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Driving to the Basket
Kirk Academy senior Charley Rose drives to the bucket during a game earlier this season against Delta Academy.

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Defense helps Kirk increase streak to 12
By CHUCK HATHCOCK - Sports Editor
Thu,01/22/26-4:00PM , 130 Reads
Offense sells tickets, while defense wins championships is a common cliché in sports. That was never more evident last Tuesday night when the Kirk Academy Raiderettes faced longtime rival North Delta in an important Class AAA, District 1 contest in Grenada.
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Getting the loose ball
Grenada High School junior Kalysia Tedford goes after the loose ball durring a November 2025 home game against Amanda Elzy.

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Grenada Lady Chargers win two, now 14-3
By CHUCK HATHCOCK - Sports Editor
Thu,01/15/26-5:00PM , 357 Reads
One that got away and two blowout wins. That was the week for the Lady Chargers, which improved their overall record to 14-3.

The week opened last Tuesday with a 50-47 Class 6A, Region 1 loss at Lake Cormorant.
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Sideline Commander
Former Grenada High School football coach Michael Fair gives the Chargers' offense instruction from the sideline during a home game last season.

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Michael Fair steps down as GHS head football coach; takes South Panola job
By CHUCK HATHCOCK - Sports Editor
Thu,01/15/26-4:33PM , 5,829 Reads
In three years, Michael Fair compiled a 32-9 record as head football coach at Grenada High School. Thursday, the veteran coach made it official that he is taking over at perennial power South Panola.

Fair replaces Brooks Oakley, who resigned in November 2025, following the Tigers’ 28-27 playoff loss to Neshoba Central.
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Sister Trap
Kirk Academy freshman Joleigh Sultan, left, and sister, senior Charlee Grace, try to steal the ball away from a Delta Academy player during last Thursday’s home game.

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Raiderettes win streak now nine games
By CHUCK HATHCOCK - Sports Editor
Thu,01/15/26-4:30PM , 611 Reads
What a difference a month makes.Then, Kirk Academy Raiderettes had an 8-7 record.That last loss took place on Dec. 12, 2025, a 48-47 nailbiter at North Delta School.
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February 18, 2026

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