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CHS senior Erin Frazier stands out in 3 sports
Also inside Kossuth football’s 12-1 season O Biggersville boys basketball makes state 1A title run O Corinth wins state titles in golf, track O Alcorn Central wins state dance title O
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A Daily Corinthian Publication | Spring 2012
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Features
Spring 2012
Experienced Erin: Corinth senior excels in three sports. Pages 4-6
Publisher Reece Terry Editor H. Lee Smith II Contributors Jeff Allen Steve Beavers Joel Counce Bubba McQueen James McQuaid Murphy H. Lee Smith II
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Dancing Dynasty: Alcorn Central defends state championship. Pages 8-9
Aggie Attack: Kossuth players honored following record-setting season. Pages 20-21
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Soccer Success: Warriors reach title game, Mathis named AllState for third straight year. Pages 25-26, 28
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Basketball is just one of four sports in which Corinth’s Erin Frazier (right) has excelled. 4 | Sports Rewind
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Experienced Erin By Steve Beavers Erin Frazier knows all about shooting and throwing. The Corinth High School senior also has some experience when it comes to hitting and spiking. She has even done a little jumping and cheering in a CHS uniform. Frazier has gained that knowledge through the playing of four sports along with a year as a cheerleader while at Corinth. “It has all been fun,” said Frazier as she nears her final time in a Lady Warrior uniform. “Playing sports has allowed me to pick up a lot of good traits.” From softball — fast and slow pitch — to basketball and volleyball, Frazier has played them all. The only daughter of Randy and Tammi Frazier even tried cheerleading for a year. “That just wasn’t my thing,” she
said. “I’m not into the short skirts and rah-rah.” Frazier turned in her pompoms for a chance to do some spiking when volleyball was introduced to the campus three years ago. “I almost didn’t play because it was at the same time as slow-pitch,” said the student council treasurer. Frazier missed the deadline to try out, but was convinced by volleyball coach Erika McCoy to at least give it a try. “I ended up loving it at the end of the day,” said the outside hitter and middle blocker. Volleyball was a natural fit for the athlete and soon became her favorite sport. “I like the high pace and it’s unlike other sports,” said Frazier. “In most sports you have to play under control, but in volleyball you can hit it as hard as you can and still show some
Corinth’s Frazier excels in 3 sports
control.” She was named the Maxpreps State Player of the Week for Aug. 22-28. The outside hitter/middle blocker posted 41 kills, 19 aces, 11 blocks along with nine digs and three assists over a 10game stretch to receive the honor. Corinth (20-11-2) won the Region 1 title in only its third year of play this season, finishing 6-0 in league play. The Lady Warriors went on to win its playoff opener versus Ackerman before falling in the 2nd Round to St. Joseph. Her love of volleyball has produced a scholarship to continue the sport at Wallace State Community College. Frazier turned down offers to play softball or basketball at five other schools. “It will be nice to figure out who I am playing only the one sport,” she CONTINUED ON PAGE 6
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 said. “My summers haven’t really been summers with all the camps and practices. I loved Wallace State and it’s close enough that I can still come home at times.” Frazier has been a starter in both slow and fast pitch since her seventhgrade year. “When we needed a hit, she came through,” said softball coach Janna LaBarreare. “Erin gave us a presence that can’t be replaced.” Over the past two seasons in fast pitch, she has been named the Division 1-3A Defensive Player of the Year. “She has been a tremendous asset for us at catcher,” said LaBarreare. “She took on that tough responsibility as a seventh grader.” “I have played softball since I was old enough to pick up a bat,” said Frazier. “It’s going to be weird not playing any more.” Frazier, who played left field and first base during her slow pitch time, led the Lady Warriors to the Class 4A State Championship Series in October. The slugger, who topped the club with 11 home runs, batted .479 with 45 hits and 44 RBI in being named the Division 1-4A Offensive Player of the Year. “She really stepped up in division play and the playoffs,” said LaBarreare. Corinth won six straight postseason games to collect the North State title and claimed the crown by taking a pair from Tishomingo County. Frazier, who ripped four long balls in the postseason, sent the Lady Warriors to championship series with a pair of homers in the North affair with TC. On the hardwood, the senior led the Lady Warriors to only their second Alcorn County Tournament crown since the program was revived in 1974-75. Frazier scored a game-high 14 points in being named Most Valuable Player following Corinth’s 53-32 win over Alcorn Central. She helped send the Lady Warriors to the North Half by tallying careerhigh 32 points in the Division 1-4A Tournament. As a junior she recorded a triple-double in a home win over Biggersville. “By playing so many sports it has 6 | Sports Rewind
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Corinth’s Erin Frazier added another chapter to her high school career by being named Homecoming Queen. helped me see that God has his hand in all of it,” said Frazier. “It has made my faith stronger and I have become more responsible and disciplined.” The softball standout really saw God working during the Lady Warriors’ unusual trip to the playoffs. It was an in, then out, and then back in scenario for the Lady Warriors to even get in the postseason. “It really hit me that I wasn’t going to play softball any more when we were told by Coach LaBarreare that we were not going to make the playoffs,” said Frazier. “God was working, though, and what we thought was our last meal together became a celebration.” Corinth went onto make a deep run
before falling to Newton County in the state finals. Frazier appreciates the efforts of all her coaches through the years. “Each one saw the potential and didn’t cut me any slack,” she said. As the final game nears, Frazier still has one goal left. She wants a state championship before the final chapter is written. One more shot at the gold before she takes off the red and black forever. “The day I got put out in one sport, I would be at practice for another sport the next day,” said the CHS athlete. “I think it’s going to hit me hard on senior night because this will be the last one,” The last of six years of stellar play in a Corinth uniform.
Cross Country Martin wins 3A; Aggies, Lady Warriors 2nd By Steve Beavers
Trevor Godwin, 21:21; 52. Riley Roach, 22:13
CLINTON — Kossuth turned in its best performance of the year. Saint Andrews was just a tad better. The Saints ended the six-year stronghold of Alcorn County on the Class 3A Cross Country Boys State Championship by edging the Aggies by four points at the Nov. 5 event. “I thought the boys ran well,” said KHS Head Coach Scotty Shettles. “It was the best race we have run all year ... they were just a little better than us.” Kossuth, which won state titles in 2007 and 2009, finished runnerup for a second consecutive year. The Aggies were second to Corinth in last season’s event. KHS was paced by the individual championship of senior runner Connor Martin. Martin, who was the silver medalist in the competition last year, turned in a personal best of 16:56 to collect the gold medal. He was the lone runner to finish under 17 minutes. Aggie runner Kyle Suitor helped the team collect the top two spots with a silver-medalist time of 17:04. “We had four of our runners turn in their best time of the year,” said Shettles. The Aggies held a one-point advantage through the first four runners. St. Andrew’s Hayden Guynes was the difference as his 11th place showing gave the Saints the title. The Lady Aggies finished fourth in the female division. • In Class 4A, Pontotoc ran away with both titles for a third straight year. The Corinth Lady Warriors were runnerup while the Warriors came home third in their first season in 4A. The Top 14 runners in both 3A and 4A were named All State.
