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Union County

  • Lady Eagles defeat Lewisburg

    Julianna Garner scored a game-high 32 points, as the Lady Eagles defeated Lewisburg, 66-57, during the West Union Challenge on Saturday.

  • Shirley captures individual title in 1A

    One race changed Savannah Shirley’s work ethic, which eventually became the difference in the runner she now is.

  • Urchins pick up big win versus Ingomar

    Not since 2005 has East Union posted a win against Ingomar in boys basketball, and for Chris Tables and the Urchin seniors, this is only one of many goals the team hopes to accomplish this season.

  • Myrtle's Gilbert signs with Austin Peay

     The wait is over and the next chapter in the career of Myrtle’s Aspriona Gilbert is set, as the Dandy Dozen selection signed a letter of intent to play at Austin Peay University on Thursday as part of the school’s early signing period.

    “I’m very excited. I had a lot of fun, and it was very exciting for me,” Gilbert said of the recruiting process. “It was a very hard decision between them and Delta State, but I chose Austin Peay because it felt very homey, home away from home. I feel like they’re already my family.”

  • New Albany, Myrtle split in round one of rivalry

     It was a quick turnaround and a change on offense that helped New Albany to its second win of the season Thursday night.

    Down 20-13 in the second quarter against Myrtle, the Bulldogs came out of a timeout; scoring 15 straight en route to a 76-56 win over the Hawks.

  • Gilbert set to sign with Austin Peay

    CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Needing to find a replacement for senior forward/center Jasmine Rayner, Austin Peay State University women’s basketball coach Carrie Daniels has opened the 2011 early signing period by adding Aspriona Gilbert, of Myrtle, Miss., who will sign a national letter of intent on Thursday.

  • Cox named 'Player of the Year' in 2-1A

    Myrtle earned top honors in Division 2-1A for slow pitch softball, as Meshay Cox and Robert Gordon were named the Player and Coach of the Year for the division.
    Cox, a junior, was one of four Lady Hawks named to the All-Division team after winning the district championship and making it to the north half finals against Smithville.
    Joining Cox on the list are seniors Aspriona Gilbert, Jenna Jordan and Kiana Judon. Earning honorable mention for Myrtle were Keely Chunn and Emily Cook.

  • UCSD discusses co-op football program

    The county co-op football program has again taken center stage for the Union County School Board, and a vote on the status of the team could come as early as December.

  • Myrtle, East Union win state titles in cross country

    County dominance in cross country continues as Myrtle and East Union claimed the state championships in 1A and 2A girls cross country on Saturday in Clinton.

  • Hickory Flat sweeps Ingomar in season opener

     Hickory Flat’s bench play was the difference maker, as the Rebels held on for an 89-81 win at Ingomar on Saturday.

    Despite being outsized by the Rebels, Ingomar played a fast tempo and stayed close, trailing 18-14 after the first quarter.

    Down by as many as 12 in the second quarter, Ingomar pulled within six at the half large in part to 15 first half points from Steven Foster.

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