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MA exits in round one  | Photos by Barry Burleson
Pick-off attempt
Marshall first baseman Jake Omedeo tries to tag out a Hillcrest base runner on a pick-off attempt. |
The baseball season at
Marshall Academy came to an abrupt end as the Patriots fell in the
first round of the MAIS Class AA playoffs to Hillcrest Christian School. Each
game was a nailbiter, with the final scores being 9-7, 2-1 and 4-3.
Neither team was able to win on its home field. Hillcrest advances to
face Manchester this week. Full Story
Potts Camp teams win district crowns The Potts Camp girls and boys captured district championships in track and field last week at Byhalia. Full Story
Byhalia track squads finish third in district Both Byhalia High School track teams placed third in the district meet last week. The Lady Indians scored 110 points, trailing first-place Lafayette with 159.50 and second-place Center Hill with 131. Full Story
Behind The Scoreboard
By Claude Vinson NFL Draft If
you have been paying even the slightest bit of attention to commercials
on the tube this year, you have undoubtedly seen the commercial which
pumps up the importance of education and goes something like this,
“There are over 400,000 student athletes in our colleges and
universities and over 90 percent of them will be going pro in fields
other than sports.” Full Story
Ashland teams first in district The Ashland Lady Blue Devils and Blue Devils were crowned district track champions last week at the meet held in Byhalia. Full Story
City schedules summer camp The City of Holly
Springs’ Summer Camp for ages 8-14 is set for June 3-July 2 at the
Eddie L. Smith Multi-Purpose Building. Hours will be 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Activities
will include computers, basketball, dancing, hiking, nutrition,
volleyball, arts and crafts, drug education, theatre and more. Registration fee is $50. Register early to secure a spot. Call 662-252-4807.
Strickland inducted into Hall of Fame Mississippi’s
community and junior colleges recognized their fourth Sports Hall of
Fame class on Tuesday, April 27, at the Jackson Hilton Hotel. Full Story
Lions beat Hawks By CLAUDE VINSON
Sports Editor Kyle
Skelton was the lead pitcher for the H.W. Byers Lions last Thursday.
The first Hawk batter he faced was Demetri Oliver. Full Story
Lady Cards win two Last week was another busy
week for the Lady Cardinals. The Lady Cards found themselves with two
wins and one loss and an incomplete game due to the weather. Full Story
Potts Camp Cardinals dominate Blue Mountain The Potts Camp Cardinals swept a doubleheader from Blue Mountain on April 20. Full Story
Hannah looms large in his senior moment By BOB LUTZ
Columnist
Wichita (Kan.) Eagle Clevin
Hannah worked off a screen and was open for the first shot of the game.
It was a three-pointer, a shot Hannah has made over and over during his
two seasons as Wichita State’s point guard. Full Story
Byhalia Indians fall to Lafayette By CLAUDE VINSON
Sports Editor The
Byhalia Indians, nearing the end of their regular season, hosted the
Commodores of Lafayette County April 20 and held their own for four
complete innings. They had jumped out to a 3-0 lead and still were two
runs ahead at 3-1 at the beginning of the fifth. Full Story
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