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Marshall sweeps rival Chiefs

By BARRY BURLESON
Editor

Photo by Barry Burleson

Dakota Dailey of the Patriots takes the basketball to the goal Thursday night. In back is the Magnolia Heights student section.

It was a night that rekindled the rivalry fires.

With students on both sides standing and shouting throughout, the Marshall Academy Patriots pulled out a dramatic 62-56 win over Magnolia Heights Thursday night to complete a varsity sweep in Senatobia.

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Dailey gets 1,000th win

By BARRY BURLESON
Editor

It was a signature win in more ways than one for the Marshall Academy Lady Patriots Saturday at Oak Hill.

First, they stunned a top-five Class AA team, the Lady Raiders, 53-51. Secondly, they earned the 1,000th win in the career of their head coach, Craig Dailey.

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Lady Cards go to 9-0

By BARRY BURLESON
Editor

The Potts Camp Lady Cardinals remained unbeaten last week with two wins in the Walnut Tournament.

Coach Tana Miller’s team beat Alcorn Central by seven and the host school by 26 to go to 9-0 on the season.

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Byers takes two from county rival

By CLAUDE VINSON
Sports Editor

There is no letdown in expectations whenever these two rivals meet on the hardwood. The majority of their fans turn out no matter the venue.

This one was no different on Friday night in the Lions’ Den when Byhalia and H.W. Byers clashed. The rival action was red hot from the beginning.

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Behind The Scoreboard

By Claude Vinson
A ‘thrilla’

There was such a flurry of activity in the ’ole town last weekend, one could hardly keep up.

From the 175th celebration to the Christmas parade and sundry other occasions, there was also one of the most important games in collegiate football season being played out in Atlanta, Ga. To say that this matchup had been hyped would not begin to describe the lead up.

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Holly High teams fall to Cougars

By CLAUDE VINSON
Sports Editor

Holly High played hosts to the Cougar teams of Coldwater Tuesday night of last week and came up short in both contests.

The Lady Hawks didn’t get the tip but they got the first four points. The Lady Cougars were only taken aback momentarily and they quickly tied it at four all then moved ahead by two. The visitors allowed the home team just two more points before the first period expired at 10-6.

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Holly High loses two to Ashland Devils

By BARRY BURLESON
Editor

Holly Springs basketball squads dropped a pair to rival Ashland Friday night, including a one-pointer in the boys game.

In the opener, the Lady Hawks carried a lead into the final quarter but scored just eight points in the fourth, while giving up 23. They fell 53-41.

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Holly High football players named to all-district squad

Several Holly Springs High School Hawks have received postseason recognition in football.

The following players were selected to the “Super 22” All- District Team in Class 3A – Tevin Jones, running back; Jaleyone Young, defensive back; and Tyjae Jones, defensive lineman.

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