TWENTY YEARS AGO — Led by 6-6 ½ forward Stephon Mason, who is averaging 28 points a game, Ferriday will begin defense of its Class 3A state title when the Trojans host North Caddo in a regional round game.

TEN YEARS AGO — Chuck Engle of Clinton wins the 10K run of the Taco Bell River City Classic in a time of 34:50 and joins Tommy Dunn as the only three-time winner of Natchez’ annual 10K road race.

FIVE YEARS AGO — Marcus Tillman has 19 points and 10 rebounds and his putback with 15 seconds left gives Franklin County a 60-59 win over Choctaw Central and the Class 3A South State Championship.