Class 3A Girls
1st -- SAINT PATRICK (33): 3. Ashtyn Bellais, 15:47; 6. Kaylyn Bellais, 16:22; 7. Katie Bodin, 16:23; 8. Collin Letard, 16:26; 9. Casey Ferguson, 16:41; 11. Emily Bodin, 16:47; 24. Anna Clare Colson, 17:57 2nd -- SAINT ANDREWS (67): 2. Mia Martinson, 15:28; 4. Elisabeth Gaillet, 15:47; 12. Mollie Shepard, 16:56; 19. Eleanor Wells, 17:27; 30. Taylor Davis, 18:37; 44. Brynne Kelsey, 19:40; 50. Savannah Thomas, 20:21 3rd -- PASS CHRISTIAN (88): 1. Regen McGee, 15:18; 13. Devin McGee, 16:57; 14. Kassandra Couch, 17:02; 28. Randi Jenkins, 18:21; 32. Tiffany Bailey, 18:42; 41. Emma Holland, 19:28; 57. Jessica Allison, 20:59 4th -- KOSSUTH (113): 16. Sayde Turner, 17:08; 18. Ryleigh Follin, 17:23; 21. Shelbi Barnes, 17:44; 25. Tiffany Blackard, 18:02; 33. Hannah Gann, 18:43; 36. Madison Parks, 18:55; 53. Allison Strickland, 20:30
Class 4A Boys
Class 3A Boys
1st -- PONTOTOC (44): Blake Hill, 17:28; 5. Luke Hatcher, 17:30; 6. Brayden Timmons, 17:35; 11. Nathan Tidwell, 17:59; 18. Alex Berry, 18:24; 19. Anthony Berry, 18:30; 20. Cole Payne, 18:32 2nd -- SAINT STANISLAUS (71): 2. Wyatt Scott, 16:57; 3. Bingham Wikoff, 16:59; 13, Gavin Gros, 18:12; 22. Bennett Holland, 18:36; 31. Sawyer Danielson, 19:02; 39. Bret Reinhart, 19:18; 47. Miles Burnett, 19:36 3rd -- CORINTH (137): 7. Nick Thompson, 17:42; 14. Clayton Allred 18:14; 33. Ryan Scott, 19:07; 35. Will Crigger, 19:11; 48. Austin Martin, 19:40; 56. Austin Powell, 19:45; 58. Dennis Dilworth, 19:47
1st -- SAINT ANDREWS (35): 3. Jack Daly, 17:50; 5. Mike Steere, 18:04; 7. Jaqe Johnson, 18:23; 9. Thatcher Shepard, 18:30; 11. Hayden Guynes, 18:35; 12. Chris Woolverton, 18:40; 15. Adam Travis, 18:47 2nd -- KOSSUTH (39): 1. Connor Martin, 16:56; 2. Kyle Suitor, 17:04; 6. Levi Burcham, 18:21; 14. Nathan Ginn, 18:47; 16, Riley McCalla, 18:50; 20. Chase Peterson, 19:16; 28. Daniel Shawl, 19:45 5th -- ALCORN CENTRAL (167): 27. Samuel Holley, 19:44; 30. Forrest Crumby, 20:03; 34. Jakob Carter, 20:49; 37. Luke Holley, 21:11; 39. Trae Burcham, 21:12; 41.
1st -- PONTOTOC (32): 1. Elizabeth Lunn, 16:18; 2. Locke Hester, 16:30; 7. Robin Shumaker, 16:50; 10. Marlee Hatcher, 17:04; 12. Katy McCauley, 17:15; 14. Hannah Holland, 17:22; 19. Ashton Davis, 18:03 2nd -- CORINTH (89): 9. Brianna Scobey, 17:02; 16. Holley Marshall, 17:38; 20. Francis Bullard, 18:09; 21. Katie Jones, 18:10; 23. Haley McFall, 18:27; 28. Mary Wayne, 18:45; 38. Anna Ruth Price, 19:22 TISHOMINGO COUNTY: Carly Vogel, 18:23; Olivia Wright, 20:58; Cora Wright, 26:11; Veronica Shea 26:21
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Alcorn Central senior dancers Emily Strickland (left), Anna Wallace and Abby Little will be getting new championship rings along with the rest of the dance squad.
Dancing Dynasty Lady Bears win second state title By Steve Beavers Alcorn Central struck gold again in the Big House. The Lady Bears strolled away with a second consecutive dance state championship in the Class 3A State Meet at the Mississippi Coliseum. AC defended its hip hop crown by edging runnerup Kossuth on Dec. 16 in the Big House. “The girls worked so hard,” said sponsor Candee
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Witt. “Their goal was to win because the group before them won last year.” Seven Lady Bears were taking their first steps in the dance field at the state event. “This group had to work harder because we had several that hadn’t danced before,” said Witt. “I’m really proud of them because they were willing to practice long hours to reach their goal.” Squads were allowed to compete no more than 2:20 minutes in the state event. Each team was judged on energy, difficulty, formation, technique, transition and synchronization. Central’s overall
score was an 83.3. AC, competing in only its third state competition, saw it had a chance to repeat as state champs after performing a routine in the summer that earned it a trip to Disney World. “I knew we had some very talented girls and a great routine,” said Witt as they prepared for the big dance. Central’s squad is made up of 14 young ladies. Emily Strickland is caption of the squad while Abby Little and Anna Wallace serve as co-captains. The dance team is also composed of first-year senior dancer Alicia Crum. A quartet of juniors, Anna Bowling, Erica Doran, Abbey Brooks and Caleigh Newton; three sophomores, Lakin Little, Lindee Witt, Taylor Bordeleau; and freshmen, Lindsey Miller, Katie Smith and Alissa Ann Williams round out the group. Central’s team was chosen in April and started practicing the
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Members of the Alcorn Central dance squad, below, are (front row, from left), Alicia Crum, Erica Doran, Emily Strickland, Lindee Witt, Alissa Ann Williams, Taylor Bordeleau and Anna Bowling. Standing (from left) Abbey Brooks, Katie Smith, Abby Little, Anna Wallace, Lakin Little, Caleigh Newton and Lindsey Miller.
same month before heading to camp in June. “We are so excited and trying to keep the tradition going at Alcorn
Central,” said Witt. “All they talked about on the way home was picking out a new championship ring.”
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Warriors defend 3A track title; Gardner hauls in three golds By H. Lee Smith II PEARL — After claiming their initial track championship in 2010, the Corinth Warriors successfully defended their Class 3A title on May 13 “This year we were better,” Coach Ryan Summers said. “We were more solid. My assistant coaches did a good job of getting everybody in the right event, the right spot. They were responsible for making us successful.” Summers’ assistants are Patricia Barr, Larry Mangus, and Fred Stafford. Biggersville’s DeAra Gardner turned in the best individual performance among the local athletes in the Class 1A meet. The senior claimed three gold medals — 100 meter dash, 100 meter hurdles, and the long jump — and finished second in the high jump. • In 2010, Corinth carried six competitors to the event, this past year, they carried nine. Senior Taylor Smith brought home two gold medals, one in the 110 high hurdles, and one in the 300 intermediate hurdles — breaking his own school record in the process. He also won a bronze in the pole vault. Alcorn County owned the 3A two mile, with Kossuth’s Connor Martin taking the gold and Corinth teammates Clayton Alred winning the silver and Brian McDonnieal taking the bronze. Kyle Suitor of Kossuth won the gold in both the 1600 and 800 meter run, while Corinth’s Nick Thompson won the silver in both events. Frank Rivers won the bronze in the 800 meter. Brad Roach of Kossuth took home the silver in the pole vault. Eric Richardson of Corinth also won a bronze in the high jump. • In 1A, Marc Rees of Biggersville won the silver in the 1600 meter run, and Mario Beene won the bronze in the shot put. • On the girls’ side, Chelsea Cave10 | Sports Rewind
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ness of Corinth won a silver in pole vaulting, Jaynesia Johnson took home the gold in the discus throw and Hayden Malone took the bronze in the 800 meter. Kiki Gwyn of Kossuth took home the bronze medal in the long jump and the silver in the 100 meter dash, while teammate Odyssey McGaha won the silver in the pole vault.
