High School Sports
BASEBALL: Things are “Sonny” at Sumner with Sonny Pierce
KENTWOOD--He comes from a family that knows about hard work, dedication and determination. Sumner’s Sonny Pierce has developed into a very good baseball player. “Sonny has been a key leader for ...
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Stephanie Pierce of Sumner heading to Meridian Community College
KENTWOOD--She has been a familiar place on the diamond for the Sumner Cowgirls softball team since her 7th grade year. And now Stephanie Pierce will continue to play on the next level. Pierce sig...
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GIRLS DISTRICT BASKETBALL: Record-setting season nets three Lady Tigers district honors
INDEPENDENCE--The Lady Tigers clawed their way through a very tough district schedule to earn a berth in the 2013 Class 3A post season. Independence earned the #24 seed in the post season and had...
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GIRLS DISTRICT BASKETBALL Sumner's Pittman and 5 Loranger players honored
LORANGER--Both Jewel Sumner and Loranger had several players honored by being named to the 2012-2013 All-District 8-3A team. Sumner had one player receiving district recognition while five Lady W...
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BOYS DISTRICT BASKETBALL: Tigers, Wolves, Cowboys honored on 3-A team
INDEPENDENCE--After a season in which the Independence Tigers advanced to the 3A playoffs, five Tigers players were recognized by the coaches of district 8-3A. Sumner and Loranger players picked u...
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4 Lady Warriors earn All-District honors
4 Lady Warriors earn All-District honors By Deke Bellavia AMITE--After another season that saw the Amite Lady Warriors advance to the Class 3A playoffs, the post season awards are starting to come...
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AMITE--Coach Ron Cox talks with his Warriors after the 68-54 playoff loss. Photo by Deke Bellavia.
Amite Warriors highlight 8-3A team
AMITE--Although they did not win the district title, the Amite Warriors lasted the longest in the post season and that is what matters most. “We had one of the best seasons in school history. We ...
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AMITE--Farmerville cranks up the offense in the 4th period. Photo by Mark Mathes.
8 Warriors seniors leave basketball program in good shape for next season
AMITE--Eight senior players for the Amite High School basketball team ended their four-year careers this week in the Class 3A State Quarter-finals. Amite saw their season come to an end as the ...
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AMITE--Coach Ron Cox talks with his Warriors after the 68-54 playoff loss. Photo by Deke Bellavia.
Coach Cox inspires Amite Warrior Pride in team locker room after defeat
AMITE--The mood was somber Feb. 26 as the Amite Warriors were looking to win a state title. Amite came up short this season with a 68-54 loss to Farmerville in the Class 3A quarter-finals. "I know...
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AMITE--Ready to pass as soon as he can see daylight in the first quarter. Photo by Mark Mathes.
Farmers oust Warriors
Check back for story, photo updates AMITE--The Amite Warriors basketball team was hoping to get back to the Class 3A semi-finals Feb. 26. The task would be a tall one as the #11 Warriors we...
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Independence Lady Tigers and Loranger Lady Wolves fall out of post season
INDEPENDENCE--After picking up opening round victories last Monday in the first round of the Class 3A playoffs the Independence Lady Tigers and Loranger Lady Wolves were both looking to keep their...
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Sumner’s King continues to dominate pole vault with new record
BATON ROUGE – He has been all over the country and at his current rate he will travel all over the word to show his talents. Sumner High's Devin King is at it again. This past weekend King set a...
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