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Head coach Clifford Brown keeps a close eye on some of his Holly Springs High School Hawks as they go through preseason drills Thursday afternoon.

County teams tune up for new season
• Patriots in jamboree Thursday

By BARRY BURLESON
Editor

Coach Keith Wicker will be the first Marshall County coach to get a look at his 2007 team against an opponent.

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Marshall blanks Marvell

By BARRY BURLESON
Editor

The Marshall Academy softball team improved to 4-1 on the young season Monday afternoon, Aug. 6, with an easy win over Marvell (Ark.).

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Behind The Scoreboard
By Claude Vinson

Have to watch when Tiger is on prowl

The historical waves, which were sent throughout sportsland by Barry Bonds matching and passing the greatest record in major league baseball, have died down to ripples and fans await the next great coming.

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Tyler Childers of Marshall Academy

Childers participates in national showcase

Marshall Academy sophomore Tyler Childers attended an “invitation only” National Team Showcase August 3-5 in Orange Beach, Ala.

The showcase featured top athletes in grades 9-12 from 11 southeastern states. Players were coached by professional scouts and college coaches for the weekend. They played three games and attended a professional workout with evaluations by all coaches and scouts in attendance.

Players were evaluated on throwing, accuracy, hands, footwork, arm strength and hitting. They were also timed in a 60-yard dash.

Childers scored above average in all categories and was graded very highly in hands and footwork. His 60-yard dash was 7 flat.

Childers has played for the Marshall Academy baseball Patriots for the past three seasons. He plays shortstop and centerfield.

Lady Lions attend camps, thankful for support

By BARRY BURLESON
Editor

The H.W. Byers girls basketball team did not take the summer off.

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Two Hawks take part in prestigious camps

By CLAUDE VINSON
Sports Editor

The Holly High Hawks hit the field August 6 for their full day of practice, prepping for the new season. The team braved triple-digit temps throughout the week, as did many other teams in the area.

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Soccer clinic next Monday

The Holly Springs Parks and Recreation Department will have a soccer clinic for youth ages 10 and under.

The clinic will be held Monday, Aug. 20, at 6:30 p.m. at the Eddie L. Smith Jr. Multi-Purpose Building.

For more information, please call the Parks and Recreation Department, 662-252-4807.

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