TWENTY YEARS AGO — Pam Johnson scores a game-high 24 points and Marnie Edwards chips in with 10 points as the Block Lady Bears start their season with a 49-44 win over the Harrisonburg Lady Bulldogs.

TEN YEARS AGO — Vidalia’s Jarrett Hoffpaiur is named The Democrat’s Player of the Week after throwing three TD passes and recovering two fumbles in a 47-14 Class 2A playoff win over East Beauregard.

FIVE YEARS AGO — Aaron Brooks completes 15 of 27 passes for 259 yards, including the game-winning touchdown to Joe Horn midway through the fourth quarter, as New Orleans defeats Kansas City 27-20.