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SEC takes bowl lumps, is it down this year?

“Surely this game is in the bag for LSU” were my thoughts at the time. Well, a couple of different times throughout the game, actually. ... Read more

by Michael Kerekes, Sunday, January 6, 2013 12:01 am

ACCS sports

ACCS girls use big second half to top Cathedral at home

NATCHEZ — A quick start by Adams County Christian School and a slow start by Cathedral School gave an early indication of a blowout. But ... Read more

by Michael Kerekes, Saturday, January 5, 2013 12:01 am

ACCS sports

Changing on the fly: Five Lady Rebels dealing with injuries, team learning to cope

NATCHEZ — After two concussions in a three-week span, Adams County Christian School junior wing player Maggie Ray is playing the waiting game. Ray said ... Read more

by Michael Kerekes, Thursday, January 3, 2013 12:02 am

Sports

Jefferson County girls: Buck’s 30 leads Lady Tigers

FAYETTE — Brandy Buck played what Jefferson County girls head coach Flora McKnight called her best game of the season as the Lady Tigers topped ... Read more

by Michael Kerekes, Thursday, January 3, 2013 12:01 am

ACCS sports

ACCS soccer: Wells, Pintard lead Rebs

MONROE, La. — Lester Wells scored four goals for Adams County Christian School, and Zach Pintard had a strong game at keeper as the Rebels topped ... Read more

by Michael Kerekes, Thursday, January 3, 2013 12:01 am

PICTURE FLIPPER

Demons’ Stewart trying to step up on, off court

NATCHITOCHES, La. — Much is expected of Gary Stewart by the Northwestern State coaching staff, and Stewart is learning to accept those responsibilities. The former ... Read more

by Michael Kerekes, Wednesday, January 2, 2013 12:01 am

Natchez High sports

Call of duty: Puckett switches uniforms

NATCHEZ — Kelli Puckett has exchanged his basketball uniform for a National Guard uniform. The former Natchez High School basketball player spent his freshman and ... Read more

by Michael Kerekes, Wednesday, January 2, 2013 12:01 am

Cathedral sports

2012 was a year of ‘almosts’

NATCHEZ — As the New England Patriots fell to the New York Giants 21-17 in Super Bowl XLVI, Stevan Ridley could only watch from the ... Read more

by Michael Kerekes, Tuesday, January 1, 2013 12:01 am

Natchez High sports

Woods takes advantage of opportunity

NATCHEZ — Travis Woods’ season at Jackson State went from disappointing to satisfying in the course of just a few months. The Natchez High School ... Read more

by Michael Kerekes, Tuesday, January 1, 2013 12:01 am

Sports

Injury has Ferriday alum playing catch-up at Northwestern

It wasn’t her two front teeth Jasmine Upchurch wanted for Christmas — just one tooth in its proper place would do. Read more

by Michael Kerekes, Monday, December 31, 2012 12:01 am

Sports

Not much is kept secret in this day and age

Twitter never fails to be a good source of information. That doesn’t necessarily mean the information is particularly useful. Sometimes it allows me to keep ... Read more

by Michael Kerekes, Sunday, December 30, 2012 12:01 am

PICTURE FLIPPER

Hunter dodged hurricane in first semester in N.Y.

NATCHEZ — Seeing firsthand the destruction of Hurricane Sandy, Natchez native Terrance Hunter likened the experience to one from closer to home. Hunter, who just ... Read more

by Michael Kerekes, Saturday, December 29, 2012 12:01 am

Cathedral sports

Like father, like daughter

NATCHEZ — One tradition in the Gray family that has stood the test of time — the father always getting the best of the child ... Read more

by Michael Kerekes, Thursday, December 27, 2012 12:02 am

Natchez High sports

Angry Dogs: Natchez uses struggles as motivation for early season success

NATCHEZ — Herbert Steadman remembers the somewhat taunting questions last season from Brandon High School. On the list of goals for the Natchez High School ... Read more

by Michael Kerekes, Wednesday, December 26, 2012 12:02 am

ACCS sports

Area teams do what they can during break

NATCHEZ — Winter break is often a lull time for local basketball teams, as games are more spread out and athletes are less available for ... Read more

by Michael Kerekes, Tuesday, December 25, 2012 12:01 am

Natchez High sports

NHS track team getting in practice time

NATCHEZ — After a fall devoted to the football field, Natchez High School’s Tyler Williams has turned his attention to the track surrounding that field. ... Read more

by Michael Kerekes, Tuesday, December 25, 2012 12:01 am

Ferriday High sports

Davis takes on role of principal at FHS

FERRIDAY — James Davis wasn’t too keen on the idea at first. When Ferriday High School principal Michelle Bethea’s tenure ended at the end of ... Read more

by Michael Kerekes, Monday, December 24, 2012 12:01 am

Cathedral sports

Wilson, Vidalia boys finally snap losing skid

TALLULAH, La. — Lake Providence had no answer for Vidalia High School’s Julius Wilson. And thanks to Wilson’s 36 points, the Vikings are no longer ... Read more

by Michael Kerekes, Sunday, December 23, 2012 12:01 am

Ferriday High sports

Scott deserved a personal explanation

It would have been one thing if De’Vante Scott had been shopping around. The former Ferriday High School all-purpose athlete had his sights set on ... Read more

by Michael Kerekes, Sunday, December 23, 2012 12:01 am

Cathedral sports

Locals take in all-star game

GULFPORT — The State of Mississippi had a civil war of sorts Saturday afternoon, and this time it was the South that was victorious. It ... Read more

by Michael Kerekes, Sunday, December 23, 2012 12:01 am

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