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Greenville shines in Mississippi River Marathon

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On Mon, 02/10/2020 - 12:34 PM

Greenville teenager Oniyah Robinson woke up bright and early Saturday morning to volunteer her time for the Mississippi River Marathon.

Flash of brilliance — Irish big plays lead to rout of North Delta

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On Sat, 09/19/2020 - 12:45 AM

After suffering their first loss in 27 games a week ago, the St. Joseph Catholic School football team came out flat in their home game with North Delta School Friday night.
Then, in a 90-yard flash by senior Omar Emmons, the Irish started looking like their old selves as they went on to win 32-7. .

D.J. Smith’s dominant debut earns him Planters Bank Player of the Week

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On Tue, 09/15/2020 - 11:15 AM

After passing for 295 yards and four touchdowns last Friday night in his team’s victory over St. Joseph, Greenville Christian School’s D.J. Smith has been named the Planters Bank Player of the Week.
In only one half of work, Smith also rushed the ball for 95 yards and one touchdown.

D.J. Smith: as good as advertised — new Saints QB lights up St. Joseph in first appearance

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On Sat, 09/12/2020 - 12:13 AM

D.J. Smith, called by his new coach the best quarterback in the Delta, showed up as advertised Friday night as he led his Greenville Christian School Saints to an emphatic 50-7 home victory over the three-time defending state champion St. Joseph Fighting Irish.

St. Joe Irish ready to clash with new look Greenville Christian Saints

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On Wed, 09/09/2020 - 10:00 AM

The new players on the Greenville Christian School football team may not have been on their campus long, but they already know what a huge rivalry game they are about to play against St. Joseph Catholic School on Friday night.

Trey Benson committed to staying with the Oregon Ducks

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On Wed, 09/02/2020 - 03:31 PM

Trey Benson, a former star running back for the St. Joseph Catholic School football team, said he was sad for a few days when he learned his new team, the University of Oregon Ducks, would not be playing football this fall.

Lady Generals celebrate huge win over Magnolia Heights

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On Wed, 09/02/2020 - 11:37 AM

The Washington School softball team’s 5-4 home victory over Magnolia Heights Academy Tuesday night was only a regular season win, but it sure did not feel like it.

Cingolani pitches winner for Lady Generals

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On Tue, 08/25/2020 - 02:01 PM

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Hollandale cancels fall sports

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On Wed, 08/19/2020 - 10:47 AM

After the Hollandale School District decided to cancel fall sports on Tuesday Simmons coach Jeremy Packer sent a text message to his players given them the news.

New crop of receivers ready to begin season for Generals

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On Tue, 08/18/2020 - 04:29 PM

Playing his starters for only a handful of series, Washington School head football coach Greg Wallace made sure that every player who suited up for him at last Friday’s jamboree at North Delta School got a chance to play.

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