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Victory Christian repeats as champions

It's only unexpected if you don't believe.

West Lowndes recovers from slow start to reach state tournament

Don't let the record fool you. Roosevelt Bridges knows an 11-11 record won't strike fear into the hearts of any opponents. But the West Lowndes High School boys basketball coach realizes eight of those losses came to larger classification schools.

Farmer, McCullough lead Columbus past West Point

Isaiah Farmer waited patiently and observed last season as a reserve on the Columbus High School baseball team. Now that he is getting his chance in the starting lineup, the junior outfielder hasn't disappointed. Farmer collected two hits, drove in two runs and had a highlight-reel catch as Columbus defeated West Point 12-1 in five innings Tuesday night at Sammy Fletcher Field.

Change helps Calmes play key role for New Hope girls

Nobody said change is easy. Even seniors sometimes get caught up in looking at things other than the bigger picture and losing sight of what is best for the team.

Titans' Williams will get chance at Northeast

CRAWFORD -- Jimmie Williams felt the need to accelerate his son's recruitment.

New Hope wins North State girls basketball title

PEARL --New Hope High School celebrated a Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 5A North State basketball championship Saturday night.

Bradley chosen as new coach at South Pontotoc

Michael Bradley is back doing what he loves to do.

Starkville's playoff run ends with loss to Grenada

STARKVILLE -- Hit open shots, finish at the rim, and defend.

West Point season ends with loss to Callaway

WEST POINT -- The West Point High School boys basketball team was living up to its billing.

New Hope gears up for title defense

Lee Boyd isn't a big sabermatrician. But the New Hope High School baseball coach knows enough about history to realize his team faces an unusually difficult challenge this season. Part of the toughness involves being one of the state's most respected programs that typically gets the best game from every opponent. The challenges New Hope will face this season figure to be even harder due to the bull's eye on the team's back after winning the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 5A state title.

Starkville High will try to beat Grenada again

STARKVILLE -- Starkville High School basketball player Dontavius Self has an infectious smile and an outgoing personality. It's easy to see why he could be type of senior leader others would follow.

West Point beats Lake Cormorant to get its wish

WEST POINT -- The chant -- "We want Callaway" -- started with 59 seconds remaining. The fans couldn't help it. After all, the West Point High School boys basketball team raced out to a 27-8 lead after one quarter en route to a 77-51 victory against Lake Cormorant in the opening round of the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 5A North State playoffs.

Panthers rally to win playoff opener

Grit is something the West Lowndes Panthers has played with all season. West Lowndes needed every bit of that ingredient Tuesday night to get past McAdams 74-70 in the first round of the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 1A South State tournament in Columbus.

Bulldogs ease Gilleylen's nerves with blowout

ABERDEEN -- Aberdeen High School boys basketball coach Cornelius Gilleylen said he was never nervous as a starter playing basketball for the Amory Panthers.

Gilleylen has Aberdeen boys back on playoff track

ABERDEEN -- The moment hasn't proven to be too big for Cornelius Gilleylen. After serving a two-year apprenticeship under legendary Aberdeen High School boys basketball coach Roy Hazzle, Gilleylen is in his first season as head coach for the tradition-rich Bulldogs.

Teamwork key ingredient for Noxubee County girls

MACON -- Noxubee County High School senior Jasmone Brown waited patiently while her team learned how to play together this season. Once the Lady Tigers found out that five working together is better than one, the season took flight.

Sebastopol girls eliminate West Lowndes

It was fitting the Sebastopol High School girls basketball team's bench players mobbed coach Cassy Madden after their game Monday night. Without those individuals, none of the Bobcats would have had a reason to celebrate.

Baudoin, New Hope girls apply lessons learned

The lessons come a little faster at this time of the year. But Taylor Baudoin is doing everything she can to help make sure the New Hope High School girls basketball team is up for the challenge.

Williams, Calvert energize West Point boys

SALTILLO -- Trey Williams and Demarius Calvert can make things happen. While Williams prefers to do his damage by lifting off from the perimeter and raining 3-pointers, Calvert is more at home on the baseline, where he patrols the area around the paint waiting for his moment to spring into action.

Quarterback Davis makes move from New Hope to Starkville

STARKVILLE -- The perfect equation hit Starkville High School at the exact right time.

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