HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

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Starkville Academy soccer players sign with MGCCC

STARKVILLE — Nick Klaskala and Josh Senter wanted to keep their options open. Klaskala considered a number of schools and debated which one was the best fit for him academically.

West Alabama baseball teams gearing up for playoffs

The South Lamar High School baseball team hasn’t lost to a team in its classification this season. South Lamar will attempt to keep that trend going Friday when it begins play in the Alabama High School Athletic Association Class A playoffs.

East Webster, Hamilton softball play today in third round

MABEN — Bill Brand isn’t feeling any pressure. The East Webster High School fast-pitch softball coach has earned a degree of confidence after helping lead the program to Class 1A state titles the past two seasons.

West Lowndes, East Webster baseball open series

The West Lowndes High School baseball team wants to make a deeper run in the Class A playoffs than it did last year. After being eliminated in the first round by Natchez Cathedral, the Panthers believe they have a team that can go far if things fall into place.

Stratton pitches Tupelo to victory against Columbus

Chris Stratton used a little help from Uncle Charlie on Tuesday night to make things look easy. The Mississippi State signee struck out 10 in five innings to lead the Tupelo High School baseball team to a 15-0 victory against Columbus in a Class 5A, Division 2, District 4 game at Sammy Fletcher Field. The victory coupled with South Panola’s 15-5 victory against Starkville on Tuesday helped put Tupelo (19-5, 6-2 division) in the driver’s seat for the district title. A victory at South Panola at 7 p.m. Thursday would give the Golden Wave the district championship.

Starkville baseball gears up for Class 5A playoff run

The Starkville High School baseball team didn’t find anything magical at the end of the rainbow Monday night, only another victory. After the clouds that brought a late-inning shower moved south, a rainbow formed just as Starkville third baseman Todd Phillips ran toward it to catch the baseball for the game’s final out in a 16-6 victory against West Lowndes.

Lady Trojans' Petty excels on two fields

Kelli Petty doesn’t want any debate. As much success as she and the New Hope High School softball program have on the diamond, the junior standout says track and field is her No. 1 sport.

McReynolds propels New Hope past Columbus

Will McReynolds doesn’t want his senior season to end with a whimper. On Thursday, he had two doubles and scored two runs against Donnie Tabb and did everything he could to get his teammates pumped up. Unfortunately, the New Hope High School baseball team lost to Neshoba Central and dropped to third place in Class 4A, Region 4, District 4. On Saturday, McReynolds added two hits in the first three innings to help propel New Hope to an 11-5 victory against Columbus on Senior Day at Trojan Field.

Moore sparks playoff win for New Hope softball team

Jessica Moore admits she had butterflies. The sophomore outfielder arrived Saturday morning at Lady Trojan Field to discover teammate and starting right fielder Haley Tutor was suffering from an ulcer in her right eye and wouldn’t be able to play against Hernando. Moore accepted the news with concern for her teammate and excitement that she would get a chance to play.

East Webster's Harris, Bell win state championships

MABEN -- Senior Jacob Harris showed what four years of hard work could do as a powerlifter at East Webster High School, and sophomore Timakis Bell is following the same path. Harris and Bell both won Class A state powerlifting championships in their weight class and gave East Webster quite a lift. Bell said it was the effort and support of the entire team that made individual success possible.

Henry leaving Columbus for New Site

Paul Henry is going home to realize a dream. The Columbus High School athletic director and assistant principal was hired Monday night to be the principal at New Site High School in Prentiss County. Henry will start June 1 at the Class 2A school that has a little less than 300 students.

New Hope misses chance to clinch second place

The Neshoba Central High School baseball team could be hitting its stride at the perfect time. New Hope High School coach Stacy Hester hopes he will be able to say the same for his team. Unfortunately, the Trojans will have to go on the road next week to play the deciding games of their first-round playoff series on the road. New Hope’s 5-2 loss to Neshoba Central on Thursday night at Trojan Field cost it a chance to clinch second place in Class 4A, Region 4, District 4.

White off to fast start with Pickens Academy baseball

Once upon a time, Brach White didn’t like it when Central Academy lost a baseball game. It was a different story Tuesday. White didn’t mind when Central Academy lost to Pickens Academy (Ala.) 12-1.

SHS girls basketball players pick Meridian C.C.

STARKVILLE — Starkville High School’s Tay Odneal and Kierra Jones kept it within the family when it came to choosing their basketball future. As cousins, the Lady Yellow Jackets wanted to go down the same path together. They joined coaches, family members, and friends in the school library Wednesday afternoon in a ceremony in which they signed national letters of intent to play basketball at Meridian Community College.

Comer off to fast start for Caledonia

CALEDONIA — It’s all in the pacing for Jessica Comer. As a freshman last year, the Caledonia High School distance runner learned about heartbreak when she was nudged out at the tape in the 800 meters at the Class 4A state meet. This season, Comer is using that third-place finish as motivation as she builds toward another run at a state title.

Heritage Academy's Vaughan going to EMCC

Perseverance and commitment are words Cole Vaughan lives by every day. Through family tragedies, injuries, and life-changing diseases, Vaughan has used sports as an escape and a way to reinvigorate himself to face the challenges that life has thrown at him.

Columbus' Barry, Tate select EMCC

There is no substitute for hard work. That might sound like a cliché coaches and players trot out in an effort to explain their success. But that mentality has served Nashedra Barry and Natalie Tate well for the past four years, so they don’t see any reason to stop now.

West Point's Calvert feels fine with EMCC

WEST POINT — Demontez Calvert believes he will realize his potential in Scooba. At 6-foot-4, 215 pounds, the West Point High School senior baseball standout already has the physical tools to be an impact player on the diamond. In two years, Calvert hopes he can become what his soon-to-be coach first saw in him.

Starkville's Olsen beats Columbus on Senior Night

STARKVILLE — Senior Night is usually reserved for the final regular season home game. However, the Starkville High School baseball team decided to recognize its senior class Tuesday against Columbus in its second-to-last home game. That was just fine with Starkville starting pitcher Colin Olsen, who pitched a complete-game five-hitter to help beat the Falcons 9-4.

Key leads Lamar to EMCC tourney win

Easton Key used to be a distraction on the golf course. Unable to control his emotions, the Lamar School golfer was apt to throw his clubs if a shot didn’t break his way. The outburst would unravel even the most successful round and force his parents to threaten to or to take away his golf clubs. But Key has changed. If something goes wrong these days, he pauses, takes a breath, and chalks the experience up to the highs and lows of the game of golf. Key exhibited that new-found maturity Tuesday when he earned medalist honors with a 73 to lead Lamar School to the team championship at the East Mississippi Community College Invitational at Columbus Country Club.

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