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MSU soccer recruits on display in nationals

The Mississippi State women’s soccer team’s recruiting success will be on display this week in Massachusetts. Two of MSU’s 11-player freshman class — Alex Kytan and Jasmine Simmons — will play for their respective club teams at the United States Youth Soccer Nationals in Lancaster, Mass. The Nationals begin Tuesday and conclude Sunday. They bring together the champions from each of the nation’s regions to crown a champion.

MSU quarterback Lee confident in his ability

“Tyson Lee is serviceable, but not outstanding. His stature (5-foot-10, 200 pounds) was a clear obstacle at times (last year).” -- 2009 Athlon Sports preseason football edition.   Statements like those in Athlon Sports preseason college football edition haven’t all been kind to incumbent Mississippi State quarterback Tyson Lee. Even with that, the senior from Columbus remains confident in his ability.

Columbus, Starkville eliminated from Dizzy Dean tournaments

The road to Dizzy Dean World Series titles ended Sunday for two teams from the Golden Triangle. The Columbus Nationals 10-year-old All-Star team lost to Bill Bond Baseball (Pensacola, Fla.), and the Starkville Dawgs 12-year-old All-Stars lost to Irondale, Ala., 7-4. Both elimination games were played at the Tupelo Sportsplex. Columbus defeated Tupelo 14-1 Sunday morning in its first game in the losers’ bracket. LaQuinston Sharp hit two home runs, Tyler Anderson had a single and a double, Thomas Stevens had a single and two doubles, Kyle Cruthirds had two singles, and Logan Sneed had a double to help the Nationals earn their mercy-rule victory.

Howard, Lott win Columbus Classic's glass trophies

Barry Howard and Ed Lott have good and bad days like every golfer. As much as Howard and Lott know they could have played better the past three days, their efforts proved good enough to earn them some hardware. Howard and Lott teamed Sunday to shoot a 70 for a three-day total of 205 that was good enough to win the championship flight of the Columbus Classic at the Columbus Country Club.

MSU working through tough economy

STARKVILLE — The Mississippi State athletic department is taking the struggling economy seriously. Even though the nationwide financial downturn haven’t created any major issues at MSU, the athletic department is watching its spending and is trying to cut back.

Byrd happy to 'come home'; NHHS baseball adds Taylor

Jerry Byrd doesn’t know if he, his wife, or his children are happier. Getting an opportunity to stay home to teach and to coach usually can put a smile on anybody’s face. The Byrds will smile a lot more this year after the Lowndes County School Board approved Friday the hiring of Byrd as the new boys soccer and tennis coach at New Hope High School.

Crushing effort by Columbus

TUPELO — Opponents of the Columbus Crush might consider wearing protective gear when they’re out on the field. Through 17 games, the traditional approach hasn’t worked, so why not try shin guards and catcher’s masks on the infielders. It couldn’t hurt. With an added layer of protection defenses might be able to beat the Crush.

Northport silences Starkville

TUPELO — Curveballs are the bane of many baseball players’ lives. The Starkville Dawgs 12-year-old Dizzy Dean team discovered Saturday just how effective that pitch can be. Deacon Medders and Jake Colburn combined on a five-inning two-hitter to lead the Northport Nationals (Ala.) to an 11-1 victory in the Dizzy Dean World Series at the Tupelo Sportsplex.

Columbus Nationals face familiar situation

TUPELO — The Columbus Nationals learned how to bounce back after a loss at the Dizzy Dean South Half State Tournament. That lesson will be put to the test at the Dizzy Dean World Series. Nick Feenker and Jake Griffin hit home runs Saturday morning to lead the Oak Mountain (Ala.) All-Stars to a 12-2 victory against the Columbus Nationals in the 10-year-old World Series at the Tupelo Sportsplex.

Lott, Howard will try to hold on at Columbus Classic

Columbus’ Ed Lott and Barry Howard like where they stand after two rounds of the Columbus Classic, but they are looking over their shoulder a little bit. Even after Lott and Howard shot a 5-under-par 67 Saturday to lead the Championship Flight with a two-day total of 135 at the 6,400-yard, par-72 Columbus Country Club, Brandon Garriga and Josh Martin, of Jackson, are lurking close behind in their drive for their fifth consecutive title.

MSU has success with five sessions of baseball camps

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State’s Baseball Summer Camp returned after a year absence and finished Thursday on a successful note. With the transition of coaching staffs and head coaches from Ron Polk to John Cohen, the MSU baseball program decided not to have the camps last year. Camp coordinator Nick Mingione was pleased with the outcome of the program’s five sessions.

Players hope to pave way for Columbus soccer

Roger Shilling and Avery Velek hope to help pave the way for soccer players in Columbus. The 11-year-olds recently were accepted to and competed in the Olympic Development Program Academy Camp at Belhaven College in Jackson.

Lott wins age group at Pros of Tomorrow

Everything came together Wednesday for Cade Lott. The Heritage Academy rising freshman combined a strong chipping game with equally solid putting to take first in the 14- to 15-year-old age division at the Pros of Tomorrow Junior Golf tournament at the Tupelo Country Club.

Former New Hope baseball players named all-stars in CSBL

An opportunity to play close to home has proved to be a perfect fit for Ben Fleming and Brent Hallmark. The former New Hope High School baseball standouts, who are teammates on the Golden Triangle Jets, were named Wednesday to the Cotton States Baseball League All-Star team.

Putnam, Byrd expected to be named at NHHS

Justin Putnam realized a dream Monday. Today, the Lowndes County School Board is expected to make it official. Putnam accepted an offer Monday to become the new girls track and field coach at New Hope High School. Jerry Byrd, the older brother of former New Hope High boys basketball coach Robert Byrd, said Thursday he has accepted the job to become the school’s new boys soccer coach.

MSU puts two on coaches' All-SEC teams

Apparently the football coaches from around the Southeastern Conference believe Mississippi State senior running back Anthony Dixon can thrive in coach Dan Mullen’s spread offense. Dixon, of Terry, was named Thursday to the second-team offense of the Coaches All-SEC football team.

Second youth basketball camp set for Starkville

STARKVILLE — A youth basketball camp was so successful in June at the Starkville Sportsplex that the organizers will try it again this month. After 18 children participated in the camp last month, girls director Juliette Weaver-Reese will get the basketballs bouncing again next week after receiving positive feedback. This time she will include the boys with the help of director Richard Hill.

Trainers, coaches help players beat heat

STARKVILLE — Athletic trainers and strength coaches at Mississippi State aren’t only concerned in the summer with managing the football players’ weightlifting and conditioning sessions. They also plan trips to the local grocery stores. The Bulldogs appreciate their coaches and trainers care enough not only to tell them how to take care of their bodies, but also to show them.

Columbus Crush will try for another title

Tim Frasher believed in his Columbus Crush softball players the moment the team came together. But Frasher, who coaches the 10-and-under slow-pitch all-star team, never thought his team would do what it has this summer. The Crush swept four games last weekend in the Amateur Softball Association slow-pitch state tournament to win another championship.

Columbus Nationals ready for World Series

Rory Sneed doesn’t want this weekend to be any different for the Columbus Nationals 10-year-old Dizzy Dean All-Star team. The pageantry of this weekend’s World Series in Tupelo might make Sneed and the team’s other coaches work a little harder to keep their players focused. But Sneed isn’t worried that his players will get caught up in the hoopla surrounding the annual event, which will feature some of the best teams from across the country.

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