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Athletic Director Keith Carter was featured at the Memphis Touchdown Club event at the Hilton Memphis Monday night.

September 1, 2023 Bob Bakken

Northwest Mourns Passing of Coolidge Ball

Ball coached men’s basketball for four years at Northwest from 1975-79, serving as an assistant coach with Northwest Sports Hall of Famer Kenneth “Cat” Robbins.

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July 21, 2023 Bob Bakken

Backing Byhalia High with basketball

Players from Byhalia’s basketball past came back, got paired up in a draft, and then put on a show before a full house in the Byhalia High School gymnasium.

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May 16, 2023 Bob Bakken

Hoops rule change eliminates bonus free throw in high school

High school basketball fans will no longer be hearing the phrase, “bonus free throw,” or “one and one,” starting this coming season.

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May 3, 2023 Bob Bakken

Chiefs’ Drumwright signs for Northwest Rangers’ basketball

Drumwright, who transferred to Magnolia Heights for his senior season after previously playing for Lewisburg, has signed to play at Northwest next season.