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Manchester soccer season ends in playoffs

By Jason Patterson, READ MORE > 320 Reads
On Wed, 10/14/2020 - 06:03 PM

Manchester Academy's soccer season came to an end last week with a 3-2 loss to Indianola in the second round of the playoffs.
The loss came after the Lady Mavericks defeated Lee Academy 6-1 in the first round of the playoffs.
At Indianola the Lady Colonels took an early lead.

Fair Association says there was no way to have a fair that would meet expectations this year

By Jason Patterson, READ MORE > 1,074 Reads
On Thu, 10/01/2020 - 10:50 AM

For the first time in over 90 years, there will be no Yazoo County fair this season.
Martin McGraw, president of the Yazoo County Fair Association, said that the decision came down to the fact that there was no possible way to put on the kind of quality fair that visitors to Yazoo's fair expect.

Mavericks crush Delta Streets

By Jason Patterson, READ MORE > 397 Reads
On Wed, 09/30/2020 - 12:54 PM

Manchester Academy continued the quest for a second straight state title with another decisive victory Friday night.

Yazoo County Fair canceled

By Jason Patterson, READ MORE > 19,479 Reads
On Sat, 09/26/2020 - 01:01 PM

For the first time in over 90 years, there will be no Yazoo County Fair in 2020.

Many communities have canceled their fairs this year, causing many employees for the company that brings the rides to seek other jobs.

The Fair Association released the following statement Saturday:

Big Game This Week: Lady Mavericks to host Laurel Christian Thursday

By Jason Patterson, READ MORE > 2,221 Reads
On Wed, 09/16/2020 - 11:59 AM

When Manchester Academy hosts Laurel Christian for Thursday's soccer game at 4 p.m., it won't just be the most important game so far this season.
It could be the most important game so far in the history of the program.

Mavericks cruise past Kemper 54-0 on the road

By Jason Patterson, READ MORE > 361 Reads
On Wed, 09/16/2020 - 11:52 AM

Manchester Academy built an early lead and never looked back in a 54-0 win at Kemper Friday.
Mavericks quarterback Jon Riley Poe completed 1-of-2 passes with Dylan Dendy catching a 44-yard touchdown pass.

Mavericks defeat NSA 74-26

By Jason Patterson, READ MORE > 731 Reads
On Thu, 09/10/2020 - 03:29 PM

Although North Sunflower Academy was able to put some points on the board against Manchester, the Mavericks delivered another decisive victory Friday to improve to 2-0.

Mavericks defeat Marvell 34-0 in home opener

By Jason Patterson, READ MORE > 966 Reads
On Wed, 09/02/2020 - 03:16 PM

Manchester’s first home game of the season featured the two teams that battled it out for the state title in 2019.
The Mavericks delivered a second straight shutout with a 34-0 win over Marvell Academy.
Parks Poe scored immediately to put Manchester on top, and he wasted little time scoring his second touchdown of the night.

Defending champs open 2020 with a big win

By Jason Patterson, READ MORE > 612 Reads
On Thu, 08/27/2020 - 09:28 AM

The defending state champions picked up right where they left off with a dominating performance to kick off the 2020 season.
Manchester Academy defeated West Memphis 46-0 on the road Friday to begin the journey for the goal of earning another title.

Raiders overcome 14-point halftime deficit to earn second straight win

By Jason Patterson, READ MORE > 468 Reads
On Thu, 08/27/2020 - 09:10 AM

Benton Academy entered the locker room trailing Oak Hill by 14 points at halftime Friday.
The Raiders returned to the field the better team, however, as Benton Academy defeated Oak Hill 42-34 to improve to 2-0.
Caden Stevens had an incredible performance with 38 carries for 289 yards and four touchdowns and a touchdown catch.

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