SOUTH PANOLA STAR CHARGED

South Panola football star Travis Sanford has been charged with grand larceny and burglary stemming from a break-in at a Batesville grocery store in October.
According to a Feb. 3 indictment in Panola County, Sanford, who turned 19 last month, and an unidentified juvenile are accused of taking $1,200 from Crowson's Grocery on Oct. 22.The felony charge carries a maximum sentence of seven years in prison.Sanford, who posted $2,500 bond on Nov. 4, remains enrolled at South Panola. Sandy Beard, owner of Crowson's Grocery, would not comment today.Sanford and South Panola coach Ricky Woods could not be reached for comment. Sanford didn't play in South Panola's 48-16 victory over Southaven on Oct. 24, two days after his alleged involvement in the break-in.A first-team All-State pick at defensive back, Sanford helped nationally ranked South Panola to a second consecutive 15-0 record and Class 5A state title by intercepting. He also caught six touchdowns at wide receiver.Rated as one of the state's top 10 recruits, Sanford bypassed national signing day on Feb. 2. Mississippi State and Ole Miss have been atop his list of college choices, but Sanford isn't expected to meet NCAA freshman eligibility requirements and would likely face a detour to junior college or prep schools even if his legal issues are resolved by the fall.