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Virus poses a dilemna, what do we do without sports?

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Fri, 03/20/2020 - 16:40

Recently, the entire world has been rocked to the core by the Coronavirus pandemic. Every facet of our lives has been affected. Can we go to the mall? Should we visit that relative in Florida on Spring Break? Surely these Beyonce’ concert tickets aren’t going to go to waste?

Biggest news in sports is that there's no news to report

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Fri, 03/20/2020 - 16:27

The biggest news in sports right now is that there is no news in sports.

Local sporting events have been canceled in an effort to reduce the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus. Even practices have been canceled in most cases.

Dylan Moore competes in All-Star Basketball Game

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Fri, 03/20/2020 - 16:24

Benton Academy senior Dylan Moore recently competed in the MAIS All-Star Basketball Game at Jackson Prep.

Biddy Basketball

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Fri, 03/06/2020 - 17:53

Kendyll Shivers scores with Mason Ables, Rachel Ledbetter, Jax Kinnard and Braelynn Sumrall behind.

Indians working to improve after a slow start

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Thu, 03/05/2020 - 12:23

The Yazoo City Indian's baseball team is off to a slow start this year with rainy weather putting a damper on some of their first games this season.

The Indians are starting this new season led by coaches Brandon Kincaid and Jordan Davis.

Benton Academy baseball off to a strong start

By Cathryn Cartwright, READ MORE > 384 Reads
Thu, 03/05/2020 - 11:55

The Benton Academy baseball team is off to a great start this season, after winning two out of their first three games this season.

Despite rainy weather and wet fields, the Raiders were able to get the ball rolling on a good note by winning their first home game and season opener against Carroll Academy 5-0 on February 28.

Mavericks looking forward to a strong baseball season

By Cathryn Cartwright, READ MORE > 522 Reads
Tue, 03/03/2020 - 13:28

The Manchester Academy baseball season is off to a good start despite some rainy days and playing games on the road.

The season began last week with four games in a row, starting off the Mavericks with a 1-3 record for this new year.

Lady Mavericks look to the future after another successful season

By Cathryn Cartwright, READ MORE > 414 Reads
Mon, 03/02/2020 - 17:14

The Lady Mavericks of Manchester Academy finished their basketball season with a record of 26-8, which according to Coach Emily Poe, is the most successful record to date.

Leading the way on the court this season for the Lady Mavericks was Lanie Potter, who averaged 18.42 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 blocks per game.

Indians end basketball season at Ripley

By Joffre Washington, READ MORE > 589 Reads
Mon, 03/02/2020 - 17:09

Both Yazoo City basketball squads 2019-2020 seasons’ came to an end last week against the Tigers and Lady Tigers of Ripley. The Lady Indians suffered a 72-37 loss, while the Indians were defeated 51-41.

The Indians finished the season with a 19-11 record while the Lady Indians ended the year with a 4-23 mark.

Holmes CC hires new softball coach

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Fri, 02/28/2020 - 10:57

The Holmes Community College Board of Trustees has approved the hiring of Trae Embry as the new softball coach for 2020-21.

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