MERIDIAN —
Jorden Andrews hit six 3-pointers in the third quarter on his way to a team-high 20 points in leading the Wildcats to a road win Tuesday in Division 5-6A play.
Meridian, which moved to 16-4 and 3-0 in division, also received 18
points and 11 rebounds from Dennis Miles and 11 points from Jaricus Hubbard.
The Wildcats travel to Hattiesburg on Friday.
— Jamie Wachter
Meridian 49
Petal girls 40
The Meridian girls basketball team took down Petal 49-40 Tuesday night to improve to 17-2 (3-0) on the season.
Kayla Gordon led the Wildcats with 20 points on the night, while Miracle Dubose scored 12 points on the night.
Tiearra Johnson scored 18 points for Petal in the loss.
Meridian will travel to Hattiesburg on Friday.
— Tony Tsoukalas
SE Lauderdale 98
Philadelphia girls 46
Southeast Lauderdale dominated Philadelphia on Tuesday, beating the Tornadoes 98-46 Tuesday night.
Crystal Clay led the Tigers in the rout, scoring 28 points and hauling in 15 rebound on the night. Tay Ruffin had 21 points and 12 rebounds, Jasmine Bush had 15 points and 11 rebounds and Shakira Shoemaker scored 15 points on the night.
Philadelphia was led by Precious Moore, who scored 26 points in a losing effort.
Southeast improved to 19-1 (3-0) on the season with the win. The Tigers will travel to Heidelberg on Friday.
— Tony Tsoukalas
SE Lauderdale 59
Philadelphia boys 51
DeMario Malone and the Southeast Lauderdale boys basketball team beat Philadelphia 59-51 to stay undefeated in district play Tuesday night.
Malone scored 17 points for the Tigers, while Jake Smith scored 11 points to lead Southeast.
Caleb Moore led the Tornadoes with 14 points in the loss.
Southeast improves to 8-7 (3-0) with the win and will travel to Heidelberg on Friday.
— Tony Tsoukalas
NE Lauderdale 59
NE Jones boys 39
The Northeast boys basketball team beat Northeast Jones 59-39, rallying behind the play of Va'Doll Peeples Tuesday night.
Peeples scored 16 points on the night, while Henry Anderson and D.J. Mitchel scored 10 for the Trojans.
Josh Hosey scored 14 points to lead Northeast Jones on the night.
The lady Trojans also received a win on the night, as they took down Northeast Jones 59-39.
The Trojans will travel to Laurel on Friday.
— Tony Tsoukalas
Newton County Aca. 56
Rebul boys 28
The Newton County Academy boys basketball team beat Rebul Academy 56-28 Tuesday night.
Tre Collins led the charge for the Generals with 22 points, while Nick Pennington scored 12 and Seth McCormick scored 10 on the night.
The Generals improved to 9-4 with the win and will travel to Veritas Academy on Thursday.
–Tony Tsoukalas
Newton County Aca. 44
Rebul girls 41
Katie Bounds led the Newton County Academy girls basketball team to a close win Tuesday night, beating Rebul 44-41.
Bounds scored 16 points on the night, while Faith Hollingsworth scored 13 for the Generals.
Lizzie Daniels scored a game-high 19 points to lead Rebul in a losing effort.
— Tony Tsoukalas
Quitman girls 62
Laurel 35
Shonte Hailes led the lady Panthers, as Quitman beat Laurel 62-35 Tuesday night.
Hailes scored a game-high 21 points, while Aneonia House scored 10 points for the Panthers.
The win improves Quitman to 14-6 on the season, as the Panthers travel to West Lauderdale on Friday.
— Tony Tsoukalas
Laurel 62
Quitman boys 48
Quitman fell to Laurel 62-48 on Tuesday night. Darius Hicks led the Panthers with 16 points on the night, as the Panthers will look to get back in the win column Friday night at West Lauderdale.
— Tony Tsoukalas
Sports
Wildcats roll past Panthers on court
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Titles nothing new for Newton County
Newton County captured its seventh fast-pitch state championship, outscoring defending champion Houston 26-3 in two games. The Cougars took home the title despite not having a single senior on their roster –– still, few were surprised.
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Embry completes 5A title sweep
In his first year coaching the Neshoba Central softball team, Trae Embry won two state titles but wouldn't take all the credit.
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Morgan takes runner-up at Nationals
Meridian Community College golfer, TJ Morgan, from Bruce, MS, tied for the
individual medalist at the NJCAA D1 National Championship held in Lubbock, TX, but lost on the first hole of a playoff. TJ shot 7 under for the tournament with a 76 on the first day followed by 68, 67 and a last round 70. Aksel Olsen from Wallace State Community College won the playoff. TJ was named First Team All-American for his high finish. -
MSU’s Renfroe wins Ferriss Trophy
The first time Mississippi State coach John Cohen saw Hunter Renfroe play baseball, he marveled at his natural ability.
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(PHOTOS) Enterprise in the Class 2A State Championship
Slideshow of Enterprise in the Class 2A State Championship fast pitch series.
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(PHOTOS) Newton County wins Class 4A
Slideshow of Newton County in the Class 4A State Championship fast pitch series.
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(PHOTOS) Neshoba wins Class 5A
Slideshow of Neshoba Central in the Class 5A State Championship fast pitch series.
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Newton County beats Houston 10-0 to claim 7th fast-pitch championshi
Players from Newton County’s dugout barely made it to the foul line before a celebratory dogpile ensued here Saturday. Indeed, winning never gets old.
The Lady Cougars blanked Houston 10-0 Saturday at Freedom Ridge Park, completing an easy sweep of their best-of-three, Class 4A State Championship Series and gaining a measure of revenge after falling short a year ago. -
Rockets roar by East Central, claim 5A crown
Trae Embry took somewhat of a gamble when he accepted the softball
coaching job at Neshoba Central -- leaving his hometown and his comfort zone for a
new opportunity. - Newton County wins state
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