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Nilsson has MSU men's tennis back on national scene Posted earlier today in College Sports | STARKVILLE -- While serving as an assistant coach at Pepperdine University, Per Nilsson always followed results in the Southeastern Conference and tracked his alma mater, MSU.
While Pepperdine was in the midst of winning 17 straight West Conference titles and the 2006 national championship, Nilsson was saddened that his alma mater had fallen on hard times.read more
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Nilsson has MSU men's tennis back on national scene Posted earlier today in College Sports | STARKVILLE -- While serving as an assistant coach at Pepperdine University, Per Nilsson always followed results in the Southeastern Conference and tracked his alma mater, MSU.
While Pepperdine was in the midst of winning 17 straight West Conference titles and the 2006 national championship, Nilsson was saddened that his alma mater had fallen on hard times.
Stropp will lead MSU men's tennis into home opener Posted earlier today in College Sports | STARKVILLE -- When Mississippi State University sophomore Malte Stropp saw MSU assistant men's tennis coach Matt Hill at one of his matches in Germany, he knew Starkville would be a great place to call home.
Georgia women hand MSU its third straight loss Posted earlier today in College Sports | ATHENS, Ga. -- Khaalidah Miller shook off a two-game shooting slump as she and teammate Jasmine Hassell scored 16 points each to lead the No. 21 University of Georgia women's basketball team to a 70-60 victory against Mississippi State 70-60 on Thursday night, ending a two-game losing streak.
Kentucky women rout Ole Miss; Alabama loses Posted earlier today in College Sports | LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Already a key player down, the University of Mississippi women's basketball team could only watch the problems mount as the University of Kentucky put on its most ferocious defensive display yet.
Courtney Marbra scored seven points to lead Ole Miss, but the Rebels committed the most turnovers in a Southeastern Conference game this year Thursday in an 82-41 loss to No. 6 Kentucky.
New Hope, Caledonia basketball searching for consistency Posted earlier today in High School Sports | CALEDONIA -- Consistency was an elusive ingredient Thursday night.
For large stretches of his team's game against New Hope High School, Caledonia High boys basketball coach Josh Scott saw a team that shared the basketball, took good shots, and did a lot of things it takes to win games.
Take away the final four minutes of the second quarter and the Confederates might have accomplished that goal.
Early work helped Kingery build solid foundation Posted earlier today in High School Sports | STARKVILLE -- Growing up, Kase Kingery never saw playing with a soccer ball as "work."
Like a lot of kids who had discovered a sport that fit them, Kingery spent as many hours as he could with a soccer ball honing his skills. The drills he did in and around Starkville often included dribbling exercises and shooting tests with his right and left foot. He would try to hit the crossbar again and again, or he would use a T-shirt as a target and place it on the crossbar.
Magnolia state once again focus for MSU Posted yesterday in College Sports | STARKVILLE -- Minutes after Dan Mullen put on the maroon jacket signifying him as the next Mississippi State head football coach, he made a promise to the residents of his new state. Mullen vowed not only to remain loyal to the student-athletes in the Magnolia state, but also to win games and championships with those players.
"We are going to add 13 more today from the state of Mississippi (to) our program and we can keep that foundation alive," Mullen said Wednesday.
Columbus has eight seniors reach next level Posted yesterday in High School Sports | Tony Stanford and his coaches have reason to be proud.
In 2008, Stanford came to Columbus High School with coach Bubba Davis with a goal to transform the school's football program.
Stanford continued that mission after taking over for Davis as head coach prior to the 2010 season. Like Davis, his formula included a core principle: Hard work in the weight room pays dividends.
The eight Columbus High School football players who signed scholarships to play football in college are proof the Falcons are moving in the right direction.
New Hope sends three to East Central C.C. Posted yesterday in High School Sports | New Hope High School football coach Michael Bradley experienced another first in his coaching career Wednesday morning.
"Darius, you are the first player I have ever had sign wearing a bow tie," Bradley said. "This is a big moment for me."
Wednesday also was a big moment for the Trojans, as Darius Petty, Joseph Reeves, and Daniel Gregory signed scholarships to play football at East Central Community College in Decatur.
Starkville players reap rewards from solid seasons Posted yesterday in High School Sports | STARKVILLE -- Erik Rogers and Cory Cannon spent the past two seasons playing beside one another on the offensive and defensive lines for the Starkville High School football team.
