TWENTY YEARS AGO — Vidalia head coach Dee Faircloth says he’s glad the 7-3 Vikings are in the Class 2A playoffs as a wild card even though they will be on the road at second-ranked Jonesboro-Hodge.

TEN YEARS AGO — Ferriday head coach Lisa Abron says the Lady Trojans will be better in the 2000-01 season because of defense and the return of All-District players Monique Jones and Jessica Griggs.

FIVE YEARS AGO — Charlie Spiller has kickoff touchdown returns of 100 and 102 yards to go along with 163 receiving yards and one touchdown as Alcorn State gets past Mississippi Valley State 38-36.