TWENTY YEARS AGO — Even though he dreamed of playing soccer at Wembley Stadium, New Orleans kicker Morten Andersen will still play there when the Saints take on the L.A. Raiders in the American Bowl.

TEN YEARS AGO — Benji Maher strikes out 12 batters and Timmy Foster goes 2-for-3 with a home run as Natchez Wallace defeats Yazoo City 11-0 to advance to the championship round of the state tournament.

FIVE YEARS AGO — Despite walking seven batters, Huntington’s Jessie Lee allows just four hits and helps her own cause with two doubles as the Lady Hounds defeat Riverfield 13-6 in their season opener.