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Trinity loses after leading by 28 points

CENTREVILLE — A 35-7 halftime lead for Trinity Episcopal Day School couldn’t hold off a furious Centreville Tigers rally Friday night. To make matters worse, ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Saturday, October 10, 2015 1:01 am

Ferriday High sports

Ferriday Trojans fall to Rayville in district clash

RAYVILLE — Dropped balls and penalties did not lend any favors for the Ferriday Trojans in a 52-28 loss to the Rayville Hornets Friday night. ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Saturday, October 10, 2015 1:01 am

Sports

Storm fall short of comeback

FERRIDAY — A slow start doomed the Delta Charter Storm in their matchup with Tensas. Despite racking up 24 second half points, the Storm fell ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Saturday, October 10, 2015 12:46 am

ACCS sports

THE WAIT IS OVER: Coaching friends clash as Cathedral takes on ACCS

NATCHEZ — If you coach high school football long enough, you’re going to “get your butt kicked by friends” and you’re going to win some ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Friday, October 9, 2015 12:03 am

Ferriday High sports

Ferriday travels to face Rayville in important district clash

FERRIDAY — The Ferriday Trojans will face a Rayville Hornets team that attempts to run a play every 15 seconds tonight. “The pressure is on ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Friday, October 9, 2015 12:02 am

Sports

Storm look to end losing streak

FERRIDAY — After falling to St. Frederick 41-6, the Delta Charter Storm have dropped four games in a row. To make matters worse, the Storm ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Friday, October 9, 2015 12:01 am

Ferriday High sports

SCHOLAR ATHLETE: Ferriday senior overcomes size differential, plays tackle

FERRIDAY — Whenever the Ferriday Trojans are brought up in a conversation, names like Dare Rosenthal and Ja’Shon Foster tend to be the first ones ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Thursday, October 8, 2015 12:04 am

ACCS sports

ACCS athlete blossoms at receiver, becomes pivotal piece of team

NATCHEZ — At a practice earlier this season, Adams County Christian School quarterback Carlos Woods underthrew a deep route to wide receiver Shavarick Williams. ACCS ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Wednesday, October 7, 2015 12:05 am

ACCS sports

Cathedral, ACCS fall in MAIS playoffs

NATCHEZ — The Cathedral girls soccer team fell to Park Place 4-1 in the opening round of the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools playoffs. But ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Wednesday, October 7, 2015 12:03 am

Cathedral sports

Fleming’s athleticism, attitude make him a role model at CHS

NATCHEZ — Dee Fleming has showcased a variety of ways to score in his high school football career, but the celebration remains the same. As ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Tuesday, October 6, 2015 12:05 am

Sports

Haywood the right choice for Natchez High basketball

The Natchez-Adams School District made a layup Thursday morning but failed to sink the free throw on a potential three-point opportunity. During a special-called meeting, ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Sunday, October 4, 2015 12:01 am

Sports

Franklin County’s running game smothers Wilkinson County

WOODVILLE — The battle between Franklin County and Wilkinson County Friday night presented a matchup between two teams with contrasting styles. In the end, though, ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Saturday, October 3, 2015 12:51 am

Cathedral sports

Cathedral overcomes slow start

NATCHEZ — A sluggish start did not prevent Cathedral High School (6-1) from beating University Academy 43-12 Friday night. The night started off with a ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Saturday, October 3, 2015 12:51 am

Sports

Trinity gets back on track against Riverdale

COUSHATTA, La. — Coming off a 30-27 loss to Amite School Center, the Trinity Episcopal Day School Saints were desperate to get things back on ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Saturday, October 3, 2015 12:50 am

ACCS sports

ACCS ready for Columbia Academy challenge

COLUMBIA — While the Adams County Christian School football team has seemingly hit cruise control in recent victories, Rebel head coach David King is prepared ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Friday, October 2, 2015 12:03 am

Natchez High sports

Natchez High’s confidence growing, Bulldogs head to Laurel

LAUREL — The confidence stemming from beating Provine 35-7 last Friday has carried over for the Natchez High School Bulldogs. Fresh off of its first ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Friday, October 2, 2015 12:02 am

Sports

VHS looks to outrun Avoyelles

MOREAUVILLE — In order for the Vidalia Vikings to improve to 2-0 in district play, Vidalia will have to slow down Avoyelles’ double-wing offense tonight. ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Friday, October 2, 2015 12:01 am

Natchez High sports

SCHOLAR ATHLETE: Natchez eighth grader becomes vocal leader in cross country

NATCHEZ — If energy is a gateway for success, Taliyah Harding will have an unlimited amount at Natchez High School. Harding doesn’t refrain from voicing ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Thursday, October 1, 2015 12:05 am

Ferriday High sports

FHS looks to get back to winning ways

FERRIDAY — Eight turnovers and 13 penalties doomed the Ferriday Trojans in their last game, a 45-26 loss to Wilkinson County. But head coach Dwight ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Thursday, October 1, 2015 12:04 am

Natchez High sports

Diamond in the rough? NHS sophomore takes on cross country, shows promise

NATCHEZ — Most young athletes aren’t fully aware of how good they are. At least that is what Natchez High School track coach Larry Wesley ... Read more

by Jake Martin, Wednesday, September 30, 2015 12:05 am

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