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MA takes first district series
• Patriots lose in extra innings to Class 6A DeSoto Central

By BARRY BURLESON
Editor

Photos by Barry Burleson

Shortstop Kevin Fitzpatrick tags out a North Delta runner. Pitcher Joey Brock and center fielder Aaron McAlexander watch the play.

Marshall Academy began District 1-AA play last week by taking two of three from North Delta.

MA dropped the opener at Patriot Field but bounced back to win game two at home and the decisive contest at Batesville.

Indians sweep Rebels

By CLAUDE VINSON
Sports Editor

The Byhalia Indians were at home Saturday, taking on the Rebels of Hickory Flat in a doubleheader.

Indian hurler Pat Malone went the distance in the 5-1 decision in game one, giving the Indians their first win of the season.

Marshall coach, players enjoy all-star experience

By BARRY BURLESON
Editor

Marshall Academy was well represented in the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools All-Star Basketball Games.

Coach Craig Dailey and senior players Kelsey Shaw, Callie Clanton and Taylor Maurey participated on Saturday, March 5, at Mississippi College in Clinton.

Behind The Scoreboard
By Claude Vinson

Best story is Memphis

If you have not been hit already by the fever which always accompanies “March Madness,” you probably just haven’t recognized it yet as a serious malady. And you are probably in a very small minority. But don’t go beating yourself up about the slow start, it is our intent to keep you informed.

Free Throw Tournament Saturday at Holy Family

The local council of the Knights of Columbus, St. Joseph’s Council #8760, will stage its annual Free Throw Tournament on March 19.

Honecker inducted into Hall of Fame

Tom Honecker (deceased) was recently inducted into the Field Trial Hall of Fame for pointing bird dogs in ceremonies at Grand Junction, Tenn. Honecker passed away March 7, 2010. He was a resident of Findlay, Ohio, but owned and maintained a home and expansive field trial grounds southwest of Holly Springs on Hwy. 4 West. His English pointer, Cedar Oak Kate, won the National Field Trial Championship at Ames Plantation in 1998. Kate was later featured in a painting by artist Herb Booth which was adopted for use by the Amateur Field Trial Clubs of America. Honecker made his Marshall County property available frequently for use by other field trial clubs. He was a great promoter and supporter of the field trial sport, training and handling his own dogs in trials. Accepting is his widow, Mary Honecker (third from left, holding portrait). Also pictured (from left) are Andy Cline, Nicole Beach, Dr. Fred Corder, Ken Honecker (father, holding scroll), Jeffrey Beach, Schelby Beach, Marshall County Sheriff Kenny Dickerson (back right), Randy Downs (kneeling) and Gavin Beach (foreground).

Byhalia falls to Tigers

By CLAUDE VINSON
Sports Editor

The Byhalia Indians were having a “Diamond Day” Friday. The Indians were taking on the Tigers of South Panola and the Lady Indians (softball) were hosting Water Valley on an adjacent diamond in a doubleheader.

Cardinals lose to Eagles

The Potts Camp baseball team fell 11-3 to Tupelo Christian Preparatory School Saturday.

Byhalia boosters plan basketball tourney

“Best of the Best,” the first annual Byhalia Alumni Basketball Tournament, will be held Saturday, April 2.

Registration Saturday for youth baseball, softball

The Holly Springs Parks and Recreation Department is registering youth who want to participate in baseball and softball, ages 3-16.

MVP

Alexis Hardaway of H.W. Byers receives her “Most Valuable Player” plaque after the Lady Lions’ win over Coldwater March 3 for the 1A state championship.

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