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Preseason drills Marshall Academy’s Chase Carpenter pushes a sled during a practice session last week. |
Patriots install no-huddle offense • Scrimmage Friday against Tunica Devils By BARRY BURLESON Editor Coach Keith Wicker used the word “fun” several times when talking about his Marshall Academy football Patriots. Much of that excitement can be attributed to a new no-huddle offense installed in the spring. Full Story
Indians, Hawks working toward season openers By BARRY BURLESON Editor Byhalia and Holly Springs football teams took to the practice field Monday with a few weeks to work before season openers. The
Indians go to Booker T. Washington in Memphis Friday, Aug. 21, for a
“Classic Game.” The Hawks host Lake Cormorant Friday, Aug. 28. Full Story
Lions, Cards focus on football By BARRY BURLESON Editor There are footballs in the air at both H.W. Byers and Potts Camp as the school year begins. Start-up programs continue to progress at the two Marshall County schools. Full Story
Behind The Scoreboard By Claude Vinson Still high on the Sky The
Girls of Summer (WNBA), are over halfway through their schedule and the
past champion (Detroit Shock) is still languishing in next to last
place in the Eastern Conference and playing less than .500 ball. Full Story
Class set for August 15 on hunter safety 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.
NWTF banquet slated Aug. 15 The Tri-County
Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will sponsor its 12th
annual Heritage Banquet on Saturday, Aug. 15. The banquet, to be held at the Oak Palace in Holly Springs, begins at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. For ticket information, call Shane Bramlett, 662-551-0671, or Carlton Gibson, 901-331-7187. |