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New Hope softball team wins doubleheader from Quitman

The New Hope High School slow-pitch softball team remains a work in progress. But if the Lady Trojans play defense like they did Saturday afternoon, they just might get another opportunity to play for another state title. Even with only three players getting more than one hit on the day, New Hope still earned 1-0 and 5-2 victories against Quitman in a doubleheader at Lady Trojan Field.

Loss doesn't diminish MSU's hopes for season

AUBURN, Ala. — One loss shouldn’t keep Mississippi State from reaching its goal, according to senior running back Anthony Dixon. Dixon, who returned from a one-game suspension, to lead the Bulldogs with 92 yards on 20 carries, still has hopes for this season despite a 49-24 loss to Auburn University on Saturday night. “We are still trying to get to the Southeastern Conference championship game this year,” Dixon said. “Today didn’t change that. We are going to come up with a new plan for next week.”

MSU unable to keep up with Auburn

AUBURN, Ala. — It didn’t matter whether it was on the ground or in the air. Mississippi State had no answer for the Auburn University offense Saturday night. After only allowing 194 yards to Jackson State in the season opener, the Bulldogs gave up 589 yards to Auburn in a 49-24 loss in front of 85,269 at Jordan-Hare Stadium. MSU coach Dan Mullen was bothered by an effort that resulted in the Tigers getting 199 yards passing and 390 rushing.

Burnett picks up slack to lead Aberdeen volleyball team past Caledonia

ABERDEEN — With go-to player Jameika Hoskins slowed by a knee injury, senior Sommer Burnett picked up the slack and led the host Aberdeen High School volleyball team to a 3-1 win against Caledonia here Thursday evening. Burnett, who also is the sister of Aberdeen High coach Marquis Burnett, turned in an outstanding performance in a matchup of unbeaten (4-0) division rivals.

Storm gives Heritage soccer team needed break en route to win

STEENS — There are no timeouts in soccer. The fluidity in the action forces coaches to rely on players to adjust tactics and styles of play in the flow of a match. Sometimes, though, it doesn’t hurt to receive a little assistance. Mother Nature provided just the respite the Heritage Academy girls soccer team needed Thursday night. A stoppage of play due to lightning in the area late in the first half gave the Lady Patriots a chance to regroup.

Noxubee County's defense never rests

MACON — The defense doesn’t rest at Noxubee County High School. After losing seven starters to graduation from a unit that played a key role in a run to the Class 4A state title, the Tigers’ 2009 defense is out to show it can build a resume that is even more impressive. Noxubee County (3-0) is coming off a 28-0 shutout against Murrah last week. The shutout was the Tigers’ second this season. They will try for No. 3 at 7:30 tonight when they to Greenville Weston.

Central Academy makes most of having a bye week

MACON — Ronnie Sciple didn’t plan on having a week off this early in the season. But after a less than scintillating performance in a season-opening victory against Immanuel Christian, Sciple found plenty for his Central Academy football team to do last week in an off week. The Vikings will try to implement what they worked on in that off week at 7 tonight when they play host to The Veritas School.

Victory Christian anticipates first challenge of the season

After soaring to victory the first three games of the season, the Victory Christian Eagles anticipate their first challenge of the season tonight (7) when they travel to Gardendale, Ala., to play Tabernacle Christian Victory Christian coach Chris Hamm expects Tabernacle Christian to be the Eagles’ first test of the season after beating Flint Hill Christian (57-16), Central Christian Academy (62-6), and New Life Christian (69-16). “I expect it to be a tough game,” Hamm said. “That’s always a tough place to play. I know they beat Tuscaloosa Christian the first week of the season, and Tuscaloosa has a pretty good team this year. “We need a tough game. We’re going to see what we’re made of this week. We’ve won some games already, but we’ve played young and inexperienced teams, so we look forward to the challenge.”

West Lowndes anticipates first test of the season

Bobby Berry hopes to make it two in a row this week. A week ago, the West Lowndes High School football team went on the road and defeated Class 4A Caledonia. The Class 2A Panthers improved to 3-0 with the victory and set the stage for this week’s game against Class 3A Philadelphia (3-0). And while Berry credits Boykin and the Confederates, he believes tonight’s (7:30) home game should be a bigger test against another higher classification opponent.

