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Bolden signs with Mississippi Delta

By BARRY BURLESON
Editor

Photo by Sue Watson

Baseball scholarship
From left are Johnny Ray, head baseball coach at Marshall Academy; Hunter Bolden; Mandy Bolden, Hunter’s sister; and Katrina Bolden, his mother. Not pictured is his father, Daniel Bolden.

All three seniors from last season’s Marshall Academy baseball team have now signed college scholarships.

Hunter Bolden made his choice last week. He will play for the Mississippi Delta Community College Trojans.

“I believe this will be a perfect fit for Hunter,” said Johnny Ray, head coach of the Patriots. “He should have the opportunity to go in and play right away. He has worked very hard over the past year to have an opportunity to play at the next level. He deserves this.”

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Hawks shine at Millsaps

By BARRY BURLESON
Editor

The Holly Springs football team wrapped up its summer drills on an extremely positive note.

The Hawks, under the leadership of head coach Clifford Brown, placed third last weekend in the passing league at Millsaps College in Jackson.

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Opener Aug. 7 for Lady Pats

By BARRY BURLESON
Editor

The Marshall Academy soccer team starts a new season soon under the guidance of a new coach.

Lance McGregor takes over for Catherine Mirante, who led the Lady Patriots for three seasons. It’s his first time to coach soccer. He played the sport in high school at Lafayette.

McGregor said the girls have been working hard since the spring, including twice-a-week drills in the summer.

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Taekwondo demonstration


Photos by Sue Watson Master Boswell’s ATA Black Belt Academy (Olive Branch) and the Marshall County ATA Black Belt Academy (Holly Springs) conducted a taekwondo demonstration during the recent Kudzu Festival. In the top photo are Shawn Jewell, brown belt; Ron Boswell, 6th degree black belt; Will Painter, 2nd degree black belt; and Tina Jewell, brown belt. Above left is Michael Moore, 1st degree black belt. Above right are Alexis Boswell, red belt; Shawn Jewell (on ground, in back); Shelia Rucker, orange belt; and Nico Rucker, orange belt. The two schools have between 40 and 50 enrolled. Classes are available for all ages, starting at 3 years old. Call 662-544-0085 for more information.

Photo by Sue Watson

Showing their skills

Participants in the taekwondo demonstration during the Kudzu Festival in downtown Holly Springs included (from left) Michael Moore, 1st degree black belt; Emit Patel, 1st degree black belt; and Ciara Boyle, 2nd degree, black belt.

Hunter Safety Class Aug. 15

A Hunter Safety Class will be held Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Marshall County Fairgrounds on Highway 7 North. It is scheduled from 8 a.m. until.

Participants must be 10 years of age and must bring a Social Security number.

Persons must register for the class by calling 662-563-6330.

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