PONTOTOC – Last season, Potts Camp quarterback Jordon Harris and the Cardinals carved up Mantachie to the tune of almost 500 yards of total offense in a run-away 46-14 victory. Last Thursday, however, Harris and his squad clashed with the Mustangs again at the South Pontotoc jamboree; albeit this time with a very different result. [...]
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ICC earns Top 25 finish in NJCAA Men’s National Tennis Tournament
By ADAM GORE LetsGoICC.com PLANO, TEXAS – The Itawamba Community College tennis team finished up their season with a Top 25 finish in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) DI Men’s National Tennis Tournament at the Collin Tennis Facilities in Plano, Texas. The Indians finished 23rd in the tournament and just three points out [...]
Itawamba AHS’ Dunn signs with Northeast
FULTON – Touted by many as one of the best senior post players in the area last season, Itawamba AHS’ Quay Dunn was a model of consistency during the Lady Indians’ run to the quarterfinals of the 4A North basketball tournament. Last Wednesday, the forward made her college choice known when she signed a letter [...]
Bennett brings home medals
IAC’s Nash Bennett brought home three medals, two silver and a bronze, from the Special Olympics Mississippi State Summer Games held at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi on May 10-12. Nash placed third in the 25-meter, while finishing second in both the 15-meter and 25-meter relay
Westbrook, Doss sign to play basketball at ICC
By ADAM GORE LetsGoICC.com FULTON – Itawamba Community College head basketball coach Grant Pate announced the signing of Shannon High School standouts Lakee Westbrook and Lamarcus Doss last Tuesday. “These guys have meant a lot [to our program],” said Shannon head coach Cedric Brim. “We’ve had them since they were in the ninth grade, and [...]
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Mantachie baseball camp to be held in May Mantachie will host a baseball camp on May 28-31 from 8-12 each day. The cost will be $60 and will include a T-shirt. For more information, contact Coach Scott Collier at 213-2850. Fulton baseball camp to be held at city park Fulton will host a baseball camp [...]
Indians reload for 2013 season
FULTON – It’s hard to tell a lot about the state of a high school program from spring football. Guys are still learning the system, there are injuries and the practices carry an overall lighter tone than the those in the fall. However, with the departure of Ashton Shumpert, Charles Moore, Tyler Dossett and a [...]
McDonald wins, MSU advances to NCAA championships
By HAILSTATE.COM NORMAN, Okla. – History was made, records were broken and the Mississippi State women’s golf team is headed to the NCAA Championships at the UGA Golf Course in Athens, Ga. Unranked and seeded 19th out of 24 teams, MSU was a heavy underdog in the NCAA Central Regional hosted at the par-72, 6,298-yard [...]
Mustangs look for continued success in 2013
MANTACHIE – Last season, the Mantachie football team surprised a lot of people. With a new coach, new facilities and a new style, the Mustangs made the 3A playoffs for the first time ever and defeated rival Mooreville for the first time since 2006. Now, in the second year of the Lynn Moore era, the [...]
ICC tennis earns Top 15 finish in NJCAA Women’s National Tournament
By ADAM GORE LetsGoICC.com TUCSON, AZ – Sophomore Anna-Blair Hunt (Senatobia) help lead the Itawamba Community College’s charge through the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Women’s Tennis National Championship at the Reffkin Tennis Center in Tucson, Arizona. On Sunday, Hunt dropped her opening round match 6-1; 6-2 to Anri Ueno (St. Petersburg College) to [...]
IAHS’ Laura Coker signs with ICC
FULTON – Surrounded by friends and family, IAHS point guard Laura Coker took the next step in her basketball career last Wednesday when she inked a letter of intent to remain in Fulton next season to play for the ICC Lady Indians. Coker averaged 3.2 points and 2.4 assists per game for the Lady Indians [...]
Shumpert hired as Southern Poly assistant basketball coach
By STEVE RUTHSATZ Southern Polytechnic State University MARIETTA, Ga. – Phillip Shumpert has joined the Southern Polytechnic State University Department of Athletics as an assistant men’s basketball coach. As head coach Jeffrey Pourchier’s top aide, Shumpert assists in all aspects of the Southern Polytechnic men’s basketball program, serving as the recruiting coordinator and focusing on [...]
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Amory assistant named Tremont head coach Brian Pearson, Amory assistant boys basketball coach, was confirmed last week to succeed Brady Ramey as the head coach of the Eagles. Ramey was recently named principal at the school. More on this story in the next edition of The Itawamba County Times. Eagles, Lady Eagles named Division 4-1A [...]
Going for gold: Itawamba resident to swim at Special Olympics
FULTON – With a big smile and infectious attitude, Itawamba Attendance Center third grader Nash Bennett might be the county’s most accomplished swimmer. Bennett, 9, and a member of Tupelo’s Challengers swim team, recently qualified for 15 and 25-meter swimming events, as well as the relay, for the Special Olympics Mississippi State Summer Games held [...]
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School district lines redrawn
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David facing Goliath: Mantachie high school student battles, beats cancer
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‘Duck Dynasty’ stars to speak at ICC
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Looking good: Mustangs mix youth with experience in strong spring performance
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ICC earns Top 25 finish in NJCAA Men’s National Tennis Tournament
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David facing Goliath: Mantachie high school student battles, beats cancer
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Looking good: Mustangs mix youth with experience in strong spring performance
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ICC earns Top 25 finish in NJCAA Men’s National Tennis Tournament
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Itawamba AHS’ Dunn signs with Northeast
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Bennett brings home medals
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