Oxford teams capture EAGLE titles
Rain over the weekend could only postpone, not prevent, the Oxford Chargers and Lady Chargers from winning the 10th annual EAGLE Invitational on Monday at Bobby Holcomb Field.
While the meet was scheduled for Saturday and pushed back two days, the delay didn’t matter as the Chargers totaled 229 points to capture the title, while the Lady Chargers finished with 143.5 points. (more…) (March 29, 2011, Page 8)
Nutt wants to see his Rebels finish
Ole Miss football coach Houston Nutt may not know which of the four scholarship quarterbacks currently on the roster will start the 2011 season opener against BYU. He may not know who will step up and fill the vacated roles of Jerrell Powe and Ted Laurent on the defensive line, or even who will be the next go-to wide receiver in the new-look offense coordinated by first-year coach David Lee. (more…) (March 29, 2011, Page 8)
Sanders looking to make most of spring drills
It should go without saying that a lot is expected of wide receiver Vincent Sanders.
After redshirting this past season, the former Noxubee County standout and top recruit finally got his chance to perform with the starters on Monday at Ole Miss’ first spring practice. (more…) (March 29, 2011, Page 9)
La. Tech looking at White
Louisiana Tech is in the process of searching for a new men’s head basketball coach and that new coach could be Ole Miss assistant Michael White. (more…) (March 29, 2011, Page 9)
Lafayette tennis falls at Tupelo
Lafayette’s tennis team learned from its tough matchup against Class 6A opponent Tupelo on Monday despite dropping the match 6-1. (more…) (March 29, 2011, Page 9)
Oxford students qualify for state science fair
Students at Oxford schools qualified for the state science competition after the regional fair held March 22 in Oxford. Three Oxford Learning Center students will move on to the state challenge and Della Davidson Elementary received best in show. (March 29, 2011, Page 6)
Education briefs
- FFA Students earn honors
- Area students volunteer, gain new experiences
- OHS band boosters meet tonight
- Lafayette Scholarship Banquet set Apr. 9
- Brothers assist at state capitol
- OMS places first in science olympiad
- Allen takes first place
- OHS string orchestra attends festival
- OHS students all-state honors
- UM gets recycling bins
- NWCC names students to Who’s Who
- LHS band boosters to meet Monday
- OMS teacher talent showcase set Apr. 5
- Walking Wednesdays return
- Willis honored for academic achievement
- LHS and LMS honor rolls
Spattered Batter
For boys who love sports, two brass rings are eve in their dreams: their first home run and their first touchdown. Local columnist Jimmy Reed tells the story of his first home run, a roundtripper that ended a bit unusually. (March 29, 2011, Page 4)
Mason’s future in question; other spring tidbits
BLOG: Ole Miss head coach Houston Nutt touched on a variety of topics during his pre-spring practice press conference held this afternoon at the Indoor Practice Facility. (more…) (March 28, 2011)
“Pre-Spring” Ole Miss football depth chart
With spring practice’s start just hours away Ole Miss officially released its “pre-spring” depth chart. Click the jump to see it in its entirety. (more…) (March 28, 2011)
