Cougars suffer tough loss at Marvell
Calhoun Academy’s playoff aspiration took a hit Friday night with a 38-14 loss at Marvell, Ark. The Cougars, 5-3, who had been averaging more than 50 points per game through their first six, managed...
View ArticleVardaman wins easily at Ethel, but still wants more
The Vardaman Rams cruised to an easy 49-0 region win at Ethel Friday night, but it wasn’t all smiles after the lopsided victory. “The defense played pretty consistent all night,” Coach Gann said. “The...
View ArticleCalhoun City makes statement in 67-15 win at East Webster
Calhoun City opened region play with a resounding 67-15 victory at East Webster last Friday night to show the rest of 2-2A that the defending state champs are clearly still the team to beat. Any...
View ArticleTrojans defeat Baldwyn 26-21 for crucial victory
Bruce put their season on a track toward the playoffs with a big 26-21 win over Baldwyn at Trojan Field Friday night. “This is a big win for us, especially as hurt as we are right now,” Cade Spratlin...
View ArticleMyrtle rallies to eliminate Vardaman from playoffs
The Vardaman Lady Rams’ slow pitch season came to an end Saturday with a 2-1 series loss at Myrtle. Vardaman won the opening game 18-5 before dropping the next two 6-0 and 7-2. Home runs came in...
View ArticleCalhoun City swept out of postseason by Ingomar
Calhoun City was swept by Ingomar in the opening round of the slow pitch playoffs last Saturday. The Lady Wildcats lost the first game 11-9 despite holding a 7-1 lead early. Conley Langford hit two...
View ArticleBear Bryant was John Wayne, Saban is Al Pacino
So, I was following my electric twitter machine late Saturday night, checking for college football scores and comments from across the land. And then, from friend Cecil Hurt (@Cecil Hurt), veteran...
View ArticleBruce, Calhoun City and Vardaman all fall on Friday night
It was a tough night for Calhoun County, as Bruce, Calhoun City and Vardaman all suffered losses in key region games. The Wildcats fell to Winona 31-20 in a game in which they never led. The visiting...
View ArticleFormer Bruce Trojans play each other
Three former Bruce Trojans met in college football last week. Pictured, from left, are Terrence Jones, Jay Johnson, Tae Armstrong. Jones’ and Armstrong’s West Alabama team defeated Johnson’s West...
View ArticleTrojans now in must win situation to make playoffs
The Bruce Trojans’ playoff hopes took a hit last Friday with a 38-16 loss at Strayhorn. The Trojans now face a must-win game against Walnut in their season finale at Trojan Field to qualify for the...
View ArticleWinona hands Calhoun City first region loss in years
Calhoun City’s 19 game winning streak in region 2-2A came to an end last Friday with a 31-20 loss to the visiting Winona Tigers. Winona is now in control of earning the top playoff seed in the region,...
View ArticleVardaman must finish strong after Nanih Waiya loss
The Vardaman Rams’ hopes of a region title were lost last Friday in a 34-14 defeat at the hands of unbeaten Nanih Waiya. Now the Rams must focus on getting into the playoffs with a strong finish to the...
View ArticleYouth always served at the Sanderson Championship
The 50th Sanderson Farms Championship, as it is now known, will be played next week at the Country Club of Jackson. This is truly amazing when you think about it – and that this tournament has...
View ArticleWilliams does a little big of everything for Vardaman Rams
Vardaman’s Michael Williams shows up in virtually every category on the Rams’ weekly stat sheet. The junior is among the team’s top rushers, receivers, scorers and tacklers. “Michael has been asked to...
View ArticleEnochs stress team over self for Calhoun Academy
Calhoun Academy faces a crucial game this Friday when they travel to Delta and junior Drew Enochs is convinced the Cougars will be ready. “We have to all come together and play as a family. We haven’t...
View ArticleCougars clinch playoffs with big win at Delta
Calhoun Academy got back to winning form Friday night to clinch a spot in the MAIS 8-man playoffs. The Cougars defeated Delta, led by former CA Coach Tim Melton, to secure a berth in the postseason,...
View ArticleTrojans lose late to Falkner, can still make playoffs with win next week
The Bruce Trojans couldn't make the critical play when they had to in a 26-21 loss to Falkner Friday night. Bruce, 2-7, can still make the playoffs as a four seed with a win over Walnut at home next...
View ArticleVardaman back on playoff track with win at Sebastopol
The Vardaman Rams stayed on track for a playoff berth with a 26-0 win at Sebastopol Friday night. The Rams will finish the regular season at home for the next two weeks with games against Noxapater and...
View ArticleCalhoun City humbles Leflore 77-29; plays Eupora next
The Calhoun City Wildcats were a little angry Friday night coming off their first region loss in years, and that was bad news for Leflore County. The Wildcats scored on every possession in a 77-29...
View ArticleCalhoun City, Bruce and Vardaman football games to be played Thursday night
Due to 100% rain forecast for Friday night, Vardaman, Bruce and Calhoun City High Schools have both moved their football games to tomorrow (Thursday, Oct. 26). Vardaman is scheduled to host Noxapater....
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