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MA starts 2-0 in district

By BARRY BURLESON
Editor

Photo by Barry Burleson

First baseman Vince Hoyt takes a throw from catcher Tyler Cook (not shown) for the out Thursday at Carrollton. Backing up the play is second baseman Devin McGreger. At left is pitcher Evan Hickman.

Carroll Academy batters could muster just two hits in 12 innings versus Marshall Academy pitching last week.

Aaron McAlexander and Evan Hickman each threw one-hitters against the Rebels in 10-0 and 11-1 wins to start District 1-AA play.

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Lions down Hawks

By CLAUDE VINSON
Sports Editor

County rivals, the Holly Springs Hawks and the H.W. Byers Lions, collided on the baseball diamond Tuesday night, March 6, at Sam Coopwood Park.

The Lions jumped ahead for good in the first inning.

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Martin picked for North-South game

By BARRY BURLESON
Editor

Justice Martin is keeping an H.W. Byers basketball tradition going.

The junior was chosen to play in the Mississippi North-South All-Star Basketball Game on July 10 at Mississippi College in Clinton.

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BMC wins at Kirkwood

Adam Hall fired a two-over-par 74 at Kirkwood National Golf Club Thursday to lead Blue Mountain College to a three-shot win in a three-team match against Ashford (Iowa) and Aurora (Illinois) universities.

Hall, who got off to a shaky start, went 2-3 on the par-three fourth hole and the par-five fifth hole, then birdied the 15th and 18th holes – the last one in a heavy downpour – for his 39-35-74 and medalist honors.

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Loving those Lady Lions!

The H.W. Byers Lady Lions celebrated another state championship March 2 in Jackson – their fourth in five seasons.

A few in the large group of Byers supporters cheer for their favorite team during the title game.

From left are superintendent of education Jerry Moore, principal Sonya Cross and championship game most valuable player Alexis Hardaway. Moore shows off a state championship T-shirt, while Cross is all smiles with the “Gold Ball.”

Students and teachers shout for the Lady Lions as they leave campus the day before the big game.

Signs backing the team decorated Mississippi Coliseum.

Rodeo set for March 24

The Deep South Championship Rodeo comes to the Marshall County Fairgrounds on Saturday, March 24, at 7 p.m.

Ticket prices for the big event, produced by J Bar B Rodeo Co., are adults $8, children $6 and ages 3 and under free. For more information, call Jerry Bolden at 252-4634 or 551-0475.

Soccer registration Saturday

Children ages 5 to 15 can sign up for spring soccer at BridgeWay Baptist Church, 107 Taska Road, Mt. Pleasant, on March 17 from noon until 2 p.m. The cost is $35 per child.

The church is located between First State Bank and Dollar General store.

Volunteer coaches and referees are also needed.

Undefeated

The Marshall first- and second-grade basketball team went undefeated (5-0) in the East Shelby Church Recreation Association (ESCRA) league. Team members are (from left) coach Kurt Sanders, Caleb Clifton, Cooper Pratt, Rusty Bolden, Walker Sanders, Jackson Jenkins and coach Ron Bolden. Not pictured is Tyrus Williams. No other team came close to beating the local squad.

Lady Cards blank Wildcats

Tuesday afternoon of last week found the Potts Camp Lady Cardinals taking on the Independence Lady Wildcats at Independence.

The Lady Cardinals played two games – junior varsity and varsity. This was the junior varsity’s first game of the year. The game went three innings with the score Potts Camp 10 and Independence 10.

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