Photo by Marilyn HunterMara Smith (4) of Marshall Academy swings and connects from the batter's box in a win at Lee.
The Marshall Academy Lady Patriots used a seven-run seventh inning to pull away from District 1-3A opponent the Lee Academy Fillies Tue
Photo by Barry BurlesonCardie Bouchee (2) of Holly Springs picks up yardage with a Mantachie player in pursuit.
A game one win is always big, but for Holly Springs, it was much more than big. It was super.
Photo by Theresa DevoreZane Hill (13) of Marshall Academy tugs for extra yardage as Brennan Smith (7) provides blocking help.
A loss Friday night in the home opener was a hard pill to swallow for Marshall Academy (MA).
Photo by Bob BakkenByhalia wide receiver Christopher Leseuer (14) follows blocks downfield for a gain during first-half action against H.W. Byers on Thursday, Aug. 27, in Byhalia.
The Byhalia Indians opened the 2026 football season with a 28-6 victory over county rival H.W. Byers in Byhalia on Thursday, Aug. 27.
Photo by Austin Frayser/FrayserphotographyMA's Brennan Smith looks to reel in a pass Friday night versus the Volunteers.
A tall task for Marshall Academy to kick off the football season proved insurmountable.
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