The Marianna Lady Bulldogs traveled to Malone on Monday night and walked away with a season-opening victory over the Malone Lady Tigers.

After a 16-9 season that included a playoff appearance in 2008-09, the Malone Tigers enter the new season looking to exceed last year’s accomplishments.

The city of Malone lost an icon of the community Monday in the death of 87-year-old Dwiot Herring Sr.

Dixie Youth Ozone state tournament action continued at Optimist Park Monday evening, with Grand Ridge handing Malone an 11-1 loss, eliminating Malone from further competition.

Malone’s Jackson Reddish pitched a complete game shutout on Sunday, striking out nine and giving up only four hits and two walks to lead Malone past Marianna 7-0.

District action continued in Malone Monday evening with games in both AAA and Ozone vying or a district championship.

Malone, Chipley, Bay edge out opponents

A Malone town council member was arrested on methamphetamine-related charges Friday, law enforcement officials report.

In Dixie Majors Ozone Action, Farm Bureau fell to visiting Malone Thursday night at Optimist Park, before taking to the road for a win over Chipley Friday night.

The Malone Lady Tigers took two of three games to finish last week, winning both with dramatic late comebacks to improve to 3-7 on the season.

The Malone Tigers got back on the winning track Friday night in Bethlehem, winning 11-4 to end a two-game losing streak.

The Malone Tigers will try to rebound from a disappointing loss in the district championship game when they take on Paxton Thursday in the first round of the 1A playoffs.

After a disappointing end to the 2008 season, the Malone Tigers will open 2009 with an eye on a deep playoff run.

The Malone Lady Tigers will look to take the next step towards building a competitive program in 2009 on the heels of a winless 2008 season.

The Graceville Lady Tigers remained unbeaten in district play Friday night after a 53-36 road win over Malone.