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Lady Lions win district By BARRY BURLESON It was a welcome sight. Jason Thompson watched the return of his team’s stifling defense as the H.W. Byers Lady Lions suffocated New Site in the second quarter Friday night. They took control of the Region 1-2A championship game and went on to win 67-52. The defending state champs improved to 28-3 on the year. Indians shock Tunica By CLAUDE VINSON Coach Michael Neal would be the first to tell you that it wasn’t a cakewalk, but his Indians pulled it off. They went unbeaten in the Region 3-3A Tournament at Tunica to claim the coveted crown. They opened Monday night of last week with a 73-53 win over Lewisburg and then a squeaker win, 36-35, over county rival Holly High in the semis. Mario Parker scored 10 in the big victory over the Hawks Thursday night. Moving on By BARRY BURLESON A rugged start against juggernaut Leake Academy proved too much for the Marshall Academy Lady Patriots to overcome. The Lady Pats fell behind 15-1 after one quarter in the Class AA North State championship game Saturday afternoon at Canton but played even with the Lady Rebels the rest of the way. They lost the game 67-53. • Marshall boys finish fourth By BARRY BURLESON Marshall Academy just couldn’t get over the hump in the semi-finals of the Class AA North State Tournament. They trailed Leake throughout, getting as close as one with 3:57 to go in the second quarter and slicing the deficit to three twice in the fourth before losing 66-59. Lady Indians eliminated By CLAUDE VINSON The Byhalia Lady Indians drew North Panola in the third game of the opening round on Monday, February 9, at Rosa Fort. The Lady Cougars were the third seed in the Region 3-3A Tournament and Byhalia was number six. Cardinals stay alive By BARRY BURLESON The Potts Camp Cardinals lived to play another day when the Region 3-1A Tournament was said and done. The Cards routed West Union in round one to secure a North Half berth and then lost to Hickory Flat and Myrtle. They entered the next round of the postseason Tuesday, traveling to Wheeler. Potts Camp (16-15) was a fourth seed and Wheeler a one seed from its district. Hawks third in district, go to Ripley By CLAUDE VINSON The scoring was slow at the start but picked up after Independence Wildcat Kyle Blount planted a trey. But the Holly Springs Hawks answered with a pair from their own three-ball specialist Timothy Oliver. Holly High had the early lead in round one of the Region 3-3A Tournament at 14-9. They stepped up the tempo and increased the margin by 12 at intermission with a tally of 34-22. Lady Hawks fourth, advance By CLAUDE VINSON Holly High’s Lady Hawks opened play in the Region 3-3A Tournament at Rosa Fort on Monday afternoon of last week against the Lady Wildcats of Independence. They got some immediate leadership from two of their senior players. Katia Isom and JaShanta Walker showed their mettle and helped to build an 11-8 lead in the first. Holly High gave up the second quarter by a single digit to the Lady Wildcats but that was the only frame which they conceded. They still had the upper hand by two at 24-22 at intermission. Lions win district opener, lose to Belmont, Baldwyn By BARRY BURLESON The H.W. Byers boys came up just short in the consolation game of the Region 1-2A Tournament Friday but moved on in the playoffs as the district’s number four team. The Lions gave Baldwyn fits before losing a 55-54 nailbiter. The Bearcats, Region 1-2A’s top squad in the regular season, was upset by New Site in the semi-finals.
Lady Cards finish 15-12 By BARRY BURLESON The season ended for the Potts Camp girls in round one of the Region 3-1A Tournament. Seeded fourth, the Lady Cardinals lost to fifth-seeded West Union 48-45 and ended the season with a 15-12 record. Potts Camp led 20-12 at the half and 37-27 following three quarters. But West Union went on a 21-8 run in the fourth to take the victory. Queen Dean and Lamonica Ingram were Potts Camp’s top point producers with 12 and 11, respectively. Baseball registration in progress The Holly Springs Parks and Recreation Department is holding registration for youth baseball, softball, T-ball and coach-pitch for boys and girls ages 3-14. Registration begins February 11 and continues until March 13. Parents may register their children at Holly Springs City Hall Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is a $20 registration fee. For more information, call 662-252-4807. Paylor, Samples go to UT-Martin Two football players with local connections have transferred to the University of Tennessee at Martin. Jason Simpson, head football coach at the UT-Martin, said he is pleased with this crop of high school signees plus transfers. Marshall baseball team opens season Feb. 23 versus MHEA The 2009 Marshall Academy baseball season will get underway Monday, Feb. 23, as the Patriots open against Memphis Home School. Game time is set for 4 p.m. Expectations are high for first year Patriot coach Johnny Ray as he takes over a team that went 22-8 a year ago and was conference and north half champions and state AA runners-up. BSA holding registration Saturday Byhalia Sports Association’s first registration for spring and summer T-ball, baseball, and softball was a great success with many excited boys and girls taking advantage of this opportunity to play ball. BSA has teams for girls ages 3-16 and boys ages 3-15. BSA plays recreational baseball and softball and the league is sanctioned through Dizzy Dean and is open to all children of the area. One additional sign-up will be held Saturday, Feb. 21, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Byhalia Town Hall. Registration fee is $65, which includes full uniform. For questions, call Doug or Janice at 838-2806, David or Darla at 838-5200, Jerry at 901-355-7858, or Kim at 901-268-1775.
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