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Hebron swept on the road at Kemper

January 25, 2012

By
Dan Hawthorne

DEKALB - It was too little to late for the Hebron Eagles.
Hebron scored more points in the fourth quarter than in the entire game, but it wasn't enough to overcome a 15-point deficit as Kemper Academy held on for a 60-57 win and remain in second in district 3A heading into the final week of the regular season.
“We spotted them too many points early in the game,” head coach Tri Nason said. “In the fourth, we switched to a full court press and they (Kemper) didn’t respond well to it. We came out with a loss but we know what we have to do the next time we play them.”

West Point sweep New Hope in region action

January 24, 2012

By
Dan Hawthorne

West Point's boys and girls basketball teams found themselves right back in the thick of the 5A Region 2 standings Tuesday night, pulling off a pair of wins over regional rivals New Hope on their home floor.

In the varsity opener, seniors Wilma Davis and Nekeisha Walker drained four consecutive free-throws to hold off a late rally and defeat the Lady Trojans 58-54.

Leading 52-48, New Hope's Lauren Holifield drained a three-pointer with 41 seconds left to play in the ball game to cut the deficit to one. West Point however, held their composure and sealed the win at the line.

Raiders hold on to beat Starkville Academy, 36-35

January 21, 2012

By
Dan Hawthorne

Although it was a low scoring game, Saturday night's regional contest between rivals Oak Hill Academy and Starkville Academy had all the makings of a Greek drama with bragging rights on the line.

In the end, it came down to clutch free throws and it was Oak Hill (15-10) who pulled off the nail biter, edging the Volunteers 36-35. The loss extended Starkville's losing streak to seven games.

Old Dominion clips Eagles, 42-39

January 21, 2012

By
Dan Hawthorne

Old Dominion’s speed and quickness proved to be a factor Friday night as Hebron dropped a heartbreaker, 42-39 at home. It was the second time this season the Eagles were trumped by Old Dominion.

“We just didn’t get into a rhythm,” head coach Tri Nason said. “Nobody was hot. That’s probably what hurt us the most, our lack of flow and rhythm on offense.”

The Eagles had the lead after the first quarter, 14-10 before they went cold on the offensive side, scoring just four points over the next eight minutes.

Oak Hill doubles up Manchester

January 21, 2012

Oak Hill moved one step closer to securing a second seed in the district.

Friday night, the Raiders (14-10, 5-3) started the third quarter on a 7-0 run and never looked back, defeating Manchester Academy 61-53 in MAIS 2AA play.

Tied at 28-all at the half, Oak Hill head coach Brian Middleton told his team in the locker room they needed to respond. The players did just that.

Youth football

January 20, 2012

The West Point Packers are looking for youth football players ages 7-12. For more info, call Calvin Young 418-6471 or Eric Campbell 295-2799

WP junior high girls play for Big 6 title

January 20, 2012

By
Dan Hawthorne

West Point could have it's first trophy of the season on the basketball court come Saturday.

The junior high girls basketball team, under the direction of six year head coach Beverly Jackson, will tipoff for the Big Six Conference championship against Starkville in Starkville. Start time is scheduled for noon. It will be the first time in recent memory the girls have chance to play for the title, and it's the first for coach Jackson.

"I wasn't aware of the accomplishment," she said. "But i'm very excited to get a chance to play for it."

Streak ends for OHA

January 18, 2012

By
Dan Hawthorne

LOUISVILLE - Oak Hill head coach Brian Middleton said Tuesday’s victory over Winston wasn’t a season changing win, but “We had to get that mentality back.”
Oak Hill snapped a four-game losing streak with a 52-36 win over Winston Academy and keep their heads above water as they fight for a number two seed in the district tournament.
“We’re going to come around,” Middleton said. “One game at a time starting with Friday night against Manchester.”

Hebron Christian sweeps Calhoun, climb district table

January 18, 2012

By
Dan Hawthorne

CALHOUN CITY - The Hebron Christian Lady Eagles continued to stay among the top of the MAIS 3A standings Tuesday night with a 42-22 victory over Calhoun Academy on the road.
The Lady Eagles, 16-7, moved to 5-1 in the district behind only Kemper Academy as they look to defend their title and secure a top seed heading into the district tournament with two more games left, both on the road.
Hebron won by a large margin the last time these teams met in December, but Calhoun, who have just one win the 3A, wasn’t going to be a pushover this time.

West Point/Starkville canceled

January 17, 2012

Tonight's games between West Point and Starkville has been canceled because of the threat of potential weather in the region later tonight.

No make up date has been scheduled.

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