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Ferriday High sports

Rosenthal, Scott ranked in Top 100 2018 prospects list

NATCHEZ — In 247 Sports’ Top 100 football prospects in the nation for 2018, the Miss-Lou had two highly touted athletes present in the Top ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Friday, July 31, 2015 12:02 am

Sports

CHS’ McCoy follows in brother’s footsteps

NATCHEZ — Fewer superheroes resonate with kids as stylistically as DC Comics’ Flash connects with Cathedral High School sophomore Jalen McCoy. The sophomore distance runner ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Thursday, July 30, 2015 12:01 am

Cathedral sports

Cathedral to move to MAIS?

JACKSON — In an executive meeting Tuesday afternoon, the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools voted almost unanimously to admit Cathedral High School into the association ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Wednesday, July 29, 2015 12:01 am

Sports

Concordia Parish takes advantage of walks, beats Pineville

VIDALIA — It might have taken a loss on the first day of the 12-year-old Ozone State Tournament to do it, but Concordia Parish’s bats ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Sunday, July 26, 2015 12:05 am

Sports

Lots of changes being made to football tab

Defend the state championship. Take the next step in the championship hunt. Electrify with speed and overcome power. Introduce and reintroduce one’s self to the ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Sunday, July 26, 2015 12:01 am

Sports

Concordia Parish falls in Game 1 of state ozone tournament

VIDALIA — In a game that changed direction and momentum toward the latter stages of the contest, Haughton’s last momentum swing gave the Ozone All-Star ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Saturday, July 25, 2015 12:03 am

Sports

Miss-Lou basketball coaches travel to London to play

NATCHEZ — Traditionally, the summer offers faculty and coaches opportunities to slow down and prepare for another school year. For three local coaches, the summer ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Friday, July 24, 2015 12:02 am

Sports

Local coaches put forth joint effort at Miss-Lou Football Academy

VIDALIA — Campers gathered around a station at the first Miss-Lou Football Academy Camp, learning a defensive line drill from Ferriday head coach Dwight Woods ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Thursday, July 23, 2015 12:05 am

Natchez High sports

Natchez High players get to work, silence outside noise

NATCHEZ — As question marks loomed around Natchez High School’s basketball program this summer, the Natchez Bulldog players spurned rumors and embraced workouts. Fear of ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Wednesday, July 22, 2015 12:07 am

Cathedral sports

MHSAA upholds out-of-state ruling

JACKSON — The Mississippi High School Activities Association upheld its initial ruling from a June meeting banning out-of-state students from participating in athletics. In a ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Wednesday, July 22, 2015 12:05 am

Sports

Ferriday Gators win Dixie Debs State Tournament

PONCHATOULA, La. — The Ferriday Gators defeated an old nemesis in Alexandria to become Dixie Debs State Tournament champions in Ponchatoula, La. Tuesday night. After ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Wednesday, July 22, 2015 12:03 am

Sports

Young golfers shine at Norman Puckett Junior Tournament

NATCHEZ — When Greg Brooking talked with a former rival and teammate Clark Fitts last year, he was approached with the question — “What are we ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Tuesday, July 21, 2015 12:05 am

Sports

Trinity softball team to rely heavily upon four seniors

NATCHEZ — When Miranda Smith won a state championship in softball at Vidalia High School in 2003, she was one of four seniors. In her ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Monday, July 20, 2015 12:02 am

Sports

NHS, FHS talent will help new coaches

Try walking into a new head coaching job a month or two into a season, and better yet, try calling it an ideal situation. It’s ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Sunday, July 19, 2015 12:01 am

Sports

8-year-old Webb overcomes obstacles, becomes All-Star

NATCHEZ — Savannah Anderson wiped the “war paint” off of her daughter Natalie Webb’s face as tears streamed down little Natalie’s cheeks. Natalie just finished ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Friday, July 17, 2015 12:08 am

Sports

Getting Well: Trinity junior overcomes disorder, prepares for new season

NATCHEZ — A cold chill followed by dizziness and lightheadedness changed Cade Wells’ perspective on life in a matter of seconds in April. After a ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Thursday, July 16, 2015 12:05 am

Ferriday High sports

Vidalia, Ferriday face one another in competitive 7-on-7

VIDALIA — It took a total of four plays for Vidalia and Ferriday to make their offensive presence felt in Tuesday’s 7-on-7 competition. Ferriday quarterback ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Wednesday, July 15, 2015 12:05 am

Natchez High sports

Martin back at Natchez High School?

NATCHEZ — Shortly after Natchez High School decided against renewing Mike Martin’s boys basketball head coach contract, school district officials apparently changed their mind. A ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Wednesday, July 15, 2015 12:03 am

Sports

Vidalia falls to Bossier City twice in tournament finals

VIDALIA — After defeating Bossier City in the 7- and 8-year-old state tournament bracket Sunday night, Bossier City rebounded and defeated Vidalia Monday night, forcing ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Tuesday, July 14, 2015 12:05 am

ACCS sports

Lady Rebels’ versatility will be key asset this softball season

NATCHEZ — Veteran Adams County Christian School softball players believe the Lady Rebels’ versatility will set the table for a successful season this fall. With ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Monday, July 13, 2015 12:05 am

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