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SportsReportMarshall teams sweep Magnolia Heights, Carroll By BARRY BURLESON
Marshall Academy basketball teams enjoyed some sweet sweeps Thursday and Friday nights. Then Saturday, the MA boys knocked off another public school to improve to 18-3 on the season. Holly High splits with Lafayette By CLAUDE VINSON The Lady Commodores came to town Friday evening to contest the Holly High Lady Hawks. Class 4A Lafayette grabbed the early lead and was up 11-4 when the quarter ended. Lady Cards down rivals By BARRY BURLESON The Potts Camp Lady Cardinals knocked off a rival and improved to 2-0 in Region 2-2A last week. The Lady Cardinals, playing at home, got 26 points from Tenesha Woods in a 62-52 win over Hickory Flat Tuesday night, Jan. 3. Lady Lions 12-4 By CLAUDE VINSON Head coach and athletic director Jason Thompson is known for inviting competition from across the border. Saturday, the Indians and Lady Indians of Jackson (Tenn.) North Side were guests of the H.W. Byers Lady Lions and Lions. Behind The Scoreboard Wildcards We all now know who won’t be going to the Super Bowl just as much as we don’t know exactly who will be going. This past weekend was truly “Wildcard Weekend” and it advanced the winners of the last regular week of the season (those which were eligible, of course) to the first round. Just to refresh our memory, there are six teams from each conference selected to participate. MA to honor title team from 1971 Marshall Academy will recognize the 1971 championship basketball team during special ceremonies January 27. The players, their families and coaches are invited to return to MA as special guests that evening when the Patriots host public school rival Hickory Flat. A reception for the group will be held in the cafeteria at 5 p.m. The varsity girls game will follow at approximately 6 p.m. and the varsity boys game will immediately follow. Members of the 1971 championship team will have special seating for the game, and at halftime of the varsity boys game, they will be asked to come to center court for the unveiling of a banner to commemorate their outstanding season. For more information, call headmaster Jane Hubbard at (662) 252-3449. Byhalia falls in district games By CLAUDE VINSON This meeting Tuesday of last week was the third district game for the Lady Indians and the fourth for the Charleston Lady Tigers. The Lady Tigers had defeated three district foes prior to the contest with Byhalia. Their overall record was 11-2. Indians earn honors Many Byhalia Indians have received post-season honors for their performances on the football field in 2011. Head coach Markeith Washington said Andrey Collins headlined the list. The junior, who rushed for more than 2,000 yards, was selected to the all-state squad. Rodeo slated for Jan. 21 at fairgrounds The Deep South Championship Rodeo comes to the Marshall County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Jan. 21, at 7 p.m. Ticket prices for the big event, produced by J Bar B Rodeo Company, are adults $8, children $6 and ages 3 and under free. For more information on the January 21 championship rodeo, call Jerry Bolden at 252-4634 or 551-0475. |
     
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