1A Girls
Team Scoring: 1) Coldwater, 89; 6) Biggersville, 39 100 Hurdles: 1. DeAra Gardner, Biggersville, 18.36 100 Dash: 1. DeAra Gardner, Biggersville 12.57; 7. Taylor Durham, Biggersville, 14 Long Jump: 1. DeAra Gardner, Biggersville, 17-1.5 High Jump: 1. Shelby Jamison, Coldwater, 5-0; 2. DeAra Gardner, Biggersville, 4-10
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Team Scoring: 1) Saint Patrick, 77.33; 6) Corinth, 43.33; 8) Kossuth, 32; 19) Alcorn Central, 9 100 Dash: 1. Karla Levy, Velma Jackson, 12.55; 2. Kiki Gwyn, Kossuth, 12.69. 200 Dash: 1. Kaylan Frye, Leland, 26.06; 7. Kiki Gwyn, Kossuth, 27.58 400 Dash: Janice Carter, Tylertown, 58.72; 5. Dejuana McConnico, Corinth, 1:01.29 800 Run: Lashrya Cotton, East Side, 2:25.81; Hayden Malone, Corinth, 2:27.54 1600 Run: 1. Emily Bodin, St. Patrick, 5:30.55; 4. Kelsey Hendrix, Alcorn Central, 5:47.84; 7. Holly Marshall, Corinth, 5:57.32 3200 Run: 1. Elisabeth Gaillet, Saint Andrew’s; 11:56.3; 5. Kelsey Hendrix, Alcorn Central, 12:29.85; 7. Sadye
Turner, 14:04.06; 8. Annaruth Price, Corinth, 14:24.53 300 Hurdles: 1. Meredith Ury, St. Andrew’s, 45.39; 7. Chelsea Caveness, Corinth, 52.34 4x100 Relay: 1. Charleston, 50.26; 6. Corinth, 51.47 4x200 Relay: 1. Franklin County, 1:45.23; 4. Corinth, 1:48.74 4x400 Relay: 1. Tylertown, 4:08.02; 7. Corinth, 4:18.54 Pole Vault: 1. Emily Bodin, St. Patrick, 9-0; T2. Chelsea Caveness, Corinth, 8-6 Long Jump: 1. Keisha Gallion, Marshall, 17-09.25; 3. Kiki Gwyn, Kossuth, 17-01.00 Triple Jump: 1. Kathi Fisher, Alcorn Central, 31-09; 2. Karishna Roby, Corinth, 27-11; Clarissa Turner, Kossuth, 25-11 Shot Put: 1. Carsheva Sutton, 33-09.5; Odyssey McGaha, Kossuth, 33-02.5; 7. Janeshia Johnson, Corinth, 30-00.5 Discus: 1. Janeshia Johnson, Corinth, 108-04; 4. Clarissa Turner, Kossuth, 91-09.75; 6. Mercedes Gwyn, Kossuth, 86-10.5
1A Boys
Team Scoring: 1) Montgomery County, 91; 6) Biggersville, 40 100 Dash: 1. George Fradenburg, Tupelo Christian, 11.17; 6. Jonathan Ragin, Biggersville, 11.59 200 Dash: 1. George Fradenburg, Tupelo Christian, 22.52, Jonathan Ragin, Biggersville, 23.5 400 Dash: 1. Colby Huff, Franklin County, 48.86; 6. Tracy Billups, Booneville, 52.59; 8. Blake Strachan, 53.98 800 Run: 1. Kris Roberts, Potts Camp, 2:10.1; 4. Marc Rees, Biggersville, 2:13.65 1600 Run: 1. Lex Agnew, Sacred Heart, 4:58.03; 2. Marc Rees, Biggersville, 4:58.94 110 Hurdles: 1. Chavez Ramsey,
Warriors cruise to 8th golf title Platt takes individual championship By H. Lee Smith II MADISON — Corinth’s swan song proved to be a runaway hit. The Warriors defended their 3A golf championship in easy fashion, claiming a 30-stroke victory in the two-day event held May 4-5 at Reunion Golf and Country Club. The championship is the eighth for the program, the last six coming in 3A. Corinth will compete in 4A for the next two school years after being classified a 3A school since 1996-97. “P.J. (Platt) is our only senior and we have some others lined up ready to go,” said coach Keith Greene, who has been a part of three titles. “Alex (Tull) is just a ninth-grader and Collin (Burns) is only a sophomore.” In addition to claiming the team title, CHS earned another championship off the club of Platt. The senior took home medalist honors with a two-day total of 156. Platt opened with a 77 and carded a 79 in the final round to become Corinth’s third individual champion, joining Bradley Bumpas (1988) and Josh Webb (2006), Sumrall’s Bryce Monroe was a close second at 157 with Tull earning a top-three finish at 160. Corinth took a 23-shot lead over eventual runner-up Forest following first-round play. The Warriors dropped eight strokes of their first 18-hole total, but still finished with a
Warriors CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 Coldwater, 16.39; Dexter Stafford, Biggersville, 16.91 4x400 Relay: 1. East Oktibbeha, 3:36.87; 7. Biggersville, 4:07.44 Pole Vault: 1. Connor Foxworth, St. Patrick, 13-0; 2. Brad Roach, Kossuth, 12-0; Taylor Smith, Corinth, 11-6; 7. Dylan Adams, Kossuth, 9-6 Triple Jump: 1. Marcell Newsome, Coldwater, 43-8.5; Dexter Stafford, Biggersville, 39-11.25 Shot Put: 1. Deon Hemphill, Montgomery County, 44- 04.5; 3. Mario Beene, Biggersville, 42-5.5
3A Boys
Team Scoring: 1) Corinth, 81; 7)
30-stroke advantage. “I was hoping we wouldn’t be too comfortable,” Greene said of beginning the final round with a huge lead. “We played well on the front nine, but we either tired or thought we could relax on the back side. “Alex and P.J. were steady the whole round. The big lead kept us from having to be so aggressive.” Blake Farris, who tied Platt for first-round honors, finished at 164. Collin Burns totaled a 166 with John Mathis rounded out the group at 172. The four lowest scores each round are used to determine team scoring on the 6,600-plus yard course. “It was a top-notch course,” said Greene. “It was properly marked and well manicured and provided a true test of golf.”
Team Scoring
1) Corinth 642, 2) Forest 672, 3) St. Patrick 699, 4) St. Andrews 704, 5) Philadelphia 729, 6) Belmont 760, 7) Choctaw Central 775, 8) Winona 795 CORINTH (642) P.J. Platt 77-79 -- 156 Alex Tull 84-76 -- 160 Blake Farris 77-87 -- 164 Collin Burns 79-87 -- 166 John Mathis 89-83 -- 172
Kossuth, 44; 13) Booneville 17 100 Dash: 1. Robert Wells, Jefferson County, 10.59; 4. Anthony Branch, Booneville, 10.79 400 Dash: 1. Colby Huff, Franklin County, 48.86; 6. Tracy Billups, Booneville, 52.59; 8. Blake Strachan, 53.98 800 Run: 1. Kyle Suitor, Kossuth, 2:03.45; 2. Nick Thompson, Corinth, 2:04.47; 3. Frank Rivers, Corinth, 2:04.79; 6. Connor Martin, Kossuth, 2:09.28 1600 Run: 1. Kyle Suitor, Kossuth, 4:41.12; 2. Nick Thompson, Corinth, 4:48.46 3200 Run: 1. Connor Martin, Kossuth, 10:17.49; Clayton Alred, 10:48.29; Brian McDonnieal, Corinth, 10:54.28 110 Hurdles: 1. Taylor Smith, Corinth, 15.11 300 Hurdles: 1. Taylor Smith, Corinth, 39.73 (school record)
4x200 Relay: 1. Jefferson County, 10.59; 3. Booneville, 1:29.9 4x400 Relay: 1. Tylertown, 3:25.76; 4. Corinth, 3:33.28 High Jump: 1. Matt Blank, St. Patrick, 6-8; 3. Eric Richardson, Corinth, 6-0 Pole Vault: 1. Connor Foxworth, St. Patrick, 13-0; 2. Brad Roach, Kossuth, 12-0; Taylor Smith, Corinth, 11-6; 7. Dylan Adams, Kossuth, 9-6 Long Jump: 1. Donte Moncrief, Raleigh, 23-10.5; 6. Eric Richardson, Corinth, 20-11.75 Triple Jump: 3. Josh Dilworth, Kossuth, 36-07; 5. Juwan Sorell, Corinth, 36 Shot Put: 1. Woodrow Hamilton, Raleigh, 48-09.25; 6. Casey Farris, Booneville, 42-3 Discus: 1. Oziahous White, Velma Jackson 135- 07.5; 4. Briceson Ross, Corinth, 133-2.5 Spring 2012
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All-State Selections Kristen Devers (left) and Jordan Dickson of the Kossuth Lady Aggies were named AllState following the slow-pitch campaign. Devers, an eighth grader, was 16-for-26 in the postseason. She led the team with 17 RBI in the playoffs while batting .615 and nine runs scored. Dickson, a junior, batted .706 in the playoffs, going 12-for-17 with nine RBI.
