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Back to the Big House
• Hawks capture North Half crown

By CLAUDE VINSON
Sports Editor

Photo by Ronnie Day

Near the net

Holly High’s Terek James (23) goes up strong with his shot as an S.V. Marshall Tiger opposes.

The Holly Springs Hawks are returning to the Class 3A State Tournament after a four-year absence.

“It feels great,” coach Naylond Hayes said after his team’s North Half championship. “I’d about forgotten how it feels to get down there. And it definitely feels good going down as first place (in the North).”

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Photo by Barry Burleson

Board work

Kourtney Coleman of Byers battles for a rebound versus Coffeeville in the opening round of North Half February 15. Byers won 63-48 and advanced to play at Wheeler.

• Byers girls beat Shaw

By BARRY BURLESON
Editor

The Byers Lady Lions will make their fourth consecutive trip south on I-55 for the State Basketball Tournament.

Coach Jason Thompson’s team qualified for the Class A “Final Four” with a 61-48 win over Shaw Saturday night in the semis of North Half play at Wheeler.

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Pats end season 25-9

By BARRY BURLESON
Editor

Marshall Academy’s season-ending loss to Canton Saturday night in the Class AA State Tournament defined heartbreaker.

The Panthers’ Taylor Pierce nailed two free throws with just half a second left on the clock to stun the Patriots 66-65.

MA finishes with a 25-9 record, a District 1-AA championship and a North Half crown.

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Behind The Scoreboard
By Claude Vinson

Olympics

The Winter Olympics have been going on for over a week and I must confess that yours truly has not found the same enthusiasm which drives the urge to watch the Summer Olympics.

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Prairie View eliminates MA girls

By BARRY BURLESON
Editor

The Lady Patriots’ electric run through the postseason ended Tuesday of last week.

The Marshall Academy girls lost 59-28 to Prairie View (La.) in the opening round of the Class AA State Tournament at Indianola.

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Lions, Cardinals Lady Cards fall in North Half play

By BARRY BURLESON
Editor

Three Marshall County basketball teams were eliminated in the opening round of North Half play Tuesday of last week.

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Photo by Barry Burleson

All-tournament

Marshall Academy Lady Patriots (from left) Emma Elgin, Emily Burk and Callie Clanton were named to the Class AA All-North State Tournament squad. The Marshall girls finished second to the host school, Leake Academy, in the recent tournament played at Madden. Burk is a senior, Clanton a junior and Elgin a sophomore.

All-tournament

Marshall Patriots (from left) Taylor Maurey, Jordan Wyke and Chase Ferrell were named to the Class AA All-North State Tournament team after the recent event hosted by Leake Academy in Madden. The MA boys won the North State championship. Ferrell was the only Patriot named to the Class AA All-State Tournament team after last week’s tourney at Indianola.

Pilgrimage 5K run set for April 17

The Garden Club of Holly Springs invites 5K enthusiasts to race through history during the town’s 72nd Annual Pilgrimage.

This year, participants will run or walk their way through 3.1 winding miles of sprawling historic homes, stately churches and vibrantly blooming azaleas in the charming North Mississippi town.

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Holly High boosters meet on Mondays

The Holly Springs High School Football Booster Club is meeting every Monday at 6 p.m. in the library.

Marcus Autry, new head coach of the Hawks, urges all Holly High supporters to attend.

Three-on-three tournament set for Saturday

There will be a three-on-three basketball tournament Saturday, Feb. 27, from 4 p.m. until in the Potts Camp High School gymnasium.

Proceeds benefit the Lady Cardinals fast-pitch softball program.

Entry fee is $15 per team. NBA three-on-three rules will apply – single elimination.

The grand prize is $75.

For more information, contact coach Michael Loden at 901-412-4400.

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