The Pony Express

Boys basketball team District 1-5A champs

February 22, 2020

The boys basketball team won the District 1-5A championship after defeating Lake Cormorant 62-43. Also at the Feb. 14 district tournament, Decorian Payton was named Region 1-5A Player of the Year and head coach Newton Mealer ...

Calvin Dockery (20) and Kaeden Laws (24) practice press breakers Nov. 1.

Boys basketball preview: Q&A with coach Newton Mealer

November 4, 2019

Cameron Goodwin signed his national letter of intent to play basketball with Dyersburg State Community College June 9.

Waiting game: Cameron Goodwin signs with Dyersburg State

June 9, 2019

Ken Lewis signed with Jackson State University May 16. Lewis is the second D1 player in school history.

Ken Lewis signs to play D1 basketball at Jackson State University

May 16, 2019

The staff at Center Hill High School surprised teacher Ginny Shikle, seated at center, by wearing scarves, caps and chemo beanies. At the end of the day, Shikle was given 25 head coverings to wear as she battles breast cancer.

#ginnystrong: CHHS staff supports teacher during hair loss from chemotherapy

May 14, 2019

As one of four managers for the boys basketball team, Anthony

More than a manager: Anthony ‘Moose’ Edwards earns Northwest scholarship

May 4, 2019

Wearing their practice jerseys, seniors Calvin Temple, Kevin Henry, Cameron Goodwin, Marquez Berry, Antwan Honer and Kenneth Lewis pose with the Gold Ball trophy they brought home March 8 after defeating district rivals Olive Branch 75-73 in the Class 5A State Championship. The win at the Big House in Jackson marks the first state basketball title in school history.

Mealer: Gold Ball trophy changes nothing

March 30, 2019

Center Hill beats Hattiesburg 73-69, will play OB for 5A title

Laine Crabb, Staff Writer

March 6, 2019

Center Hill beat Hattiesburg 73-69 on Tuesday, paving the Mustangs’ way to the 5A championship game. In what will be the two teams’ fourth matchup of the season, the Mustangs (30-3) will face the Olive Branch Conquistadors...

Mustangs make history with 26th win

Jacob Brewer, Staff Writer

February 13, 2019

Heading into the postseason, the Mustangs are confident about state. After all, they’ve already won a record-breaking 26 games this season. “It’s a great feeling breaking the record for most wins in school history, because...

Basketball coaches, players prepare for new season

From staff reports, The Pony Express

October 30, 2018

With basketball season right around the corner, coaches and players have been working overtime to prepare. Teams were introduced at Meet the Mustangs on Oct. 23 and participated in a jamboree Oct. 27 at Itawamba Community College....

Trinity Baynham, goalkeeper for the girls soccer team, winces as Phil Weivoda, CHHS athletic trainer, touches the injured ankle that has required her to wear a boot for four weeks. Baynham said she should be back in game shape by the pre-season opener on Oct. 27.

Hurt at The Hill: Sports injuries sideline Center Hill athletes

September 29, 2018

Head boys basketball coach Newton Mealer described his time coaching Calvin Temple as

Calvin Temple verbally commits to play basketball at D1 university

September 10, 2018