TWENTY YEARS AGO — In order for the 5-4 North Natchez Rams led by head coach Tom Williams to make the playoffs for the first time since 1979, they must defeat the upset-minded Jefferson County Tigers.

TEN YEARS AGO — Adam Lanus leads four Wilkinson County players in double figures with a game-high 26 points and Eric Jackson adds 14 points as the Wildcats open their season with an 81-70 win over Jackson, La.

FIVE YEARS AGO — Juan Wyatt finishes with 18 points, eight rebounds and four blocked shots and Dewones Smith has 15 points as the Jefferson County Tigers start their season with a 66-62 win over South Pike.