all year,” Hixon said. “That one and two is as good as Pike has ever had back-to-back. They have done it all year. They saved their best for last.” Pike Liberal Arts 6, Glenwood 1: Nelson, a left-handed ace who was pitching with his future head coach Butch Thompson of Auburn in the stands, showed why the Tigers signed him.“Drew Nelson is the best player to wear a Pike jersey,” said Hixon, who is a Pike Lib alum.
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