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Full-court pressure
Traci Rodgers (4), Kim Shaw (back) and Emily Burk (right) pressure Delta’s Bliss Gurley late in the game Saturday.

Marshall teams fourth in state, advance to Overall Tournament

By BARRY BURLESON
Editor

The Class AA State Basketball Tournament started on a sweet note for Marshall Academy teams but then turned a bit sour.

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Making history at Byers
Coach Jason Thompson is taking the H.W. Byers Lady Lions to the State Basketball Tournament for the first time in school history. Thompson is pictured shouting instruction to his team during North Half play. Byers faces Philadelphia Thursday at 1 p.m.

Going to State
• Byers Lady Lions earn first-ever trip to Jackson

By CLAUDE VINSON
Sports Editor

The H.W. Byers Lady Lions continued their history-making run to “The Big House” in the consolation round at Belmont on a stormy Saturday night.

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Behind The Scoreboard
By Claude Vinson

New coaches

It would seem that the NFL coaching carousel has come to a grinding halt already. It just had one huge surprise.

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Lady Hawks, Hawks ousted in first round of North State

By BARRY BURLESON
Editor

The Holly Springs High School basketball teams had to hit the road for the first round of Class 3A North Tournament play and it proved to be tough travels.

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Byhalia sets final sign-up for youth season

Believe it or not, spring is just around the corner. Byhalia Sports Association will hold final sign-up for spring and summer in the Byhalia Town Hall on Saturday, March 3, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.

You must turn in a copy of the child’s birth certificate and a recent picture along with the registration fee of $65 per child (cost of complete uniform is included in this fee). Window decals and parents’ T-shirts can be ordered during registration.

Sponsors, umpires, and coaches are still needed.

This will be the last official sign- up day for this season. Please call for more information or if you need to register at another time. Any questions should be referred to Doug or Janice Wagg - 838-2806, Ginger Brown - 838-4289, David or Darla Painter - 838-5200, or Anne Richmond - 901-626-7262.

Holly Springs Dizzy Dean holds registration

The Holly Springs Parks and Recreation Department has opened registration for youth baseball and softball for ages 4-16.

Those registering should bring a copy of their child’s birth certificate, plus a picture.

The Holly Springs Dizzy Dean teams will play in the Marshall County league, along with teams from Byhalia and Potts Camp.

The last day to register is Monday, March 5, at City Hall. Registration is Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

For more info, call 662-252-4807.

Indians lose to Caledonia

By CLAUDE VINSON
Sports Editor

Byhalia didn’t get the first possession but the Indians registered the first four points in Class 3A North State Tournament play on Tuesday, Feb. 20.

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Potts Camp teams suffer road losses

By BARRY BURLESON
Editor

Both Potts Camp basketball teams had not-so-pleasant trips to the Delta in the first round of the Class 3A North Basketball Tournament.

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MA diamond girls
The 2007 diamond girls for the Marshall Academy baseball team are (front, from left) Olivia Clanton, Molly West, Regan Murphy, Hannah Boatwright, Emily Burk, Cameron Gant; (back, same order) Kelsey Shaw, Lauralee Fant, Ann Greer, Lauren Alexander, Courtney Gibson, Katie Paylor. Not pictured are Hannah Cook, Kimberly Cunningham and Natalee Mitchell. The Patriots opened the season February 20. They host Fayette next Monday, March 5, and Kirk on March 6.

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