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Gaines Boyd catches pop fly in center field for the Generals.

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Baseball Roundup: Newton County Blasts Leake Central in Doubleheader, Bobcats Win Two
By ROBBIE ROBERTSON - Sports Editor
Wed,04/01/26-5:00PM , 794 Reads
It was another busy week on the local baseball diamonds.

Newton County won three out of four games last week to highlight the action while Union and Sebastopol each won two games.

Here is a roundup of last week’s action.
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Union’s Jon Perry repeated at state champion in the 242-pound weight class with a total of 1,690-pound total. His weight total led all weight classes in the MHSAA.

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Powerlifting Roundup: Lake Finishes Second in Class 2A State Championship, Yellowjackets Take Third in Class 3A
By ROBBIE ROBERTSON - Sports Editor
Wed,04/01/26-3:00PM , 1,733 Reads
The Union powerlifting team didn’t win a team state championship, but the Yellowjackets had the strongest person at the entire meet.

Union’s Jon Perry lifted 1,690 pounds which led all weight classes in all classes, making him the strongest person in the MHSAA.
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Newton County Academy's Madeline Smith returns a volley during a match.

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Tennis Roundup: Newton County Clinches District Championship, Generals Roll
By ROBBIE ROBERTSON - Sports Editor
Wed,04/01/26-11:00AM , 551 Reads
It was another productive week for area tennis teams.

Newton County won all four of its matches and clinched the 5-4A district championship while Newton County Academy won both of its matches. Union won two out of three matches and dropped its first match of the season to 3A power St. Andrew’s.

Here is a roundup of the action.
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Ava Smith, left, and Destiny Moulds pictured at their scholarship signing ceremony at Union High School.

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Union High School: Yellowjacket Seniors Ink Volleyball Scholarships
By MARTY MORGAN - Staff Writer
Wed,04/01/26-9:00AM , 393 Reads
Union High School hosted a scholarship signing ceremony in celebration of two senior volleyball athletes on Friday, March 27, at the high school library. With a roomful of friends, family, and coaches showing their support, Destiny Moulds and Ava Smith signed the dotted line to continue their careers at the next level.
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