Archives for July 2019

#162: Patterson, Mitchell are gridiron stars – 07/24/19

July 24, 2019 by Brad Locke Leave a Comment

It’s nothing but football talk on this week’s episode, as Brad and Dalton take a closer look at a couple of local standouts.

Corinth running back Tam Patterson broke the school’s single-season rushing record last fall and is expecting even bigger things of himself this year (1:19). He spearheads the Warriors’ prolific Wing-T attack, and now he’s fully healthy after battling a hamstring injury all last season.

Kha’sen Mitchell of Mooreville is also a big playmaker (6:52). He plays all over the field, and his stats only tell part of the story. Mitchell has some Division I offers and is looking forward to a big senior year.

Also, the guys talk coaches. Holly Springs still doesn’t have a head football coach (10:09), while seven other area teams have new hires – and they’re all first-time head coaches (11:38).

Finally, this week’s Shoutout goes to Starkville coach Chris Jones (13:54).

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#161: Pegues, Anderson poised for big seasons – 07/17/19

July 17, 2019 by Brad Locke Leave a Comment

Football season is sneaking up on us, but Brad and Dalton are keeping an eye on things.

On this week’s episode, the guys tell you what to expect from the Daily Journal’s annual football preview section (1:15). They also look at a couple of players who are expected to have big senior years. One of those is Oxford’s J.J. Pegues (2:50), who will play five positions this fall. He’s 6-foot-3, 270 pounds and is a matchup nightmare wherever he lines up.

Down the street at Lafayette, Randy Anderson enters his third year as the team’s starting quarterback (6:14). He’s always been a dangerous runner, but he’s worked hard to become a better passer.

Also on this episode, Brad looks at three teams he thinks could get back to their usual winning ways: Aberdeen (9:48), Amory (13:33) and Baldwyn (15:11).

There’s some baseball coaching news, with Trae Bain being promoted at Alcorn Central (17:37), and this week’s Shoutout goes to Nettleton golfer Riley Mayhew (19:14).

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#160: Russell back on bench; Aberdeen starting over – 07/03/19

July 3, 2019 by Brad Locke Leave a Comment

It might be the “dead week” for high school sports teams, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing for Brad and Dalton to talk about on this episode.

There have been several coaching moves, none bigger than Bill Russell returning to coach the South Pontotoc girls basketball team (1:50). The veteran coach retired after two years at the helm but was lured back after the school could not find a suitable replacement.

On the baseball diamond, Jamie Russell left Smithville after winning the Class 1A state title (4:52). He’ll be an assistant softball coach at Mooreville, his alma mater, and where his daughter is part of the softball program. Russell’s replacement is John Harris, who previously coached at Hatley.

Corinth made a girls basketball hire in Domonique Allen (6:44). The Belmont native takes over a team that won just one game last season, so she’s looking to instill some confidence in her players.

Also this week, the guys put a bow on summer basketball by looking at the New Site and Baldwyn boys teams (8:49). New Site is loaded and could make a run in 2A, while Baldwyn is expected to do well after dropping to 1A.

Dalton has an update on Aberdeen football (11:42), which is breaking in a new coach and a new quarterback. And finally, the guys give this week’s Shoutout to weightlifter Maddie Jasper (14:46).

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