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SportsReportOle Miss jamboree By BARRY BURLESON
The defenses of both Potts Camp and Houlka dominated the jamboree game Saturday afternoon at Ole Miss. But it was the Cardinals who got the shutout, 6-0, in two 20-minute quarters with a running clock. “Defensively, we had a very good effort,” coach Shane Stone said. “They (the Wildcats) got maybe one first down. Indians focus on ball control, defense in win By BARRY BURLESON The picture of the 2011 Byhalia High School football team got a bit clearer Friday night. The Indians used its new running attack and an aggressive defense to beat Rosa Fort 6-0 in a jamboree contest that featured two 20-minute quarters with a running clock. Autry sees progress in Hawks By BARRY BURLESON Coach Marcus Autry left Corinth Friday night excited about the performance of his Holly Springs Hawks in a jamboree. They beat Alcorn Central 6-0 and lost to Corinth 3-0 in a 12-minute quarter versus each school. Pats enjoy ‘good night’ at jamboree By BARRY BURLESON Coach Barrett Donahoe hopes last week’s jamboree builds confidence and momentum in his Marshall Academy football team. The Patriots beat District 1-AA foes Indianola and Carroll in a pair of 20-minute games. Behind The Scoreboard The Tide Once again it is hash and bash time in the SEC. As has been the norm for innumerable years now, there has been a tendency to bash the Alabama Crimson Tide in the pre-season. Can you really put a steady finger on a solid reason for this attempt at denigration? Naturally, all true followers of the rolling Tide are just going to say “tough nougats” or “sour grapes.” Opening game moved to Byers The season opener Friday night between Potts Camp and H.W. Byers will be played at Byers. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. The new football field at Potts Camp is not ready. Chase Robison commits to Texas Tech By BARRY BURLESON A high school athlete with Marshall County connections will take his football skills to Texas Tech next year. Chase Robison, a senior at Christian Brothers High School in Memphis, Tenn., committed to the Red Raiders on Wednesday of last week. He plans to sign in February 2012. Lady Pats win five The Marshall Academy softball team enjoyed a winning week. The Lady Patriots beat Lee (Clarksdale), Lee (Marianna, Ark.) twice, West Memphis (Ark.) and Delta to improve to 11-2 on the season. MA soccer squad loses to Chiefs, Rams, Colts Coach Lance McGregor saw improvement in his Marshall Academy soccer team last week. MA-Lady Chiefs The Lady Patriots lost at Magnolia Heights 8-1 Monday, Aug. 8. High school fishing tourney set for Aug. 28 in Columbus The Bass Federation (TBF) will be holding the first Mississippi High School Fishing Championship on August 28 at Columbus Lake. This tournament is being held in a two youth plus adult boat captain format. It is open to all Mississippi high school students currently enrolled in grades 9-12 during the 2011/2012 school year. To enter you must have two kids from the same school, 40 hp or greater motor, boat must have kill switch and a functioning live-well. If the youth is already a premium TBF member there is no entry fee, otherwise the fee is $35. Check out www.highschoolfishing.org or call Chris Morlok TBF Mississippi State youth director, 901-604-6274. Hunter ed class August 27 A Hunter Education Class will be held Saturday, Aug. 27, from 8 a.m. until at the Marshall County Fairgrounds on Highway 7 North. Participants must be 10 years old and must have a Social Security number. To register for the class, call 662-840-5172. |
     
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