Area Sports
Chiefs 3-3 after 50-21 win
By Parker Gillam, Sports Editor Enterprise-Journal Looking to bounce back from a close loss to West Marion, Tylertown jumped out to a massive first-half lead before beating St. Stanislaus 50-21 on Friday in Tylertown. The Chiefs (3-3, 1-1) had their most productive offensive performance to date, and a plethora of players got involved. Tyren Ratliff…
Read MoreWildcats fall to Sacred Heart 50-14
The Salem Wildcats dropped to 0-7 on the season, suffering as 50-14 loss at home against Sacred Heart of Hattiesburg last Friday night. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Wildcats of the 41-6 defeat they experienced in the pair’s previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023. Sacred Heart packs plenty of punch…
Read MoreChiefs, Wildcats both lose Friday
Tylertown’s Chiefs fell to West Marion Friday night at Foxworth 14-12. Both teams entered the contest with similar records. A 45 minute rain preceded the contest, but the shower ended just prior to the kickoff. Both teams scoring drives came in the game’s first half. West Marion connected with the goal first going up 8-0.…
Read MoreChiefs, Wildcats both unsuccessful in football Friday
An open week between games didn’t help the Chiefs last Friday night as they fell to 4A Lawrence County before a home crowd at THS.. For the most part the Cougars made running plays work for them, although they did, in a few instances, take to the air. The Cougars kept up pressure on the…
Read MoreWest Lincoln spoils Salem homecoming
The Enterprise Journal Salem (0-4) lost to West Lincoln by a score of 41-8. The Wildcats faced a 14-8 deficit early on after they responded with a touchdown drive following a flurry of scores from the visitors. “We started the game with high energy and emotions but gave up a quick score,” head coach William…
Read MoreChiefs shut out Jim Hill 29-0; Wildcats fall at Loyd Star
By Parker Gillam, James Covington Enterprise-Journal THS defeats Jim Hill… Tylertown rebounded from a loss to Scott Central by shutting out Jim Hill and winning 29-0 on Friday. The Chiefs (2-1) took some time to get their offense going, but once they did, they ran away with this game. Landon Thompson reeled in a 65-yard…
Read More‘Legends’ coaches recognized for contributions
In what they hope will be an annual event to recognize teachers, community leaders and others who have made contributions over the years to the community, primarily as mentors to area youth, the Walthall Community Engagement Council held its first event recognizing a group of former coaches who, as Eld. Glenn Allen put it, “had…
Read More8U DYB All Stars fall at Brookhaven
Walthall’s 8U All-Stars were eliminated after two losses to West Jasper at the double elimination State DYB tournament played at the Lincoln County Sports Complex at Brookhaven over the weekend. Walthall opened Friday night with a 13-3 win over Iuka. Saturday, Walthall lost its 12 noon game to West Jasper, but came back with an…
Read MoreDYB 8U state tourney this weekend
Walthall’s 8U Dixie Youth All Stars get their shot at a state championship this weekend at the Lincoln County Sports Complex at Brookhaven. The AA league, Division 2 teams met at Lincoln County to determine which team advances to the DYB World Series. The 8U All Stars advanced to the state tournament following wins in…
Read More12U, 10U DYB end season
Walthall Dixie Youth’s two older age groups finished out their season playing at Columbia last weekend. Both teams advanced, but the AAA Division II, 10U team was eliminated after an opening loss to Seminary Friday at 6 p.m. Another loss Saturday afternoon ended their season. The tournament was played at The Yards in Columbia, the…
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