On Wednesday, they secured opportunities in college to see how much they can maximize their talents on one side of the ball.
Heritage Academy's Bell, Sharp going to EMCC Posted yesterday in High School Sports | Brandon Bell and Blake Sharp did nearly everything on the football field in their high school careers.
The next challenge for the Heritage Academy standouts will be to earn playing time on one of the nation's best teams.
Bell and Sharp took the first step in that journey Wednesday morning when they signed scholarships to play football for the national champion East Mississippi Community College football team.
West Point tradition continues to extend to college Posted yesterday in High School Sports | WEST POINT -- Carson Miller and Brandon Edwards have dreams of playing on a team in the Football Bowl Subdivision.
After nearly getting offers to play at that level, the West Point High School standouts are more than ready to make a name for themselves in the fertile Mississippi junior college ranks.
Miller, a lineman, signed with Pearl River Community College Wednesday, while Edwards signed with reigning Mississippi Junior College Athletic Association champion and national champion East Mississippi C.C.
Noxubee County send six to next level Posted yesterday in High School Sports | MACON -- Tyrone Shorter couldn't help but think back Wednesday about how far some of his players have come.
National Signing Day typically is a time for coaches, parents, and players to reflect on an athletic journey that includes plenty of ups and downs and lessons learned.
Six Noxubee County High School football players shared those memories with Shorter, members of the team's coaching staff, and family members Wednesday as they announced their plans to play the sport in college.
MSU women will try to find rhythm Posted yesterday in College Sports | The message remains the same for Sharon Fanning-Otis: Her Mississippi State University women's basketball team needs to get tougher.
As MSU (13-8, 3-5 Southeastern Conference) enters the month of February, it is running out of time if it wants to realize its goal to return to the NCAA tournament. At this time last season, MSU started to round into shape and played its best basketball of the campaign, going 5-5 in the final two months.
Starkville's Watson, Wileman make college choices Posted yesterday in High School Sports | STARKVILLE -- While the Starkville High School boys soccer team has some unfinished business for the 2011-12 season, two Yellow Jackets nailed down their future plans Wednesday afternoon.
Goalkeeper Addison Watson and defender Austin Wileman each signed scholarships to play soccer on the next level. Watson signed with Missouri State University, a Division I school that is a member of the Missouri Valley Conference, while Wileman signed with Itawamba Community College.
New Hope's Hern, Menotti going to ICC Posted yesterday in High School Sports | New Hope High School girls soccer coach Mary Nagy always knew Sarah Hern would be ready to answer the call when she needed leadership.
"Sarah was always our leader," Nagy said. "The players voted her as a captain in 10th grade. The leadership continued from there. The other players looked up to her. Her maturity was great both on and off the field. She is leaving behind a legacy, and has done a great job of preparing the next group of leaders."
Freeze pleased with first class at Ole Miss Posted yesterday in College Sports | OXFORD -- Hugh Freeze basically had a three-week period to patch together his first recruiting class.
All things considered, the new University of Mississippi football coach is pleased with the results.
"I'm never going to sit up and tell you every kid is great, because that's proven in time," Freeze said. "But we do believe it's very good."
Alabama stocks up on playmakers Posted yesterday in College Sports | TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- The national champion University of Alabama football team restocked the nation's top defense, scooped up a few highly recruited offensive playmakers and generally had what's becoming a typical signing day for Nick Saban & Co.
In other words, replacing departed stars with blue-chippers across the board on a program that has won two of the last three national championships.
Mullen sends message on signing day Posted yesterday in College Sports | Dan Mullen has heard the negative recruiting pitches against his football program.
Wednesday was the Mississippi State University football coach's turn to respond.
Generations of signees share differences between past signing days compared to 2012 Posted 2/1/2012 in College Sports | STARKVILLE -- Across the country, hundreds of athletes will sign National Letters of Intent today in front of crowds that can't await to watch them play big-time college football.
These 17- or 18-year-old student-athletes will be celebrated simply because they will sign a piece of paper.
Starkville boys soccer one win from title Posted 2/1/2012 in High School Sports | STARKVILLE -- "One more win."
As the wild postgame celebration ensued and Starkville High School boys soccer coach Brian Bennett received a Gatorade bath, he reminded his Yellow Jackets they had one more victory to get.
