SportsReport
 | Photo by Barry Burleson | Cat fight
Lady Lion Simone Ryan (40) is fouled by two Lady Wildcats
during State Tournament competition Saturday at “The Big House” in
Jackson. |
Next stop state title game
• H.W. Byers Lady Lions rally in semis By CLAUDE VINSON Sports Editor Coach Jason Thompson’s Lady Lions found their rhythm in the second half Saturday afternoon. Full Story
Next stop state title game • Thompson’s silence works By BARRY BURLESON Editor Sometimes it’s best to be quiet. It worked Saturday for Jason Thompson. His H.W. Byers Lady Lions trailed by 10 at the half in the State Tournament semi-finals. Full Story
Behind The Scoreboard By Claude Vinson Working onfield of 65 Has anyone heard the story about the crook who
worked on forging the perfect check? After laboring with pen and paper
for six weeks he came up with the perfect instrument. But it was
rejected at the bank for “insufficient funds.” Full Story
Dizzy Dean registration continues in Holly Springs The
Holly Springs Parks and Recreation Department is registering for spring
and summer T-ball, coach pitch, baseball and girls softball. Teams will play in the Marshall County Dizzy Dean League, along with Byhalia and Potts Camp. For
the first time this year there will be a special age group for 3- and
4-year-old children. There will also be teams for girls ages 5-16 with
new 5-6 girls softball teams if there are enough participants, and
teams for boys ages 5-15. Registration is being
held at Holly Springs City Hall or the Eddie L. Smith Jr. Multi-Purpose
Building. Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. There is a $20 registration fee. Please bring a recent photo of your child and a copy of his or her birth certificate. Deadline to register is March 7, the Friday before spring break. For more information, call 662-252-4807.
Mt. Pleasant Lions schedule sports banquet Sunday The time has come. The
Mt. Pleasant Lions Youth Football and Cheerleading Program announces
its second annual sports banquet to recognize our participants,
coaches, parent volunteers, sponsors, and all who make up this
wonderful organization. The banquet will be held
on Sunday, March 9, at Royal Chapel CME Church located off Hwy 72. The
program will begin at 4 p.m. with a reception to follow. For directions and ticket information, please contact Kesha Collins at (662)851-4381 or Carrol Seldon at (662)851-4992.
Dailey, Tate, Alexin join North stars By BARRY BURLESON Editor Marshall Academy will be well represented in this week’s Mississippi Private School Association all-star basketball games. Full Story
Patriots battle back for opening day win By BARRY BURLESON Editor Thank goodness for a nine-inning game to open the season. Full Story
Byhalia Indians split games Saturday, fall to Falkner By BARRY BURLESON Editor The Byhalia Indians played both home and away contests Saturday with the road actually proving a bit friendlier. Full Story |