BAXLEY — Skipstone Academy dropped its season opener 44-0 late Friday night at Appling Christian in 8-man football.

The Warriros had four turnovers, though running backs Christian Stewart and Christian Salvador each ran the ball well.

Rico Corbin led the Warriors on defense.

Skipstone’s football team, in its fourth year of existence, has never won a season opener.

The Warriors, which were coming off a 21-14 preseason victory the week before against Creekside Christian, play their home opener 7:30 p.m., Friday when East Atlanta comes calling.

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DIAMOND CLASSIC: After winning their season openers Friday in the early game, both local teams — Spalding High and Griffin High — lost the nightcap at the 10th annual Diamond Classic, Griffin falling 8-0 to Locust Grove and Spalding falling 12-3 to Newton County.

Griffin opened the tournament with a 1-0 win against Lamar County, while Spalding rallied to win its season opener 4-3 against Fayette County.

The 10-team, two-day tournament was scheduled to conclude late Saturday afternoon.

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MOOSE LODGE TOURNEY: Deadline is 6 p.m., Aug. 14 or the first 104 golfers who register for the annual Griffin Moose Lodge Golf Tournament at 9 a.m., Aug. 18 at The Pines Golf Course in Williamson, Ga. Fee for the standard Fort Lauderdale tournament is $65 which includes cart, green fees, lunch for two and social for two. Teams will be drawn by the golf committee.

Applications can be picked up at the Griffin Moose Lodge No. 1503 at 1435 Zebulon Rd., or by calling (770) 228-1173 or from any golf committee member: Steve Ballard, Carlton English, Chuck Hammill, Donna Hammill, Pam Miller, Chip Morris and Melanie Morris. All check are to be made out to the Women of the Moose Lodge Chapter 1288.

Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the programs and activities of the Women of the Moose. The Women of the Moose are part of a larger fraternal organization that raises funds to help support children in need, senior members, Moose members and their community. Part of the proceeds also help sponsor the Special Olympics of Georgia Bowling Tournament to be held at the end of August.

The tournament’s social and team introductions take place 7 p.m., Aug. 17 in the Griffin Moose Lodge ballroom. Immediately following the tournament lunch and prizes will follow in the Moose Lodge dining room.

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SQUIRREL SEASON: SOCIAL CIRCLE — Squirrel hunting across the state of Georgia begins Aug. 15 and lasts through Feb. 28. Hunters can pursue both gray and fox squirrels. The maximum daily bag limit is 12 per hunter.

“Prior to the successful restoration of white-tailed deer, pursuing squirrels in the fall became a significant cultural hunting tradition in Georgia,” said John Bowers, assistant chief of the Game Management Section. “Squirrel hunting provides one of our best opportunities to introduce youth to hunting,”

In terms of the number of hunters and harvest, squirrels are the second most pursued small game species in Georgia, behind doves. Georgia’s wildlife management areas offer access to nearly one million acres of hunting opportunity for only $19 a year, and squirrel hunting is allowed on WMAs at specified times during the statewide squirrel season. Hunters are advised to check the current hunting regulations for specific WMA dates and info (www.gohuntgeorgia.com/hunting/regulations).