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COVID-19 top story in sports this school year

By Laurence Hilliard, READ MORE > 97 Reads
On Thu, 05/28/2020 - 10:55 AM

It's a year like none other. Much of life as we know it has been on hold for two months and that includes high school athletics in Mississippi.

Coffey headed to play football for Memphis

By Laurence Hilliard, READ MORE > 78 Reads
On Thu, 05/28/2020 - 10:54 AM

An'Darius Coffey will remain a Tiger.
After playing quarterback and defensive back for the Winona Tigers, he will be a University of Memphis Tiger, not a Duke Blue Devil.
Coffey signed with Duke in February, but had a change of heart and decided to head north to Memphis rather than east to Durham, North Carolina.

Stars win District 2-3A football title with win over Carroll Academy

By Robbie Robertson, READ MORE > 86 Reads
On Thu, 05/28/2020 - 10:48 AM

In a game for the ages and one that Winona Christian fans will remember for years to come, the Stars took the District 2-3A championship with a thrilling 48-46 win over rival Carroll.

J.Z. George archery hits the bullseye in first season

By Robbie Robertson, READ MORE > 9,204 Reads
On Thu, 05/21/2020 - 02:12 PM

The J.Z. George High School athletic program tacked on one sport this past school year as it jumped into the field of archery for boys and girls to rank as the No. 3 sports story for the school year.

Ruling made on high school sports physicals

By Robbie Robertson, READ MORE > 1,617 Reads
On Thu, 05/21/2020 - 12:00 PM

Participants in Mississippi High School Activities Association sports and activities who had a per-participation physical evaluation on or after April 1, 2019 will be covered through May 31, 2021 without the need for another physical, according to a posting on the MHSAA website.

Phillips to coach Winona girls basketball

By Laurence Hilliard, READ MORE > 1,656 Reads
On Thu, 05/21/2020 - 11:59 AM

Howard Phillips has been promoted from Winona junior high boys basketball coach to varsity girls coach. The assignment was approved by the Montgomery County School Board last week.

Multi-talented, diverse Milton ready to cheer at Holmes Community College

By Laurence Hilliard, READ MORE > 1,722 Reads
On Thu, 05/21/2020 - 11:59 AM

It has been a memorable week for Mary Jordan Milton. She graduated with honors from Carroll Academy Monday evening and signed with Holmes Community College as a cheerleader Tuesday morning.

MAIS schools looking at opening on-site workouts in June

By Robbie Robertson, READ MORE > 4,611 Reads
On Thu, 05/14/2020 - 11:29 AM

While the Mississippi High School Activities Association has said activities should not begin until at least June 1, there has been no such directive from the Midsouth Association of Independent Schools (MAIS).

Diffey’s season among best in Graham’s memory

By Robbie Robertson, READ MORE > 4,332 Reads
On Thu, 05/14/2020 - 11:28 AM

Winona Christian football coach Junior Graham has seen his fair share of college level players.

He’s seen state championships at both Weir and Eupora and seen SEC-level players.

Townsend’s offensive prowess for JZG worth remembering

By Calvin Stevens, READ MORE > 5,787 Reads
On Thu, 05/14/2020 - 11:07 AM

You have to go back to the prep football season for the No. 4 story of the year for J.Z. George High School.

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