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Football team celebrates season with annual awards banquet

South Side’s football team celebrated the 2023 season Thursday night (Jan. 25) at Meridian Baptist Church. The annual postseason banquet was held alongside the South Side cheerleaders.

The football team is coached by Lester Narcisse. He handed out many awards last night, including:

REGION 6-4A BACK OF THE YEAR: Chuck Stokes

REGION 6-4A LINEBACKER OF THE YEAR: Rakarius Lacy

ALL-REGION 6-4A FIRST TEAM: Alex Elder (OL), Jamarion Burns (DB).

ALL-REGION 6-4A SECOND TEAM: Christian Lo (K), Brennan Yarbrough (OL), Austin Hardin (RB), Simeon Graham (LB), Khamyrahn Caldwell (LB), Jayden Tousant (DB) and Kysean Thomas (DB)

WEST TENNESSEE ALL-STARS: Christian Lo (K), Chuck Stokes (RB), Rakarius Lacy (RB), Kysean Thomas (DB)

SOUTH SIDE SPECIALITY AWARDS

MOST IMPROVED PLAYERS: Simeon Graham, Andrew Garner

SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Christian Lo

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Chuck Stokes

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Rakarius Lacy

IRON HAWK AWARD: Austin Hardin

TEAM MVP: Rakarius Lacy

[COVER PHOTO: South Side football players pose for a photo during their annual banquet on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024. (Photo by Lisa Webb)]

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33 days out: HEAD COACH JEFF WYATT

The countdown continues as we march toward the South Side baseball team’s first game of the season. Opening day is March 4 when the Hawks play host to USJ. Between now and then, Hawk TV is counting down the days based on jersey numbers.

HEAD COACH JEFF WYATT wears No. 33, the sixth highest numbered jersey on his 2024 roster and the same number he wore as a player at South Side from 1995-98. He returned to his alma mater as an assistant coach from 2007-13 and succeeded Johnny Growe as the head coach in 2014.

Coach Wyatt’s dream car is 1998 two-door Tahoe, and his dream job is head baseball coach at South Side. His favorite video game is Tecmo Bowl. His advice to younger players? “Enjoy the ride. It goes by fast.” Here are a few more of Coach Wyatt’s favorite things, as compiled by Hawk TV project manager Trent Stewart:

FAVORITE TEACHER: Coach Johnny Growe

FAVORITE SUBJECT: History

FAVORITE MOVIE: Heart Break Ridge

FAVORITE TV SHOW: Blue Bloods

FAVORITE SONG: All Summer Long

FAVORITE SINGER: Anna Marie Wyatt

FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM: Notre Dame

FAVORITE ATHLETE: Ace Wyatt

FAVORITE VIDEO GAME: Tecmo Bowl

DREAM VACATION: Ireland

FAVORITE COLOR: Blank

WHAT DO YOU DO FOR FUN WHEN NOT PLAYING BASEBALL: Spend time with family

FAVORITE MEAL YOUR PARENTS MAKE: Spaghetti

FAVORITE CHILDHOOD MEMORY (NOT BASEBALL): Camping trips

FAVORITE ANIMAL: Dog

BEST PLACE TO TAKE A DATE: Rafferty’s

NICKNAME: Wyatt

AT WHICH STORE WOULD YOU MAX OUT YOUR CREDIT CARD: Lowe’s

FAVORITE CARTOON CHARACTER: Chip n Dale

WHAT CHORE DO YOU DREAD MOST: Dishes

DO YOU COLLECT ANYTHING? IF YES, WHAT DO YOU COLLECT? Old Baseball Gloves

[COVER PHOTO: South Side head baseball coach Jeff Wyatt and his family. (Photo by Erin Hornsby)]

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Cheerleaders honored at annual banquet celebration

South Side’s football cheerleaders celebrated the 2023 season Thursday night (Jan. 25) at Meridian Baptist Church. The annual postseason banquet was held alongside the South Side football team.

