Excitement was truly in the air as the TNT Bombettes scuffled to change clothes and rehearse for their Grand Performance on Saturday, July 18, 2009. As the Bombettes practiced their cheers and chants, in walked 5 of the New Orleans Saintsations.
Higgins Middle School Gymnasium in McComb echoed with screams and yells as the New Orleans Saintsations (Ariel, Aimee, Jessica, Alexis and Zeraleigh) were introduced.
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Amite County Varsity Cheerleaders recently attended the Universal Cheerleaders’ Association Camp in Magnolia where the team received 3 blue ribbons, third place trophy in the game day cheer, first place in the Extreme Routine competition, first place trophy in the Home Dance Event, and the Leadership Award.
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Senior Portia Craft receives awards from Coach Angela Johnson
(Photo: Charla Johns)
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The McComb School District Athletic Department honored their scholar and star athletes with an awards banquet May 11, 2009 at the McComb High School Gym.
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The McComb High School’s boys 4 x 100m relay team consisting of Lamarvin Ashley, Mario Smith, Turon Robinson and DeMarus Jenkins posted the best times in Mississippi and among the best nationally throughout the season. Knowing that they could run with anyone in the nation, they set their sights on the Nike Outdoor Nationals held each June in Greensboro, North Carolina.
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Glover Quin
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There was a buzz in the area over the past few weeks, ever since the NFL drafted local home town football player Glover Quin.
He played football at North Pike High School and Southwest Community College. He moved on an played at New Mexico and was drafted by the Houston Texans.
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Ben Gordon
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NEW YORK -- The Chicago Bulls' Ben Gordon and the Portland Trail Blazers' Brandon Roy were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, April 6, through Sunday, April 12.
