Area Sports
King returning to GCHS as football assistant coach
From Staff Reports A familiar face will be back on the sidelines and back in the hallways at Greene County High School when students return from Christmas break in early January. Mike King, who served for seven seasons as an assistant coach and head coach for the Wildcats, is returning to the school to serve…
Read MoreLady Cats solid in return to hoops action, but GCHS boys outmanned
From Staff Reports Senior Serenity Blakely was one rebound shy of another double-double on Tuesday as the GCHS returned to action for the first time since mid-November and posted a 20-point win over visiting Pearl River Central. The Lady Wildcats got off to a predictably slow start after the roughly 3-week layoff, but got rolling…
Read MoreRams are Little 6 Champs
McLain football team completes undefeated season with win over Richton in Little 6 Championship Game By RUSSELL TURNER Herald Editor The McLain Rams capped off an undefeated season on Monday with an exciting win over Richton to claim the Little Six Conference Championship. The large crowd on hand in McLain was treated to an exciting, back-and-forth…
Read MoreGCHS looking to bounce back from bad loss to Bobcats this Thursday
From Staff Reports The Greene County Wildcats traveled to Sumrall last Friday with expectations of a triumphant return to the football field after a lengthy Covid-19 induced hiatus. Unfortunately, the return to the gridiron was anything but triumphant as the Wildcats barely resembled the team that had rushed out to a 2-0 start before being…
Read MoreCats blank Quitman. Friday’s game at Gautier cancelled.
By RUSSELL TURNER Herald Staff The GCHS Wildcats not only got the win against visiting Quitman on Friday, they did so by getting big time performances from a handful of players stepping into some new roles. The Wildcats got another big game from sophomore K.J. Miller, but also got key offensive production from senior Dre Grice…
Read MoreGCHS Wildcats football game with rival Rebels reduced to ‘jamboree’ scrimmage after MHSAA ruling pushes fall sports back
High school football and volleyball to be played this fall, but postponed Herald Editor Local sports fans got an answer to a pressing question on Tuesday when the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) announced its decision on how the Covid-19 pandemic would impact fall sports, including football. MHSAA officials met in a lengthy session…
Read MoreGCHS teams come up just short of perfect week
Wildcat baseball, softball teams barely miss sweep of games over past week From Staff Reports The Greene County High School baseball team missed a perfect week on the diamond by just a couple of pitches. An extra-innings rally by East Central was the spoiler on Saturday as the Hornets scored three runs in the top…
Read MoreCats, Lady Cats look to bounce back
From Staff Reports The GCHS baseball and softball teams are looking to bounce back this week after a couple of tough losses last week. The Lady Wildcats appeared to have regained a little of their softball swagger last week, but a heartbreaking loss to Wayne County at home on Friday will test their resolve as…
Read MoreLady Cats riding hot streak
GCHS wins tourney title, advances in playoffs By RUSSELL TURNER Herald Editor Raucus home crowds and huge second half efforts have worked well for the Greene County Lady Wildcats of late. GCHS used that formula to claim the Region 8-4A Basketball Tournament title on Friday and followed a similar course on Monday when they defended their…
Read MoreGCHS to host region basketball tourney starting Tuesday
By RUSSELL TURNER Herald Editor Local fans have a great opportunity to check out some exciting basketball action next week as Greene County High School will host the Region 7-4A Basketball Tournament beginning Tuesday. The Lady Wildcats are sitting in a great position as the region’s No. 2 seed and are assured of the opportunity to…
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