SPORTS

« previous   Page 282 of 329   next »

Heritage Academy will try again to snap skid

The season isn’t over for the Heritage Academy football team. A five-game losing streak has erased a lot of the optimism from the Patriots’ 3-0 start, but coach Brad Butler doesn’t want his players to pack up the gear just yet.

Louisville football team establishing its identity on defense

LOUISVILLE — Even before the season kicked off, Louisville High School head football coach Brad Peterson said his team was looking for its identity, especially on defense. Now, nine weeks into the season, the 6-2 Wildcats may finally be finding themselves. “We knew we were gong to have a young defense,” Peterson said. “We only had three true starters coming back and a lot of those guys back there are so young.”

MSU sophomore tight end Marcus Green shows his potential

STARKVILLE -- Jamie Jones knows how difficult a matchup sophomore tight end Marcus Green can be for opposing teams. As a sophomore linebacker at Mississippi State, it’s often Jones’ responsibility in practice to keep an eye on what Green is doing. Green’s ability to block and go out for a pass keeps Jones and the rest of the Bulldogs on their toes.

Greenan excited to be new women's tennis coach at MSU

STARKVILLE -- Radka Ferancova was happy to learn that Mississippi State was bringing women’s tennis coach Daryl Greenan back to the Golden Triangle. Ferancova believes Greenan has the experience necessary to lead the Lady Bulldogs in the Southeastern Conference and looks forward to playing for him as a senior. Greenan, who got his first head coaching job at the Mississippi University for Women in Columbus, was an assistant at the University of Alabama for three years (2002-04).

Chisolm follows brothers to EMCC to play soccer

For the past six years, the East Mississippi Community College men’s soccer program has gotten contributions from a trio of Chisolm brothers. First there was Matt from 2004-05 and he was followed by Todd from 2006-07. The latest of the Chisolms, who are from Caledonia, to contribute is Taylor, who is a freshman forward on this year’s squad.

Mullen won't rush MSU's freshmen

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State football coach Dan Mullen isn’t going to play a freshman until he’s ready. Bulldogs like safety Johnthan Banks, of East Webster High School in Maben, and defensive tackle Fletcher Cox have been good enough to play, and in Banks’ case, start this season. Quarterback Tyler Russell isn’t ready.

Starkville's Johnson putting pieces together

STARKVILLE — Jaquez Johnson knew the Starkville High School football team’s first four games this season were going to be a challenge. Johnson never imagined, though, that he and the Yellow Jackets would be as frustrated as they were after losses to Noxubee County, Louisville, Meridian, and West Point.

Stansbury to get extension

STARKVILLE — It appears Mississippi State Athletic Director Greg Byrne will get what he wanted this week for men’s basketball coach Rick Stansbury.

Bassmaster event hits Columbus this weekend

Practice for the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series Southeast Regional Championship in Columbus started Monday to prepare the anglers for the two-day tournament, which begins Friday.

Overconfidence not a problem for Noxubee County football team

MACON — Overconfidence never has been a problem for the Noxubee County High School football team. Instead of talking about what they’re going to do, the Tigers rely on a swarming defense that is lightning quick and an offense that can strike from anywhere at anytime to produce results. The return of senior wide receiver/quarterback Vincent Sanders from a broken jaw last week figures to give the Tigers the missing piece that could help them defend their Class 4A state title.

Defense shines again for Noxubee County

MACON — The Noxubee County High School football team used its speed on defense Saturday night to post another shutout. Noxubee County registered its third consecutive shutout, and sixth of the season, in a 30-0 victory against Amory in a Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 4A, Region 4, District 4 game.

Starkville's Harris was MVP at EMCC

STARKVILLE — It didn’t take long for Randall Bradberry to discover James “Cubby” Harris’ talent. When Bradberry became the football coach at what was known then as East Mississippi Junior College in 1976, he didn’t know much about the recruits who were coming in for the fall season. Bradberry arrived at Scooba from Delta State and admitted he was “out of the loop.”

MSU's Mullen regrets not challenging penalty

STARKVILLE -- Upon further review, Mississippi State football coach Dan Mullen admits he made a mistake. After looking at the film of MSU’s 31-24 loss to Houston on Saturday, Mullen wishes he would have challenged a penalty involving senior quarterback Tyson Lee of Columbus. Lee was called for an illegal forward pass after officials believed he crossed the line of scrimmage in the third quarter. The play came on fourth down at a pivotal part of the game as the Bulldogs led 17-14.

Pickens County gets by without Jones

REFORM, Ala. — No one wanted Dominique Jones to go down. But a hush came over G.S. Spruill Stadium when the Pickens County High School senior running back/wide receiver went down with a hip pointer in the second quarter against American Christian Academy.

Houston hands Caledonia another shutout loss

CALEDONIA — The building process continues for Buz Boyer. The good thing about playing in Class 4A, Region 4, District 4 is Boyer, the Houston High School football coach, can test his Hilltoppers against some of the state’s premier programs.

Hamilton softball slugs way to North Half State final

HAMILTON — The Lady Lions love the long ball. Buoyed by an eight-home run evening, the Hamilton High School slow-pitch softball team defeated East Union 15-8 and 14-5 in a best-of-three Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 2A North Half State playoff series.

New Hope's McCrary moving on after losing her father

It starts with a special mark in the dirt. Anna McCrary’s bat touches the earth and draws the sign of a cross. She then touches the center of it to remind herself of her bond with God. She also remembers her father.

Growing pains continue for MSU

STARKVILLE — Quarterback Tyson Lee, tailback Anthony Dixon, and linebacker Jamar Chaney don’t have time for growing pains. At this point of the football season, the Mississippi State seniors don’t have a choice.

Freshman Banks gets first start for MSU

STARKVILLE — Johnthan Banks doesn’t just want to be a boy among men. The Mississippi State freshman safety from East Webster High School in Maben wants his play to continue to earn respect from his coaches and teammates.

Walters' interceptions help New Hope hold on

LAKE CORMORANT — Raymond Walters intercepted two passes in the fourth quarter to help the New Hope High School football team hold off Lake Cormorant 32-21 in a Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 5A, Region 1, District 2 game on Saturday.

« previous   Page 282 of 329   next »

Advanced Search

Most Viewed Sports Stories

1. New Hope baseball bounces Ridgeland, reaches North State title round HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

2. MSU beats South Carolina to make case for NCAA Regional in Starkville COLLEGE SPORTS

3. New Hope goes small to beat Hernando in game one HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

4. Birth of son, victory cap wonderful week for Boyds HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

5. New attitude helps New Hope's Earhart HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

More popular content      Suggest a story

Blogs

Want to blog on cdispatch.com?

CATFISH ALLEY MAGAZINE

Catfish Alley Magazine features the
people, places, food and events we
all love about the South. Visit
catfishalleymag.com for details.

READ OUR SPECIAL SECTIONS ONLINE

(Publications will be opened in a new window)