Sports

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The past decade has brought a lot of success to Briarfield basketball, and that trend is beginning to become institutional. Coach Blake Ratcliff is on his third season coaching all four of the school’s teams, junior high boys and girls and varsity boys and girls, and he said it isn’t out of the question that all four win their divisions and that varsity boys and girls have a look at state championships. “That’s the plan, anyway,” he said.

East Carroll Banner’s annual Football Contest will be a nail-biter, for sure. The top points-getters have been fairly steady over the weeks, but there could still be an upset once the contest is over next week.

The General Trass Panthers closed out their regular season in impressive fashion, bouncing back from a tough loss to St. Frederick with a 62–26 home win over the Delhi Bears on November 6.

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Three women were arrested Sunday night in connection with an alleged fight. According to law enforcement officials, Andranika Martin, 21, Lotovza Clemens, 17, and Macy Clemens, 32, were at a housing complex on Third and Charles D.

In a thrilling Homecoming showdown under the lights at Hamley/Collins Field, the General Trass High School Panthers delivered a dramatic 30–28 victory over the Delta Charter Storm, keeping their district record unblemished at 2–0. The win sets the stage for a pivotal clash next week in Monroe against fellow unbeaten St. Frederick’s — last year’s district champions.

Briarfield Academy’s Head of School Lisa Walters announced the honor roll for the first nine weeks of the 2025-2026 academic year. First grade: A Honor Roll-Ryleigh Dunn, Olivia Lensing, Rowan McIntyre, Ellie Kait Mathews, Caddie May Meadows, Lou Muse, Lola Ratcliff, Jackson Wood, Layla Zaunbrecher; A-B Honor Roll- Andrew Fortenberry, Wade Isaac, Wyatt Robian, Cooper Smith, Trace Travis Second grade: A Honor Roll- Grayson Alvizo, John Clement, Olivia Crymes, River Densmore, Noah Graham, Michael Hopkins, Milly Lensing, Tripp Mabray, Vaughn Richardson, Alexa Taylor; A-B Honor Roll- Payton Culpepper, Thomas Fairchild, Bryce Harper, Paige Hopkins, Mitchell Lensing, Bethanie McAlpin, Whitlee Marsh, Caroline Oswalt Third grade: A Honor Roll-Kayson Frasier, Jackson Kiefer, Elizabeth Mabray; A-B Honor Roll- Zoey Bass, Beau Benton, Harris Benton, Blain Hooper, Mack Lensing, Ra’Kia Lewis, Greyson Mathews, Lawson Molinar Fourth grade: A Honor Roll-Frances Clement, Emory Crymes, Leslie Dewitt, Chloe Smith, Kason Van Mol; A-B Honor Roll- Bentlee Benton, Eli Fleming, Clint Holt, Lydia Payne, Elle Vining Fifth grade: A Honor Roll-Clark Benton, Beth Faires, June Howard, Ann Hodges Richardson; A-B Honor Roll-Jaicee Albright, Brentley Baker, Raylan Castilaw, Malley Kait Fisher Sixth grade: A Honor Roll-McCall Kiefer; A-B Honor Roll- Reid Densmore, Kitch Hopkins, Collin Smith, Chloe Sullivan Seventh grade: A-B Honor Roll- Natalie Brown, Tristan Crowe, Ava Jones, Briar Rice, Ainsleigh Styron Eighth grade: A Honor Roll-Preslee Arledge, Max Holt, Vivian Payne; A-B Honor Roll- Rayleigh Boyett, Mahlik McNeil Burks, Calie Massey, Maverick Weeks Ninth grade: A Honor Roll- Jude Clark, Houston Condrey, Maggie Faires, Sophie Hopkins, Cameron Mc-Daniel; A-B Honor Roll- Lila Anne Frith Tenth grade: A Honor Roll-Addison Brown, Cj Frith, Jenna Knight, Ava Clayton Poole; A-B Honor Roll-Emma Griffin, Trenton Foster, Ally McKenzie, Jackson Thornton Eleventh grade: A Honor Roll- Addison Boyett, Charlotte Condrey, Emmah Smith, Jack Woodall; A-B Honor Roll- Trecin Baker, Brody Benton, Davis Holt, Ainsley Keene, Zach Lovell Twelfth grade: A Honor Roll- Cameron Brumley, Maggie Frith, Holly Beth Ross; A-B Honor Roll- Jenna Ferrell, Gracie Forman, Jules O’Neal McPherson, Ella Claire Payne, Luis Ernesto Capetillo Perez, Avery Robian, Gracen Thornton, Landon Waits, Mallory Whitney, William Woodall.

After dominating rival Tallulah on both sides of the ball, the Rebels cruised to a big victory Friday night. With the game somewhat close at half (22-8), the Rebels added one more in the third effectively putting it out of reach.

The General Trass High School Panthers opened District 2-1A play in dominant fashion Friday night, shutting out the Block Bears 46–0 in Jonesville. The win marked the Panthers’ most complete performance of the season— combining a steady offensive rhythm with a smothering defensive effort—to improve their record to 3–3 heading into Homecoming week.