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Indians mar Hawks’ return to diamond By CLAUDE VINSON Sports Editor  | Photo by Ronnie Day
Stealing
Byhalia’s
Gary Calhoun (7) successfully steals second base as Holly High’s
Demetri Oliver (4) awaits the throws from his catcher. |
After
about a five-year absence from baseball, the Hawks of Holly High
returned to the diamond in a historic first game against the Indians of
Byhalia. The game was played on the Indians’ field last Saturday on a
sunny but windy afternoon. Full Story
MA Patriots sweep Colonels Marshall Academy had a successful week, picking up five District 1-AA victories and running their win streak to 10 games. Full Story
Patriots place third in meet  | Photo by Barry Burleson
Hurdling
Lori Simpson of MA competes in the 100-meter hurdles. She took second in junior varsity girls. |
The Marshall Academy varsity boys took third place Saturday in an invitational track meet at Patriot Field. Tunica Academy and Tupelo Christian tied for first with 77 points and Marshall was third with 64. Full Story
Behind The Scoreboard By Claude Vinson SEC teams terminated “The
Devils,” you say! That could have been the exclamation, or
lamentation, that came from any one of us who thought that the Kentucky
Wildcats would be the SEC team which would waltz its way to
Indianapolis and the Final Four. Full Story
Cards beat Lions By BARRY BURLESON Editor The
Potts Camp Cardinals opened district competition Tuesday of last week
with an easy win over Marshall County rival H.W. Byer
Full Story
Marshall JV teams place third Marshall Academy junior varsity track teams placed third in home meet to kick off the season March 24. The
JV Lady Patriots (35) narrowly trailed first-place Tupelo Christian
(39) and second-place Kirk (37) when points were totalled. Full Story
Rodeo Saturday in Barton The Deep South Championship Rodeo is coming to the Barton community Saturday, April 3. The big event, produced by J Bar B Rodeo Co., begins at 7 p.m. at the Robert Rainey Jr. Memorial Arena, 928 Quinn Road. Ticket prices are $8 adults, $6 children, and 3 and under free. For more information on the championship rodeo, call Jerry Bolden, 662-551-0475.
Lady Ranger shortstopNorthwest
Community College shortstop Mandy Bolden of Holly Springs scoops up a
ground ball during a Lady Rangers’ softball game at Itawamba in Fulton
March 24. Northwest lost by scores of 5-1 and 3-0 to drop to 16-8
overall and 2-2 in the North Division.
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