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Lady Warriors 2nd in 4A By Steve Beavers JACKSON — Corinth had its chances. The Lady Warriors bid for a Class 4A Slow-Pitch State Championship came up just a bit short. Defending state champion Newton County completed a perfect 35-0 season with a 2-0 sweep of CHS. The state champs downed the locals 7-0 and 8-7 at V.A. Fields on Saturday, Oct. 15. “We played hard, but missed some opportunities early,” said CHS Head Coach Janna LaBarreare. “We just didn’t hit like we have been hitting.” Corinth (26-9) came into the championship series not allowing a team to reach double figures in the
postseason. That streak continued only to have the Corinth bats go cold. “They were beatable,” said LaBarreare of the state champs. “I thought we contained them, but we couldn’t get that timely hit.” After being blanked 7-0 in Game 1, Corinth tied the contest at 7-7 with four runs in the top of the fifth. The North champs battled back from 7-1 down in knotting the contest. Jamia Kirk, who led the team with six hits in the two games, singled to start the fifth. A Stennett Smith single loaded the bases for Erin Frazier, who drove in CONTINUED ON PAGE 15
Softball League champ Kossuth leads 1-3A squad By H. Lee Smith II KOSSUTH — The spoils went to the victors in Division 1-3A slow-pitch softball. Kossuth, which went unscathed in league play, took three of the top four honors, following the annual postseason meeting of league coaches. In addition, five other Lady Aggies garnered first-team recognition. Jordan Dickson was named Most Valuable Player in the division, which also included Alcorn Central, Booneville and Belmont. Kristen Devers was named Offensive Player of the Year, while Booneville’s Bre Agnew was crowned Defensive Player of the Year. Kossuth Head Coach Steve Lyles and his assistant Blake Hendrix were tabbed the Coaching Staff of the Year.
Annaleigh Coleman, Paden Tomlin, Madison Hales, Shelby Stewart and Dana Glissen were named to the First Team. Alcorn Central was represented by Chelsey Buntin, Kayla Massengill, Amber Meredith and Haley Barnes. The Lady Aggies complied a 20-12 mark, advancing to the Class 3A North Half championship. After failing to get out of the first round the past three seasons, KHS beat Winona and Mooreville before falling to eventual state champion Nettleton. Dickson batted at a .632 clip with four homers and 26 RBI. She had an on-base percentage of .692 with a nearperfect showing in the field -- just one error among 117 putouts and three assists. Devers cranked out nine homers and drove in 33 runs. She batted .545 while reaching base at a .627 clip. CONTINUED ON PAGE 15
Lady Warriors headline 1-4A squad By James McQuaid Murphy Three Corinth Lady Warriors were named to the Mississippi High School Athletic Association’s (MHSAA) Slow Pitch Softball All-State Tournament Team, with two of them also earning All-Division 1-4A Player of the Year status. Erin Frazier was named Offensive Player of the Year in 1-4A for her outstanding season that saw her bat .580 with seven doubles, 11 homers and 45 RBI. The senior, who was 46-of-94, had a slugging percentage of .904. Junior Stennett Smith was named 1-4A Defensive Player of the Year with a fielding percentage of .900, including 95 putouts and 103 assists. On the offensive side she was 63-of-125 at the plate with 22 doubles, six homers and 54 RBI. Smith got on base at a .541 clip and had a slugging percentage of .856. Second on the All-State team was junior Portia Patterson, who also
made All- Division 1-4A First Team. Patterson hit .580 (76-of-131) with 21 doubles, three triples and seven home runs. Patterson drove in 30 runs while getting on base at a .601 clip and logging a .947 slugging percentage. She also recorded 73 putouts. Several other CHS Lady Warriors made the Division 1-4A First Team, including Bailee Kramer, Haley Christian, Elizabeth Williams and Jamia Kirk. CHS Coach Janna LaBarreare was also named The Daily Journal’s 2011 Slow-Pitch Softball Coach of the Year, while the Frazier-Patterson-Smith triad also got selected for the paper’s All-Area Top 10. The 2011 season was a remarkable campaign for the Lady Warriors. After being bumped up to Class 4A, CHS finished 26-9 and ended a wild ride at the state runner-up to Newton County, who finished a perfect 35-0. Spring 2012
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Jimmy Mitchell led the Warriors to an 118-54 mark and 12 straight playoff berths in 14 seasons.
Mitchell ends 40-year run By H. Lee Smith II “Mitchell Mania” is the craze no more. Jimmy Mitchell, who guided the Corinth Warriors to 12 straight playoff appearances, is hanging up his whistle after 40 years on the sidelines. The 1968 Winona graduate announced the decision, effective at the end of the school year, on Jan. 10. “It’s just time,” said Mitchell, who informed the players and coaches Tuesday morning. “It wasn’t an easy decision ... it hurts.” The Corinth Touchdown Club held a retirement ceremony for the program’s winningest coach on April 1. Mitchell and his wife, Angelyn, who teaches at Corinth Elementary school, have each spent 40 years in the school 14 | Sports Rewind
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business after marrying in 1970. “We want to have time to travel and do various things before we’re too old to do them,” said the coach. Mitchell spent the bulk of his headcoaching career at Corinth, quickly turning the program into a postseason contender. After going 11-11 in his first two seasons, the Warriors began a string of five straight Division 1-3A championships in 2000, prompting the student body to don “Mitchell Mania” shirts. Corinth won 10 games or more during the five-year stretch, reaching the championship game for the first time in the program’s history in 2001. CONTINUED ON PAGE 30
Year School Won Lost 1992 Pontotoc 13 1 1993 Pontotoc 6 5 1994 Pontotoc 9 4 1995 Pontotoc 8 3 4 years 36 13 1996 Itawamba 4 6 1997 Itawamba 6 4 2 years 10 10 1998 Corinth 5 6 1999 Corinth 6 5 2000 Corinth 12 1 2001 Corinth 13 2 2002 Corinth 13 1 2003 Corinth 11 2 2004 Corinth 10 2 2005 Corinth 6 5 2006 Corinth 5 6 2007 Corinth 9 5 2008 Corinth 12 1 2009 Corinth 6 5 2010 Corinth 4 7 2011 Corinth 6 6 14 years 118 54 20 years 164 77 Postseason 15 Appearances (7 as champion, 5 as runner-up, 3 as No. 3) 22 wins, 15 losses 2 North Half titles/State runner-ups (1992, 2001) Milestone Victories 1 -- Sept. 4, 1992: Pontotoc 40, New Albany 7 25 -- Oct. 28, 1994: Pontotoc 55, Saltillo 6 50 -- Sept. 25, 1998: Corinth 33, Saltillo 20 75 -- Oct. 12, 2001: Corinth 45, New Albany 0 100 -- Oct. 3, 2003: Corinth 41, Alcorn Central 0 107* -- Aug. 27, 2004: Corinth 28, Baldwyn 6 125 -- Oct. 6, 2007: Corinth 49, Mooreville 21 146# -- Oct. 31, 2008: Corinth 44, Alcorn Central 12 150 -- Sept. 18, 2009: Corinth 19, Tishomingo County 0 * School-record 61st victory at Corinth # 100th victory at Corinth Assistant Coach (20 years) Listed by season Winona (3) -- 1972-1974 Okeechobee, Fla. (3) -- 19751977 Kosciusko (3) -- 1978-1980 Tupelo (11) -- 1981-1991
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 Kirk with a hit. Corinth added two more after Bailee Kramer’s ground ball chased in Portia Patterson as Haley Christian picked up the two RBI with a single. Newton Co. 7, Corinth 0 Game 1 Newton 300 400 0 -- 7 13 1 Corinth 000 000 0 -- 0 10 4 WP: Maegen Higgenbothen (34-0). LP: Elizabeth Williams (24-8). Multiple Hits: Jamia Kirk 3, Katie Vandiver 2. Newton Co. 8, Corinth 7 Game 2 Corinth 102 040 0 -- 7 12 5 Newton 250 010 x -- 8 8 3 WP: Maegen Higgenbothen (35-0). LP: Elizabeth Williams (24-9). Multiple Hits: Jamia Kirk 3, Portia Patterson 2, Erin Frazier 2. 2B: Patterson.