Starkville moved one step of capturing the school's first state title in soccer after defeating Hernando 3-1 Tuesday in the Class 5A North State Class championship before a boisterous crowd at Yellow Jacket Stadium.
New Hope basketball sweeps West Point Posted 2/1/2012 in High School Sports | Consider Tuesday night a dress rehearsal.
The performances that count will come Tuesday night.
The New Hope High School basketball teams took positive steps toward third meetings against West Point with two victories in the Class 5A, Region 2, District 1 regular-season finale in Columbus.
Starkville Academy boys beat Heritage Academy in soccer Posted 2/1/2012 in High School Sports | STARKVILLE -- There is good news for the soccer fan who hasn't seen the Starkville Academy boys soccer team play: The Volunteers will close the regular season with six matches in eight days.
The marathon sprint opened Tuesday afternoon with a 1-0 win against archrival Heritage Academy at the Starkville Sportsplex.
Senior Night sweet for Columbus High basketball Posted 2/1/2012 in High School Sports | Senior Night was sweet for the Columbus High School basketball teams as they earned two victories Tuesday night.
The girls dominated West Oktibbeha County High 71-18, while the boys edged the Timberwolves 49-43.
Starkville High boys beat Neshoba Central; girls lose Posted 2/1/2012 in High School Sports | STARKVILLE -- Senior Night at Starkville High School on Tuesday night stirred a lot of emotions boys basketball coach Greg Carter knew his team would need to overcome.
After a slow start, Starkville did just that in a 76-44 victory against Neshoba Central.
Starkville, Heritage split basketball doubleheader Posted 2/1/2012 in High School Sports | STARKVILLE -- Only one gift Tuesday night seemed appropriate for Starkville Academy girls basketball Glenn Schmidt to give her five seniors: a hug.
After a round of a applause from the capacity crowd at Starkville Academy's gym, each of the seniors on the team taken out of the team's 67-32 victory against Heritage Academy.
Starkville's Carlisle excited about 29th season as head coach Posted 2/1/2012 in High School Sports | STARKVILLE -- Danny Carlisle still feels the excitement as he prepares to kick off his 29th season as a high school baseball coach.
"You always look forward to opening day," said Carlisle, who will lead the Starkville High School baseball team in practice today on the official start of the Mississippi High School Activities Association season. "The excitement is as great for this year and it was for my first year. The excitement is there. The enthusiasm is there. Whether it's the first practice or, later on, the first game, there is an anticipation for opening day like no other sport."
Local youth soccer players invited to ODP pool Posted 2/1/2012 in High School Sports | The Columbus United Soccer Club continues to grow and to help its players make inroads into the highest levels of soccer in the state of Mississippi.
Ten Columbus United players recently validated that statement when they received invitations to the state's Olympic Development Training pool.
Burton, May embrace opportunity to resume soccer careers Posted 1/31/2012 in High School Sports | CALEDONIA -- Lindsey Burton and Nick May have shared a passion for soccer for many years.
The Caledonia High School soccer standouts have used that love for the sport to push themselves each year closer and closer to their dreams.
On Monday, they finally realized those goals when they signed scholarships to play soccer at Itawamba Community College.
Stansbury: Sidney's future not a done deal Posted 1/31/2012 in College Sports | STARKVILLE - Mississippi State men's basketball coach Rick Stansbury denied reports a decision has been made on the future of junior center Renardo Sidney.
According to an SNY.tv unnamed source, Sidney will not return to MSU for his final year of eligibility and could pursue either a transfer or professional opportunities. Stansbury, who is in his 14th year season at MSU, said he has not had a conversation with the 6-foot-10 former McDonald's All-American selection out of high school.
Salazar leads Jackets to north state title match Posted 1/31/2012 in High School Sports | STARKVILLE -- Starkville High sophomore Juan Salazar knows he has a couple of more chances to be on a state championship soccer team.
However, for Salazar, now seems like as good a time as any to help bring the school its first-ever soccer state championship.
Yellow Jackets pumped about playoff run Posted 1/31/2012 in High School Sports | STARKVILLE -- Starkville High boys soccer coach Brian Bennett worked the phones Sunday afternoon trying to find out some information about Hernando.
Bennett was thrilled to still have his down time filled with soccer.
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