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Wildcats whip Vikes; face East Webster next
Calhoun City is on a two-game winning streak heading into division play. The Wildcats (2-2) knocked of North Pontotoc on Friday 36-14 behind 471 yards of total offense. Calhoun City saw starting...
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Trojans collect first victory defeating Potts Camp
The Bruce Trojans picked up the first win of the Jamal Jackson era on Friday, knocking off Potts Camp 31-7. The Trojans (1-3) had a strong showing from names like Justice Hampton, Amari Armstrong and...
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Academy celebrates Homecoming, crowns Watkins queen
Sarah Kate Watkins was crowned Calhoun Academy’s 2020 Homecoming Queen Friday night by last year’s queen, Grayce Baker. With them are Sarah Kate’s father, Michael Watkins, and CA headmaster Donald...
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Chandler enjoys experience of playing in All Star game
Calhoun City’s Payton Chandler participated in the basketball Junior All-Star Game last week, and the Wildcat senior made some noise on the hardwood. Although Chandler’s team lost 80-69, he had 12...
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Sports Column – Jackson collects first of many for Trojans
I talked about Brennan Pugh and M.D. Jennings’ first wins as a head coach last week, so it’s only fitting I discuss Jamaal Jackson’s first win as Bruce’s head coach this week. When Bruce made the hire...
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Cheerleaders firing up the Trojans
Bruce High School Cheerleaders are off to a successful 2020-21 season. Bruce High School cheerleaders, from left, front, Jenna Grace Plunk, Ruby Poynor, CC Clarke, Lexie Bollinger, Jordan Stewart,...
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Wildcats win COVID forfeit, East Webster
Calhoun City is 1-0 in division play, albeit an unconventional 1-0. The Wildcats’ game against East Webster scheduled for last Friday was canceled due to members of the Wolverines’ football team...
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Cougars earn win at Kemper
Calhoun Academy got back in the win column after a two-week hiatus by knocking off Kemper Academy 58-20 on Friday. The Cougars (4-3, 0-1 District 1-1A) employed the tactics of newly-christened running...
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Rams fall to ‘Noles, host Okolona Thurs.
Vardaman’s comeback attempt fell just short on Friday as the Rams fell to Smithville 27-21. The Rams (1-4, 1-2 Region 2-1A) fell behind in the first quarter in a back and forth game but ultimately fell...
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Big plays costly for Bruce at Eupora
Although the game was scoreless entering the third quarter, Bruce ultimately fell to Eupora on Friday 14-0. The Trojans (1-4, 0-1 Region 2-2A) gave up a couple too many big plays at the end of the game...
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Sports column – COVID begins to impact football season
It’s been a strange week for Calhoun County sports. COVID-19 is rearing its ugly head in our region finally, canceling Calhoun City’s matchup with East Webster last week and threatening Vardaman’s...
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Lady Cougars fall at state; Dishman enjoyed season
Although her season came to an end this weekend, Calhoun Academy senior Landry Dishman fondly reflects on her time as a Lady Cougar. Calhoun Academy advanced to the state tournament but was eliminated...
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Throwing touchdowns the best part for Bailey
Britton Bailey hasn’t played football his entire life, but he’s become an instrumental part of the Vardaman Rams’ offense the last two seasons. The senior quarterback missed part of his junior season...
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Wildcats make easy work of Eupora, 24-7
Despite a lackluster start, Calhoun City secured a 24-7 win over Eupora on Thursday night. The Wildcats (4-2, 2-0 Region 2-2A) had strong performances from running back Jaylen Artberry and quarterback...
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Bruce beats Coffeeville 35-0
Bruce cruised to a 35-0 win over Coffeeville on Thursday, a team formerly led by Trojan head coach Jamaal Jackson. The Trojans (2-4, 0-1 Region 2-2A) dominated all facets of the game against the...
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COVID-19 continues to impact local sports schedules
COVID-19 has affected numerous extracurricular activities this fall in Calhoun County. Two of the county’s football teams have had games canceled due to their opponent coming down with the virus, and...
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Sports Column – Jackson, Jennings add to Bruce vs Calhoun City rivalry
Usually when previewing the Skuna River Rivalry, we talk about Calhoun City’s winning streak, but I want to take a different angle this year. This season, both Calhoun City and Bruce have coaches who...
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A preview of tonight’s football games around Calhoun County
It’s Skuna River Rivalry week in Calhoun County as Calhoun City looks to make it 15-straight wins (14-straight in the regular season) over Bruce. Vardaman also travels to TCPS, and Calhoun Academy is...
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Rams lose at TCPS 63-14
Vardaman was outmatched and outgunned on Friday night, falling 63-14 to TCPS. The Rams (2-5, 2-3 Region 2-2A) struggled to stop the Eagle offensive attack, giving up 49 points before halftime. Although...
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Cougars overmatched at Desoto
Calhoun Academy fell on the road at DeSoto 58-22 on Friday night. The Thunderbirds of DeSoto are undefeated on the season, but Cougar head coach Gerry Winters believes that if his team had been at full...
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