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Hamilton's Reeves commits to Ole Miss

HAMILTON — Chase Reeves didn’t have a plan in mind last weekend. The Hamilton High School junior was content to visit Mississippi State and the University of Mississippi and to listen to what the coaches had to say about their schools and their baseball programs. But after shaking off the initial surprise of receiving a scholarship offer, Reeves’ plan changed immediately.

Aliceville will try to take over top spot

Robin Tyra’s goal as coach of the Aliceville High School football team is to win region and state championships. Aliceville can take a step toward winning the Alabama High School Activities Association Class 3A, Region 4 championship Friday when it travels to Cordova.

MSU's Berry is a hit on and off the field

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State senior quarterback Tyson Lee is glad junior wide receiver Leon Berry joined the Bulldogs. On the field, Berry is a go-to player in coach Dan Mullen’s spread offense. Berry is equally valuable off the field because he can grill a pretty good steak. Lee has dined at Berry’s house and said his steaks are the best he has had in a while.

Central Academy softball team earns state tournament berth

CLEVELAND — It took nearly 12 hours and five consecutive games, but the Central Academy fast-pitch softball team earned a spot in the Mississippi Association of Independent School Class AA State tournament. Central Academy rebounded from a loss in its second game of the North Half State tournament Tuesday to win three games in a row before losing 8-0 to Bayou Academy. That game ended shortly after 10 p.m. Tuesday, nearly 12 hours before the Lady Vikings took the field against Tri-County for their first game of the day at 10:30 a.m.

Sidney's attorney takes fight to Capitol Hill

Donald Jackson, the attorney for Mississippi State men’s basketball signee Renardo Sidney, has taken his fight to Capitol Hill. In an attempt to get his client eligible to play for the Bulldogs, Jackson has requested intervention from the United State’s House of Representatives and Senate to investigate a pattern of racially selective conduct by the NCAA Enforcement Staff and Eligibility Center. Those concerns have been raised as Jackson attempts to clear up Sidney’s status as an amateur athlete.

Baldwin bright spot for Kentucky Wesleyan football team

Through four games this seasson, the only direction the Kentucky Wesleyan football team can go is up. That’s because the Panthers have lost their first four games by a combined score of 177-58. But Kentucky Wesleyan senior linebacker Kevin Baldwin isn’t letting his team’s slow start get him down. Baldwin, a 2006 graduate of Columbus High School and a transfer from Itawamba Community College in Fulton, believes the Panthers are capable of salvaging what’s left of the season.

King returns from injury to lead Alabama soccer team past MSU

STARKVILLE — The timing was perfect for Todd Bramble. Facing the prospect of playing three matches in six days, the University of Alabama women’s soccer coach wanted to substitute liberally Tuesday night against Mississippi State. The return of junior forward Kelly King from a high ankle sprain couldn’t have come at a better time. In her first game of the 2009 season, King proved her timing was pretty good, too.

MSU still trying to find its passing rhythm

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State football coach Dan Mullen is still trying to get his team’s passing game where it needs to be after four games. Through spring practice, offseason workouts, preseason drills and four regular-season games in Mullen’s spread offense, the Bulldogs have yet to click on all cylinders.

Starkville, Heritage see seasons end at North Half tournament

STARKVILLE — Slower was better for Lyndsey Haynes. The Starkville Academy senior pitcher’s use of the changeup nearly helped make Monday an all-day affair for the Lady Volunteers. As it turned out, Haynes almost pitched Starkville Academy out of the losers’ bracket and into a berth in the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools AAA state tournament.

East Webster's Patterson Player of Week

MABEN — Ledrick Patterson is a fast learner. Even though Patterson has been a member of the East Webster High School varsity football program for four years, he never played quarterback before this season.

Close isn't good enough for Mississippi State's Mullen

STARKVILLE -- There’s no silver-lining in a loss for Dan Mullen. Mississippi State’s football coach didn’t see anything as a positive coming out of Saturday’s 30-26 loss to seventh-ranked LSU. “We didn’t win the game and the most important thing is to win the game for us in the end,” Mullen said on his Sunday teleconference. “We’ve preached competition since the first day, but there’s a winner and a loser. There’s really good things that happen to winners and nothing good happens when you don’t win.”

LSU denies MSU

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State was six inches away from scoring a go-ahead touchdown against the No. 7 team in the country. With 1 minute, 8 seconds left in Saturday’s game against the LSU Tigers, the Bulldogs were turned away.

Dixon moving up rushing lists

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State senior tailback Anthony Dixon continues to add records to his resume. Dixon scored 12 points on a pair of touchdown runs Saturday in a 30-26 loss to No. 7 LSU to become the school’s all-time scoring leader with 222 points. He also extended his school record with 33 career touchdowns.

Aberdeen volleyball beats Caledonia for title

CALEDONIA –– The Aberdeen High School volleyball team won the MHSAA Class 1, Division 1 Tournament on Saturday by sweeping Caledonia in straight sets. Aberdeen won the first set 25-20 and the second 25-15 to claim the division championship.

Thrasher, New Hope beat Oxford

OXFORD — A balanced offensive attack led by junior quarterback Zak Thrasher and a defensive unit that delivered big stops when necessary Friday night propelled the New Hope High School football team to a 21-11 victory against Oxford in its Class 5A, Region 1 opener at the University of Mississippi’s Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.

Presbyterian Christian defeats Heritage Academy

Presbyterian Christian quarterback David Roberts likes to throw the football. But Roberts knew Friday night that the field conditions at Heritage Academy’s C.L. Mitchell Field in Columbus would make that difficult. Roberts completed only 4 of 10 attempts, but he made up for it with his legs, rushing 13 times for 69 yards to help the Bobcats earn a 20-7 victory on the Patriots’ homecoming.

Tupelo holds on to beat Columbus

The Columbus High School football team came out to win Friday night. But after several fourth-quarter drives fizzled against Tupelo, frustrations started to build on the field. These frustrations boiled over to the locker room after a 10-6 loss, as several players went back in tears vowing to make a change to better represent the city of Columbus.

Troupe's return sparks Hamilton

HAMILTON — Latedrick Troupe knew he had to make something happen. Problem was, he didn’t have the football and he was running away from his end zone. To make matters worse, the Hamilton High School running back was tracking back on a wet field and being chased by a handful of Caledonia High players eager to make a game-changing play.

Starkville's defense key in victory

STARKVILLE — The Starkville High School football team used a stingy effort from its defense Friday night to beat DeSoto Central 9-3 for its first victory of the season. Starkville (1-4, 1-0 Class 6A, Region 1, District 2) allowed less than 100 yards total and 1 yard rushing to win the district opener for both teams at Yellow Jacket Field.

West Point tested in victory against Gentry

WEST POINT — The West Point High School football team received a bit of a scare from Gentry on Friday night in West Point before putting the brakes on surging Rams 39-20.

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