Area Sports
Chiefs Stumble in District Opener, Fall to Rival West Marion in Close Battle 34-35
By Bralon Slocum Quarterback Keonnis Davis led the Chiefs’ offense with a stellar performance, completing 20 of 29 passes for 372 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 1 interception, while also adding 83 rushing yards on 11 carries. Davis’ poise in the pocket and ability to extend plays with his legs kept Tylertown’s offense moving throughout the…
Read MoreWildcats fall to Amite 52-12
The Salem Wildcats faced a team with a line in excess of 250+ pounds and speed as they fell 52-12 before a homecoming crowd Friday night. After their best start in years, the Wildcats scored three wins in a row before dropping their last two games including Friday’s loss to Amite County. The Wildcats hold…
Read MoreTylertown tops Perry Central 40-20 behind Keonnis Davis’ big night
The Tylertown Chiefs put together a dominant all-around performance Friday night to defeat Perry Central, led by a standout effort from quarterback Keonnis Davis, who shined on both the ground and through the air. Davis completed 12 of 20 passes for 166 yards and a touchdown, while also gashing the defense on the ground with…
Read MoreTHS Chiefs get by Harrison Central
Tylertown proved they can win big last Friday (they won by 38) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They slipped by the Harrison Central Red Rebels 13-12. Winning may never get old, but the Chiefs sure are getting used to it with their third in a row. Tylertown’s victory…
Read MoreWildcats outmatched by Stringer
Salem lost against Stringer back in September of 2020, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Wildcats were outmatched by the Red Devils and fell 52-12. The Wildcats were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 44-6. Several Wildcats players turned in solid…
Read MoreChiefs overpower East Marion
In Friday’s non-league bout, the Tylertown Chiefs crushed the visiting East Marion Eagles 54-16. With the win, Tylertown advances its record to 2-1 on the season. The Chiefs travel to Harrison Central to battle the Red Rebels in a non-league contest on Friday. The Red Rebels enter the contest with a record of 1-2. Harrison…
Read MoreWildcats make it 3-0 after 30-12 victory over Richton
Salem,s Wildcats kept their perfect season alive Friday with a 30-12 victory over the Richton Rebels. For the Wildcats, this counts as revenge for the 50-22 win the Rebels walked away with the last time they faced one another back in November of 2022. Salem scored first after a pass interception with 8:28 in the…
Read MoreCome-from-behind 40-36 final moments win for ’Cats
Just like a good book or movie, Salem’s 40-36 victory over 2A Wilkinson County last week was filled with plenty of drama and excitement. The handful of fans that filed out of the stadium for an early start home missed the final minutes as the Wildcats made up their deficit, then went on to hold…
Read MoreChiefs post 35-13 win over Lawrence Co.
The Tylertown Chiefs hit the road again last Friday, but this time the results were much different than the loss to McComb in the season opener. It was as if a different ball team was on the field as the Chiefs ended the game winning 35-13 over the Lawrence County Cougars. The Chiefs scored early,…
Read MoreTigers dominate Chiefs; THS falls to McComb 45-6
Tylertown Chiefs fans found themselves in an unusual position over the Labor Day weekend as officials ordered the game clock to run non-stop for the second half, imposing the “Mercy Rule’ at the start of the third quarter as the McComb Tigers had built a 39-0 halftime lead over THS. Not used to the “red-headed…
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