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OLD SPORTS DUDE: More to being a favorite than making the HOF
By AUSTIN BISHOP | SPECIAL TO THE APPEAL
Wed,09/01/21-6:45PM , 2,040 Reads
While most people who have followed my column and writings over the years won’t be terribly surprised by my top 10 Braves, especially the top three, the one that comes in at no. 4 may catch a few by surprise, mostly because of those who are ranked below him. But remember this is MY list of all-time favorite Braves.
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Sophomore Hunter Scarbrough finds room around the outside edge for the Generals. | NCA Photo

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FOOTBALL: NEWTON COUNTY ACADEMY 42, CHRISTIAN COLLEGIATE 30
By ROBBIE ROBERTSON
Wed,09/01/21-6:30PM , 1,833 Reads
NCA gets first win in 8-man and first since 2019 season

The Newton County Academy football team came close to getting their first win in almost two seasons last week.

On Friday night, the Generals put all talks of a losing streak to rest.
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Kenyon Clay drops back to pass for Union. | Bradley Isaac Jr./Special to The Appeal

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FOOTBALL: UNION 39, CHOCTAW CENTRAL 13; Yellowjackets cruise in season opener
By ROBBIE ROBERTSON
Wed,09/01/21-6:15PM , 1,212 Reads
Without playing a preseason jamboree, Union coach Jordan Wren expected some first-game issues on Friday night.

Whatever problems the Yellowjackets had, it wasn’t enough for Choctaw Central and Union opened the season with a 39-13 win on Friday night.
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Kimari Brown runs for yardages against Lake last week. | Brent Maze/The Appeal

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FOOTBALL: NEWTON COUNTY 16, WEST LAUDERDALE 32; Cougars get challenged by one of top teams
By BRENT MAZE
Wed,09/01/21-6:00PM , 2,162 Reads
Newton County football coach Bobby Bass wanted to strengthen his schedule this season.

Bass got exactly what he wanted in the season opener against West Lauderdale.

The Knights used a suffocating defense and took a 32-16 win over the Cougars to open the season for both teams.
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