HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
Starkville boys, girls teams earn first round byes in state playoffs
The Starkville High School basketball team earned some well-deserved time off.
Patriots pick up pace in AAA victory
Russ Whiteside wanted the Heritage Academy boys basketball team to push the tempo Wednesday night. That's why Whiteside continued to exhort the Patriots to press the action in the first quarter even though not many things were going right -- or going in the basket.
Heritage Academy blanks rival Starkville Academy to win district title in soccer
STARKVILLE - Heritage Academy freshman Todd Sharp wanted his team to get a quick start.
Player of Week: Mattix, New Hope basketball team ready for postseason play
New Hope High School junior RL Mattix knew he was surrounded by some talented teammates.
Region tournament play begins this week for area teams
Valentine's Day week finds several area basketball teams looking for love in postseason play.
Experienced Heritage Academy squad opens baseball season Monday
While the weekend temperatures may suggest otherwise, game week has arrived for the Heritage Academy baseball team.
Caledonia boys use free throw line to complete season sweep of Lowndes County rival New Hope
Caledonia High School boys' basketball coach Gary Griffin wanted his team to drive to the basket and to get to the free throw line Thursday night.
Franks scores as New Hope girls grab emotional win on Senior Night
The final basket of New Hope High School senior Julia Franks' career was not a game-winner.
Rice will not return as football coach at Columbus High School
For the second straight off-season, Columbus High School is in the market for a new football coach.
Pickering leads group of eight final signees for Bulldogs
STARKVILLE -- Limited suspense did not mean the Mississippi State University football program still did not close out a Top 25 finish on National Signing Day Wednesday.
Starkville High School sends group of 14 to next level
STARKVILLE -- Starkville High School football coach Chris Jones felt like a proud papa Wednesday afternoon.
Signing day success nothing new at Noxubee County
MACON -- Success breeds tradition.
Power of persuasion helps Green Wave on signing day
WEST POINT -- Ke'Aris Smith didn't lose faith.
West Point connection with EMCC remains strong
WEST POINT -- Championship programs attract champions.
Minichino column: West Point says good bye to latest 'caretakers'
Championship programs have plenty of caretakers.
Columbus High sends pair to junior college ranks
It's not unusual for a coach to say a defensive back goes 100 mph.
Griffin contributes in multiple ways for Heritage Academy
Name your poison, Moak Griffin will deliver it. The Heritage Academy senior can outscore you if he needs to, either from the perimeter or with strong moves to the basket. The multi-sport standout is equally capable of controlling a game with his rebounding or with his playmaking ability.
Lady Falcons wrap up region title; Falcons fall
TUPELO -- Typically basketball coaches go to their bench looking for a spark and an increase in tempo.
Local soccer teams lose in MHSAA playoffs
CALEDONIA -- The postseason plans of the Golden Triangle's public school soccer teams ended Monday night.
Outlaw, Starkville girls riding winning streak
STARKVILLE -- As the calendar inches toward February, the Starkville High School girls basketball team find itself in familiar territory. The Lady Jackets (15-3) have won 11-straight games and are two wins shy of another undefeated run through Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) Class 6A, Region 3 play.
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