UHS 'Jackets | Newton County Appeal

By Brent Maze, READ MORE > 3,519 Reads
On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 07:57 PM

Union and Newton's girls basketball teams will be headed to Jackson next Tuesday for the Class 2A Final Four.

This will be the first trip to the Final Four for Union, while Newton is headed back to the Final Four for the first time since they won the championship in 2019.

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The Union bench erupts after the Lady Yellowjackets make a lay-up late against Bogue Chitto. Brent Maze/The Appeal

2A playoffs: Union teams advance

By Robbie Robertson , READ MORE > 1,633 Reads
On Tue, 02/23/2021 - 11:35 AM

Lady ‘Jackets edge Bobcats, boys cruise to win

The Union basketball teams had an excellent showing the first round of the Class 2A playoffs on Monday.

The Lady Yellowjackets opened up with a 46-43 win over Bogue Chitto while the Yellowjackets pulls away in the second half to take a 53-35 win over Wesson.

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The Newton boys claimed another division championship last week, beating Union59-45 in the title game. Robbie Robertson/The Appeal

DISTRICT 6-2A BOYS TOURNAMENT: Newton takes district

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On Tue, 02/16/2021 - 11:51 AM

Yellowjackets finish second in tourney

The Newton Tigers started off Division 6-2A play with a loss to Philadelphia and coach Crandal Porter questioned his team’s toughness.

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Unions Trinity Lambert knocks a ball out of bounds against Philadelphia on Friday night. Robbie Robertson/The Appeal

DISTRICT 6-2A GIRLS TOURNAMENT: Union gets revenge to win tourney

By Robbie Robertson, READ MORE > 2,864 Reads
On Tue, 02/16/2021 - 11:39 AM

Union girls basketball coach Matt Wilbanks thought this year’s team could be special.

In the end, the Lady Yellowjackets proved Wilbanks right.

After getting swept by Philadelphia in the regular season, Union got the last laugh as they took a 49-36 win to claim the Division 6-2A championship on Friday night at Scott Central.

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Union’s Jamarcus Jones tries to block a shot against Newton. Robbie Robertson/The Appeal

UNION BASKETBALL: Girls beat Newton, boys dominate Philly

By Robbie Robertson , READ MORE > 5,448 Reads
On Wed, 02/10/2021 - 05:00 AM

It was an up-and-down week for both Union basketball teams this week as they finished out the regular season.

The Union girls opened the week with a 56-53 loss to Philadelphia but closed out the week with a 41-34 win over regular-season division champion Newton on Friday night.

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Last week was National Signing Day, and several schools held signing ceremonies for their football athletes who will be continuing their playing careers in college. Above, Jamarcus Jones signs a scholarship to play football at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. He is surrounded by his family during his signing ceremony. Brent Maze/The Appeal

SPORTS: Signings all around

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On Wed, 02/10/2021 - 05:00 AM

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Union football coach Jordan Wren stands behind Union football signees Peyton Posey, Jamarcus Jones and Jacob Moore during a National Signing Day ceremony in the school library on Feb. 3, surrounded by teammates and family. Brent Maze/The Appeal

Three Yellowjackets sign scholarships

By Robbie Robertson , READ MORE > 4,180 Reads
On Tue, 02/09/2021 - 09:37 AM

The Union Yellowjackets had three players sign to play college football last week.

Linebacker Peyton Posey and offensive lineman Jacob Moore signed to play with East Central Community College while wide receiver Jamarcus Jones signed with play with Gulf Coast Community College.

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Numerous players sign in Newton County

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On Wed, 02/03/2021 - 04:42 PM

At least 10 players in the Newton County area have signed scholarships with several more to have school signing ceremonies next week.

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Unions Kenyon Clay goes up for a basket against Scott Central. Robbie Robertson/The Appeal

BASKETBALL: Yellowjackets come up with two big wins

By Robbie Robertson , READ MORE > 3,663 Reads
On Wed, 02/03/2021 - 05:00 AM

The Union Yellowjackets started slow in both games last week but finished strong to pick up a pair of wins.

Union took a big division win at Philadelphia on Tuesday, beating the Tornadoes 50-47. They finished the week with a 48-34 win over Stringer on Thursday.

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Henry Thornton signs with East Central Community College. He is surrounded by Thomas (Tommy) Thornton, his father; Melanie Thornton, his mother; Oliver Gray, his brother; Josh Hayes, assistant coach; and Joey Ward, Head Baseball Coach (Union). Jason Tune/The Appeal

BASEBALL: Thornton inks with East Central

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On Wed, 02/03/2021 - 05:00 AM

Union’s Henry Thornton could have been a casualty of a shortened high school baseball season last year.

But the Union senior didn’t let it stop him as he continued to work on his pitching craft.

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