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Lady Colonels advance to Class AAA state tournament
For a team that won only two games in the regular season, qualifying for the state tournament in women’s basketball has to be a thrill. That thrill is being experienced by the Copiah Academy Lady Colonels after they defeated Washington School last week in the MAIS Class AAA-Div. II tournament at Heritage Academy. Though the…
Read MoreCopiah teams advance in south state tourney
The three remaining area teams in the state basketball playoffs all won Thursday night. At the 3A south state tourney in Crystal Springs, Hazlehurst knocked off Seminary 56-41. The Indians exploded for 41 points combined in the second and third quarters to win going away. Dedrick Reese led the Indians with 13 points, followed by…
Read MoreCopiah teams advance in south state tourney
The three remaining area teams in the state basketball playoffs all won Thursday night. At the 3A south state tourney in Crystal Springs, Hazlehurst knocked off Seminary 56-41. The Indians exploded for 41 points combined in the second and third quarters to win going away. Dedrick Reese led the Indians with 13 points, followed by…
Read MoreLady Colonels pull upset in state AAA-D2 tourney
The Copiah Academy Lady Colonels, who have been beat up on and beat down all year by opponents, won a big one on Wednesday night in the MAIS State AAA-Div. II tourney at Heritage Academy near Columbus, Miss. The Lady Colonels, who were 2-21 coming into the tournament, knocked off Washington School 42-33. The Lady…
Read MoreAward winners announced at Wesson Chamber banquet
Lady Colonels pull upset in state AAA-D2 tourney
The Copiah Academy Lady Colonels, who have been beat up on and beat down all year by opponents, won a big one on Wednesday night in the MAIS State AAA-Div. II tourney at Heritage Academy near Columbus, Miss. The Lady Colonels, who were 2-21 coming into the tournament, knocked off Washington School 42-33. The Lady…
Read MoreIndians roll over SE Lauderdale; Advance in south 3A
The Hazlehurst Indians are back in a familiar spot, right in the thick of the south 3A tournament. They defeated S. E. Lauderdale in commanding fashion in Tuesday night, 72-50. The Indians, 17-9, led by 20 at the half, 36-16, and cruised in the second half to claim the win. Javarus Banks led the Indians…
Read MoreHazlehurst Chamber banquet award winners
The annual membership banquet of the Hazlehurst Area Chamber of Commerce was held on Tuesday, January 31 at the Copiah County Fairgrounds Banquet Facility in Gallman. Around 160 attended the gala. Four individuals were recognized for their stalwart efforts to improve the quality of life of the area after a half hour of entertainment by…
Read MoreWesson defeats Eupora; advances in South 2A
The Wesson Cobras are one win closer to playing in the Big House in Jackson for the state 2A title after Tuesday night, defeating visiting Eupora 72-61. Wesson got a team leading 20 points from Farrod Green, who also added two steals. Terry Brown had a highly productive night with 13 points, 10 rebounds, 5…
Read MoreIndians roll over SE Lauderdale; Advance in south 3A
The Hazlehurst Indians are back in a familiar spot, right in the thick of the south 3A tournament. They defeated S. E. Lauderdale in commanding fashion in Tuesday night, 72-50. The Indians, 17-9, led by 20 at the half, 36-16, and cruised in the second half to claim the win. Javarus Banks led the Indians…
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