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County rivals collide
• Indians pull away from Hawks in second half By BARRY BURLESON
Editor  | Photo by Ronnie Day
Running game
Byhalia running back Devonte Norman (1) barrels into Holly High’s Jaren King (10) Friday night. |
Byhalia turned to its ground game in the second half Friday night and rolled over rival Holly Springs. The
Indians, playing on their home field, stretched an 8-0 halftime
advantage to a 32-0 win. They upped their record to 3-0. The Hawks
dropped to 1-1. Full Story
Strickland receives Hall of Fame honor David “Nub” Strickland had a special visitor last month bringing well-deserved recognition. On
Friday, Aug. 27, Johnny Allen, president of Northeast Mississippi
Community College, came to Holly Springs to present Strickland with a
plaque and medallion, commemorating his recent induction into the
Mississippi Community College Sports Hall of Fame. Full Story
Cards earn win in opening game By BARRY BURLESON
Editor Potts Camp’s new football program took a huge leap forward Thursday night. The junior varsity Cardinals opened their season with a 14-0 road win over Mantachie. Full Story
Air attack leads way for Pats By BARRY BURLESON
Editor Flags
flew more than passes Friday night for Marshall Academy. Fortunately
for the Patriots, the passes netted more yards and produced plenty of
points. The MA air attack ignited a 41-14 win
over Falkner in a private versus public school matchup. The Pats
improved to 2-1. The Eagles dropped to 1-2. Full Story
 | Photo by Barry Burleson
Halftime performance
Some
Marshall Academy varsity cheerleaders are pictured during a halftime
performance Friday night at Patriot Field when MA hosted Falkner. From
left are Kelsey Shaw, Lori Simpson, Emma Elgin, Sarah Poteet and
Brittany Stewart. |
Lady Patriots pick up pair of victories The
Marshall Academy softball team picked up two wins last week, one in
extra innings over Hebron Christian School and the other a rout of West
Memphis. The Lady Pats pushed across a run in the bottom of the ninth to beat Hebron 2-1 August 30. Full Story
Junior high Patriots dominate West Memphis The
Marshall Academy junior high football team evened its early season mark
at 1-1 Thursday with a 34-14 win over West Memphis Christian. Quarterback Dakota Dailey rushed for four touchdowns and running back Brian Novarese scored the other. Full Story
Byers plans homecoming The H.W. Byers family
extends an invitation to the 2010 homecoming celebration. The school is
excited to have reestablished its football program. All
former coaches and players of the H.W. Byers/Sandflat football program
are urged to be in attendance for the homecoming game Friday, Sept. 17. Pre-game
festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. During the pre-game ceremony, former
coaches and players will be recognized for their contributions to the
H.W. Byers/Sandflat football program. All former
coaches and players, please contact the school at 662-851-7826 to
submit your names for recognition during the pre-game festivities. The Lions host Jumpertown in football action Friday, Sept. 17, starting at 7:30 p.m.
Lions fall victim to Eagles’ rally By BARRY BURLESON
Editor The H.W. Byers Lions had their first varsity football victory within their grasp Friday night. But they couldn’t hang on. Tupelo Christian rallied from a 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter and saddled the Lions with a 31-30 setback. Full Story
 |  | Photos by Barry Burleson
Knocking off the Knights
The
Marshall Academy pee wee Patriots recorded two big wins last week –
beating Magnolia Heights 28-0 and West Memphis Christian 24-0. Pictured
running the football versus West Memphis Thursday are Ryan Brock (left
photo) and Mitchell Lafever (right photo). |
Soccer signup begins Registration is open for
the City of Holly Springs Parks and Recreation youth coed soccer, ages
5 through 10. The deadline for application is Sept. 24. Applications
are available at City Hall. The cost is $30 per child. Payment can be
turned in with the form at City Hall, 160 South Memphis Street, Holly
Springs, MS 38635. A meeting for parents and
guardians is scheduled for 6 p.m., Sept. 23 at the Eddie L. Smith
Multi-Purpose Building at 235 North Memphis Street. For more information, contact the parks and recreation office at (662) 252-4807.
MA girls drop two games The Marshall Academy soccer team fell to Magnolia Heights and Immanuel Christian last week. As
has been the story much of the season, the early going proved to be the
Lady Patriots’ undoing at Senatobia August 30. MA lost 6-2. Full Story
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