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All-Division 1-3A MVP: Jordan Dickson, Kossuth Offensive Player of the Year: Kristen Devers, Kossuth Defensive Player of the Year: Bre Agnew, Booneville Coaching Staff of the Year: Steve Lyles and Blake Hendrix, Kossuth
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Annaleigh Coleman, Kossuth Paden Tomlin, Kossuth Madison Hales, Kossuth Shelby Stewart, Kossuth Dana Glissen, Kossuth Chelsey Buntin, Alcorn Central Kayla Massengill, Alcorn Central
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Alcorn Central -- Kennedy Hester, Siera Childers; Belmont -- Nicole Moody, Karlie Smith; Booneville -- Kenyata Welch, Olivia Baggett, Laura Key, Karah Stephenson, Kayla Moore; Kossuth -- McKinley Ragan, Brittany Brooks, Eryn Coleman, Lainna Mullins, Anna Martin, McKenzie Holland
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Biggersville seniors Dexter Stafford (left) and Blake Anderson celebrate the Lions first North State title since 1995-96. 16 | Sports Rewind
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Biggersville’s Darrien Williams drives to the goal during the Class 1A North State Tournament.
Lions cap stellar season in Jackson By H. Lee Smith II JACKSON — Biggersville never gave up in its quest for a second state basketball title. Down 17 with 7:20 remaining, the Lions made it a four-point contest but could never get over the hump as Coldwater claimed the Class 1A Boys’ title with a
68-55 win in the second of four championship games held Friday at the Mississippi Coliseum. Biggersville ended its impressive season at 28-8. The Lions took home the Division 1-1A and North State Tournament titles in reaching the Big House for the CONTINUED ON PAGE 19
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Cliff Little was named Division 1-1A Coach of the Year after leading Biggersville to the State Tournament in his first season as the Lions’ coach.
Stafford, Little top 1-1A team Biggersville finished as the state runner-up in Class 1A and two of the major cogs in the pursuit of the gold ball were honored by their Division 1-1A foes. Cliff Little was named Coach of the Year in the seven-team league and senior Dexter Stafford claimed Player of the Year honors following the annual postseason meeting of league coaches. On the girls’ side Chris Parham was tabbed Coach of the Year after leading Thrasher to its first 1-1A Tournament 18 | Sports Rewind
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title in 12 seasons. Player of the Year honors went to Pine Grove’s Bryana Davis. Stafford tallied 639 points — 17.8 per contest — and pulled down 297 rebounds (8.3) in leading the Lions to a 28-8 mark. The senior also led the team with 42 blocks and was second with 54 steals. “It makes my job a lot easier having a kid like Dexter,” said Little. Stafford scored in double figures in 32 of the Lions’ 36 contests, including
By H. Lee Smith II two 30-point outings in a 10-day span against league foe Blue Mountain. He also registered 12 double-doubles — all in points and rebounds. Over a five-year, 119-game career — including a seven-game stint as an eighth-grader — Stafford amassed 1,964 points. He reached the 30-point mark five times, tallying a career-best 33 against league rival Wheeler in his freshman season. CONTINUED ON PAGE 29
Lions CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 first time in over 10 years. The Lions beat the Cougars 79-61 in the finals of the North State Tournament. Coldwater (27-6) turned the tables in the rematch. After getting outscored 45-27 in the second half of a tied game 13 days ago, Coldwater used a 46-32 advantage over the final two quarters of the Mississippi High School Activities Association’s State Basketball Tournament. Down 23-22 at the break, the Wildcats broke the game open by outscoring the Lions 22-9 in the third quarter. Biggersville reclaimed a 26-24 lead on a Blake Anderson three-pointer 41 seconds into the third, but wouldn’t score again until a Jaylon Gaines’ steal and dunk at the 4:24 mark. Coldwater, meanwhile, reeled off nine straight points during the Biggersville drought then closed the frame on an 11-2 advantage for a 44-32 cushion after three complete. Coldwater began the fourth with five unanswered points as the lead ballooned to 17 with 7:20 remaining. With Biggersville Head Coach Cliff Little yelling “Don’t quit” from the sideline, the Lions’ put together one last-gasp effort. Biggersville responded with 11 straight points over a 1:55
stretch, including seven where the Lions didn’t allow Coldwater to cross midcourt. Six points by Darien Barnett, another trio by Dexter Stafford and a bucket by Daniel Simmons pulled BHS to within 49-43 with 5:25 remaining, re-ignited a large Lion contingent and prompted Coldwater to call a timeout. Jakevin Farmer, who was one of four Coldwater players in double figures with 15 points, converted one of his game-high 22 rebounds into a bucket and a pair of free throws by Devonta Roberts 25 seconds later pushed the lead back out to double figures. Biggersville responded one final time before running out of luck. Four different Lions scored in an 8-2 run that saw Biggersville cut the deficit to four on a Barnett freebie with 2:32 remaining. The Lions wouldn’t score again until less than one minute remained and the Cougars tallied a pair of buckets and six straight free throws for another twindigit lead with 30.3 seconds showing. Biggersville took its biggest lead of four at the 3:09 mark of the first. The two clubs combined for just 30 points in the opening half, with neither team recording a field goal the final 5:21. Coldwater killed the Lions in the paint, getting 40 of its 68 points. The majority came via the second-chance route where the Cougars held a 23-12
advantage. Paced by Farmer’s 22 rebounds, the Wildcats dominated the Lions on the glass to the tune of a 57-35 advantage. Coldwater’s margin was 27-19 on its end of the floor. Daniel Simmons paced the Lions with 15 points. Stafford ended his stellar career with a double-double on 11 points and a team-high 10 rebounds. (1A-B) Coldwater 68, Biggersville 55 Coldwater 8 14 22 24 -- 68 Biggersville 9 14 9 23 -- 55 COLDWATER (68): Marcel Newsome 17, Marcel Hunt 17, Jakevin Farmer 15, Chris Vortis 11, Devonta Roberts 4, Davion Merritt 2, Devin Leverson 2. BIGGERSVILLE (55): Daniel Simmons 15, Dexter Stafford 11, Jayon Gaines 8, Darien Barnett 8, Tevin Watson 6, Blake Anderson 5, Darrien Williams 2. 3-Pointers: (C) Hunt. (B) Simmons, Watson, Anderson. Records: Coldwater 27-6, Biggersville 28-8
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Kossuth seniors Tyler Pittman (left) and Jay Vanderford headlined the annual Division 1-3A Super 22 teams.
