Heritage Academy, Caledonia set for Lowndes County battle

Sometimes it’s easier to be the underdog when you’re trying to build tradition.

Pair of statement victories not enough for Noxubee County

MACON — Two statement victories in August might be enough for some teams.

Heritage Academy softball continues to grow

Brooklyn Waldrep has seen the steps the Heritage Academy fast-pitch softball team has made in a little more then a month.

Waldrep knows the team can take even bigger strides forward.

If Tuesday’s performance is any indication, the Lady Patriots should be well on their way.

Riley brothers spark Oak Hill turnaround

WEST POINT — Drake Riley believes the Oak Hill Academy can do it on offense.

Prep Volleyball: Starkville High tops Caledonia

STARKVILLE — It all starts with passing.

Pickens County football focused on state title

REFORM, Ala. — The picture on the floor of coach Patrick Plott’s office serves as a challenge.

Last season in his return to the sidelines as coach of the Pickens County High School boys basketball team, Plott led the Tornadoes to a third consecutive state title. The picture shows Plott holding the championship trophy surrounded by celebrating members of his team.

Hebron Christian hustles past Victory Christian

The smile on David Foster’s face says old school.

Hebron Christian runs past Victory Christian

The bruising nature of Austin Foster combined with the play up front of Joey Ard, Troy Arnold, and Jacob Ware and the elusive running of Will-Corben Rogers and Taylor Coggins helped Hebron Christian cruise to a 48-20 victory against Victory Christian in an eight-man game at Coleman Robertson Field in Columbus.

Williams works with Harris to become eligible at MSU

Sherise Williams didn’t know she still had a chance.

Once she learned she still could become academically eligible to play basketball at Mississippi State University, Williams wasn’t sure she believed she could do it.

Johnnie Harris did. As a result, MSU will have another freshman on its roster who could contribute this season.

Donahoe wants Heritage Academy to play faster tonight

The process has just started for Barrett Donahoe.

The initial steps for the first-year Heritage Academy football coach and his assistant coaches have involved tearing things down to build a foundation.

West Lowndes feels it’s in better shape for Caledonia

A lot has changed in the past year for the West Lowndes High School football team.

More than 13 months ago, Anthony King returned to his alma mater to take over for Bobby Berry as the school’s football coach.

As excited as King was to wear the navy and gold that he did as a player at Motley High, he realized that the approval of his hiring in July left him little time to prepare his players and the program for the 2011 season.

Hardy’s serving sparks Heritage Academy

It looks so simple.

Four bounces, a short toss, an angled arm, and an explosion.

When everything is working right, Natalie Hardy’s serves can be a challenge to receive.

Pickens Academy will count on experience in move to Class A

CARROLLTON, Ala. — John Gartman doesn’t mince words when he looks back at 2011.

“Last season was a disappointing year for us. We finished 3-7,” Gartman said. “We had a very difficult schedule. That was part of it, and we also had a team.”

Heritage Academy shuts out Immanuel Christian in soccer

One moment you’re standing with your hands on your hips watching … wondering if the ball is ever going to come your way.

Noxubee County ready for return to big stage

MACON — For the third time in the past two years, the Noxubee County High School football team will represent the state of Mississippi in a showcase event.

Noxubee County’s Bradley in beast mode

MACON — Don’t let the glare fool you.

Whether it’s from the left, the right, or the middle, Dylan Bradley will be watching. He may take a conventional three-point stance. He may stand up on the end and try to fool you into thinking he is going to take a play off.

Caledonia powers to victory in opener

Ricky Kendrick always has been honest with his Caledonia High School football players.

Three years ago, Kendrick told the Confederates it would take time to build a program when he took over a program that went winless in 2009.

Organizers already thinking about second triathlon

Dreams came true in multiple ways Saturday morning.

While some competitors eclipsed their time goals and others took pride in finishing, Brad Atkins surveyed the scene at the inaugural Possum Town Triathlon and smiled.

Rollins makes history at triathlon in return home

If Brad Rollins didn’t know it, he would have thought the Possum Town Triathlon was a long-standing event with a load of history.

Jeffreys sets healthy example for daughter in first triathlon

Athletes come in all shapes and sizes.

Ellie Jeffreys may not remember an overcast morning on Aug. 18, 2012, in Columbus, Miss., when she grows up, but maybe it will come back to her in a few years when she is in the water, or on a bicycle, or pounding the road.