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Today's Sports

  • Second half of basketball

    We are about to begin the second half of the basketball season, and by this time next week, we’ll have the bracket put together for this year’s Union County Tournament.
    Taking a look at where each team stands so far, the records, for the most part, are very close, so this weekend’s and next Tuesday’s games should sort out the seeding for the UCT.
    On the boys’ side, two teams sit at 10 wins so far, Myrtle and East Union. Both teams are currently at 10-6, and the Hawks already hold two wins over the Urchins from earlier this season.

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  • New Albany family honored for...

    What started as something fun to keep in shape turned into a family affair, and a group from New Albany is being recognized on both the state and regional levels.

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  • Myrtle, West Union reign champs

    In an evening that pitted county rivals against one another, there was an atmosphere reserved for an intense division game, not a game in early December.

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  • Oxford tops Bulldogs in...

    The Bulldogs erased a second half deficit, but Oxford regained control, resulting in a 68-60 win on the second the day of the O-Town Showdown last Saturday.

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  • A brief look back at 2012

    This last year provided a lot of highlights for sports in Union County, and with the new year beginning next week, this is a good time to reflect on some of the biggest headlines.
    I’ll start with the retirement of Ingomar’s legendary basketball coach Norris Ashley. Stepping down from the job he held for so long was big news for the county, as well as his son, Jonathan, making the move from Myrtle to Ingomar to take his place.

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  • A brief look back at 2012

    This last year provided a lot of highlights for sports in Union County, and with the new year beginning next week, this is a good time to reflect on some of the biggest headlines.
    I’ll start with the retirement of Ingomar’s legendary basketball coach Norris Ashley. Stepping down from the job he held for so long was big news for the county, as well as his son, Jonathan, making the move from Myrtle to Ingomar to take his place.

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  • Soccer standout adjusts to...

    It has been a year of transition, going from the height of her high school career to starting fresh in New Albany.

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  • Rebels fall in double overtime...

    Itawamba came from behind and took the Rebels to double overtime in a win last Thursday at the Hickory Flat Christmas Classic.

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  • Newsome represents New Albany in...

    Boston Newsome ended his high school career among some elite athletes in the state; an exciting experience he is grateful for.

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  • Holiday break from the sports...

    With Christmas only a few days away, that means all of us will have a brief break from the Union County sports world, myself included. This is the time of the year to remember what’s most important in life, and while I’ll be lost not working at games every night, I’m very much looking forward to being with my family and celebrating the season.

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