SPORTS

Mullis throws no-hitter in Columbus' victory vs. Starkville

Posted 4/2/2014 in High School Sports

STARKVILLE -- Maybe Hunter Mullis doesn't need any notice before he is going to pitch. The Columbus High School senior didn't come to the ballpark Tuesday thinking he would be on the mound, but muscle tightness forced classmate Trace Lee to skip his scheduled start at Starkville High.

Heritage Academy rallies past Starkville Academy

Posted 4/2/2014 in High School Sports

Heritage Academy freshman pitcher Logan Sneed wasn't caught up in the rivalry against Starkville Academy or the playoff ramifications his team faced Tuesday night.

Minichino Column: MSU women's basketball headed in the right direction

Posted 3/31/2014 in High School Sports

STARKVILLE -- A year ago, the bitter disappointment of a loss to Alabama in the Southeastern Conference Tournament stayed with Vic Schaefer for a long time.

Player of Week: Barnes adds pop to Starkville High lineup

Posted 3/31/2014 in High School Sports

STARKVILLE -- Tyler Barnes finally got the most precious commodity from his head coach: confidence.

Keller, Alabama sweep Ole Miss

Posted 3/31/2014 in College Sports

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Jon Keller threw a complete-game seven-hitter Sunday to lead the Alabama baseball team to a 3-1 victory against No. 13 Ole Miss at Sewell-Thomas Stadium.

Williams' buzzer-beater lifts USF past MSU

Posted 3/31/2014 in College Sports

STARKVILLE -- One turn. It sounds simple. If Kendra Grant had it to do over again, she would have tried to get in front of Courtney Williams in an effort to steer her clear of the right wing.

Lindgren helps No. 16 MSU take series from Arkansas

Posted 3/31/2014 in College Sports

STARKVILLE -- The No. 16 Mississippi State baseball team relied on its pitching depth Sunday for a third-straight Southeastern Conference series victory. After a doubleheader Saturday in which it used three pitchers, MSU turned to its new secret weapon out of the bullpen: Jacob Lindgren.

Mullen uses spring practices to experiment

Posted 3/29/2014 in College Sports

STARKVILLE -- Mississippi State football coach Dan Mullen and his coaches are using the spring season to do a lot of experimenting with drills, formations, personnel, and style of coaching.

Armstrong helps MSU earn split with Arkansas

Posted 3/29/2014 in College Sports

STARKVILLE -- Derrick Armstrong has eased the concerns of Mississippi State baseball fans who were worried about C.T. Bradford's injury. The senior outfielder went 6-for-8 Saturday and had a key two-out hit in Game 2 that sparked No. 16 MSU to a 5-1 victory against Arkansas at Dudy Noble Field. Arkansas' Jalen Beeks scattered nine hits in eight innings to lead the Razorbacks to a 4-0 victory in Game 1.

Growth continues to push MSU forward

Posted 3/29/2014 in College Sports

STARKVILLE -- Jerica James is happy to be ahead of the curve. In her first two seasons as a member of the Mississippi State women's basketball team, James was already looking ahead to the next season on March 30.

Fernandez has helped make USF postseason regular

Posted 3/29/2014 in College Sports

Jose Fernandez knows how difficult it is to change the culture and the mind-set in and surrounding a basketball program. In the 10 seasons before Fernandez became head coach of the South Florida women's basketball team, the Bulls had only two winning seasons. Fernandez began the reconstruction in October 2000, when he was named interim head coach. Two months later, Fernandez was named head coach of a team that went on to finish 4-24 and 1-15 in Conference USA.

New Hope's Beard isn't going to make excuses

Posted 3/29/2014 in High School Sports

Tabitha Beard isn't going to make excuses. For years, defense has been the foundation for the New Hope High School softball program. Whether it has been slow- or fast-pitch, the Lady Trojans have relied on their defensive execution to give them an advantage against opponents.

Freshman Silkwood growing, along with rest of MSU softball team

Posted 3/28/2014 in College Sports

STARKVILLE -- When Mississippi State desperately needed a lift on the softball diamond Sunday afternoon, head coach Vann Stuedeman turned to a freshman.

MSU QB coach Johnson building bond with Prescott

Posted 3/28/2014 in College Sports

STARKVILLE -- Brian Johnson's first act as Mississippi State's new quarterbacks coach was to humble his star pupil.

Multiple outfielders to take part in MSU-Arkansas baseball series

Posted 3/28/2014 in College Sports

STARKVILLE -- Unfortunately for Mississippi State coach John Cohen there's only three starting outfield spots in a lineup.

Starkville High's Mitchell chosen to lead Team Mississippi in all-star battle

Posted 3/28/2014 in High School Sports

STARKVILLE -- Starkville High School coach Jamie Mitchell will be the head coach of Team Mississippi in the 2014 Mississippi-Alabama All Star Game.

MSU women defeat Auburn, reach WNIT quarterfinal round

Posted 3/28/2014 in College Sports

STARKVILLE -- As shooters go, Kendra Grant knows the mantra: The only way to get out of a slump is to keep shooting.

Starkville installs turf at football stadium

Posted 3/26/2014 in High School Sports

STARKVILLE -- When Jamie Mitchell took the head coaching job at Starkville High School, he mentioned first the program's potential for the state's best facilities.