Bramlett set to assault record book STARKVILLE — The numbers are staggering.
For three seasons, Chelsea Bramlett has laid waste to Mississippi State softball records.
As a junior last season, Bramlett established new single-season marks for batting average (.486) and stolen bases (54). In the process, she became the school’s career leader in each category (.438, 146) to add to the fact she already is MSU’s leader in stolen bases percentage (.913), stolen bases per game (0.82), and runs per game (0.92).
It’s scary to think even more marks — including NCAA records — could fall this year.
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High School Sports West Lowndes gets significant win by beating Columbus2/7/2010 12:44:00 AM The West Lowndes High School boys basketball team earned even more legitimacy — at least in Lowndes County — on Friday night.
Now the Panthers’ challenge is to back up what they earned from a season sweep of Columbus in their district tournament later this week.
Demetrius Malone scored a game-high 25 points and Clemmie Hairston’s layup in overtime provided the go-ahead points that allowed West Lowndes to defeat Columbus 61-57.
Starlville staves off rally by Noxubee County2/7/2010 12:41:00 AM MACON — The Starkville High School girls basketball team avoided an upset Friday, staving off a fourth quarter rally by Noxubee County for a 53-37 win.
Starkville’s Shay Bonner led all scorers with 17 points, while teammate Kala Williams finished with 10.
The Lady Jackets entered the game a day after dropping a one-point district home loss to South Panola.
Lee to be speaker at Columbus baseball banquet2/7/2010 12:39:00 AM The Columbus High School baseball team First-Pitch Banquet will be at 6:30 p.m. Friday in the school’s cafeteria.
Former Columbus High, Itawamba Community College, and Mississippi State football standout Tyson Lee will be the guest speaker.
“We use it to kick off the season, establish some alumni support, and get them back involved in the program,” Columbus High coach Jeff Cook said. “It’s a good way to come out and see the players we have and, of course, listen to Tyson, who is a fine speaker. It’s a good way to get the season started.”
Immanuel wins district tournament2/7/2010 12:37:00 AM WINONA –– Justin James scored 18 points and grabbed six rebounds Saturday night to lead the Immanuel Christian boys basketball team past Winona Christian 40-37 in the championship game of the MAIS Class A, District 3 championship game.
Ross Moore scored 11 points, A.J. Johnston scored six and Wade Lee scored five for Immanuel, which improved to 17-13.
Immanuel had to rally to claim the victory. The Rams trailed 11-6 after the first quarter and 24-23 at halftime before outscoring Winona Christian 8-2 in the third period to take a 31-26 lead.
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College Sports Kalonda contributing for Lady Bulldogs2/7/2010 12:49:00 AM STARKVILLE — Rima Kalonda isn’t as smooth as Armelie Lumanu.
Kalonda also doesn’t have the silky shooting touch or the shot-blocker’s reach of Chanel Mokango.
But just because Kalonda has different strengths than her Mississippi State women’s basketball teammates doesn’t mean she isn’t playing a key role in the team’s success.
MSU petitions NCAA to reinstate Sidney2/7/2010 12:47:00 AM STARKVILLE –– With Friday’s revelation that Mississippi State will petition for Renardo Sidney’s reinstatement instead of appealing the NCAA’s findings on the freshman forward’s amateur status, all that’s left now is for the NCAA to decide what Sidney’s punishment will be.
First reported by The Clarion Ledger on Friday, Don Jackson said MSU has moved forward by petitioning the NCAA to reinstate its McDonald’s High School All-American.
Mississippi State associate athletic director for compliance Bracky Brett declined comment Saturday.
MSU puts emphasis on recruiting in state2/5/2010 10:17:00 AM STARKVILLE — Some folks might differ about the talent in the state of Mississippi, but that suits Mississippi State football coach Dan Mullen just fine.
Even though rival Ole Miss and MSU virtually split the state’s top 10 recruits, Mullen stepped to the podium Wednesday at the Bryan Athletic Building and repeated what he said at this time last year.
“For the second year in a row we’ve recruited 16 high school players from the state of Mississippi, which is more than Southern Miss and the school up north (Ole Miss) combined this year,” Mullen said. “That’s the foundation of our program, recruiting high school players from the state of Mississippi.”
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Columns As hunting season nears end, anglers begin to feel itch2/7/2010 12:35:00 AM With the hunting season coming to a close, I am seeing more boats on the water lately.
Anglers are beginning to feel the itch to start fishing.
If they are slow and methodical with their lures and casts, they will find some good fishing.
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