Football Kossuth dominates 1-3A squad following record-setting season Kossuth ran roughshod through Division 1-3A during the 2011 season. That performance — which included just its fourth league title and a school-record tying 12 wins — paid off again at the annual meeting of division coaches. Kossuth took home three of the top four awards, had nine additional selections to the Super 22 teams and another seven tabbed Second Team following the programs third perfect regular season since 1957. Tyler Pittman was named Most Valuable Player of the six-team league starring both at fullback and linebacker. The senior had over 800 yards rushing and scored 10 touchdowns while amassing over 100 tackles. Pittman was also honored with a Second Team selection, as a fullback, to the Mississippi Association of Coaches Class 3A All-State Team. Quarterback Jay Vanderford was named Offensive MVP, accounting for over 1,700 yards of offense and 24 scores. The senior rushed for nearly 500 yards and 10 scores and added 1,200 and 24 through the air. First-year head coach Brian Kelly and his assistants were named Coaching Staff of the Year. The group became the first to lead the Aggies to multiple playoff wins — beating M.S. Palmer and Mooreville — before falling to eventual Class 3A champion Charleston. Kossuth earned nine other spots on the Super 22 squads. Heath Wood (WR), David Gibson (TE), Dillon Hughes (OL), Joseph Holt (OL) and kicker Austin Emerson were among the offensive selections. Hughes also garnered a First Team selection on the MAC Class 3A AllState team. The defensive unit included linemen Jordan Elam and Chase Settlemires,
linebacker Joseph Moreland and defensive back Devin Sowell. Seven Aggies were tabbed Second Team, including 1,000-yard rusher Zach Cooper. Linemen Chris Walker, Logan Hall and Will Roberson rounded out the four offensive selections. Second Team defenders were lineman Antonio Moore, linebacker Dylan Rider and punter Cade Armstrong. Cody Russ was the lone Alcorn Central representative as a Second Team special teams selection. Kossuth also had four honorable mentions — Denzel Miller, Jacob Meeks, Blake Holley and Hunter Kelly. The Aggies’ other Division 1-3A titles came in 1985, 1998 and 1999. Kossuth was 5-7 in 2010. Coaching Staff of the Year: Kossuth MVP: Tyler Pittman, Sr., Kossuth MVP Offense: Jay Vanderford, Sr., Kossuth MVP Defense: Casey Farris, Sr., Booneville
Super 22 Offense
QB -- Cody James, Jr., Ripley RB -- Isaac Bails, Sr., Ripley RB -- Xavier Rodgers, Sr., Booneville WR -- Heath Wood, Sr., Kossuth WR -- Shaq Prather, Sr., Booneville TE -- David Gibson, Sr., Kossuth OL -- Dillon Hughes, Jr., Kossuth OL -- Joseph Holt, Sr., Kossuth OL -- Ross Smith, Jr., Booneville OL -- Anthony Johnson, Sr., Ripley OL -- Tyler Wooten, Sr., Belmont PK -- Austin Emerson, Sr., Kossuth
Super 22 Defense
DL -- Tyjae Jones, Jr., Holly Springs DL -- Chase Settlemires, Jr., Kossuth DL -- Jordan Elam, Jr., Kossuth
By H. Lee Smith II DL -- Razean Prather, Sr., Ripley LB -- Joseph Moreland, Sr., Kossuth LB -- Shaquille Faulkner, Sr., Holly Springs LB -- Jordan Miller, Jr., Booneville LB -- Jordan Powell, Sr., Belmont DB -- Devin Sowell, Jr., Kossuth DB -- Tracy Billups, Sr., Booneville DB -- Eric Hardin, Sr., Holly Springs P -- Tyler White, Sr., Booneville Special Teams -- Mikael Garrett, Sr., Holly Springs
Second Team Offense
QB -- Dylan Henley, Sr., Booneville RB -- Zach Cooper, Sr., Kossuth RB -- Tevin Jones, Jr., Holly Springs WR -- Chase Grissom, Sr., Ripley WR -- Dehendre Brown, Sr., Holly Springs TE -- Payton Clark, So., Ripley OL -- Chris Walker, Sr., Kossuth OL -- Logan Hall, Sr., Kossuth OL -- Will Roberson, Sr., Kossuth OL -- Monterio Hatch, Sr., Ripley OL -- Rusty Robbins, Jr., Ripley PK -- Adonis Dillard, Sr., Ripley
Second Team Defense
DL -- Antonio Moore, Sr., Kossuth DL -- Keeton Hamilton, Jr., Ripley DL -- Jacob Hughes, Sr., Belmont DL -- Michael Bullock, Sr., Booneville LB -- Dylan Rider, Sr., Kossuth LB -- Josh Saylors, Jr., Booneville LB -- London Meeks, Sr., Holly Springs LB -- Chandler Higginbottom, Fr., Belmont DB -- Andrew Lambert, So., Booneville DB -- John Austin Moore, So., Ripley DB -- Collin Harris, Jr., Belmont P -- Cade Armstrong, Sr., Kossuth Special Teams -- Cody Russ, Sr., Alcorn Central Spring 2012
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Tennis
Corinth comes up short in title bid By H. Lee Smith II JACKSON — St. Andrews made easy work of Corinth once again, defending its Class 3A state tennis title. Corinth, with 14 team titles to its credit, had won the previous five 3A team titles before falling to St. Andrews in the 2010 championship. St. Andrews took five of the seven matches, with Corinth claiming wins in Boys Doubles No. 1 and Girls Doubles No. 2. The two teams also paired of three times in the championship round of the individual tournament, with Corinth taking two of three. Catherine Coleman claimed the girls singles title with a 6-3, 6-0 decision.
Brian McDonnieal and Allie Winters teamed to win the mixed doubles event with a 6-0, 6-3 win. Coleman’s win was the sixth for the program in girls singles and her second after playing alongside Kayla Keefe in the 2009 girls doubles event. The mixed doubles championship was the fifth straight for CHS and the third for Winters. She teamed with Joseph Hurt to win the event in 2009 and 2010. It was also McDonnieal’s second title having also won with Taylor Corder in 2008. Austin McElwain advanced to the boys singles title match before falling 7-6, 0-6, 2-6. The two individual titles upped Corinth’s overall count to 40, including two each the past two seasons.
St. Andrews 5, Corinth 2 Girls Singles: (SA) Helena Qu def. (C) Annalee Hendrick 6-1, 6-1. Boys Singles: (SA) Phillip Qu def. (C) Hank Howell 6-0, 6-0. Boys Doubles 1: (C) Austin McElwain/Kyle Smith def. (SA) Flowers/ McKee 7-5, 7-6 Boys Doubles 2: (SA) Fijman/Flower def. (C) Brian McDonnieal/Brandon Nhek 6-1, 6-4. Girls Doubles 1: (SA) Flowers/ Payne def. Shelby McClain/Laney Kemp 6-0, 6-0. Girls Doubles 2: (C) Allie Winters/ Catherine Coleman def. (SA) Funches/ Darby 3-6, 6-4,12-10. Mixed Doubles: (SA) Santangelo Lee def. (C) Charlie Curtis/Katie Knight 6-4, 6-4.
Football Corinth, Biggersville players honored By H. Lee Smith II Eight combined athletes from Corinth and Biggersville garnered top recognition from their respective divisions following annual meetings by the league’s coaches. Six Warriors were named to the AllDivision 1-4A first team after CHS finished second in the six-team league. Corinth was bumped up to Class 4A after spending the last 16 years as a 3A program. A pair of Lions -- Darrien Williams (WR) and Mark Hamlin (OL) -- were named to the Super 22 squad for Division 1-1A. • Lew Johnson was Corinth’s lone
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offensive representative as the squad’s quarterback. The two-year starter passed for over 1,000 yards, and 11 scores, was second on the team in rushing with over 600 yards and tallied a team-high seven TDs while averaging over 30 yards on kickoff returns, including a 91-yard score. Five Warriors were selected to the defensive unit, including the linebacking tandem of Kyoshi Agnew and Jose Contreras. Both sophomores registered over 100 tackles, including game highs of 19 by Agnew and 17 by Contreras. Davorius James was pegged as a defensive lineman after racking up 13.5 sacks. Debrico Agnew, who had over 1,100 yards and 11 scores from scrim-
mage, was selected as a defensive back where he had nearly 50 tackles, three interceptions and three other pass break-ups. John Mathis was chosen at punter after averaging 35.8 yards per kick, including a long of 65. The senior, who also kicked 33 extra points and six field goals, had 15 of his 43 boots downed inside the 20. Second team selections included Deione Weeks at wide receiver and Randy Hill on the defensive line. • Back in 1-1A, Blake Stacy earned second team honors at quarterback. A trio of Lions — Marquis Watson, Darrien Barnett and Darious Carroll — were honorable mentions.
