Smith out, Columbus looking for new boys basketball coach

Columbus High School is looking for a new boys basketball coach and a new boys soccer coach.

On Wednesday, a job posting for a boys basketball coach on the Columbus Municipal School District website signaled the end of the tenure of Sammy Smith.

Jackets get going with shutout win over Falcons

It’s easier to be aggressive when you’re having fun.

Caledonia’s Hollowell has carved out role as starter

CALEDONIA — Jorden Hollowell hoped to be a starting pitcher this season.

Coming off a sophomore year in which he logged 7 1/3 innings for the Caledonia High School baseball team, Hollowell wanted to play a bigger role as a junior in the 2015 campaign. As much as he hoped to see more innings as a pitcher, Hollowell, a 5-foot-11, 200-pound right-hander, wasn’t sure how much work he was going to have to put in to realize that goal. He figured it would take a while in part because he was switching from a sidearm delivery he used as a sophomore back to the overhand motion he had used prior to last season.

MSU looks to build on historic women’s basketball season

STARKVILLE — “I think we have come a long way in a short amount of time.”

West Lowndes High’s Rieves picks Mississippi Delta C.C.

Wendell Rieves has area-code range on the basketball court.

But Rieves’ skills and accomplishments in sneakers pale in comparison to the versatility and potential the West Lowndes High School senior has in cleats.

Last week, Rieves had an opportunity to showcase those skills for a chance to earn a scholarship to play baseball. He didn’t disappoint.

Yarborough is MSMS’ ’empowering’ light

India Yarborough doesn’t use words like “empower” and “leader” lightly.

From being a co-captain on the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science girls soccer team to being an active member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church to working as a volunteer to sponsoring a mentoring program for eighth-grade girls at Columbus Middle School, Yarborough understands the importance of setting an example for others. It’s something she has done for 10 years on the soccer field and throughout her time as a student at Columbus High School and now at MSMS, a public residential high school for academically gifted students in Columbus on the campus of the Mississippi University for Women.

Though out, Bulldogs excited for team’s future

DURHAM, N.C. — Martha Alwal lowered herself slowly onto the stairs outside the Mississippi State women’s basketball team’s locker room, while Jerica James slouched against

Bedeviled: Duke beats MSU to reach Sweet 16

DURHAM, N.C. — The Mississippi State women’s basketball team will have to wait until next season to try to put together 40 minutes on offense.

While MSU’s defense was consistent for most of the season, the Bulldogs offered flashes of what they could do on offense all year, particularly in the first 25 minutes of a loss to Kentucky in the quarterfinals of the Southeastern Conference.

Regional Notebook: Williams provides strong minutes off bench

DURHAM, N.C. — Eight.

Bulldogs learn lessons from last postseason

DURHAM, N.C. — Martha Alwal doesn’t want to have that feeling again.

Richardson provides late-season spark for Bulldogs

DURHAM, N.C. — Sometimes players need a little reminder to light a fire under their feet.

Dillingham provides defensive spark for MSU women’s basketball

DURHAM, N.C. — At 5-foot-9, Dominique Dillingham knows her limitations.

MSU, Duke matchup: Upstart versus Traditional Power

DURHAM, N.C. — The “upstart” vs. the traditional power.

Former coach travels with MSU to NCAA tourney

The “uniform” is different for Sharon Fanning-Otis these days.

MSU returns to NCAA tournament play today against Tulane

STARKVILLE — For 25 minutes, the struggles were gone.

Hobart signs to play golf at EMCC

STARKVILLE — Jace Hobart doesn’t recall feeling out of place on a golf course.

Maybe all of the time he spent with his father, Hobie, using sand wedges on the family’s yard helped him develop an appreciation for the skills he needed to develop.

Bulldogs spell change NCAA

Change is a constant in college basketball.

Coaches getting fired, reassigned, or leaving one school for a “better” opportunity is only one side of the equation. On the other, you have players transferring to different schools because of a lack of playing time, a difference in opinion with a new coach, or a desire to play in a system they feel allows them to showcase their skills.

Ole Miss excited about opportunity in WNIT

Matt Insell thought it would take four years to reverse the fortunes of the Ole Miss women’s basketball program.

Judging from the fact that Ole Miss will return to the postseason tonight for the first time since the 2009-10 season, Insell’s rebuilding efforts are ahead of schedule.

Ole Miss (17-13) will take that first step at 7 tonight when it plays host to Tennessee-Martin (22-10) in the first round of the Women’s National Invitation Tournament.

MSU gets No. 5 seed, matchup vs. No. 12 Tulane

STARKVILLE — The disappointment didn’t last long.

With all the Mississippi State women’s basketball team has accomplished in a record-breaking season, the announcement Monday that MSU was heading back to the NCAA tournament was plenty of reason to celebrate for coach Vic Schaefer, his coaching staff, his players, and the fans at Dawg House Sports Grill.

Starkville proves mettle with Class 6A title

JACKSON — Greg Carter’s answer was perfect.

Asked “How did you do it?” Thursday following a victory against Meridian, the Starkville High School boys basketball coach said he didn’t do anything and that all of the credit went to his kids. It was a fitting comment because the Yellow Jackets had three players score in double figures and two more add eight points to help them advance to the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 6A State title game against Madison Central.