Paige Gower's late goal netted Clarkdale a 2-1 win against county rival Northeast Lauderdale on Tuesday.
The Bulldogs got an earlier goal from Sarah Beckman before Gower scored from 30 yards out on a free kick into the upper left corner with nine minutes remaining.
Amber Spann recorded seven saves to help Clarkdale improve to 2-0.
The Bulldogs host West Lauderdale today.
— Jamie Wachter
Clarkdale boys 3
Northeast Lauderdale 2
Clarkdale won the boys game in a shootout after a 2-2 tie at the end of regulation.
Mason Tabb and Micah Redmond netted goal for the Bulldogs, who improved 2-0, with the shootout win. Matt Taylor had five saves for Clarkdale.
Clarkdale hosts West Lauderdale today.
— Jamie Wachter
PREP BASKETBALL
Leake Academy girls 53
Tri-County Academy 15
The Rebels outscored host Tri-County 35-6 in the first quarter as they breezed to the win Tuesday.
Leake upped its lead to 46-11 at the half.
Hannah Peoples was the only double-digit scorer for Leake with 14 points, while also hauling in five rebounds and recording four steals. Emily Kea added nine points as 11 Rebels scored.
Tri-County was paced by Joan Childress' six points.
Leake (5-1) visits Oak Hill Academy today.
— Jamie Wachter
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Roundup - Clarkdale soccer sweeps Northeast
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Rockets defused by Yellowjackets
Neshoba Central's Victoria Stewart got the inbound pass with 12 seconds. The Starkville defender pressed her toward the sideline, but Stewart would have none of it. The senior raced up the middle of the floor, studdered and headed right toward the basket. The senior jumped and layed the ball off of the backboard. The roar of the crowd told her what she needed to know - the shot went in and overtime loomed.
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Knights advance to title round
The West Lauderdale Lady Knights survived a scare against the Laurel Tornadoes beating them 54-51. The Lady Knights came back from a first half 13 point deficit to ultimately claim their spot in the 5-4A division title game. “I am so proud of our girls,” said Lady Knights coach Amy Fairchild. “This is by far the best game that we have ever had since I have been the WL coach here.”
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Choctaw, SEL advance to title game
As expected, Choctaw Central and Southeast Lauderdale will meet tonight for the Division 5-3A Tournament girls’ championship.
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Kemper survives Southeast Lauderdale in OT
Southeast Lauderdale’s boys were hoping to ride the momentum of one of their most impressive victories of the season.
Kemper County was simply looking to survive and advance. In the end, the Wildcats did so – barely. -
All-American
Kemper County High School basketball standout Devonta Pollard made his desire to play in the McDonald’s All-American Game no secret – mentioning it as a goal on more than one occasion during the last couple of seasons.
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Clarkdale downs Puckett at buzzer
Crystal Clay barely beat the final horn, but her shot in the lane carried Clarkdale to a 48-46 MHSAA Division 6-2A semifinal win over Puckett on Thursday.
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Young Eagles expect some growing pains in 2012
The 2012 edition of the Meridian Community fast-pitch team will sport a multitude of new faces when it hits the field Friday for its season opener. The Eagles lost seven sophomores from last year as well as two returning freshmen.
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Meridian splits with Southern Shreveport
The Meridian Community College Eagles won its second straight Miss-Lou Conference game by defeating Southern Shreveport by a final score of 68-66.
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Back in the spotlight
SCOOBA – Sporting a current 12-game winning streak, the East Mississippi Community College men’s basketball team has re-entered the NJCAA Division I Top 20 tied for 19th nationally in this week’s poll. Head coach Mark White’s 15-2 EMCC Lions tipped off the current season ranked seventh nationally on the strength of back-to-back NJCAA National Tournament appearances in Hutchinson, Kan.
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