TWENTY YEARS AGO — After going 17-1 in the conference play during the regular season, Jackson State is favored to win the SWAC Baseball Tournament, which is being held at Chester Willis Field.

TEN YEARS AGO — Bryan Bennett hits a three-run home run in the third inning and Rod Donald pitches a one-hitter as Vidalia routs North DeSoto 13-0 to advance to the second round of the Class 2A playoffs.

FIVE YEARS AGO — Ples Arthur goes 2-for-3 with a double and Jacob Bonnette strikes out eight as Huntington defeats Riverdale Academy 4-0 to move on to the Class A South State Championship series.