High school baseball: Caledonia out of playoffs after extra-innings loss
CALEDONIA — After a heartbreaking playoff game and series defeat Monday night, Caledonia baseball head coach Brad Hamilton gathered his group of seniors in a
Drew Pack joins teammates in signing to play soccer at MUW
NEW HOPE — The New Hope Trojan boys soccer team saw yet another player sign to play college ball on Monday. Senior striker Drew Pack signed his letter of intent to play at Mississippi University for Women, joining four teammates on head coach BJ Pheasant’s Owls team.
Cavaliers overcome a three-run deficit on the road to sweep Ripley in playoffs
RIPLEY — Caledonia softball kept its season alive with a gritty 2-0 series sweep of Ripley over the weekend.
Cavalanche: Caledonia softball and baseball open playoffs with statement wins
CALEDONIA — Katelyn Hill had nothing left to give from the circle on Friday night. The freshman pitched a complete game as the Cavaliers took
High School Baseball: Heritage clinches playoff berth in first year under Romano
There was quite a weather delay on Thursday before Heritage Academy and Starkville Academy could play, but eventually the district finale took place.
High School Soccer: Four Jackets sign offers to play college soccer
There was a celebratory mood at Starkville High School on Thursday as four Yellow Jacket boys soccer players signed their respective letters of intent to play collegiate soccer.
Cavaliers baseball and softball prepare for Friday MHSAA 4A playoff series openers
CALEDONIA — The Friday night lights will be turned up just a little brighter in Caledonia this week as both softball and baseball teams will host their respective first-round playoff games.
Jackets sting Golden Wave on senior night
STARKVILLE — It was a perfect end to senior night for Yellow Jackets baseball.
New Hope ace Adi Dueitt notches 500th strikeout in series split with Pontotoc
NEW HOPE — Trojans softball ace Adi Dueitt made history over the weekend, throwing her 500th career strikeout in a district game against Pontotoc on Saturday. New Hope would go on to lose the matchup, splitting the series, but stayed in poll position in the 5A Region 1 standings.
Jackets sting Golden Wave on senior night
STARKVILLE — It was a perfect end to senior night for Yellow Jackets baseball. Senior starter Otto Hyche left after allowing one run over six
Tupelo grinds out a 4-3 win over Starkville
TUPELO – With region play winding down and postseason seeding on the line, the Tupelo Golden Wave were able to steady the ship. The No.
Howard out as Starkville boys basketball coach despite community support
STARKVILLE — Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District is in search of a new boys basketball coach after Qu’Varius “Woodie” Howard was relieved of his duties on Thursday, district sources confirmed to The Dispatch.
Cavaliers fall on the road in district title bout
Caledonia baseball missed an opportunity to claim its district and a top seed in the MHSAA 4A playoffs with a loss on the road to
Caledonia baseball set for winner-take-all district clash in Kosciusko
CALEDONIA — Everything is on the line for Caledonia and Kosciusko baseball on Friday night.
Breaking: Starkville ousts Qu’Varius Howard, begins search for new boys basketball head coach
STARKVILLE — Starkville Oktibbeha County School District is in search of a new boys basketball coach after Superintendent Tony McGee informed Qu’Varius “Woodie” Howard on
Women’s basketball fever sparks memories of MSU glory days
I was among nearly 10,000 people at Humphrey Coliseum as Mississippi State thrashed Clemson 85-61 in the second round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament. Southeastern Conference Player of the Year Teaira McCowan scored 30 points in her last home game to help send the Bulldogs to Portland for the Sweet Sixteen.
Caledonia’s Glasgow and Weinstein, New Hope’s Moon among winners in MHSAA powerlifting meet
Several Golden Triangle schools were represented at the Mississippi High School Activities Association state powerlifting championships on Saturday, including 5A and 4A champions from New Hope and Caledonia, respectively.
Garrett, Cavs shutout Kosciusko in key district matchup
CALEDONIA — Undaunted, undefeated. Caledonia baseball moved to 15-4 on the season, and 7-0 in their district, after a hotly contested 1-0 victory over Kosciusko on Monday afternoon.
Trojans stay undefeated in district with wins over Corinth
NEW HOPE — Tried, tested, and undefeated.
Casey Finch’s New Hope softball team continued rolling through district play after victories over Corinth this week, taking them to 14-6 on the season and 6-0 in their district.
Falcons basketball stars sign to play collegiate hoops
COLUMBUS — Columbus High hosted a signing day for three seniors accepting offers to play collegiate basketball. Falcons players Christina Fulton, Marreon Smith, and Jeremiah Aaron all took part with friends, family, and coaches there to support them.