HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

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Neshoba Central ends New Hope's season again

For the second-consecutive season, the screams from a bus leaving Lady Trojan Field will ring in the ears of the New Hope High School players. This time, though, there was a weightier sense of finality for four seniors who saw their prep careers end without another shot at an elusive state championship.

Pickens Academy baseball, softball players honored

CARROLLTON, Ala. -- The Pickens Academy baseball and softball teams had plenty of ways to turn for contributions this season. Six of the standouts for both teams were recognized recently for their performances with Alabama Independent School Association All-Star awards.

Prep Player of Week: Mattox caps banner season with pair of championships

STARKVILLE -- For many, a pair of state championships would signal the end of a promising high school career.

New Hope softball stands one win away from state title series

PHILADELPHIA -- Championship programs respond.

Pickens Academy tabs Thacker as new football coach

CARROLLTON, Ala. -- Josh Thacker feels like he is back home.

Area track and field standouts earn firsts

PEARL -- The Golden Triangle had three individuals win gold medals Saturday at the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 5A State Outdoor Track and Field meet. Starkville High School's Kate Mattox and Damian Grady each won two events, while New Hope High's Mercedes Mattix won the 400 meters.

New Hope baseball team beats Ridgeland

RIDGELAND -- The New Hope High School used two three-run doubles Saturday night to beat Ridgeland 9-4 in game one of the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 5A North State semifinals.

New Hope finding stride in playoffs

Don't let the record fool you. The New Hope High School baseball team has experienced its share of adversity this season. The Trojans haven't had to recover from devastating injuries. Instead, coach Lee Boyd's team had to survive a late-season swoon that nearly derailed a solid start.

A quintessential quartet: Juniors play key role for NHHS softball

Wanted: Creative, self-starter who can help four New Hope High School softball players find a nickname that captures their skills and the relationship they share.

Pickens Academy's Booth going to Huntingdon

CARROLLTON, Ala. -- All Hunter Booth wanted was a chance. Like a lot of high school seniors, the Pickens Academy standout wanted to continue his football career in college. Unfortunately, the hard-working linebacker/offensive linemen didn't receive a lot of interest from schools despite a season in which he played an integral role in leading the Pirates back to the championship level.

Heritage Academy makes most of chances at golf state tournament

As the first few weeks of the season turned into a month, Ed Lott remained optimistic.

New Hope advances in playoffs with win over Yazoo City

YAZOO CITY -- New Hope High School kept its quest alive for a Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 5A baseball state championship Tuesday afternoon.

Howard anchors West Point track team

WEST POINT -- If there is a sport to be played, West Point High School's Peair Howard wants to be involved.

Dunaway, Kerby win track state championships

The weather wasn't conducive to championship performances this past weekend at the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools Overall State meet.

Oxford ousts Starkville from Class 5A North State playoffs

OXFORD -- The Oxford High School baseball team used a solid pitching combination of Steven Whitfield and Jason Barber on Monday night to earn a 3-1 victory against Starkville in game three of their Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 5A North State playoff series.

Heritage Academy boys golf team wins Class AAA title

HATTIESBURG -- The Heritage Academy boys golf team did it again Monday.

New Hope forces decisive game against Yazoo City

On a day of rest for most, the New Hope High School baseball team was hard at work.

Sweep pushes New Hope closer to shot at title

The temptation was there all day for Kaitlin Bradley and the rest of the New Hope High School fast-pitch softball team. Bradley and the Lady Trojans knew McComb High pitcher Kamry Creel wasn't overpowering. They also learned from a scouting report that Creel likes to work the outside corner and dares hitters to remain disciplined.

Motivated Lewisburg ends Caledonia's season

CALEDONIA -- Caledonia High School baseball coach John Wilson made an ominous prediction that unfortunately came true. Wilson warned his team it had to take better care of the little details and had to improve dramatically on defense to have a chance in the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 4A North State playoffs.

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