Anthony Carlyle is following in his father’s footsteps by leading his team to the state playoffs at the “Big House.” He is the son of Yazoo coaching legend Archie Carlyle. By JOFFRE WASHINGTON
The Yazoo Herald

Legendary Yazoo City High School coach Archie Carlyle has made a career sitting courtside at the Mississippi Coliseum while winning seven state championships during his illustrious career as a boys and girls basketball coach.
Recently, however, the name Carlyle has been missing from the ranks of coaches vying for various state championships. That all changed last week as once again Carlyle roamed the sidelines, directing a team to a Big House victory.
And while a Carlyle was on the sidelines, it’s not the Carlyle you think.
While Archie watched from the bleachers, it was his son Anthony who was in charge, leading his Velma Jackson Falcons (26-8) to a 37-36 overtime victory over Pass Christian and into the Class 3A title game against Booneville played Friday afternoon.
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Bryan Turner throws a pitch against Canton in the district opener.By JOHN BLACKLEDGE
Sports Editor

On a windy night for baseball, the Manchester Mavericks fell to their bitter rival  Canton Academy 6-5 in the opening conference game.
The Panthers opened up the scoring in the first driving in two runs. The Mavericks answered in the bottom the inning to make it 2-1.
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Brooke Harris tops a hurdle in a practice track meet at Jackson Academy.William Peaster runs in an event Wednesday. By JOHN BLACKLEDGE
Sports Editor

Track and Field has become a popular sport at Manchester Academy over the past few years.
The Mavericks boys team has won the district championship the past three seasons, and they have finished, as the North State Runner-Up the past two seasons.
Head coach Adam White is excited about the upcoming season.
“We competed in a practice run at Jackson Academy on Tuesday afternoon. We had a solid outing, and I feel like our team has a chance to be really good this year,” White said. “Daniel Goodman and William Peaster will be counted on a great deal this year.”
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John Blackledge Sports EditorWell, it’s the time of the year where one minute its 30 degrees outside and 70 degrees the next day.
Yep, its spring time in Mississippi. Honestly, the weather this time of the year is terrible on one’s allergies. However, its one of the busiest times of the year in the world of sports.
On the local realm of things, there is a little local flavor in the “Big House.” I’m not talking about Whitfield, folks. I’m talking about the state championships in Jackson.
Former Yazoo City and County basketball assistant Anthony Carlyle will be coaching Velma Jackson against Booneville Friday. Our man Joffre Washington did a great job on a story featuring both Archie and Anthony Carlyle.
How cool would that be if Anthony gets the job done?
So far through the tournament, the North has a big advantage in the overall wins in the state tournament at 18-5. That speaks volumes of how much better basketball is in the north part of the state.
Tournaments
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Several teams will be in local tournaments here in town and on the road this week during Spring Break. Manchester Academy will be hosting a tournament including Benton Academy.
There are few good teams that will be taking a part of the two day tournament. It should make some for some quality baseball, so go out there and support the kids.
Yazoo City will head south next week to Ridgeland for their spring break tournament. I’m sure Gerald Peyton will have his bunch ready. The Yazoo County Panthers will be heading over to Port Gibson  Saturday. They will also host them Friday night at Panther field.
Baseball In Mississippi
Mississippi State is hot right now.. The Bulldogs are on a current 16 win streak heading into a weekend series against Central Arkansas. I know the Dogs have played every game at Dudy-Noble, but hey it is what it is.
They are sporting a #3 ranking behind North Carolina and Vanderbilt. State will face Southern Miss at Trustmark Park Tuesday night in Pearl. Should make for a good game.
My prediction Mississippi State 6, Southern Miss 2.
Ole Miss is still in the top 10, according to Baseball America.
For all you Ole Miss fans out there, the TCU Horned Frogs sweep wasn’t that big of deal now because they are 3-8 overall.
Baseball is long, so we will find out how everything plays out for sure in the long haul of the season.
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