Archives for April 2018

#111: Remembering Jim Drewry; Tipler takes over at Pontotoc – 04/25/18

April 25, 2018 by Brad Locke Leave a Comment

On this week’s episode, Brad and Dalton remember football coaching legend Jim Drewry, who died Monday at age 86 (2:08). Drewry, who spent most of his career at Booneville, won 346 games and three state titles. But he also had a big impact on people, including current Booneville coach Mike Mattox.

Also today, Tupelo will be without strong safety Tay Standifer this fall (5:58). The Ole Miss commit tore his Achilles’ tendon on the first day of spring drills, but so far it hasn’t negatively affected his recruiting. And speaking of spring football, West Point is looking to fill some big holes from last season’s state championship team (8:17).

The basketball coaching carousel continues to turn. Rolley Tipler has left Ashland, where he won two 1A state titles, to take over the Pontotoc boys (10:16). He inherits a solid team with most of its players returning. And in girls hoops, J.C. Hayles has taken over at West Union (12:26).

The baseball playoffs continue this weekend, and the guys look at some key series (13:30). In 4A, Pontotoc meets Ripley in what should be a great matchup. In 6A, Tupelo and Oxford are in action, while Smithville meets Myrtle in 1A.

The guys also look at the softball playoffs (17:47). Dalton saw Mooreville edge Kosciusko on Tuesday night when LuLu Franks hit a walk-off single.

And finally, we have Athletes of the Week (20:25).

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#110: Baseball playoffs, spring football begin – 04/18/18

April 18, 2018 by Brad Locke Leave a Comment

It’s a packed episode with a little bit of everything this week.

Front and center are the baseball playoffs, which begin this week (1:37). Several series are starting Thursday, including South Pontotoc vs. North Pontotoc and Nettleton vs. Kossuth. Tupelo starts on Friday against Starkville, and it has some momentum entering the postseason after a win over Oxford on Tuesday (4:09).

The softball playoffs also start this weekend (7:59). Some teams to watch include Tupelo in Class 6A, Mooreville and Pontotoc and 4A, and a host of teams in 3A.

Spring football has started for several teams, including Tupelo, which must replace four starters along the offensive line (9:35). There are also big holes at linebacker, but the Golden Wave look very strong at the skill positions. Tupelo will play a spring game for the first time under coach Trent Hammond, facing Oxford (Ala.) on May 10 at Ole Miss.

Sticking with football, a proposal to divide Class 1A into eight divisions was defeated last week (14:23). And on the hardwood, the lineup for next year’s Tangle on the Trail has been set (16:01).

The guys wrap up the show with the Athletes of the Week (17:36).

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#109: All-Area basketball teams; Saltillo baseball gets big win – 04/11/18

April 11, 2018 by Brad Locke Leave a Comment

The Daily Journal put a bow on basketball with its annual All-Area team this past Sunday.

On this episode, Brad and Dalton take a close look at the selections. On the girls side (1:50), Belmont’s Claire Maroon was named Player of the Year. Despite her success on the court, she is giving up basketball to focus on academics in college. Ingomar’s Trent Adair was Coach of the Year after leading the Lady Falcons to a third consecutive Class 2A state championship.

On the boys side (5:51), Houlka’s Ma’Darius Hobson was named Player of the Year. He was a consistently productive player and led the Wildcats back to Jackson. Coach of the Year went to Corinth’s Keith Greene, who about midway through the season found a formula that worked and guided the Warriors to the 4A final.

Brad takes a peek ahead at next season, noting some key boys and girls players to watch (9:42).

On the diamond, Dalton recaps a pitchers’ duel between West Point and Saltillo on Tuesday (14:40). The Tigers pulled out a big division win thanks to a strong pitching performance by Pate Phillips and a walk-off hit by JG Wood. Dalton also looks at East Union’s baseball team (16:46), which has claimed another division title and is set up for several more years of success.

Brad took in Booneville softball’s 10-2 win over Mantachie on Tuesday (17:50). Maddie Tucker led the Lady Blue Devils with three doubles.

And finally, the guys present Athletes of the Week (18:47).

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#108: Two big basketball hires; Oxford tops Tupelo – 04/04/18

April 4, 2018 by Brad Locke Leave a Comment

Two boys basketball coaching vacancies were filled earlier this week.

On this episode, Brad and Dalton discuss Lafayette’s hire of Brad Gray (2:37), who previously coached at Senatobia and New Albany. He takes over a Lafayette program that won zero games four years ago but made progress under John Sherman, who has retired.

New Albany found its new head coach in house: assistant Scotty Shettles was promoted (6:00). He has previous head coaching experience at Kossuth and looks to help the Bulldogs rebound from back-to-back losing seasons.

In baseball, the guys look at the Daily Journal rankings (7:56), where Tupelo and Oxford are 1-2. Those two teams met on the field Tuesday, with Oxford taking the win (11:30). Dalton also has an update on Biggersville’s baseball team (10:06), which beat Thrasher on Monday.

On the softball side, Hatley tops the Daily Journal rankings (13:52). The Lady Tigers were nearly upset by No. 9 Nettleton on Tuesday but used a six-run rally in the seventh inning to pull it out (14:54).

The guys also look back at All-Area soccer (17:44), and they present Athletes of the Week (19:15).

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