New Hope's Speed signs with Itawamba C.C.

Kelsi Speed's first routines were for reserved for family members.

New Hope softball opens playoff series with win over Pontotoc

Nothing worked for Kenzie Ray.

Caledonia softball team falls to Tishomingo County

CALEDONIA -- Caledonia High School softball coach Andy Halford likes to call his team the "comeback kids."

Stacy staying in control for Caledonia

CALEDONIA -- Cade Stacy is a creature of habit. The Caledonia High School junior leaves the dugout the same way every time. Not to call Stacy superstitious, but he hops over the foul lines going out to the field and coming off it.

Berry leads West Point to playoff series victory

WEST POINT -- Gray Berry's smile is infectious. You can feel the enthusiasm of the West Point High School sophomore when his face lights up with a big grin.

Starkville High's Covington signs with East Central C.C.

STARKVILLE -- Starkville High School girls basketball coach Kristie Williams had an idea four seasons ago. While her theory sounded good to her, there was still some selling to do.

West Point, Caledonia, New Hope wins baseball series

WEST POINT -- After returning to the postseason for the first time since 2011, the West Point High School baseball team wants to make this an extended stay.

Columbus Christian's Webber heads to Mississippi College

STEENS -- Billy Thomas knows how driven Chris Webber is to realize his goals.

New Hope's Jennings chooses EMCC

The confidence was there.

Starkville High's Thompson signs with Mississippi College

STARKVILLE -- Starkville High School girls' basketball coach Kristie Williams reminded senior Kirsten Thompson this could be her breakout season before it ever started.

Talley, Trojans building tennis program at New Hope

Daniel Talley has plenty of reasons to smile. Five years ago, Talley took over as New Hope High School tennis coach with little fanfare. Talley's decision to lead the program didn't make a big impact because, as he readily admits, some people didn't know the school had a tennis team.

New Hope's Stevenson signs with Southern Miss

Domination just might be a trigger word for Tyler Stevenson

PA's Pate will play football at Birmingham-Southern

CARROLLTON, Ala. -- Wade Goodman has known football holds a special place in Hugh Pate's heart for a long time. The Pickens Academy football coach recalls seeing Pate when he was in middle school and he was a little too small to be on the field every snap.

Starkville High's Rogers signs with Jones County JC

STARKVILLE -- When Kenny Rogers was asked to address the audience Wednesday, he had a story ready to go. Rogers talked about his son Blake's eighth-grade year in school.

Pickens Academy's Lowe makes dominance look routine

CARROLLTON, Ala. -- There is nothing routine about being dominant. But don't try to talk to Shelby Lowe about the statistics that offer indisputable evidence she is in control when she is in the circle. The only thing the Pickens Academy sophomore left-hander focuses on when she pitches is doing her job to help ensure her teammates can make the routine plays.

Pounders plays integral role in Trojans' push to title

New Hope High School senior Drew Pounders didn't want to think the bad thoughts. However, they kept popping in his head.

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