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Could Cathedral be beginning postseason streak?

The hardest feat to accomplish in sports is defending a championship. It’s difficult on any level so imagine how strenuous it must be when you’re ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Sunday, November 1, 2015 12:01 am

Cathedral sports

Cathedral limits Bowling Green to 60 total yards in dominant win

NATCHEZ — Despite allowing only 5 total yards to Bowling Green toward the end of the second quarter, a blocked punt set up a 9-yard ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Saturday, October 31, 2015 12:36 am

Natchez High sports

Natchez blows 20-0 lead, falls to district foe

LAUREL — As Natchez fell 44-28 to West Jones Friday night, the Bulldogs’ playoff hopes were simplified. “Beat Brookhaven and you’re in,” said Natchez head ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Saturday, October 31, 2015 12:36 am

Ferriday High sports

Ferriday comes up with huge district victory

Mangham — After losing a heartbreaker to Sterlington at home, the Ferriday Trojans turned up the heat on the road against Mangham. With a 38-26 ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Saturday, October 31, 2015 12:36 am

Sports

Block Bears win streak ends

JONESVILLE — Block High School’s three-game winning streak came to an end and their chances of winning the LHSAA District 3-1A championship took a big ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Saturday, October 31, 2015 12:35 am

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Week 11: Live high school football scores

Week 11 MAIS Class AA State Playoffs First Round Greenville Christian School 30, WCCA 60, final Trinity 25, Canton Academy 49, final MAIS Class AAA ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Friday, October 30, 2015 2:08 pm

Cathedral sports

Fleming to play in playoff game tonight

NATCHEZ — Cathedral Green Wave fans can expect No. 22 dressed and ready to compete in the opening round of the playoffs tonight. Dee Fleming, ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Friday, October 30, 2015 12:04 am

Sports

Saints enter tonight’s game as underdogs

CANTON — The (4-6) Trinity Saints enter the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools playoffs as underdogs, but the Saints aren’t paying any attention to that. ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Friday, October 30, 2015 12:03 am

Sports

Vidalia heads to Winnfield

WINNFIELD — With a 2-6 record, Vidalia Vikings head coach Jeff Hancock has reverted to numbers to lift the spirits of his young football team. ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Friday, October 30, 2015 12:02 am

Ferriday High sports

FHS ready for Mangham

MANGHAM — It’s crunch time for (4-4) Ferriday High School football team, and the road to the postseason doesn’t get any easier. After falling to ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Friday, October 30, 2015 12:01 am

Cathedral sports

SCHOLAR ATHLETE: Carpenter embraces new roles, seven classes as CHS senior

NATCHEZ — Whether it is in the classroom, on the football field or any other competitive environment, Jackson Carpenter likes to up the ante. Whether ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Thursday, October 29, 2015 12:05 am

Sports

AYA teams square off in rematch, defenders reign supreme

NATCHEZ — The Jordan, Kaiser & Sessions third- and fourth-grade AYA football team was looking to avenge an early season loss against Pecan Acres Saturday. ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Sunday, October 25, 2015 12:05 am

Sports

Do the Trojans have playoff run in them?

Utter jubilance and pure anguish was the scene at Melz Field as time expired in a 55-52 Sterlington High School win against the Ferriday Trojans. ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Sunday, October 25, 2015 12:03 am

Ferriday High sports

Ferriday comes one yard short of defeating district foe Sterlington

FERRIDAY — With one second remaining in a 55-52 contest, (4-4) Ferriday came one yard short of claiming a district victory against (6-2) Sterlington. With ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Saturday, October 24, 2015 1:07 am

ACCS sports

ACCS wins, takes district championship

MENDENHALL — Any time a team takes the victory formation, it’s a good feeling, said Adams County Christian School assistant coach Matthew Freeman. But Friday ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Saturday, October 24, 2015 1:07 am

Sports

Vidalia blown out by Marksville at home

VIDALIA — The (2-6) Vidalia Vikings fell to the Marksville Tigers 43-0 Friday night, but Vidalia head coach Jeff Hancock said the game was more ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Saturday, October 24, 2015 1:06 am

News

Week 10: Live high school football scores

Week 10 Columbia Academy 6, Cathedral 38, final Wingfield 27, Natchez High 44, final Marksville 43, Vidalia 0, final Sterlington 55, Ferriday 52, final Sicily ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Friday, October 23, 2015 2:35 pm

ACCS sports

ACCS looks to cap undefeated regular season vs. Simpson Academy

NATCHEZ — Down by multiple scores to East Rankin Academy in the fourth quarter, Adams County Christian School head coach David King gave his quarterback ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Friday, October 23, 2015 12:04 am

Ferriday High sports

Ferriday welcomes Sterlington

FERRIDAY — The former No. 1 school in Class 2A makes its way to Melz Field tonight for a district showdown against the Ferriday Trojans. ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Friday, October 23, 2015 12:02 am

Sports

Delta Charter, Sicily Island look for district win

FERRIDAY — Two teams with six-game losing streaks will meet Friday, but the matchup is sure to bring more intensity than just a normal meeting ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Friday, October 23, 2015 12:01 am

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