Area Sports

By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Wolverine football team hosted the North Sand Mountain Bison on Friday night, Sept. 1, before a large crowd at Magic Morgan Stadium. The Wolverines came into the game having lost their first two games (the last one a hard-fought defeat to Marion County at home)…

By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Lady Wolverine volleyball team traveled to Gordon Lee on Tuesday, Aug. 29 to face the Lady Trojans. Dade County got off to a bad start in the first set and they could not get things going their way early and dropped the set 25-7. In…

By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Lady Wolverine softball team hosted the Trion Lady Bulldogs on Tuesday, Aug. 29 in their second region game of the season. Being two of the better teams in the region, the game lived up to its billing – a close, hard fought pitcher’s duel that…

By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Lady Wolverine volleyball team faced Hamilton Heights Christian Academy on Tuesday, Aug. 24, and came away with big wins in both sets, 25-9, taking the match 2-0. Brooklyn Konrad had five aces, three kills, and one dig; Azairah Reed had 13 assists, one kill, and…

Photo by Eddy Gifford – Dade County High School principal Brent Cooper recognized Melvin Bradford as the 2023 Alumni of the Year at Friday night’s game. The 1968 graduate was honored for his continued support of Dade County High School throughout the years. Bradford expressed his gratitude for receiving the honor and thanks everyone involved.

By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Wolverine football team played their first home game of the season on Friday night when they hosted the Marion County Warriors. A large crowd was on hand in spite of the hot and humid temperatures (around 90 degrees at kickoff) to watch the tri-state rivalry.…

By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Lady Wolverine softball team hosted the LaFayette Lady Ramblers on Monday of last week looking for a little revenge from an embarrassing three inning run rule loss earlier in the season. The Lady Ramblers took the lead in the top of the fourth inning when…

By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Lady Wolverine softball team hosted Murray County on Monday, Aug. 14. On a very hot afternoon, the Lady Wolverines matched the weather early in the game, scoring three runs in the first inning and adding two more in the second to take a 5-0 lead.…

By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Wolverine football team made the long trip to Athens last Friday for their season opener against Athens Academy. The Wolverines were able to move the ball early in the game, but were unable to put the ball in the end zone. Athens Academy found the…

By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Lady Wolverine volleyball team started last week off with a couple of big wins at home on Monday when they defeated Marion County and Ridgeland. Dade County defeated Marion County 2-0 by winning the first set 25-9 and following that dominating win with a close…