TWENTY YEARS AGO — Despite a 59-19 loss to Southwest Missouri State, Alcorn State wide receiver Torrance Small and cornerback Garry Lewis are named SWAC Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week.

TEN YEARS AGO — Ferriday senior Cedric Jefferson is named The Democrat’s Player of the Week after scoring four touchdowns three different ways in the Trojans’ 57-16 win over the McCall Dragons.

FIVE YEARS AGO — Lisa Dale and Danny Huffines rally to defeat Frank D’Antoni and Lisa Sandel 2-6, 6-1, 1-0 (10-5) to win the Mixed 6.0 Consolation finals at the Cathedral Fall Festival Tennis Tournament.