Articles by Adam Minichino
Victory Christian’s Ellis looks forward to chance at Faulkner
All Landon Ellis wants is a chance to play football.
Rebels soccer team sets postseason goals
“Reach the Beach.”
It is left to be determined if the University of Mississippi women’s soccer players will have a slogan on the back of T-shirts that captures the essence of the 2012 season.
New coach, new attitude for Heritage Academy fast-pitch softball
Gary Harris isn’t afraid of change.
Ellis makes her mark for Oak Hill Academy vs. Starkville Academy
STARKVILLE — The movements reflect experience.
Shuffle step, shuffle step, pause, read … go.
Maegen Ellis slides safely into third base and springs up ready for more. She inches off the base while looking at second base. When she sees the throw go there in an attempt to retire a teammate, she is off again. Just like the last time, Ellis’ speed catches the defense off guard and she slides in safely with the first run of the game.
Attitude proves important for the MSU soccer team
STARKVILLE — It’s all about the attitude for the Mississippi State women’s soccer team.
Hebron Christian fast-pitch softball will move on with youth
PHEBA — David Hudson still is adjusting to hearing the word “coach” before his name.
Not that Hudson doesn’t know the game of fast-pitch softball. He assisted head coach Cass Tapley the past two seasons at Hebron Christian School. But when Tapley decided not to coach the team this season, Hudson stepped forward and accepted the offer to lead a young team.
Diamond days of summer for McCullough, Dale
Summer has developed a well-earned reputation for being a time to sit back, to relax, and to kick your feet up, or to travel to a fun-filled vacation getaway.
If you ask Chris McCullough and Christian Dale, though, their travel plans have been filled with plenty of work.
Burkhalter will volunteer for inaugural Possum Town Triathlon
Delynn Burkhalter has swam enough strokes, logged enough miles on a bicycle, and pounded enough pavement to know the elements that make a triathlon successful.
In addition to a quality course and hours of planning and organization, Burkhalter knows the importance of having helpful and interested volunteers involved in the race.
So while Burkhalter would be able to join the rest of the field for the inaugural Possum Town Triathlon on Aug. 18 in Columbus, the president and chief executive officer of Burkhalter Rigging, Inc. plans to work behind the scenes as a volunteer in an effort to make sure competitors have a memorable experience.
Oak Hill Academy seniors want big finish
WEST POINT — Time has stood still for five years in the Oak Hill Academy baseball/softball fieldhouse.
THE NEXT STEP: Lady Vols ready for even better 2012
STARKVILLE — Consider the 2011 season a first step.
Lee enjoying chance to work in pro football
Tyson Lee never allowed the word no to stop him from doing something.
Central Academy readies for fast-pitch softball season
MACON — Confidence can work wonders with youth.
GOING THE EXTRA MILE: Atkins gearing up for triathlon
Brad and Melissa Atkins have done nearly all there is to do when it comes to endurance training events.
State director Eguaoje likes what he sees in Columbus
Dr. Terry Eguaoje is impressed.
The Mississippi Soccer Association’s state technical director of coaching has been all over the state numerous times in the past six years and knows all of the hot soccer spots.
EMCC brings baseball camp to Columbus
Chris Rose knows how to build a winner.
In five seasons as head coach at Meridian Community College, Rose won 67 percent of his games and led the Eagles to MACJC State Championships in 2008 and 2006 and a NJCAA Region 23 Championship in 2009.
Columbus All-Stars focused on World Series
The Columbus Nationals 10-year-old All-Star team was on an incredible high after winning the Dizzy Dean South State championship in Starkville.
Heritage Academy volleyball continues to grow
The Heritage Academy volleyball program is growing in multiple ways.
