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Senior Nicolette ‘Nic’ Smith throws home last Friday against Graves County.
— Planet photo by Beth Shelton
Softball team concludes historic regular season
You could see it coming early. This years’ Patriot softball team just had the look of something special and now at 28-5 and entering regional tournament play, the girls have the chance to finish o...
May 16, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Caleb ‘K.K.’ Crim imparts a good deal of spin to an overhand curveball last week against Anna.
— Planet photo by Beth Shelton
Patriot baseball split pair with Anna and Goreville
Rain washed out Monday’s Senior Day game against Johnston City but MCHS’ Patriots got in two games last week, and managed a split with Anna and Goreville. The 9-5 loss to highly touted Anna was pa...
May 10, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Overshadowed by junior standout pitcher, Kaylee Childers, freshman Brittany McFall has put together an impressive 6-0 record this spring. She wheels a fast ball to the plate in this action against Anna last week.
— Planet photo by Beth Shelton
MCHS softball team whips Anna and Johnson City but trips at Calloway
Following decisive wins over Johnston City and Anna-Jonesboro last week, the MCHS Lady Patriots traveled south to Murray, Ky. and were surprised Monday afternoon by the Lady Lakers in a close 3-2 l...
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Patriot right fielder Colton Lunsford gives chase to a base hit last Friday against Carterville.                             — Planet photo by Beth Shelton
Patriots win two, drop one
The Massac County High School Patriots took two of their last three games to push their season record to 11-6. A 7-0 win over West Frankfort last Tuesday was especially noteworthy as Bryce McClell...
May 02, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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MCHS right fielder Lakken Jones hauls in a big third out Monday off the bat of Goreville slugger Taylor Odom.           — Planet photo by Beth Shelton
Lady Pats clinch Ohio Division
Massac County’s Lady Patriots clinched the Ohio Division of the SIRR conference last week going unbeaten in conference play. A 12-1 five inning win at West Frankfort sewed up their first ever divi...
May 02, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Alex Reineking circles under a fly ball last week against Murphysboro.
— Planet photo by Beth Shelton
Patriots bounce back at Herrin
You could kind of see it coming. After last Monday’s huge — albeit losing — effort against Harrisburg, Massac County’s Patriot baseball team went flat as a flitter for a couple of games. The Pats ...
Apr 25, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Lady Patriot catcher, Madison Stephens, frames a pitch for Kaylee Childers last week against Harrisburg.                                         — Planet photo by Beth Shelton
Lady Patriots softball now at 24 and 3
With a 15-1 thumping of Murphysboro last Tuesday, a 7-1 win over Benton last Friday and an impressive 14-1 win over Herrin Monday, the Lady Patriots softball team just rolls on. Solid pitching, ti...
Apr 25, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Massac Patriot shortstop Josh Wetzel unloads to first base in last week’s five inning win over Herrin.                                              — Planet photo by Beth Shelton
Boys baseball dumps Herrin, scares Harrisburg
Possibly taking a clue from the softball team, Massac’s Patriot baseball team turned what looked like an ugly loss into a stunning, five-inning 18-8 win over Herrin’s Tigers last Tuesday. Herrin r...
Apr 18, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Project Graduation golf tourney is April 27
Massac County High School 2012 Project Graduation recently announced current fundraising events.A benefit four-person team scramble golf tournament will be held Friday, April 27 at the Metropolis C...
Apr 18, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Lady Patriot first baseman Jessi Stunson has to hurry and release a throw as she attempts to complete a play last week.
— Planet photo by Beth Shelton
MCHS softball knocks off Herrin, Harrisburg
Massac County’s Lady Patriots softball team added two more notches to their belt with wins over Herrin and Harrisburg last Tuesday and this Monday. After a sluggish start but subsequent victory ov...
Apr 18, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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