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Langer’s longevity, Watson’s last stroll down 18th what I’ll remember from...
The 2016 Masters likely will be remembered as the one that washed away from 22-year-old Jordan Spieth when two of his shots landed in a watery grave known as Rae’s Creek. But we should not forget that...
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Bruce Trojans golf wins two more matches
Bruce Trojans golf racked up two more victories last week. The Trojans (378) defeated North Pontotoc (387), East Webster (400) and Eupora (448) in an 18-hole match at Creekside last Tuesday. Cameron...
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Vardaman Lady Rams win Region 4-1A track title
The Vardaman Lady Rams won the Region 4-1A track title this week at Tishomingo County. They will next travel to Coldwater for Regionals on April 23.
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Shoemaker, Harrell, Walker lead Cougars to extra inning win at Central
Calhoun Academy won at Central Academy in Macon Tuesday 12-8 in extra innings. Forrest Shoemaker Forrest Shoemaker started and pitched five innings, giving up six runs on two hits and walked two. Todd...
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Bruce Trojans win 2A Powerlifting State title; Calhoun City teams finish second
The Bruce Trojans won their first men’s State Powerlifting Championship Saturday in Jackson, with three individual lifters earning first place in their respective weight classes. “It was a great...
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Harbour wins in Arkansas
Hayden Harbour of Bruce received two trophies at the 2016 Arkansas Muscle Meet held in Jonesboro, Arkansas April 16. One trophy was for placing 1st in the Jr. deadlift competition; the other was for...
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Playoff matchups are set for Calhoun baseball, softball teams
After Tuesday night's results, Bruce, Calhoun City and Vardaman all know their playoff matchups in the opening round, which starts this Friday. The Calhoun City Wildcats will host Walnut for game one...
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Memorable day of football with Sen. John C. Stennis
This was September, 1979. Mississippi State’s football team was playing Maryland at College Park, Md. The late, great Orley Hood and I covered the game for the Jackson newspapers. We spent all day...
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Ken Chandler looks to bring “power football” to Bruce Trojans
“Power football,” that’s how Bruce Trojans’ new head football coach Ken Chandler described his philosophy. “I like to run the football. Power football, that’s my preference,” Chandler said. “I prefer a...
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Bruce Trojans win region golf title
The Bruce Trojan golf team won the Region 2-2A championship this week defeating Eupora and East Webster. The Trojans, who hosted the tournament at Creekside in Bruce, shot a 349 to earn first. It was...
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Vardaman Lady Rams 3, Pine Grove 2. Game two is Monday night in Vardaman. Vardaman Rams 3, Hollandale Simmons 1. Game two is today at 1 p.m. in Vardaman. Calhoun City 7, Walnut 1. Game two is Saturday...
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Local athletes qualify for North Half Track Meet Saturday in Winona
Athletes from Bruce, Calhoun City and Vardaman will compete in the North Half Track Meet this Saturday seeking a berth at the State Meet the following weekend. Bruce has seven competing in North Half –...
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Cougars sweep Central to wrap up baseball season
Calhoun Academy closed out the baseball season last week with an 11-8 win over Central. Todd Harrell pitched three innings giving up four runs on five hits with two strikeouts and two walks. Forest...
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Lady Rams sweep Pine Grove; open 2nd round against Biggersville
The Vardaman Lady Rams completed a sweep of Pine Grove Monday night advancing to the second round of the Class 1A playoffs. “I am ecstatic! That was my first playoff series win ever,” said first year...
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Calhoun City rallies to defeat Walnut; will face Leland in second round
Trailing 2-0 in the fifth inning of Monday’s deciding game three against Walnut, Calhoun City was feeling the pressure. The Wildcats had not scored a run in nearly 12 full innings. They had to have at...
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Huffman’s 1-hitter carries Lady Rams to 1-0 series lead against Biggersville
The Vardaman Lady Rams opened their second round playoff series with Biggersville and won a pitchers' duel on the arm of Sydney Huffman. The Lady Rams were held to only one run and two hits in the...
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Best college baseball season in Mississippi history?
The question was asked this past weekend: Is this the best college baseball season in Mississippi history? It was a good weekend to ask it: Ole Miss swept Auburn. Mississippi State took two of three at...
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Calhoun Academy golfer advances to North Half
Calhoun Academy Golf Team members are Todd Harrell and Forest Shoemaker. They have played tournaments at Kirkwood National Golf Club, Cleveland and Clarksdale Country Clubs, and will play Monday at...
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Two Calhoun natives inducted into Mississippi JUCO Sports Hall of Fame
Two Calhoun County natives were inducted into the Mississippi Community and Junior College Sports Hall of Fame this week. Fred Thomas was a star athlete at Bruce High School who went on to win a...
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Clarke, Walker aiming for 2A, 1A state titles in golf
Two Calhoun Countians will be aiming for a state championship in golf next week on a pair of courses. Brandon Walker Cameron Clarke, a junior at Bruce, and Brandon Walker, a senior at Vardaman, will...
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