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Chris Echols (33) of Byers and Malik Stewart (24) of Byhalia battle for a rebound.

Byers sweeps Byhalia

By CLAUDE VINSON
Sports Editor

Another installment in the intra-county rivalries, this one in the same school district, took place Tuesday night of last week.

The host team, the Byhalia Lady Indians, got the first lead and matched play well with the H.W. Byers Lady Lions. Given the Lady Lions’ history and record, one has to believe that there is going to be turbulence.

Marshall teams rack up victories

By BARRY BURLESON
Editor

Marshall Academy basketball teams upped their District 1-AA marks to 3-0 last week with victories over North Delta and Indianola.

The winning continued in the Biggersville Shootout Saturday, each beating a public school.

Lady Hawks get first win; boys complete sweep of rival Ashland

By CLAUDE VINSON
Sports Editor

The Holly High Lady Hawks and their first year head coach, Sylvester Kilgore, jumped across the threshold of success Friday night when they hosted the Ashland Lady Blue Devils.

Success meant that first elusive victory of the current season.

Behind The Scoreboard
By Claude Vinson

Playoff road gets clearer

An NFL enthusiast can barely blink while catching his or her breath between all the moving (coaches, that is) and shaking in the collegiate ranks, before realizing that week 15 has come and gone in the pro battles.

Lady Cardinals win two in tourney

By BARRY BURLESON
Editor

The Potts Camp Lady Cardinals got back on the winning track in the Ingomar Christmas Classic.

After starting the season 10-0, coach Tana Miller’s team had dropped two straight. Then in the holiday tournament, they won two and improved to 12-2.

Photos by Barry Burleson

Honoring the late Frank Swords

Marshall Academy held a special ceremony Friday night, prior to the varsity basketball games versus Indianola Academy, in memory of Frank Swords. (Top photo) Headmaster Tommy Gunn announces that, by a unanimous vote of the school’s board of directors, the facility where the Lady Patriots and Patriots play will be named “Frank Swords Gymnasium.” The temporary sign is being held by Elizabeth Skelton and Megan Watkins. Swords, who passed away in August of this year, was an avid supporter of the school. “No one loved Marshall Academy more than Mr. Frank,” Gunn said. Swords’ daughter, Leslie (above, right), thanked the school for honoring her father and said she has fond memories of him attending all the basketball games and even doing a little coaching from the stands. Ki Jones, vice president of the school board, and Leslie Swords also talked about the capital campaign underway at Marshall Academy in honor of Frank Swords. The campaign, in its early stages, is seeing tremendous results. Those interesting in contributing can call the school, (662) 252-3449. The campaign is being led by Linda McKinney, director of development and planned giving. “Education at Marshall Academy is only 85 percent funded by tuition,” Jones said. “Donations are vital to the school’s success.” Several other family members of Frank Swords were in attendance for the dedication ceremony.

Foul trouble costly for Lions in loss to Geno and Devils

By BARRY BURLESON
Editor

The H.W. Byers Lions put a strong fight versus Booneville and Dandy Dozen player Kenny Paul Geno Saturday in the Biggersville Shootout before losing 87-56.

The Lions scratched and scratched for three quarters before three starters fouled out in the fourth.

Hawks hold ’Cats to 29 in road win

By BARRY BURLESON
Editor

The Holly Springs Hawks turned in a stellar performance on the defensive end of the hardwood last week at Independence.

The Wildcats managed just 13 points in the first half and 16 in the second. Holly High left with a 56-29 win Tuesday, Dec. 11.

Byhalia Lady Indians beat N. Panola in district game

By BARRY BURLESON
Editor

The Byhalia Lady Indians notched win number two in Region 3-3A play Friday night.

Coach Reginald Jones’ team survived a thriller, 42-41 over North Panola at home to go 2-0 in the district.

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