SportsReportIndians tomahawk rival Hawks By CLAUDE VINSON Sports Editor  | Photo by Ronnie Day
Byhalia
running back Andrey Collins (4) tries to pull free from a pair of
Hawks, Ronnell Boyland (22) and Shaquille Faulkner (8). |
Ah! The thrill of a rivalry renewed. The intracounty contest between two of the oldest football programs in the county was played Friday night at Sam Coopwood Park. Full Story
Cardinals score 16 in fourth for victory By BARRY BURLESON Editor Potts Camp survived what its head coach, Shane Stone, called “a roller coaster ride for a little bit” Friday night. A
wild fourth quarter saw the Cardinals lose the lead and then bounce
back quickly for a 32-19 win over Strayhorn in a game played at Byhalia
High School. They raised their season record to 3-1. Full Story
Patriots rally to beat Lee By BARRY BURLESON Editor Marshall Academy had a 77-yard drive late in the fourth quarter to win the football game, 29-22, Friday night. But that’s not the possession head coach Barrett Donahoe wanted to talk about the most. Full Story
Marshall clinches playoff spot The Marshall Academy softball team earned a berth in the playoffs last week after falling short the last two seasons. “Our
goal at the beginning of the season was to make the playoffs,” coach
Marcus Moore said. “I just hope the girls can stay focused and not be
happy with just getting there.” Full Story
Behind The Scoreboard By Claude Vinson NFL, tennis and more This
past weekend was one of those which had everything on tap, not just in
the sports world but way beyond with a little bit of clandestine
intrigue. One would have to go a far piece to find something not to
like or appreciate. Full Story
 | Photo by Mary Clay Brooks
Peewee Patriot
Marshall
Academy peewee player Tyler Bolden (4) carries for a good gain in a
recent game versus Magnolia Heights. The young Patriots visit Carroll
Thursday at 5:30 p.m. and Marshall will host a peewee jamboree all day
Saturday. |
Former Holly High Hawk joins pro team in Finland Clevin Hannah is changing teams and countries. The former Holly Springs High School and Wichita State basketball star left August 28 going to Finland. Full Story
Potts Camp teams second in 2A at meet The
Potts Camp boys and girls cross country teams each finished second in
their 2A classificiation in the Pontotoc Invitational high school cross
country meet Saturday at Longbow Trails. The Potts Camp boys, with 111 points, trailed first-place East Union, who scored 99. Kris Roberts placed fifth individually - Class 1A-2A-3A - with a time of 18:55. Brantley Harris was 10th with a time of 19:11. The
Potts Camp girls, with 156 points, trailed first-place East Union, who
scored 64. In individual competition - Classes 1A-2A-3A - Amber Cooper
placed ninth with a time of 18:52.
Basketball registration begins Registration is open for youth basketball (boys and girls ages 5 through 18). Sign-up
continues at the Holly Springs City Hall until October 13. Registration
is available during regular hours – Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m. There is a $30 registration fee. For more information, contact the Holly Springs Parks and Recreation Department at 252-4807.
Lady Pats lose 1-0 to Chiefs The Marshall Academy soccer squad dropped a hard-fought game to Magnolia Heights last week on “Senior Day.” They also recently lost a twinbill to River Oaks and a single contest to Immanuel. Full Story
| In memory |  |  | Photos by Barry Burleson
Marshall Academy football players are
honoring the late Mackey Rodgers and the late Keith Wicker with
stickers on their helmets this season – “M” for Mackey Rodgers on
junior high helmets and “W” for Keith Wicker on varsity helmets. |
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