TWENTY YEARS AGO — Freddie Simpson hits a solo home run and Keith Bradford has an RBI triple as North Natchez overcomes nine errors to defeat South Pike 14-7 to clinch a berth in the Class 4A playoffs.

TEN YEARS AGO — Led by Travis Nealy and Jamal Bouldin in boys doubles, Belon Jones in girls singles, and Burton Broudy and Brandi Jones in mixed doubles, Natchez High’s tennis team wins the Division 6-5A title.

FIVE YEARS AGO — Chris Ensminger, Mac Ware, Chris Williams and Jeffrey Anderson each hit home runs as Vidalia defeats Crowville 14-5 for the District 4-2A championship, the Vikings’ ninth straight district title.