The cheerleaders are coached by Chelsey Thomas. She presented the following awards last night:

Most Versatile: Presley Collins

Best Attitude: Addison Littrell

Best Flyer: Kel’Vyianna Jackson

Best Leader: Chardonnay Whiteside

Best Team Spirit: Brentley Brewster

Never Gave Up: Kytana Ramos

Squad Comedian: Taniya Howard

Biggest Heart / 4 Year Cheerleader: Harlei McClintock

Future Coach: Zahria Woods

Best Teammate: Jada Burton

Most Flexible: Caylee Harrison

Most Improved: Natalie Whitson

Most Fierce: A’Deysiah Galloway

Best Smile: Anna Prince

Outstanding Effort: Kaydence Pruitt

Most Positive: Ava Coley

Most Competitive: DeMaria Reaves

[COVER PHOTO: South Side cheerleaders pose for a group photo during the annual banquet at Meridian Baptist Church on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024. (Photo by Lisa Webb)]

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35 days out: AIDEN MEDINA

The countdown continues as we march toward the South Side baseball team’s first game of the season. Opening day is March 4 when the Hawks play host to USJ. Between now and then, Hawk TV is counting down the days based on jersey numbers.

AIDEN MEDINA is a sophomore and wears No. 35, the fifth highest numbered jersey on the 2024 roster. He plays third base and catcher. His favorite sports team is Ohio State, and his favorite athlete is CJ Stroud. His advice to younger players is to never give up. Here are a few more of Aiden’s favorite things, as compiled by Hawk TV project manager Trent Stewart:

FAVORITE TEACHER: Mr. Roberts

FAVORITE SUBJECT: Math

FAVORITE MOVIE: Benchwarmers

FAVORITE TV SHOW: Fall House

FAVORITE SONG: Freestyle by Rod Wave

FAVORITE VIDEO GAME: Call Of Duty

DREAM CAR: R34 Skyline

DREAM JOB: Welder

DREAM VACATION: Mexico

FAVORITE COLOR: Purple

WHAT DO YOU DO FOR FUN WHEN NOT PLAYING BASEBALL: Play games

FAVORITE MEAL YOUR PARENTS COOK: Spaghetti

FAVORITE CHILDHOOD MEMORY: Riding a Bike

FAVORITE ANIMAL: Dog

WHAT IS THE NERDIEST THING YOU DO: Make Straight A’s

BEST PLACE TO TAKE A DATE: Fair

AT WHICH STORE WOULD YOU MAX OUT YOUR CREDIT CARD: Nike

IF YOU COULD HAVE ONE SUPERPOWER, WHICH WOULD YOU CHOOSE: Super Speed

FAVORITE CARTOON CHARACTER: Mr. Krabs

WHICH CELEBRITY WOULD YOU WANT TO CHANGE LIVES WITH: Rod Wave

WHAT CHORE DO YOU DREAD MOST: Feeding Dogs

DO YOU PLAY ANY INSTRUMENTS? IF SO, THEN WHAT? Yes, clarinet

WHAT IS ONE THING ON YOUR BUCKET LIST: Go Sky Diving

[COVER PHOTO: Aiden Medina is pictured during baseball practice on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. (Photo by Kylee Yarbrough, Brooklyn Kilzer / Hawk TV)]

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36 days out: CHRISTIAN ROSTAR

The countdown continues as we march toward the South Side baseball team’s first game of the season. Opening day is March 4 when the Hawks play host to USJ. Between now and then, Hawk TV is counting down the days based on jersey numbers. 

CHRISTIAN ROSTAR is a junior and wears No. 36, the fourth highest numbered jersey on the 2024 roster. He plays centerfield. His favorite sports team is the Tennessee Volunteers, and his favorite athlete is Mike Trout. His advice to younger players is to keep working hard. Here are a few more of Christian’s favorite things, as compiled by Hawk TV project manager Trent Stewart: 

FAVORITE TEACHER: Mr. Wardlow 

FAVORITE SUBJECT: History 

FAVORITE MOVIE: Ride Along 

FAVORITE TV SHOW: The Last of Us 

FAVORITE SONG: Main Slime 

FAVORITE SINGER: Rod Wave 

FAVORITE VIDEO GAME: Fortnite 

DREAM CAR: GTR 

DREAM JOB: Engineering 

DREAM VACATION: Bahamas 

FAVORITE COLOR: Red 

WHAT DO YOU DO FOR FUN WHEN NOT PLAYING BASEBALL: Play Fortnite  

FAVORITE MEAL YOUR PARENTS MAKE: Alfredo 

FAVORITE CHILDHOOD MEMORY (NOT BASEBALL): Sledding on snowy days 

FAVORITE ANIMAL: Panther 

WHAT IS THE NERDIEST THING YOU DO: Play Fortnite 

BEST PLACE TO TAKE A DATE: Texas Roadhouse 

NICKNAME: Rooster 

AT WHICH STORE WOULD YOU MAX OUT YOUR CREDIT CARD: Dicks Sporting Goods 

IF YOU COULD HAVE ONE SUPERPOWER, WHICH WOULD YOU CHOOSE: Invisibility 

FAVORITE CARTOON CHARACTER: Spongebob 

WHICH CELEBRITY WOULD YOU WANT TO CHANGE LIVES WITH: Adolis Garcia 

WHAT CHORE DO YOU DREAD THE MOST: Dishes 

WHAT IS ONE THING ON YOUR BUCKET LIST: Get Rich 

[COVER PHOTOS: Christian Rostar is pictured during the 2023 season. (Photos by Erin Hornsby)]

