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Massac County left fielder Marshall Burkhead returns the ball to the infield after a Benton hit in Monday’s 13-4 loss to the Rangers.
— Planet photo by Beth Shelton
Patriots drop second straight
On the heels of a lack-luster 7-2 loss to Murphysboro last week, Massac County’s Patriots dropped a 13-4 decision to Benton on Monday. In the loss to Murphy, Alex Reineking was the offense with a ...
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Tala Mumford recorded a hole in one at Old Hickory Golf Club in Nashville in the Belmont University Invitational. Mumford used an eight iron on the 139 yard par three second hole.                                                               — Photo submitted
Local youngsters shine on collegiate links
If you follow local sports at all, you have to be aware of the success of Massac County’s golf programs. That success has helped put a handful of local student-athletes “on the map” at the next le...
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Patriot short stop Gracyn McBride applies the tag a little too late after a double in the right center gap Monday. Left fielder Josie Garduno moves in for backup. The ladies won a tough game over Benton.             — Planet photo by Beth Shelton
Lady Pats 3-0 in conference
Massac County’s softball team notched its third conference win of the season Monday with a thrilling 6-5 win over a tough Benton team. Falling behind 3-0 early, the ladies looked a little letharg...
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Joppa Lady Rangers open with win
oppa’s Lady Ranger softball team opened the 2012 season with a 7-5 win over Agape Christian last week. The Rangers took advantage of some first inning sloppiness by Agape to plate four big runs. ...
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MJHS volleyball hopes for a second state title falls short with loss Saturday
The Massac Junior High School volleyball team’s bid for a second straight state title came a bit short in the quarterfinal of the state tournament on Saturday at Pinckneyville High School. In the...
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Pitcher Caleb Crim applies the tag to a West Frankfort runner at home plate in Monday’s 5-1 Massac win.                                 — Planet photo by Beth Shelton
Patriots still remain unbeaten
The MCHS baseball team kept its unblemished record intact with a 5-1 win over West Frankfort Monday afternoon. The win marks the start of conference play for the boys. Last week the boys recorded ...
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Jessie Douglas slides headfirst into second base in Monday’s win over West Frankfort. Douglas sustained a hand injury in the slide.
— Planet photo by Beth Shelton
Lady Pats record 17th win with 5 and 2 week
What’s goin’ on here? Not even Easter and we’re in the eighties and the Lady Patriots softball team has posted a 17-3-1 record already. With an impressive 9-2 win over Cobden for a send-off, the g...
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Wientjes records ace on Monday in South Carolina
Western Kentucky Hilltopper Dawn Wientjes, a junior from Metropolis, recorded a hole-in-one on her first hole of the day Monday at Hilton Head, S.C. in the Low Country Intercollegiate hosted by Wof...
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Pats win 5-4 at Gallatin
Massac County’s baseball team went northeast last week to Junction and came home with a 5-4 win over the Gallatin County Hawks. Dalton Mitchell was the winning pitcher, going 7 innings allowing 4 ...
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Hard-hitting junior third sacker, Courtney Copley was named the tournament MVP Saturday night after the 15-3 win over Livingston Central’s Cardinals.
Lady Patriots take Lone Oak softball championship
Juggernaut — An invisible force, machine or agent that destroys anything in its path. It may be a little early to apply that particular adjective to the Lady Patriots softball team, but at 10-1-1 ...
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