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O'Bannon coach Torrione Carter throws the tip-off to Amillia White and Janaya Ware during a recent practice. (David W. Healy, Delta Democrat-Times, Copyright 2024)

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Tipping off to success — Excitement grows for O'Bannon Lady Greewwaves
By DAVID W. HEALY
Thu,11/14/24-10:49AM , 1,466 Reads
Three years ago Torrione Carter took over the O’Bannon High School girls program as an interim coach. Coach Carter was already the boys coach but the girls needed him and he stepped up for the team.
Three years later Coach Carter has stuck with his girls, and this year they are the stronger and better than ever.
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Simmons defenders Kenzavius Lundy and Ja’Marion Lundy race for a sack during the Blue Devils' win over Enterprise-Lincoln. (Photo courtesy of Michael Cox)

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Simmons steamrolls Enterprise-Lincoln in playoff opener
By DAVID W. HEALY
Wed,11/13/24-9:41AM , 681 Reads
The Simmons High School football team started the postseason on Friday the same way they have all season — by thoroughly dominating their opponent.
The undefeated Blue Devils (11-0) defeated visiting Enterprise-Lincoln 58-14 last Friday in the opening round of the MHSAA State playoffs.
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Victor Baker (seen here in a regular season game against Adams County Christian) has been named the Planters Bank Player of the Week. Baker and his Fighting Irish will travel to Kirk Academy this Friday night in the MAIS Class 3A semifinals.

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Victor Baker named Planters Bank Player of the Week after spear heading big playoff victory
By DAVID W. HEALY
Mon,11/11/24-2:00PM , 1,082 Reads
For his game changing and game saving plays that helped his St. Joseph Fighting Irish (7-4) reach another state semifinal, quarterback Victor Baker has been named the Planters Bank Player of the Week.
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Lady General Jordan Holmes shoots a free throw against North Delta on Thursday. (David W. Healy, Delta Democrat-Times, Copyright 2024)

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STARTING STRONG — Washington School new coach Sarita Cooper-White has Lady Gens at 5-0
By DAVID W. HEALY
Sat,11/09/24-10:38AM , 7,425 Reads
Under first year head coach Sarita Cooper-White, the Washington School girls varsity basketball team is just beginning its process learning how to play together. But, after a 5-0 start to the season, the Lady Generals are piling up the wins one victory at time.
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