“Excellence is not a singular act, but a habit. You are what you repeatedly do.” -Shaquille O’Neal Shaquille O’Neal’s quote is the most fitting way to describe the Quitman Lady Bulldogs. It has been a joy to watch these ladies on and off the court. This group … [Read more...]
Diamond Eagles Win 6th Annual Eagles Classic Tournament of Champions
The West Side Eagle Baseball team is starting off the year with a bang. Coming off a final four appearance in last year’s 1A State tournament, the Eagles are starting this year off where they left off last season. The Diamond Eagles started off the year 5-1 with a victory in the … [Read more...]
Bates Joins Mustang Club
By: Summer Peters Lake Area Sports “Building a tradition, Leaving a Legacy.” This is the theme of the Central Baptist College Mustang Baseball Team. Ironically, that is exactly what the Rose Bud Ramblers are trying to instill in their athletes. Rambler Nation saw another one of its athletes sign … [Read more...]
Lady Eagles Claw Their Way to State Semifinals
West Side SchoolNBA legend Bill Russell once famously said, “Concentration and mental toughness are the margins of victory.” Nowhere was that more on display than in the West Side senior girls’ unforgiving 2020 postseason run.The Lady Eagles clawed and scrapped their way to seven-straight tournament … [Read more...]
MVE Holiday Classic All Tournament Teams
2019 Mt. Vernon-Enola Holiday Tournament Boys All-Tournament Team Braxton Cousins, Concord (Most Valuable Player) Hunter Spinks, Concord Bryar Cousins, Concord Rodney Brock, Concord Zac Shue, Quitman Chase Applewhite, Quitman Jordan Mauldin, Quitman Wesley Booker, Mt. Vernon-Enola Jasper Lasley, Mt. … [Read more...]
Mixed results for area teams in Pangburn Christmas Classic
By Richard Sharp Lake Area Sports PANGBURN-The 2019 Pangburn Christmas Classic brought about many TIgers-86 Quest Academy-42 The host wasted no time putting up points in this contest, scoring 30 in the first quarter, 20 in the second, 23 in the third and 13 in the fourth while knocking down a … [Read more...]
MVE set to host holiday tournament
By Richard Sharp Lake Area Sports MT. VERNON-Following the disbandment of the Greers Ferry Lake Classic, the Mt. Vernon-Enola School District has stepped up to the plate to host the MVE Holiday Tournament, bringing area schools such as Concord, Quitman, Conway Christian, Sacred Heart, Nemo Vista, … [Read more...]
Four Quitman footballers selected to 2A-5 All-Conference team
By Richard SharpLake Area SportsQUITMAN-A total of four Quitman Bulldog football players were recently selected to the 2019 2A-5 All-Conference team, including seniors Spencer Sipes and Dylan Hensley, junior Erin Mathes and sophomore William Litton. Sipes racked up a 2019 campaign that included … [Read more...]
Lady Eagles take third place at Lyon College Tournament
By Richard SharpLake Area Sports BATESVILLE- Playing in their first Mark Martin Automotive Lyon College Invitational in over five years, the West Side Lady Eagles and Eagles combined to play a grand total of five games starting last Monday and running through Saturday, as the Eagles went 1-1 with a … [Read more...]
Concord doubles up on league wins over Shirley
By Richard Sharp Lake Area Sports CONCORD-The Concord Lady Pirates and Pirates added to their recent winning streaks while continuing to sit in the driver's seat of the 1A-5 this past Friday as the Lady Pirates held off the Lady Blue Devils 49-43 for their fourth consecutive victory before the … [Read more...]