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Eight students selected to prestigious All-West Band

Eight South Side band members were selected to the All-West Band earlier this month when auditions were held at Arlington High School. Selected were:

Dakota Rose: 2nd chair percussion 11-12 symphony (1st alternate to all state)

Will Spicer: 2nd chair trumpet 11-12 symphony (1st alternate to all state)

Bryce Glidewell: 3rd chair trombone 11-12 symphony (2nd alternate to all state)

Olivia Murray: 6th chair French horn 11-12 red band

Ruby Carpenter: 4th chair bass clarinet 9-10 blue band (2nd alternate to all state)

Emma Murray: 26th chair clarinet 9-10 red band

Terrion Evans: 1st alternate trombone 11-12 symphony

Karlie Hicks: 4th alternate flute, 11-12 red band

Graphic by Brianna Ford and Katy Arnold / AV Media Production I

These All-West band members will go to Memphis for three days in February to rehearse and perform with the best students across West Tennessee in multiple bands and orchestras.

The auditions were held Jan. 13, 2023. The South Side band is under the direction of David Sinclair and Zach Barker.

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40 days out: WYATT DIFFEE

The countdown continues as we march toward the South Side baseball team’s first game of the season. Opening day is March 4 when the Hawks play host to USJ. Between now and then, Hawk TV is counting down the days based on jersey numbers.

WYATT DIFFEE is a junior and wears No. 40, the third highest numbered jersey on the 2024 roster. He pitches and plays first and third bases. His favorite movie is “Major League” and the Cardinals are his favorite sports team. His advice to younger players is “Don’t ever give up. Your time is coming.” Here are a few more of Wyatt’s favorite things, as compiled by Hawk TV project manager Trent Stewart:

FAVORITE TEACHER: Mr.Gordon

FAVORITE SUBJECT: Science

FAVORITE TV SHOW: Outer Banks

FAVORITE SONG: Wondering Why

FAVORITE SINGER: Treaty Oak

FAVORITE ATHLETE: Shohei Ohtani

FAVORITE VIDEO GAME: MLB The Show

DREAM CAR: Chevy Silverado

DREAM JOB: Travel Lineman

DREAM VACATION: Bahamas

FAVORITE COLOR: Blue

WHAT DO YOU DO FOR FUN WHEN NOT PLAYING BASEBALL: Hunt

FAVORITE MEAL YOUR PARENTS MAKE: Hamburger Pizza

FAVORITE CHILDHOOD MEMORY (NOT BASEBALL): First Deer

FAVORITE ANIMAL: Duck

BEST PLACE TO TAKE A DATE: Nice Restaurant

NICKNAME: PePaw

AT WHICH STORE WOULD YOU MAX OUT YOUR CREDIT CARD: Cypress Creek Outdoors

IF YOU HAD ONE SUPERPOWER, WHICH WOULD YOU CHOSE? Super strength

FAVORITE CARTOON CHARACTER: Shaggy Rogers

WHICH CELEBRITY WOULD YOU WANT TO CHANGE LIVES WITH? Si Robertson

WHAT CHORE DO YOU DREAD MOST? All chores

DO YOU COLLECT ANYTHING? Duck calls

WHAT IS ONE THING ON YOUR BUCKET LIST? Visit a foreign country.

[COVER PHOTO: Wyatt Diffee plays during the Hawks’ region tournament game against Hardin County in May 2023. (Photo by Erin Hornsby)]

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South Side sweeps McNairy for a pair of district wins

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Playing in their first games in 11 days, South Side’s basketball teams returned to the court and swept visiting McNairy Central tonight (Jan. 23) in a pair of District 12-3A games. The Lady Hawks won by 29 points, the Hawks by 17 points.

South Side was closed all last week – and two days this week – for winter weather. Tonight’s games were originally scheduled to be played in Selmer but were moved to the Hawks Nest because there was no power in McNairy’s gym.

THE LADY HAWKS were led by Jaidynn Askins’ game-high 18-points in the 66-37 win to improve their record to 14-5 overall and 2-1 in District 12-3A. Aydison Dilworth scored 13 points.

