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The Loyd Star Hornets captured the Region 7-2A boys' basketball tournament championship for the second time in three years Friday with a 45-33 win over Bogue Chitto. Coach Seth Britt and his team will next host a first round playoff game in the MHSAA 2A State Tournament. Members of the Loyd Star team include, front row, from left, Caden Yarbrough, Blake Thornton, Carter Holcomb, Julius Smith and manager Ethan Smith. Standing, from left, assistant Chris King, manager Mark Hodges, Lezeric Brothern, Will McCullough, Casen DeHart, Lawson Smith, Colby Terrell, Nathan Mills, Corey Martin, Cayman Harveston, Nathan Calcote and coach Seth Britt.