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Alcorn Central’s Trae Bain can be deadly from three-point range on the basketball court. A different kind of trifecta helped the junior secure Division 1-3A Player of the Year honors on the diamond and the Bears to one of their best seasons in some 20 years. Bain did it with the bat, on the hill and with the glove in 2011, sharing top billing with Ripley fireballer Jonathan Morrison among the six-team league. A member of Jeff Wood’s varsity club since his 8th grade campaign, at the plate Bain topped the Bears in batting (.520), on-base percentage (.584), slugging (.949), hits (51), doubles (18) and homers (8), while
tying for the lead with 37 runs and 38 RBI. In addition, he struck out just 12 times — lowest among the regulars — in 113 plate appearances. On the hill, the righty was 3-1 with eight saves and a 1.48 ERA in 15 appearances. In just 23 2/3 innings, Bain had a hand in 11 of the 24 AC wins — the Bears highest total since 1992. Playing a variety of positions in the field, Bain was guilty of just six errors in 118 chances, among them 130 put outs and 16 assists. Bain also received another honor by being a second-team pick on the annual Class 3A All-State team. Kossuth’s Daniel Gibson was named Pitcher of the Year after posting a 7-2 mark and helping the Aggies claim their first league title in 10 years.
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Second-year KHS head coach Daniel Threadgill earned the annual coaching award. Booneville’s Tre Welch was tabbed Offensive Player of the Year. Central catcher Jake Beck, who tied Bain for team RBI honors, was named Defensive Player of the Year after posting a .967 fielding percentage and four wins among 10 pitching assignments. Among the 21 total player spots (top honors and first team), Central led the way with six selections, with Justin Sparks, Jeremy Powers, Phillip Quinn and Hunter Shaw joining Bain and Beck. Kossuth, with Tyler Nelms, Heath Wood, Justin Whitaker and Gibson tied Ripley for second with four CONTINUED ON PAGE 29
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Late-game heroics yield runner-up finish By H. Lee Smith II CLINTON — There was plenty of lightning at the Class 4A boys state soccer championship. The Corinth Warriors just couldn’t bottle any. Corinth finally ran out of late-game magic, falling to Bay High School 2-1 in the second of six championship games at Clinton High School. The match was welcomed by rain and wind at the outset and delayed for about an hour at half due to lightning. The Warriors (17-3-2) never led in the title match. Bay (16-7-1) took a 1-0 lead
into the break with a goal in the 26th minute. “We were wet in the first half and just tried to survive,” said Corinth coach Gregg Parker. “In the second half we played well, we just had some calls that didn’t go our way.” Halftime was extended with play suspended about an hour due to lightning. The stadium was also cleared as a mean storm front rolled through the area. Corinth, seeking its second state title and first in 4A, evened things four minutes into the second half on John Mathis’ 33rd goal of the season. The senior, who
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Parker. “I’m extremely proud of them.” Corinth won the 1A/2A/3A title and set a school-record with 21 wins two years ago and fell just short of a return trip to the title game last season. Despite being moved up to 4A this year, the Warriors put together another strong season, going unbeaten in Division 1-4A. Prior to Saturday, Corinth’s lone losses came to 5A Starkville in the season-opener and at 6A DeSoto Central in a shoot-out. Heading into the title contest, the Warriors had yet to lose this season with Mathis on the field, going 14-0-2. The All-State performer tallied 103 goals over 61 games the past three seasons.
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suffered a broken collar bone one month and one day prior to the title match, braved the wet surface on a bad ankle that was reinjured earlier in the week against Pontotoc in the North Half championship. Bay reclaimed the lead five minutes later. The Tigers lofted a corner kick past the goal and a good header redirected it into the back of the net. Corinth got a handful of looks at a game-tying goal, but this time the Warriors were denied of any lategame heroics in the playoffs. “Their goalie did a good job,” said Parker. The Warriors came through with late goals in their previous two games to reach the title match. Corinth scored in the final minute against Florence to send the game into overtime, then avoided an extra session with Pontotoc by scoring in the final seconds. Parker had noted his club’s resolve all season and was still singing their praises after a tough loss. “They never quit,” said
(Based on information reported to the Daily Corinthian) GOALS (82) -- John Mathis 33, Josh Trest 10, Albert Stanley 10, John Michael McFall 7, Deigo Alonzo 5, Brandon Roberson 4, Graves Marshall 3, Bryant Carlton 3, Parker Roberson, Easton Treadway, Bennett Mills, Ben Malone, Matt Windham, Fletcher Hall, Kyle Webb. ASSISTS (63) -- Josh Trest 19, Albert Stanley 13, John Mathis 6, Graves Marshall 6, Deigo Alonzo 6, John Michael McFall 5, Brandon Roberson 3, Bryant Carlton 2, Matt Windham 2, Bennett Mills.
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Warriors make 4A title game By H. Lee Smith II JACKSON — Corinth dug itself a huge hole in the second quarter and never recovered. Amanda Elzy (27-5) outscored Corinth 19-2 in the second quarter and held off a late Warrior rally to claim the Class 4A Boy’s championship in the fourth and final game on Friday, March 2 at the Mississippi Coliseum. Corinth (29-6) knocked off Amanda Elzy 74-71 in the North State Tournament title game 13 days ago, but had to play catch up after the Panthers turned the game by 22 points during an eight-minute span of the second quarter. The Warriors took a 10-point lead at the 1:31 mark of the first after Jazz Garner hit two of three from the stripe. The Panthers scored 23 of the game’s next 24 points and took a 12-point lead with 1:30 left in the half. Corinth missed its first six shots of the second and turned the ball over eight times as Amanda Elzy reeled of 19 straight points. Eric Richardson’s drive with 1:18 left in the half was Corinth’s first field goal in 8:55 and the Warriors lone points of the quarter. Corinth got to within eight four times in the third quarter, but a three-point trip and a tip-in pushed the deficit back out to 12 -- at 44-32 -- after three quarters. The Warriors turned the tables in the fourth and got to within three with 48 seconds on the second straight threepointer by Desmin Harris. The consecutive three-balls capped a 15-6 that saw Corinth force 10 turnovers in 5:30. Amanda Elzy answered on its ensuing possession and came away with four straight points the final 19.5 seconds after consecutive Corinth turnovers. Corinth led the final 6:42 of the first, taking an 18-11 advantage into the second quarter. The Warriors had just two turnovers in the frame and drew eight fouls, getting to the line 14 times and making nine. The Warriors were just 1-for-12 from the floor and committed nine of their 16 turnovers in being outscored 19-2 in the second.
Stats Amanda Elzy 56, Corinth 47 Elzy 11 19 14 12 — 56 Corinth 18 2 12 15 — 47 AMANDA ELZY (55): Maurice Dunlap 15, Rahkeem Lehaman 15, Jalen Jones 12, Dekarius Prayer 6, Janarius Middleton 5, Tavaris Skinner 2, Larry Johnson 1. CORINTH (47): Eric Richardson 15, Deione Weeks 15, Desmin Harris 6, Jazz Garner 4, Raheem Sorrell 3, Jose Contreras 2, Kendrick Williams 2. 3-Pointers: (AE) Dunlap 2. (C) Richardson 2, Harris 2.
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Senior Eric Richardson tied for team honors with 15 points in the 4A title game.
Amanda Elzy took a 12-point lead into the fourth. A 9-2 Corinth run cut it to five with 2:35 remaining before Harris’ back-to-back triples got the Warriors as close as three with 48 seconds left. Richardson and Deione Weeks — the lone seniors among the first eight players — led Corinth with 15 each. Weeks did his damage in the first with eight points, while Richardson — held scoreless in last season’s title game loss — kept Corinth in the game in the third by tallying nine of his club’s 12 points.
