Thoughts on sports specialization
Wed, 02/16/2022 - 4:30pm
A friend recently told me his 13-year-old son is in a bit of a quandary. The kid is already 6 feet, 2 inches tall, athletic and smart.
A friend recently told me his 13-year-old son is in a bit of a quandary. The kid is already 6 feet, 2 inches tall, athletic and smart.
Photos by Barry Burleson
Derwin Cooper (top), head coach of the Byhalia Indians, and Andre Jones (above photo), will lead their teams into the Region 2-3A Tournament this week.
Photo by Barry Burleson
Jakyria Hankins (5) of Holly Springs battles a Rosa Fort Lady Lion for a rebound.
It didn’t come easy for the Holly Springs Hawks when they wrapped up Region 2-3A regular season play.
One fact I’ve learned over the decades: If there’s a huge football game or event — anywhere — there’s a Mississippian, usually several, somehow involved.
(Left) Byhalia's Richard Patino (8) dashes toward the ball Saturday. (Right) Goalie Abraham Guillermo makes a save. The Indians lost in the second round of the playoffs.
Coach Chris Rayford said his Byhalia Indians delivered success this soccer season largely because of their drive and determination.
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