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Lady Colonels win 2, but rain cancels weekend tourney By James Beasley The Copiah Academy Lady Colonels won both of their games last week even though rain forced the cancellation of most of the Starkville Academy Tournament on Saturday. Earlier in the week, CA edged Jackson Prep 4-2 in Flowood.On Tuesday, Copiah overcame 5 errors…

Copiah Academy girls soccer coach Tom Roberson knew that Presbyterian Christian would be a stiff test for his young Lady Colonels. His concerns proved to be well-founded as the Lady Bobcats blanked CA 8-0 last week in Gallman. “Last year, they beat us 12-0,” Roberson recalled afterwards, “and this year, they led 6-0 at the…

Cobras slip by Tigers BY JOE B. COATES The first football game of the season, which featured a duel between Wesson and Crystal Springs, was preceded with much hype and fanfare.  The two Copiah County schools had met last year at Wesson, with the Cobras coming out on top 27-7.  This time the game was…

Indians dispatch Cougars The start of the 2012 football season has been eagerly anticipated by fans of the Hazlehurst Indians, especially since the team captured the south 3A title in 2011.  Add in to the mix a host of returning veterans and a more learned head coach and coaching staff, and the feeling has reached…

Colonels stung by Yellow Jackets in opener By James Beasley “Turnovers!” Copiah Academy head coach Scotty Cline exclaimed Friday night after his Colonels lost their opener to the Oak Forest Yellowjackets 32-14 in Gallman. “You can’t have five turnovers and expect to win many games.”Actually the game was closer than the final score indicated. Oak…

Lady Colonels win 2, but rain cancels weekend tourney By James Beasley The Copiah Academy Lady Colonels won both of their games last week even though rain forced the cancellation of most of the Starkville Academy Tournament on Saturday. Earlier in the week, CA edged Jackson Prep 4-2 in Flowood.On Tuesday, Copiah overcame 5 errors…

Copiah Academy girls soccer coach Tom Roberson knew that Presbyterian Christian would be a stiff test for his young Lady Colonels. His concerns proved to be well-founded as the Lady Bobcats blanked CA 8-0 last week in Gallman. “Last year, they beat us 12-0,” Roberson recalled afterwards, “and this year, they led 6-0 at the…

Cobras slip by Tigers BY JOE B. COATES The first football game of the season, which featured a duel between Wesson and Crystal Springs, was preceded with much hype and fanfare.  The two Copiah County schools had met last year at Wesson, with the Cobras coming out on top 27-7.  This time the game was…