Other scorers: Ri’Kiya Mitchell 7 points, Akira Lacy 3, Felicity Long 2, Kimora Currie 7, ReAnna Kemp 3, Zandria Cohill 2, Tiara Green 7, Makayla Bates 2 and Aubrey Lewis 2.

In the boys’ game, THE HAWKS’ Jamarion Grimes, a freshman center, scored 14 of his game-high 20 points in the second half of a 61-44 win to improve the record to 6-6 overall and 2-1 in District 12-3A.

Other scorers: Braden Weldon 2 points, Jamarion Burns 3, Dacoda Nolen 2, Brennian Cole 9, Cash Montgomery 5, Kaleb Nettles 2, Simeon Graham 4, Robert Liggins 9, Chris Mitchell 3 and Amauri Goodman 2.

SCHEDULE CHANGE

The Feb. 9 games against McNairy will be played at McNairy. They were originally scheduled as home games for the Hawks and Lady Hawks but were swapped to accommodate for today’s power outage.

MORE SCHEDULE CHANGES

Two games – both home games for South Side – were postponed last week because of the winter weather. Those games against North Side and Lexington will be rescheduled. Dates and times will be announced when plans are finalized.

UP NEXT

The Hawks and Lady Hawks are back in action Friday (Jan. 26) at Hardin County.

[COVER PHOTO: Lady Hawks head coach Brent McNeal (right) and assistant coach Adrian Comer talk to the team during a time out of a district home game against McNairy on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2024. The Lady Hawks won 66-37, while the Hawk won the boys’ game 61-44. (Photo by HawkNation.net)]

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50 days out: JABARRIE TOMLIN

Spring comes early this year for the South Side baseball team. The season opener is just 50 days away. From now until the March 4 opener at home against USJ, Hawk TV continues introducing the players for the coming season. Next in line is No. 50, the second highest numbered jersey on the 2024 roster. 

No. 50 JABARRIE TOMLIN is sophomore. He plays left field. His nickname is Barrie. His advice to younger players is to “practice how you play.” Here are a few more of Jabarrie’s favorite things: 

FAVORITE TEACHER: Coach Narcisse 

FAVORITE SUBJECT: Creative writing 

FAVORITE MOVIE: Scarface, Bad Boys for Life 

FAVORITE TV SHOW: BMF 

FAVORITE SONG: Supafly by Cootie and BIC Fizzle 

FAVORITE SINGER: Dracbaby and Lil Baby 

FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM: Alabama 

FAVORITE ATHLETE: Jahmyr Gibbs 

FAVORITE VIDEO GAME: GTA 

DREAM CAR: Mercedes HMG GT 63 

DREAM JOB: Barber or the military 

DREAM VACATION: The Bahamas 

FAVORITE COLOR: Red 

WHAT DO YOU DO FOR FUN WHEN NOT PLAYING BASEBALL? Chilling with my friends or playing the game. 

FAVORITE MEAL YOUR PARENTS MAKE: Alfredo 

FAVORITE CHILDHOOD MEMORY (NOT BASEBALL): Watching my cousin get chased by two dogs. 

FAVORITE ANIMAL: Dogs 

BEST PLACE TO TAKE A DATE: An arcade 

AT WHICH STORE WOULD YOU MAX OUT YOUR CREDIT CARD? Hibbett sports 

IF YOU COULD HAVE ONE SUPERPOWER, WHICH WOULD YOU CHOSE? Teleportation 

FAVORITE CARTOON CHARACTER: Lightening McQueen 

WHICH CELEBRITY WOULD YOU WANT TO CHANGE LIVES WITH? Drake 

WHAT CHORE DO YOU DREAD MOST? Dishes 

WHAT IS ONE THING ON YOUR BUCKET LIST? A spring trip to Florida 

[COVER PHOTO: Jabarri Tomlin is pictured in the Hawk TV studio on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024. (Photo by Hawk TV)]

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Have you already broken your New Year’s resolution? [w/video]

Few people stick to their New Year’s resolutions, and South Side students, faculty and staff are no exception.

According to the Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University, research indicates that only about 9 percent of Americans stick with their resolutions. “In fact,” the report notes, “research goes on to show that 23 percent of people quit their resolution by the end of the first week, and 43 percent quit by the end of January.”

With that in mind, Hawk TV’s Mi’Kiyah Mitchell asked several students, faculty and staff if they made a New Year’s resolution and, if so, if they had already broken it. Here’s what they said.