12-31-08 Looking back

Published 12:00 am Wednesday, December 31, 2008

TWENTY YEARS AGO — Ricky Blanton scores 21 points and Vernel Singleton adds 14 points and 10 rebounds as the LSU Tigers get by the Nebraska Cornhuskers 90-87 at the Chaminade New Year’s Classic.

TEN YEARS AGO — Shaquita Smith and Christie Chambers finish with 13 points apiece as the Jefferson County Lady Tigers advance to the semifinals of the Jackson Public Schools Tournament after defeating Eastside 50-43.

FIVE YEARS AGO — Kim Warner scores 21 points and Jameca Garrison chips in with 10 points as the Ferriday Lady Trojans use a 10-0 run early in the fourth quarter to defeat the Davidson Lady Warriors 47-41.

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