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Heritage football team looks to bounce back from MRA loss

Sometimes the results don’t show on the scoreboard. Brad Butler and the Heritage Academy football team felt that way last week after a 28-10 loss to Madison Ridgeland Academy. Heritage Academy held MRA to negative yards in the first quarter and had several scoring chances on short fields, but it couldn’t convert. The loss left Butler and his players wondering what could have been.

Columbus football team hosts Tupelo in district opener

It’s time for the Columbus High School football team to prove their coach right. Bubba Davis has said repeatedly through the first five weeks of the season that the Falcons are improving and that it is a matter of time before they put things together. No time could be better than at 7:30 tonight when Columbus kicks off its Class 6A, Region 1, District 2 schedule against Tupelo. Columbus (1-3) has lost three in a row since a season-opening home victory against Aberdeen.

Baldner, Tyler lead MSU soccer team into SEC play

Leanna Baldner knows Hannah Tyler doesn’t have a problem being vocal. In fact, if a poll was taken of the Mississippi State soccer team, Tyler would likely be named the most outgoing player on the squad. On the other hand, Baldner is a quiet, lead-by-example player or, as she likes to put it, “more relaxed.” Despite their differences in style, Baldner and Tyler have teamed to play integral roles in MSU’s success this season.

MSU focuses on stopping LSU's running game

The numbers say LSU’s running game is 10th in the Southeastern Conference. Mississippi State’s defensive players see something different on film. The Bulldogs are preparing like they are about to face one of the conference’s best running teams. One of their goals is to hold the Tigers below their 163.7 yards per game average when the teams meet at 11:21 a.m. Saturday (WCBI-TV) in a Southeastern Conference game in Starkville.

Mississippi State schedules Southern Miss in football

Mississippi State stresses the importance of scheduling in-state schools in football. MSU took a huge step in that direction Thursday morning by signing a contract to play Southern Miss. The schools held a press conference at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame in Jackson to announce plans to play each other to kick off the 2014 and 2015 seasons.

USM, MSU expected to renew football rivalry

STARKVILLE — A press conference to announce details of a football series between Mississippi State and Southern Miss was scheduled for noon today at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum in Jackson MSU President Dr. Mark Keenum and Athletic Director Greg Byrne were expected to be joined by USM President Martha Saunders and Athletic Director Richard Giannini.

New Hope will travel to Oxford for district opener

Michael Bradley can’t wait for Friday night. Through the offseason and the preseason, Bradley developed more and more confidence that the New Hope High School football team could have a special season in 2009.

Starkville Academy softball beats Heritage Academy

STARKVILLE — The softball field at Starkville Academy has been a second home for Lyndsey Haynes. Ever since she arrived at the school as a seventh-grader, Haynes has been a fixture in the circle.

Aliceville, Pickens County to battle for bragging rights

Bragging rights always are at a premium when Pickens County and Aliceville high schools football teams meet. The rivalry will feature an added dimension at 7 p.m. Friday in Reform, Ala., when Pickens County and Aliceville enter the game with 4-0 records.

Former Amory High standout Johnson working hard at LSU

Dennis Johnson is out a dream. The former Amory High School defensive lineman could have remained at Itawamba Community College to complete his two years of eligibility, but he saw the opportunity to be a part of the LSU football program.

McPhee, Hutchins play key roles for Bulldogs

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State football coach Dan Mullen had one priority when he was hired. Not long after Mullen took the MSU job on Dec. 10, 2008, he visited defensive lineman Pernell McPhee and punter Heath Hutchins at Itawamba Community College.

Trojans' Dentry working back to '08 form

Terrance Dentry is trying to find himself. The New Hope High School junior running back isn’t experiencing an identity crisis. Instead, he is attempting to return to the form that helped him rush for more than 1,000 yards and nearly score 20 touchdowns.

Aberdeen will name gym for Hazzle

Roy Hazzle is synonymous with Aberdeen High School. He graduated from the school in 1971 and returned there six years later to work as a teacher. Hazzle has impacted the lives of thousands of teenagers in his more than 30 years at Aberdeen High.

Hebron Christian softball wins district championship

PHEBA — Cass Tapley was at a loss for words a month ago. The Hebron Christian fast-pitch softball team had just lost to Heritage Academy 8-1 in a lackluster effort that left Tapley wondering if his players would realize their potential.

Brauchle finds range as MSU's placekicker

STARKVILLE –– Sean Brauchle is finding his range at Mississippi State. The confidence for the placekicker is rising as he makes field goals for the Bulldogs. In Saturday’s 15-3 victory against Vanderbilt, Brauchle made three field goals and he’s starting to make them from long distances.. Brauchle, a transfer from Itawamba Community College, made field goals from 44 and 27 yards in the second quarter and a season-long of  49 yards in the third to give MSU a 9-3 lead.

Defense rebounds to help MSU beat Vanderbilt

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Mississippi State football team’s defense wasn’t going to let the play of the offense and special teams go to waste Saturday night against Vanderbilt University. After not taking advantage of a blocked punt return for a touchdown by Robert Elliott last week in a loss to Auburn, the Bulldogs were again put in a position to win with solid special teams play and timely offense.

Lee's touchdown provides needed cushion

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tyson Lee picked a good time to score the second rushing touchdown of his Mississippi State career. With the Bulldogs clinging to a 9-3 lead late in the fourth quarter, the senior quarterback from Columbus broke loose on a keeper and scored from 22 yards. The run on fourth-and-1 provided the finishing touches on MSU’s 15-3 victory against Vanderbilt on Saturday night.

Second-quarter spurt sparks New Hope

On most Friday night football games between county rivals New Hope and Caledonia high schools, the stadium exudes excitement and features packed bleachers, the aroma of charcoal grills permeating the air, bands playing fight songs, and cheerleaders keeping the spirit and enthusiasm alive. The 2009 version of this contest was anything but normal.

Wraggs, Louisville beat Columbus

Louisville High School quarterback Chris Wraggs said his team’s game Friday night against Columbus was exciting because it was sloppy. Wraggs meant the playing field, as rain delayed the start of the game an hour due to the rain, and continued through the first half. The field wasn’t the only aspect of the game that was sloppy.

MRA too much for Heritage Academy

MADISON — It’s called “The Blind Side.” The book has been made into a soon-to-be-released movie about former University of Mississippi left tackle Michael Oher. The left tackle position is one of the highest paid in the NFL because he protects the quarterback’s blind side. On Friday night late in the third quarter, Heritage Academy senior quarterback Will Swedenburg had the Patriots on the move trailing Madison-Ridgeland Academy 21-3.

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