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Better late than never was the story for West Union Thursday night. Taking on county and division rival Myrtle for a spot in the 1A State Championship, it took the Lady Eagles until the decisive game three to get into their groove and take the series from the Cinderella Lady Hawks.

Jenna Jordan, Meshay Cox and Brandi Smith all had multiple hits for Myrtle, as they came from behind, 4-2 to take the 8-4 lead after the fifth off of RBI doubles by Jordan and Cox, and RBI singles from Laken Butler  and Kiana Judon.

As Brandi Smith prepared to go to bat in the seventh inning of the Lady Hawks’ second game versus Wheeler Monday night, she asked her coach what she needs to do. With only one hit on the night to that point, Robert Gordon told her one thing, to just “knock the ball as hard as she could.” Poised, the senior stepped to the plate and delivered the biggest hit of the night for Myrtle, giving them a three-run lead against Wheeler and eventually the win.

Every Friday night, the fans see the players and coaches working hard throughout the game, but what they do not realize is the hard work that goes into getting the game together. That is where the student managers come in.

Jonah Jones, Billy Williams and Michael Christian are the three responsible for everything behind the scenes with New Albany football. It may not be the most glamorous job on the team, but it is one that all of them enjoy.

“I used to play football, but after I decided not to, Coach Price asked me to help out as a manager,” Jones said.

New Albany found themselves in an unfamiliar atmosphere, as they traveled to Itawamba for a Thursday night showdown with the top ranked Indians.

The Bulldogs could not get their offense going, as they watched several good drives pushed back to penalties, an area that head coach Ron Price has been trying to work on with his squad.