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MA takes two of four in Oxford

By BARRY BURLESON
Editor

Photos by Mary Clay Brooks

Aaron McAlexander watches his pitch approach an Independence batter during the Oxford Spring Break Tournament last week.

Getting two wins in the Oxford Spring Break Tournament may be just the boost Marshall Academy needs.

The Class AA Patriots, going against big public schools, went 2-2 last week with wins over Independence and Lake Cormorant and losses to Lafayette and Center Hill. They’re 5-7 on the season.

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Coleman a leader at Troy

Kourtney Coleman finds herself as a key ingredient in a building process at Troy (Ala.) University.

The Lady Trojans completed their season by winning one and losing one in the Sun Belt Conference Tournament at Hot Springs, Ark.

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Cardinals seek consistency as district play looms

By BARRY BURLESON
Editor

To build a baseball program, coach Andrew Aldridge believes his Potts Camp team must face stiff competition.

Last week the Class 2A Cardinals lost four games in the Mooreville Tournament to Hatley (3-0), Water Valley (11-2), Mooreville (9-2) and McNairy Central (8-2).

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Behind The Scoreboard
By Claude Vinson

Get pencils sharpened

Some disappointment came early for some teams as they entered the conference playoffs.

This is the time of the season when NCAA teams try desperately to make impressions which will help to propel their programs. It is all too true that poor floor play can lead to devastating performances for teams, but other factors can deliver fatal blows to a program.

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File photo by Barry Burleson

Chosen for all-star squad

Shandricka Sessom (23), a junior at Byhalia High School, has been selected to play for the North in the Mississippi North/South All-Star Basketball Game. It is set for July 12 at Mississippi College in Clinton. Sessom averaged 23 points, 13 rebounds, five assists and four steals per game for the Lady Indians this season. The Byhalia girls, coached by Reginald Jones, were eliminated in the Class 3A North State final four – just one win short of Jackson.

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