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Baseball CONTINUED FROM PAGE 24 honorees. Corinth and Booneville had three selections each with Lew Johnson, Jalen Kirk and Blake Frazier representing the Warriors. The league coaches also selected a 13-deep second team. Player of the Year — Trae Bain, Alcorn Central; Jonathan Morrison, Ripley Pitcher of the Year — David Gibson, Kossuth Offensive Player of the Year — Tre Welch, Booneville Defensive Player of the Year — Jake Beck, Alcorn Central Coach of the Year — Daniel
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P -- Justin Sparks, Alcorn Central P -- Tyler Nelms, Kossuth P -- Ben Hellums, Ripley Infielder -- Justin Payne, Belmont Infielder -- Heath Wood, Kossuth Infielder -- Lew Johnson, Corinth Infielder -- Tyler Cox, Ripley Infielder -- Jeremy Powers, Alcorn Central Outfielder -- Phillip Quinn, Alcorn Central Outfielder -- Jalen Kirk, Corinth Outfielder -- Justin Whitaker, Kossuth Outfielder -- Austin Hamilton, Ripley
Catcher -- Andrew Lambert, Booneville Catcher -- Blake Frazier, Corinth Utility -- T.D. Bishop, Booneville DH -- Hunter Shaw, Alcorn Central
Second Team
P — Tyler White, Booneville; P — Phillip Armstrong, Belmont; P — Brady Allen, Corinth; IF — Jay Moore, Alcorn Central; Inf — John Mitchell, Kossuth; Inf — Luke Alexander, Belmont; Inf — Kaleb Reno, Ripley; OF — Trevor Hood, Belmont; OF — Jordan Barksdale, Belmont; OF — Adam Nichols, Booneville; C — Tyler Wooten, Belmont; Utl — Zack Jones, Ripley; DH — Bryan Malone, Belmont.
Stafford CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 Little led the Lions to the brink of their second state title in his first season on the bench. Biggersville swept through the double round-robin league schedule -- going 12-0 -- and claimed its third consecutive 1-1A Tournament crown with a 76-57 win over Blue Mountain. Biggersville followed up with its first North State title since 1996 with a 79-61 win over Coldwater. The Cougars ended the Lions’ bid for their first state title since the same season behind a 68-55 decision at Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson. The 28 wins are the most since the 1996-97 club posted a 29-9 mark.
Martonious Watson Blue Mountain: Michael Culver, Ishmael Ruedas, Josh Girley Falkner: Kendrick Williams Jumpertown: Tristian Michael, Mike Brown Pine Grove: Andrew Hopper, Austin Hopper Thrasher: Cole Lauderdale Wheeler: Ryan Woods
Girls
Player of the Year: Bryana Davis, Pine Grove
Coach of the Year: Chris Parham, Thrasher
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Biggersville: Tyler Shelley Blue Mountain: Dannette Williams Falkner: Anjelica Prather, Brianna Williams, Ambreka Peterson Jumpertown: Josie Reese Pine Grove: None Thrasher: Xenia Sorrell, Gracie Cheek, Bridgett King Wheeler: Kelsey Lowery
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Mitchell CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 The Warriors put together a trio of perfect regular seasons and advanced to the state semifinals three times. Mitchell was the longest tenured football coach in the program’s history and also the winningest, posting an 118-54 mark in 14 seasons. In 20 total seasons, he was 164-77 with 15 playoff appearances. After enduring just his fourth losing season in 20 years as a head coach, Mitchell’s 2011 Warriors finished 6-6 and went 1-1 in the postseason after finishing second in Division 1-4A. Corinth, which was bumped up to Class 4A for the first time since the 1993-94, 1994-95 school years, beat Shannon 21-20 in the regular-season finale to extend its playoff streak. “I really enjoyed this past season,”
Softball CONTINUED FROM PAGE 26 year Smith has earned the honor. She also took the Player of the Year award for the slow-pitch season. “It’s been a privilege to coach a kid like her,” Corinth coach Janna Labarreare said. “She does a good job pitching and she has a huge responsibility producing runs for us. She is the total package. She plays both sides of the field very well for us. “It’s not just her athleticism, but also her attitude and work ethic that make her a success and it’s an honor to be a part of that.” The junior hit .397 with a home run, seven doubles, and 21 RBI. She also fielded at a .950 pace, committing only five errors in 101 chances. Smith, who was 12-7 in the circle, also finished the season with a 1.89 ERA, allowing only 36 earned runs in 133.1 innings. Mills, only and eighth-grader, won Defensive Player of the Year with a 12-2 record. She recorded 103 strike30 | Sports Rewind
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said Mitchell. “I couldn’t have asked for a better group to finish with — they never quit.” Mitchell began what would prove to be a native tour at Pontotoc in 1992, leading the Warriors to a North Half title and a state runner-up finish in his first year. He went 10-10 in two seasons with the Indians of Itawamba AHS before coming to Corinth in 1998. Of his seven coaching stops — including four as an assistant — Mitchell’s last proved to be his longest. “Every place I went I didn’t think I’d stay long... that just goes with coaching,” said Mitchell. Support from parents and friendships that were built played a role in a 14-year stay in the Crossroads area. “When parents are crying when the season is over, you know you have good support,” said Mitchell. “I’ve also had some real good friendships from those who stayed around the program
long after their kids had left.” Mitchell began coaching at his alma mater in 1972, spending three seasons at Winona. He followed with stops at Okeechobee, Fla., (3 years), Kosciusko (3) and Tupelo (11) before landing his first head coaching job. “I’ve been involved with football since I started playing in the second grade in 1957,” said Mitchell. “It gave me something to do and I’ve seen it do that to others. “It’s the best team sport you can play and it teaches you a lot of things, both as a player and a coach.” The Mitchells, who have a 37-yearold daughter, Katie, plan to remain in Corinth. “I’m excited about the chance to just watch football games,” said Mitchell. “I might have to lay low when August rolls around. I don’t know if I could handle riding by the fieldhouse when practice starts.”
outs in 104.1 innings of work and committed no errors all season. “She was a rock for us all year long,” Coach Steve Lyles said. “She’s only 13, but she acts like she’s 19 on the mound. The girls really believe in her.” Coleman, a junior, hit .400 with 22 hits, 12 runs, one homer and 16 RBI. “Annaleigh moved to shortstop from second base before the season started,” Lyles said. “She came in there and played lights out for us all season long.” In addition to the player sweep, Lyles and assistant Blake Hendrix were awarded coaching staff of the year honors. “To me, it’s just a reflection of the hard work the girls have done,” Lyles said. “I didn’t swing a bat or field a ball all season.” Player of the Year -- Stennett Smith (Corinth) Offensive Player of the Year -- Annaleigh Coleman (Kossuth) Defensive Player of the Year -- Carleigh Mills (Kossuth) Coaching Staff of the Year -- Steve Lyles and Blake Hendrix (Kossuth)
All-Division Chassey Barnes, Kossuth Dana Glissen, Kossuth Leeanna Nelms, Kossuth Shelby Stewart, Kossuth Portia Patterson, Corinth Erin Frazier, Corinth Bailee Kramer, Corinth Emily Horn, Booneville Jessica Pannell, Booneville Whitney Hardwick, Alcorn Central Chelsey Buntin, Alcorn Central Jenna Page, Alcorn Central Kate Ewing, Belmont Harlee Lynch, Belmont Ellie Smith, Ripley Trina Thompson, Ripley
Honorable Mention
Ehlana Stell, Booneville; Caroline Goodwin, Booneville; Madison Davis, Booneville; Chelsea Johnson, Ripley; Brooke Young, Ripley; Katlyn Miller, Ripley; Jakebia Keith, Corinth; Haley Christian, Corinth; Jamia Kirk, Corinth; Hillary Burgess, Alcorn Central; Katie Foster, Alcorn Central; Haley Barnes, Alcorn Central; Paden Tomlin, Kossuth; Jordan Dickson, Kossuth; McKinley Ragan, Kossuth; K. Lee, Belmont; K. Thrasher, Belmont
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