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Winona Christian running back Blake Cooper stiff arms his way to extra yardage against a Raider defender last Friday night. Cooper racked up 206 yards rushing for the night.

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On Thu, 10/15/2020 - 10:53 AM

After a tough loss to rival Carroll Academy, Winona Christian football coach Junior Graham decided it was time to go back to the basics.
The Stars did that as they ran for a season-high 326 yards and took a 33-19 win over Class 4A Kirk Academy on Friday night.

McMath to play in All Star game

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On Thu, 10/15/2020 - 10:53 AM

Winona senior Robert McMath has been named to the North Team for the Bernard Blackwell North/South All Star Game. He plays wide receiver and defensive back for the Tigers, but was chosen as a defensive back.
North quarterbacks are Zy McDonald of Ridgeland and Jake Weir of Tupelo

Tigers get ready for Humphreys

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On Thu, 10/15/2020 - 10:53 AM

With their homecoming game with Ethel cancelled last week, the Winona Tigers had an extra week to prepare for their biggest game of the season.

Carroll Academy’s Maddox Carpenter (7) takes the hand off from Brennan Blaylock (3).

CA Rebels whip the Raiders

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On Thu, 10/15/2020 - 10:52 AM

Coming off two big wins and capturing a district championship, Carroll Academy’s Coach Bo Milton expected his team to be a little flat on Thursday night against Oak Hill.
He was right, but in the end, it didn’t matter.

J.Z. George’s D’Anthony McGlothan avoids Mustang defenders in one of his four receptions Friday night for the Jaguars. McGlothan also led the Jaguars on defense with 13 total tackles.

Jaguars preparing for district foe Eupora

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On Thu, 10/15/2020 - 10:52 AM

J.Z. George High School’s football team continues to be a work in progress following last Friday’s 43-14 loss to Pillow Academy in a game played in Greenwood.

Lady Stars compete in state tourney

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On Thu, 10/08/2020 - 10:25 AM

Winona Christian’s softball season came to an end this past week in the Class 3A state tournament.
The Stars opened the tournament with a 10-0 loss to Bowling Green but responded with a thrilling 5-4 win over Canton in an elimination game. Then on Monday, Winona lost to Columbia 12-7 to end their season.

Rebel running back Hunter Brackin takes off on another long gain in Friday night’s rivalry game with Winona Christian.

Rebs top Stars in rivalry game

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On Thu, 10/08/2020 - 10:22 AM

Last year, the Winona Christian Stars beat rival Carroll in an epic contest to claim the District 2-3A championship.
The Carrol Academy Rebels returned the favor last week.
The Rebels used a dominating defense and took a 22-14 win over the Stars this year, earning the district title.

Lady Rebels season ends at state tournament

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On Thu, 10/08/2020 - 09:59 AM

Carroll Academy’s softball season came to an end at the Class 3A state tournament on Saturday.
The Lady Rebels went two and out as they fell to defending champion Clinton Christian 13-0 and then lost to North Delta 14-1 in the elimination game.
Carroll finishes the season with an 11-13 record.

Winona’s Deriaun Townsend avoids Madison Central defenders as he picks up yardage for the Tigers.

Tigers caged by the Jaguars

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On Thu, 10/08/2020 - 09:59 AM

Winona football coach Joey Tompkins knew what he was getting into when he agreed to play Class 6A Madison Central earlier this season.
The Jaguars flexed their muscles as they took a 31-14 win over the Tigers on Friday night.
It was the first loss of the season for the Tigers, who fell to 4-1 overall.

J.Z. George quarterback Jordun Normal hurdles a Walnut defender.

Jaguars ‘fought and never gave up’ in loss

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On Thu, 10/08/2020 - 09:55 AM

J.Z. George took one on the chin in its last outing as Walnut High School claimed a 55-28 win last Friday night in Walnut.
The Jaguars could not stop the potent Wildcat offense, as Walnut built a 28-8 lead by halftime and led 42-20 by the end of the third period.

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