TWENTY YEARS AGO — Block head coach Emilio Tesei says he is impressed with three-time defending Class 2A state champion Jonesboro-Hodge, but the Bears are not in awe of their quarterfinal opponent.

TEN YEARS AGO — Chris Jordan of Baton Rouge sinks a 20-foot par putt on No. 1 to defeat Trey Denton of Canton win the boys overall title at the 2000 Gulf States PGA Junior Tour Thanksgiving Classic.

FIVE YEARS AGO — Jarvis Whitley scores 18 points as the Vidalia Vikings overcome a shaky performance from the field against Sicily Island’s 2-3 zone defense for a 40-33 win over the Tigers.