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.
What’s next in the development of Suntarine Perkins?
OXFORD — Football moves a lot faster in the SEC than it does in high school. Suntarine Perkins learned that lesson last year.
Trojans overcome 8-0 deficit in dramatic district win over Lafayette
NEW HOPE — It was still early in the game against Lafayette but Trojans head coach Lee Boyd already needed a meeting on the mound
Yellow Jackets can’t find clutch hit, fall at Madison Central
MADISON — After dropping a game to Starkville on Wednesday, how would Madison Central respond?
Answer: pitching.
Jett Johnson presents NIL check to Tupelo football
TUPELO – Former Mississippi State and Golden Wave linebacker Jett Johnson was on hand at Tupelo High School on Thursday afternoon to present a check for $4,375 made out to the Tupelo High School Football Booster Club through an NIL deal with the Nat Grubbs Agency.
SHS soccer players assist with Intercession soccer camp
STARKVILLE — Intercession week is still a young concept in Starkville schools but it has created opportunities for more student opportunities with Accelerated Learning and Enrichment Camps, like the Jacket Soccer Fast Forward camp hosted by Starkville High boys soccer coach Evinn Watson.
Caledonia records wild no-hitter against Fayette County (Ala.)
Tuesday night was nothing short of chaotic for Caledonia baseball. History was made for the Cavaliers, but in one of the strangest ways possible as they tossed a no-hitter in non-district play against Fayette County (Alabama), winning 9-8.
Colleen Roberts steps down as head girls basketball coach for Starkville Academy
Starkville Academy will be on the hunt for a new girls basketball coach as it was confirmed to The Dispatch on Friday that head coach Colleen Roberts is stepping down after three years at the helm of the program.