Articles by Adam Minichino
Sturdivant provides offensive fire for Columbus playoff run
Being clutch doesn’t faze Michael Sturdivant.
Patterson ready to restart basketball career at EMCC
Kiki Patterson never lost her love for the game of basketball.
Sanders’ voice, example propels NHHS
D.J. Sanders always has let her ability to do the talking.
Whether it is on the softball field or on the basketball court, the New Hope High School standout has filled a scrapbook with accomplishments and memories that would make many envious. Sanders has taken every step with a humbleness that belies the fact that her softball skills earned her a scholarship to play at Louisiana-Lafayette, one of the nation’s premier programs.
Teamwork essential for Heritage Academy tennis
As much as high school tennis is an individual sport built around a team concept, Billy Clark said there is no escaping the importance of teamwork.
West Lowndes girls track team recognized again
Eddie Chapman enjoys having Moesha Brewer on the West Lowndes High School girls track and field team.
Whether it’s breaking out in an impromptu dance move or saying something amusing to a teammate, Brewer keeps the Lady Panthers loose in practice and at meets.
Webb, Columbus set sights on winning second playoff series
Gevonta Webb never imagined himself as a catcher for the Columbus High School baseball team.
New Hope baseball begins state title defense tonight
Josh Stillman was eager to see what role he could play as a junior with the New Hope High School baseball team.
Heritage Academy begins baseball playoffs with win
Cody Mordecai made sure he and the Heritage Academy baseball team were “Sasser Strong” in their playoff debut Wednesday night.
New Hope girls golf team wins Class II state title
Ever since the beginning of the season, Laura Trenor believed the New Hope High School girls golf team could win a state title.
The first-year coach did her best whenever she could to boost the confidence of her players and to convince them they were ready to take the next step after finishing fourth in their past two trips to the state’s biggest stage.
Plott leaves Pickens County for Greenville
The Pickens County High School football team will have to defend its Class 1A state title without its head coach.
On Monday, Patrick Plott started work as the new football coach and athletic director at Greenville (Ala.) High. Plott accepted the job offers April 17 and was approved by the school board that day.
Redden, Lee find grooves on mound for Trojans, Falcons
A pitcher knows when he is in the groove.
It doesn’t matter if the opponent is unbeaten or if it is a regular-season game or the first game of a best-of-three playoff series.
New Hope softball falls to Winfield (Ala.)
It isn’t often in the state of Mississippi that fans are treated to a high school fast-pitch softball game that features two pitchers slated to go to Division I schools.
Starkville High’s Montgomery signs with Holmes C.C.
STARKVILLE — Kristie Williams recalls hearing the whispers as early as six or seven years ago.
West Point’s Calvert signs with Meridian C.C.
WEST POINT — Demarius Calvert doesn’t mind doing the “dirty work.”
Talented players have helped Caledonia’s Wilson reach milestone
CALEDONIA — In a sport where numbers add to its allure, Caledonia High School baseball coach John Wilson credits all the kids who have played for him in helping him to achieve his latest milestone.
Davis finds success in middle of NHHS order being himself
Wells Davis is doing a good job being himself.
Whether Davis has found the right balance at the plate by “changing his approach” or by shortening his swing is open for debate. After all, there are so many moving parts involved in hitting that sometimes all it takes is one good game for a player to start seeing the ball well.
Another Davis from WPHS will go to EMCC
WEST POINT — Juan Davis Jr. has traveled the route to East Mississippi Community College many times.
As the designated drive sent from West Point to Scooba to pick up his sister, Wilma, a standout on the EMCC women’s basketball team, Juan was able to map out all of the back roads to find the quickest way to EMCC.
Columbus, New Hope, Heritage Academy gearing up for playoffs
This week will be an important week for three Lowndes County baseball teams.
While Columbus High School already has secured a playoff spot and will begin postseason action later this week, Heritage Academy and New Hope High will have one more week to prepare for what they hope will be runs to championships.
Bradley becomes New Hope’s first Scholar-Athlete
Jerrod Bradley believes there’s an order to things.
Between football, soccer, baseball, studies, community service work, and hanging out with friends, there hardly seems to be enough time in a day to do everything that needs to be done — let alone just take a breath and relax.
But Bradley’s plan helps him keep it simple. In his mind, there is no other way.
