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Hodges out to help Aberdeen extend winning streak

ABERDEEN — A 100-plus yard effort last week wasn’t what Victor Hodges expected. It’s not that the Aberdeen High School junior is hard on himself, it’s just that he knows an “OK” effort isn’t going to help get the job done at playoff time. “I could have had two touchdowns, but I tripped on one,” Hodges said. Hodges will try to help Aberdeen (10-2) push its winning streak to 10 at 7 tonight when it plays at Ripley (6-5) in the second round of the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 3A North Half State playoffs.

Williams becomes player for New Hope

Ahmad Williams might not want to admit it, but his journey from a football novice to starter on the New Hope High School football team makes for a good story. Williams, though, isn’t one to boast about his accomplishments, and he is currently writing a book about a battle in a fantasy world, so it will be a while before he takes the time to tell his story in his words.

Team concept pushes Noxubee County closer to title

MACON — Patrick Patterson and Vincent Sanders have attracted a lot of attention the past two seasons. A lot of publicity about the Noxubee County High School football team has accompanied the attention the standout wide receivers have generated.

Victory Christian overcomes obstacles to win CFA title

The wait was worth it for the Victory Christian football team. In a season that even on its final day nothing seemed to go according to plan, the Eagles took care of business like they thought they would.

MSU's Smith will miss men's opener

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State freshman guard Shaun Smith continues to have problems with a sore hip and won’t be available when the men’s basketball team opens its season at 8 p.m. Friday against Rider University.

Lamar County, Pickens County will try to reach third round

A year ago, the Tanner High School football team knocked the Lamar County Bulldogs out of the state playoffs. Lamar County will get a chance to avenge that setback Friday when it meets Tanner in a playoff rematch.

Jones returns to Golden Triangle as coach at Callaway

Daryl Jones likes basketball. As a coach at Callaway High School in Jackson, Jones is in a perfect spot. Last year, Callaway beat Forest Hill for the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 4A state title. The Chargers then went on to beat Hinds AHS for the MHSAA/EnviroTurf Grand Slam Championship. The title added the Jackson area’s reputation as the hotbed for basketball talent. Jones’ job is to duplicate that success — as the school’s football coach.

O'Briant leads East Webster football team into playoffs

MABEN -- Coach Jimmy Carden has had the privilege of coaching several O’Briants at East Webster High School, but said Demetrius might be the toughest. Carden said all of them have brought something extra to the table while playing for the Wolverines, but Demetrius, a junior running back, doesn’t let his size (5-foot-11, 150 pounds) bother him. “He’s not a big guy, but has a lot of heart,” Carden said. “He’s pretty much fearless and doesn’t mind sticking his nose in there and getting after it.”

Determination key to win for West Lowndes

West Lowndes High School boys basketball coach Herman Peters saw a determined look in the eyes of his players on Tuesday. Peters knew it would be a tall task for Class 2A West Lowndes to knock off Class 6A Columbus on its court, but in this matchup size didn’t matter. Peters said the Panthers may not have much height, but they have plenty of heart and that led to a 58-51 victory.

Aberdeen girls basketball team manages without Hoskins

Jameika Hoskins liked the view from the bench Tuesday night. Opponents of the Aberdeen High School girls basketball team shouldn’t be comforted, though, because Hoskins doesn’t figure to spend much time there this season. The senior forward had a seat on the sidelines because she was recovering from flu-like symptoms and first-year coach Latorrence Bivens wanted to give her time to recover. The Lady Bulldogs didn’t miss a beat without Hoskins and starters Michelle Stewart and Dayana McGee thanks to the play of Janee Hodges and Regina Barker

Jackson returns to hardwood at East Central CC

Kendall Jackson is getting a second chance to play basketball. . Jackson is a freshman on the men’s basketball team at East Central Community College in Decatur after missing his senior season at Columbus High School due to an injury. Jackson suffered a stress fracture in his leg while competing in the triple jump at the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 5A North State Track Meet as a junior at Columbus High. He vividly remembers suffering the injury Sept. 25, 2008, because it was his mother’s birthday.

CLRA youth soccer options continue to grow

The soccer options offered by the Columbus-Lowndes Recreation Authority continue to grow. The success of the CLRA’s Columbus United, a competitive Division II soccer club, has motivated the authority to introduce an Under-8 Developmental Program that will help prepare players for the transition to U-10 play. The primary goal of the program is to offer players enhanced skill training and challenging conditioning to help prepare them for the move to the next level.

Offensive line helps EMCC pave way to victory

SCOOBA — The helmet is far from pristine. The red outline of a Lion on the side is intact, but the gouges on the top of the white helmet cry out for a paint job — or a break from the action. But there aren’t any breaks when it comes to protecting a quarterback like Randall Mackey.

MSU women's cruise to exhibition victory

STARKVILLE –– Attack mode is the right way to go for Mary Kathryn Govero, Tysheka Grimes, and the rest of the Mississippi State women's basketball team.

Caledonia soccer sweeps New Hope

CALEDONIA — It’s only one game, but Brandon Webber showed Monday night he just might have what it takes to challenge Taylor Chisolm’s scoring record. Webber kicked off the 2009-10 season in style by scoring three goals to lead the Caledonia High School boys soccer team to a 3-1 victory against New Hope in the season opener for both teams.

MSU in must-win situation

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State senior linebacker Jamar Chaney has a “must-win” mentality entering the final month of the regular season. The Bulldogs (4-5, 2-3 Southeastern Conference) will play host to Alabama at 6 p.m. Saturday, travel to the University of Arkansas on Nov. 21, and play host to the University of Mississippi on Nov. 28.

Plant delivers for Lamar County

VERNON, Ala. — The playoffs are a chance to shine. Lamar County’s Marcquis Plant was the latest Bulldog to have his night in the spotlight, and it came at the right time.

Starkville football team rallies to edge Columbus

There’s something magical about the fourth quarter for Jaquez Johnson and Chuck Tillery when the Starkville High School football team plays Columbus. A year ago, Johnson connected with Tillery for two touchdown passes to help the Yellow Jackets score 22 unanswered points in the fourth quarter in a come-from-behind victory. On Friday, there was more riding on the outcome, which made the fourth-quarter heroics even sweeter.

Lamar County football team remains undefeated

VERNON, Ala. — Undefeated Lamar County High School had posted back-to-back shutouts entering its game against Red Bay in the opening round of the Class 2A playoffs. Coach Ken Adams said he wasn’t worried about getting a third shutout in a row Friday night as long as Lamar County won. Adams didn’t have much to worry about as the Bulldogs rolled to a 42-0 victory.

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