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Balancing act: Vidalia senior-to-be works on baseball, football during summer

During the school year, baseball and football never interfere for Vidalia High School senior-to-be Tony Tolliver. In the summer, however, Tolliver has to balance both. Read more

by Garrett Kroeger, Friday, June 15, 2018 12:00 am

Alcorn sports

Opposite ending: Braves looking to erase past with Georgia Tech

In 2015, the Alcorn State University football team traveled to Atlanta, Georgia to take on the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during Week 1 of the ... Read more

by Garrett Kroeger, Thursday, June 14, 2018 12:00 am

Natchez High sports

Their new top dog: Natchez High School’s Paul Hargrave ready to lead Bulldogs

NATCHEZ — Natchez High School quarterback Paul Hargrave dropped back. He looked to his left and then his right. After four seconds of scanning the ... Read more

by Garrett Kroeger, Wednesday, June 13, 2018 12:00 am

Sports

Excitement for golf: Clinic teaches junior golfers fundamentals, love for game

NATCHEZ — When the Norman Puckett Junior Golf Clinic began at 9 a.m. Monday, 5-year-old Walker Carby didn’t say much. By the end of the ... Read more

by Garrett Kroeger, Tuesday, June 12, 2018 12:00 am

Delta Charter sports

All-Metro Baseball: Delta Charter’s Hoffpauir following family path

Baseball is in Jarrett Hoffpauir’s bloodline. Read more

by Garrett Kroeger, Sunday, June 10, 2018 12:00 am

Alcorn sports

New base system: Alcorn State new defensive scheme, linebackers and swagger

LORMAN — The Alcorn State University football team is less than three months away from taking the field against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets to ... Read more

by Garrett Kroeger, Saturday, June 9, 2018 12:00 am

Sports

Hey now, you’re an all-star: Ferriday Gators ready to pick team for postseason play

Rut Horne has been coaching the Ferriday Gators for a long time now. Read more

by Garrett Kroeger, Friday, June 8, 2018 12:00 am

Alcorn sports

Former Brave Jerick Newsome selected for NASCAR program

NATCHEZ — Former Alcorn State basketball guard Jerick Newsome was selected to participate in the Drive for Diversity (D4D) Pit Crew Development program later this ... Read more

by Garrett Kroeger, Thursday, June 7, 2018 12:00 am

News

Dixie Youth stars share battles on and off field

NATCHEZ — On a day dedicated to battles hard fought on the diamond, two youth baseball players received awards for the struggles they faced off ... Read more

by Garrett Kroeger, Monday, June 4, 2018 12:01 am

Cathedral sports

Tennis family affair: Fathers, daughters, team up to play at local tennis tournament

NATCHEZ — Emma Hogue and Marty Lewis teamed up as a girls doubles team for the first time since being teammates at Cathedral School in ... Read more

by Garrett Kroeger, Monday, June 4, 2018 12:00 am

ACCS sports

Ending with honors: ACCS pitcher recognized for performance during senior year

NATCHEZ — Adams County Christian School senior Brianna Henson hates being bad at anything. Now, she doesn’t call herself a perfectionist. Yet, she doesn’t want ... Read more

by Garrett Kroeger, Sunday, June 3, 2018 12:00 am

ACCS sports

Summer growth: Summer league gives local high school softball teams opportunities

VIDALIA — Normally Adams County Christian School, Cathedral School and Vidalia High School won’t play each other during the high school softball season for a ... Read more

by Garrett Kroeger, Saturday, June 2, 2018 12:00 am

Sports

Swing on it: Duncan Park, Beau Pré prepare for summer tournaments

Summer is in season, which means Beau Pré Country Club and Duncan Park Golf Course are gearing up for their respective tournaments. Read more

by Garrett Kroeger, Friday, June 1, 2018 12:00 am

Alcorn sports

NASCAR opportunity: Four Alcorn State athletes tried out at a national pit crew combine

NATCHEZ — A majority of college athletes don’t capture their professional dreams. Yet four Alcorn State University athletes had an opportunity to tryout for a ... Read more

by Garrett Kroeger, Wednesday, May 30, 2018 12:00 am

Alcorn sports

Slightly new offense: Braves replace a lot of production on offense, have breakout stars

LORMAN — Can you feel it? Alcorn State University football is almost back — 95 days to be exact. Some of the players will report ... Read more

by Garrett Kroeger, Tuesday, May 29, 2018 12:00 am

Delta Charter sports

Skipping on spring: Louisiana teams opt to practice football in summer

The arrival of spring typically means return of football via the form of spring practice. Read more

by Garrett Kroeger, Friday, May 25, 2018 12:00 am

Alcorn sports

All signs to Alcorn: Legendary QB takes first coaching job with Braves

LORMAN — The time was right for Pat White to return to his passion. After working for Northwestern Mutual in north central West Virginia for ... Read more

by Garrett Kroeger, Thursday, May 24, 2018 12:00 am

News

The Dart: Freddie Hill never dreamed he’d sell ice cream

VIDALIA — Freddie Hill never imagined he’d start handing out cold treats instead of cold meats. Read more

by Garrett Kroeger, Monday, May 21, 2018 12:01 am

Natchez High sports

Progressing is key: Natchez High School football replaces 24 seniors, retools scheme

NATCHEZ — Spring football practice has come and gone for the local schools on the Mississippi side of the Miss-Lou area. For the Natchez High ... Read more

by Garrett Kroeger, Monday, May 21, 2018 12:00 am

News

Monterey graduates ready to soar

MONTEREY — Spread your wings. That was the first line in Jacob Moreland’s valedictorian address during Monterey High School’s Class of 2018 graduation ceremony Saturday ... Read more

by Garrett Kroeger, Sunday, May 20, 2018 12:21 am

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