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McAdams, Ethel football opponents falling by wayside

Call it “The Incredible Shrinking Region.”

A year ago, there were nine schools in Region 3-1A for football. As of now, there are four for this year, and the shrinkage could continue.

Campbell happiest playing on offensive, defensive line

Logan Campbell of French Camp Academy is the 10th member of the Star-Herald “Top 11 To Watch” to be unveiled.

Kosciusko cross-country team set to compete in eight meets in 2020

The Kosciusko High School cross-country team is set to open the 2020 season on Sept. 12 in the French Camp Invitational.

Lady Whippets hand out awards for COVID-shortened softball season

Kosciusko celebrated an incomplete softball season that could have been special with an awards ceremony on the school's softball field recently.

Trojans set to kick off 2020 football season Friday night

The Central Holmes Trojans will kick off their regular season this Friday night, becoming one of the first teams in the nation to play football this fall.

Kosciusko schools update athletic event ticketing info

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On Thu, 09/10/2020 - 06:27 PM

The Kosciusko School District has released the following updated information regarding ticketing for sport events:

Orr pleased with Whippets’ effort in scrimmage

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On Wed, 09/02/2020 - 10:51 PM

A strong defensive effort enabled Kosciusko to defeat East Webster 7-0 in a scrimmage.

COVID-19 forfeit rule established for region football games

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On Wed, 09/02/2020 - 10:50 PM

If a Mississippi High School Activities Association team cannot play a region game due to the pandemic, it is a forfeit.

Tigers ready to open regular season at home Friday

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On Wed, 09/02/2020 - 10:47 PM

First-year Ethel coach Adam Smith was upbeat after a 24-12 loss to J.Z. George in a scrimmage, pointing out that the Tigers did not score more than seven points in any game during a winless 2019 season.

Upcoming Schedule Prep & College Sports

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THURSDAY, SEPT. 3

Prep Volleyball

6 p.m. — Kosciusko at Louisville

6 p.m. — McAdams at Philadelphia

6 p.m. — West Lowndes at Ethel

FRIDAY, SEPT 4

Prep Football

7 p.m. — Kosciusko at Winona

7 p.m. — McAdams at Union

7 p.m. — Central Holmes

at Winona Christian

Lady Whippets set to host Louisville on Thursday

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On Wed, 09/02/2020 - 10:40 PM

The Kosciusko volleyball team dropped its first two matches. The Lady Whippets won the first set against Nanih Waiya 25-23, but lost the next three 25-21, 25-20, 25-11, then were defeated by Starkville 25-10, 25-3, 25-7. Starkville is a 6A school that qualified for the MHSAA playoffs a year ago.

Virtual learning depletes depth for Bulldogs

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On Wed, 09/02/2020 - 10:38 PM

A short-handed McAdams football team was defeated by West Lowndes 27-0 in a scrimmage.

The Bulldogs were missing several players due to virtual learning. Coach Kenneth Nelson is hoping to get some of the players back if they choose to return to classes.

Panthers looking for improved discipline on football field

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On Wed, 09/02/2020 - 10:36 PM

French Camp Academy head football coach Nathan Wright saw some good and some bad in a 29-7 loss to Starkville Academy in a Friday night scrimmage.

“I thought we played really hard. You don't always get that, so I was proud of their effort.”

Self-focused Trojans set to host 2-0 Winona Christian

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On Wed, 09/02/2020 - 10:34 PM

After a week off, first-year Central Holmes coach Mitch Womack hopes his team is ready for the Winona Christian Stars.

The Stars will roll into Lexington with a 2-0 record, fresh off a 22-14 last-second win over Winston Academy last week. Meanwhile the Trojans are 0-2 on the season and coming off a rain-soaked loss to East Rankin.

Lady Tigers begin volley

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On Wed, 09/02/2020 - 10:33 PM

Ethel's fist ever volleyball match was a loss to Sebastopol 25-13, 25-4, 25-16, but coach Chris Schuster was pleased with his team's performance.

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