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For all ages

(Above) Ben Knoerschild powers up the famous “killer” hill in Hill Crest Cemetery. (Top) The annual 5K in the downtown area of Holly Springs is an adventure for all age groups.

Knoerschild wins Kudzu

One hundred and fifty-four runners participated in the 21st annual Killer Kudzu run on the Holly Springs Square Friday night, May 30. The weather, which cooled from earlier in the day to about 78 degrees, was nearly perfect and contributed to some fast times.

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Ray new coach at his alma mater

By BARRY BURLESON
Editor

Johnny Ray is happy to be back home coaching the sport he loves.

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Behind The Scoreboard
By Claude Vinson

Hoping Celtics hang their 17th banner

What is that age old adage? You can’t please all the people all of the time. I am not so sure that this saying holds true for those who religiously follow the NBA.

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Photo by Barry Burleson

Shooting practice

Spencer Lipscomb has fun shooting free throws during the Marshall Academy Basketball Camp last week. Coach Craig Dailey said about 65 young people participated in the camp – all sessions combined. For more pictures, click here.

Fishing rodeo June 21 at Sardis Lake

The 2008 Sardis Lake Youth Fishing Rodeo will be held on June 21 at the Sardis Lower Lake- Cypress Point Area.

Registration will begin at 7 a.m. and the rodeo will start at 7:30 a.m. Age classes are 1-5 years old, 6-10 years old, and 11-15 years old.

Trophies will be awarded for each age class and for the largest fish.

For more information please contact Park Ranger Chris Gurner at the Sardis Lake Field Office (662) 563-4531.

Mt. Pleasant football thanks contributors

The Mt. Pleasant Lions Football and Cheer Organization was formed in March of 2006 and was under the umbrella of the Mississippi Football League Program (parent organization, American Youth Football).

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State waives fishing fees for National Boating Week

Mississippi is observing National Fishing and Boating Week June 1-8 by waiving fishing fees and boat launching to fish for anglers on Mississippi State Fishing Lakes and State Park Lakes for three weekend days, June 1, 7 and 8.

A valid Mississippi freshwater fishing license or proof of exemption is still required.

“This is an opportunity for anglers to spend some time on the water, near their homes and save a few dollars,” said director of fisheries Ron Garavelli.

Mississippi has 24 state fishing lakes and 22 state park lakes. Most allow fishing from the bank and special fishing piers. Each has a boat launching facility for those wanting to fish from their boat. For family fun, many lakes have picnic tables that offer an opportunity to enjoy the scenery and take a respite from the time on the water.

For a list of lakes and other fishing related information visit www.mdwfp.com and click on the fishing icon, or call 601-432-2400.

Opening win

The Mississippi Hardhats tipped off their first season in Holly Springs May 24 with a 104-98 victory over the Decatur Court Kings.

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Visiting the Redbirds

Saturday, May 24, members of Team Bounce, of the Potts Camp region for the Marshall County Dizzy Dean League, went to the Toyota Center to visit the Memphis Redbirds. Each kid ran out on the field with the player of their corresponding position and gave their salute to the American flag during the presentation of the “Star-Spangled Banner.” Afterwards, everyone, including attending friends and family, watched the Redbirds game while eating lots of expensive junk food. A big “thanks” goes out to coach Michael Green for setting up a great experience for the kids. Pictured are CJ Samoly, Dalton Turner, Devonta Pegues, Chandler Boren, Wesley Green, Eli Speck, Cayden Clarkson, Cade Stone, Tyler Cupp, Dalton Cooper and Hunter Brown. Not Pictured are Jaden Robinson, and Stone Whaley.

Patriot basketball camp

Coach Craig Dailey held a series of youth basketball camps at Marshall Academy during the week of May 26. During the four-day event, campers worked on fundamentals, drills, defense and dribbling techniques. Campers also participated in individual competitions, against all the attendees, in such areas as lay-ups, free throws, hot shots, three-point shots and one-on-one. At the end of the week, Coach Dailey awarded awarded trophies to those campers who placed first in these categories to recognize their strong abilities. Pictured are the young men who attended the fourth-ninth grade boys sessions during the camp. Coach David Austin also assisted with the camp, along with Emily Burk and Kelsey Shaw.

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