STARKVILLE -- Maleke Bell and Starkville High School were ready to compete for a state championship last season.
So much so, the Yellow Jackets felt like they were invincible and couldn't be beat. Starkville was one win away from playing for that state championship, but South Panola stood in its way. The Jackets led 12-0 at halftime, but saw the Tigers score 36 points in the second half and beat the Jackets 36-26 in a semifinal game. It ended the undefeated season and the dream of a state champ
Ben Wait reports on Mississippi State University sports for The Dispatch.
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