Heritage Academy engages in battle of undefeated teams

Brad Butler and Mac Barnes agree on one thing: Their teams will face their toughest tests of the season tonight. The coaches are eager to find out which team’s strength will win out tonight (7) when Heritage Academy (3-0) goes on the road to take on The Lamar School (3-0). The size and the experience of the Patriots’ line play figures to be a strength Butler’s team will try to exploit against an opponent that has only one player who weighs more than 200 pounds on its defensive line and one two who tip the scales at more than 200 pounds on the offensive line.

Morgan brothers on opposite sidelines of Starkville, West Point rivalry

The matchup between the Starkville and West Point High School football teams pits friend against friend, neighbor against neighbor, and brother against brother. That will be the case at 7:30 tonight when Starkville offensive coordinator and quarterback coach Rob Morgan and West Point wide receiver coach Brett Morgan stand on opposite sidelines. Brett, who has been on the Green Wave staff since January, anticipates a fun night and hopes to enjoy it more than his big brother.

Macdonald sees potential for MSU soccer team to continue success

Neil Macdonald knows there aren’t any guarantees in soccer. But Macdonald has seen plenty of positives and improvement in the first two weekends of the season to believe his Mississippi State women’s soccer team can maintain its success. The Lady Bulldogs (4-0) will try to continue their winning streak at 7 tonight when they play host to Troy University in their home opener at the MSU Soccer Field MSU will close the weekend with a 1 p.m. match Sunday against East Tennessee State.

Mackey passes EMCC past Holmes in a rout

SCOOBA — Randall Mackey completed 28 of 39 passes for 385 yards and four touchdowns Thursday night to lead the No. 2 East Mississippi Community College football team to a 41-14 victory against Holmes C.C. at Sullivan-Windham Field. The win helped EMCC improve to 3-0 and helped set up a matchup against defending MACJC state champion and No. 11 nationally ranked Gulf Coast C.C. at 7 p.m. Thursday. “We played a sloppy game,” EMCC coach Buddy Stephens said. “Whether it was the weather or just our playing style, we have to work on perfecting our plays.”

Dixon returns to give added boost to Mississippi State backfield

Greg Knox has plenty of weapons at Mississippi State. As the running backs coach, Knox has a reason to smile with three seniors and one sophomore at his position. “We’ve got good depth at running back,” Knox said. “Our talent is good there. We try to use all of those guys because they can do different things.” Knox, who was an assistant coach at Auburn University from 1999-2008, said production from the running backs will be key Saturday when MSU takes on Auburn at 6 p.m. (FOX Sports Net South) at Auburn.

Mullen recalls spread origins

STARKVILLE — Dan Mullen finds it interesting that the spread offense has caught on across the country. The Mississippi State football coach has watched as numerous high schools, colleges, and nearly every NFL team has adopted an offense he discovered when he was a graduate assistant at Notre Dame in 1999.

Chizik: Auburn needs to be crisper

Like Dan Mullen at Mississippi State, Auburn University football coach Gene Chizik sees room for improvement for his team from week one. Chizik doesn’t know if the Tigers are ready to enter a Southeastern Conference game yet, but he’s anxious to find out how they play against the Bulldogs.

Dimino, Spencer contribute in kicking game for No. 2 EMCC

Phillip Dimino and Brett Spencer are used to battling the stopwatch. While their East Mississippi Community College teammates face off against 300-pound linemen or blitzing linebackers, time is the toughest adversary for Dimino and Spencer. When you kick the football in college, one or two tenths of a second can be the difference between getting off a successful punt or converting a field goal or extra point.

Former West Lowndes standout Brooks starting at Mississippi College

Mississippi College coach Norman Joseph promises his players if they stay in the program he’ll find a place for them to play. Demarcus Brooks is a believer. Brooks, a 2004 graduate of West Lowndes High School, has found a home on the offensive line as a his senior at Mississippi College.

Former Starkville High standout Macon to coach tonight vs. ICC

STARKVILLE — It doesn’t surprise Chuck Friend or Bracky Brett that Travis Macon went into coaching. While Friend and Brett were coaching at Starkville High School, they got to watch Macon mature as a football player.

Strong line play has helped Lamar County start 2-0

Ken Adams isn’t going to allow the Lamar County High School football team to get overconfident. Adams wants his players to forget the team’s 2-0 start to the season and focus on each day leading up to the next game.

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