[Laurel, MS] On November 15 & 16, the Laurel Knighthawks played back-to-back days. Due to a pleasant schedule change, Laurel enjoyed playing on their home court for both games. These dates were their first home games since October 26. On November 15, Laurel defeated Russell Christian Academy. The Knighthawks’ game plan was to pound the ball inside of the
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Counselor Beat: Muddy River Counselors Come Back from Cross-State Classic with Confirmation of their Ascent
The Muddy River Counselors left the Cross-State Classic 1-2, with losses to the Little Rock Flames and the Saline County Warriors, and a win over the Faulkner County Falcons. Despite those two losses, the Counselors left Conway, AR with a lot to be excited about. Going into the Cross-State Classic, the Counselors dropped two tough conference games in a
Knighthawk Beat: Knighthawks Winning Streak at 5 After Win Over Counselors
[Raymond, MS] On Thursday, the Laurel Knighthawks were on the road to take on the Muddy River Counselors. Entering this competition, Laurel knew that this game would be very similar to Tuesday’s contest against the Jackson Victors, it would be a fast paced game. Laurel had to respect the Counselors ability to shoot the three ball. In order to
Knighthawk Beat: Every Second Counts
[Ridgeland, MS] As stated in the preview article of this game, the Knighthawks suffered for many years devastating losses at the hands of the Jackson Victors. Laurel regularly lost by last second shots, and last second missed opportunities. On Tuesday night, it ended the exact same way; but this time, Laurel came out on top. A game that saw
Knighthawk Beat: Laurel Knighthawks vs. Jackson Victors Preview
[Ridgeland, MS] Tuesday Nov. 9, the Laurel Knighthawks travel to Jackson to take on the Victors. The game has the feel of a heavyweight championship match. The top ranked Knighthawks have traditionally been Victors regular season punching bag. Tonight’s game will be an early season preview of a potential tournament matchup for the championship. Laurel is currently on a
Counselors Start Off Strong, Run Past Scott County Flames
[Carthage, MS] The Muddy River Counselors defeated the Scott County Flames 73-50 on Monday night. The game was close in the first few minutes with the Scott County Flames taking an 10-9 lead behind a John Crenshaw three pointer. That was the last lead the Flames would take. The Counselors explode on a 17-0 run and never looked back.
Player Perspective: Counselors Fall Short Against the Victors in Hard Fought Match 62-60
[Ridgeland, MS] The Victors started off the game with a 3 pointer and mid-range jumper, but the Counselors answered with a three from Caleb Sanders and two lay-ups from both Chris Purnell and me, Sun Michael Williams. Coming from a hard fought 37-34 victory over the Victors in the 16u game, the Counselors were in our groove and looking
Knighthawk Beat: The Silas Ensign Game
[Hattiesburg, MS] As the “self-appointed” beat writer for the Laurel Knighthawks, I have mentioned many times this season that it is crucial for the Knighthawks to play team ball. However, most people assume that team ball only consists of passing and not being a selfish player. When in actuality, team ball is also taking your shot. It would be
Knighthawk Beat: Knighthawks Win Big in Statement Game
[Hickory, MS] The Knighthawks went up to Hickory to take on the Flyers. Going into this game, Laurel knew that they had to play team ball to win against a very fast Meridian Flyers team. They did just that. Four of the Knighthawks starting five scored double digits, with the only player not in double digits scoring 8 points.
TSJW Network Goes Inside a Flyers’ Practice in the Latest Edition of “In The Lab”
TSJW Network goes inside a schrimmage of the Meridian Flyers in the latest edition of “In The Lab”. The Meridian Flyers are coming off of a season in which they captured the #4 seed and came one game away from the MSAHA Championship game. The Flyers are coming into the 2021-22 season with some losses. Nate Sherman, Ethan Lumpkin,
