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A.J. Mabon, who scored 30 points, makes a quick move to the goal versus Coldwater.

Knocking off number one
• Lions stun Cougars

By BARRY BURLESON
Editor

The Coldwater bus was late getting to H.W. Byers Friday night, perhaps a sign of bad fortunes to come for the visitors.

Byers teams collected Region 2-1A victories, highlighted by the Lions’ upset of the top-ranked Cougars

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MA teams beat Carroll, N. Delta

By BARRY BURLESON
Editor

Marshall Academy dominated two District 1-AA foes last week.

Both the Lady Patriots and Patriots rolled to double-digit wins over Carroll Academy and North Delta School. The MA girls moved to 5-1 in district play and 16-11 overall, while the boys upped their respective records to 6-0 and 21-3.

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Hawks down Ripley

By CLAUDE VINSON
Sports Editor

The teams of Holly High got an occasion to visit their past when they welcomed the Tigers of Ripley to the Hawks’ aerie Friday.

Over the years the teams have provided many enjoyable games during regular season and playoff contests.

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Behind The Scoreboard
By Claude Vinson

Super Bowl will pit brother vs. brother

How unique it is to reside in a country which can provide so many different occurrences in a single weekend – some of the utmost importance and others carrying the ultimate in enjoyment.

On the one hand there is the nail-biting experience of just who will represent the last team standing in New Orleans to reap all the booty from Super Bowl XLVII. And it will carry its very own important flavor.

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Byhalia sweeps Tigers on road for district wins

By BARRY BURLESON
Editor

Long road trips paid off Friday night for Byhalia basketball teams.

They went on a two-hour bus ride to Winona and swept a pair of Region 3-3A contests.

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Hotbed Classic Saturday; Patriots to face East Union

The Marshall Academy Patriots will play in the 22nd Hotbed Classic in New Albany this Saturday, Jan. 26.

MA, in the second game of the day, will face East Union at 11:15 a.m.

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H.W. Byers hosting camp

H.W. Byers High School is hosting a six-week baseball camp starting February 3. Byers head coach Arthur Sellers will direct the program in conjunction with U.S. Baseball Academy.

Classes are available for players in grades 1-12 and are limited to six players per coach. Sessions are offered in advanced hitting, pitching, catching, fielding and base-running. Proceeds from the program benefit amateur baseball in Holly Springs. Space is limited. Registration is now underway.

For more info, visit www.USBaseballAcademy.com, or call toll-free 866-622-4487.

Lady Cards roll

By BARRY BURLESON
Editor

The Potts Camp Lady Cardinals eased to a 50-point win Friday night and improved to 17-4 on the season.

Coach Tana Miller’s team, playing at home, blasted Blue Mountain 73-23.

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