Insight and commentary on Northeast Mississippi prep sports from the Daily Journal
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It’s playoff time on the diamond. Gene Phelps and Brad Locke take a look at what’s happening with area baseball teams (3:16) and softball teams (9:36) as they move into second-round action this week. Speaking of the postseason, Gene has updates on track and field (16:04) and tennis (18:02). Plus, Athletes of the Week are recognized (20:42).
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Gene Phelps is back on the podcast, and this week he and Brad Locke have plenty to talk about. The baseball playoffs get under way this weekend (1:39), as do the softball playoffs (7:45), and the guys discuss which area teams have a chance at making a deep run. Also, Gene recaps the state powerlifting championships (10:00), looks at Tupelo’s football team as it begins spring drills (11:21), and discusses the departure of Itawamba AHS basketball coach Devin Hill (15:18). And, of course, Athletes of the Week are recognized (18:02).
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Ripley’s baseball program has become a force in Class 4A. On today’s show, Kedrick Storey of the Southern Sentinel joins Brad Locke to talk about the Tigers (1:50), who wrapped up the Division 2-4A title on Tuesday. Also, the guys take a look at Houston football (9:30), Mooreville softball (9:53), the Daily Journal Relays (10:40), and Athletes of the Week (11:06).
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Area baseball teams are well into the division schedule, and there are several division races to watch. On this week’s episode, Brad Locke and guest co-host David Wheeler look at what’s going on in 4A (1:06), including Tuesday’s Corinth-Amory showdown (5:00). They also discuss Tupelo, which is coming off a win over Hernando (5:48), and preview some big upcoming games as the regular season enters its final two weeks (9:41). There’s plenty else going on, and Brad touches on archery state champs, the Journal Relays, and Lafayette’s new football coach (11:31). He also presents Athletes of the Week (12:58).
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