New Hope’s Springfield, Murphy sign with ICC

Payton Springfield and Tyler Murphy have grown up together playing baseball.

Campbell doesn’t let injuries deny her college dream

STARKVILLE — Injuries tried to derail the soccer career of Aubree Campbell.

Howard energizing Bulldogs

STARKVILLE — Anriel Howard isn’t a one-dimensional player.

That might be hard to believe considering Howard’s knack for rebounding helped her earn so much acclaim in the last three years at Texas A&M.

Noxubee County coach excited to start playoffs

MACON — Tyrone Shorter is excited again.

Wiggins, Carter look for transformation on court

STARKVILLE — Judging from the smile that lights up Jessika Carter’s face, it’s hard to imagine her when she is mad.

Starkville Academy enjoys return to win column

STARKVILLE — Chase Nicholson felt a sense of normalcy return to the Starkville Academy football program last week.

Heritage Academy set for second-round playoff game against rival

Familiarity breeds distrust.

Sevier adds to legacy of CCA XC team

STEENS — Ethan Sevier doesn’t use the word “legacy” lightly.

Patriots show ‘family’ bonds on, off field

If the Heritage Academy football team has anything to say about it, disco just might make a comeback in the Golden Triangle.

Heritage Academy rides easy win into second round

The Heritage Academy football team showed the efficiency Friday night of a squad that is focused on winning a state title.

No. 2 seed Heritage Academy scored 34 points in the first 9 minutes, 31 seconds and coasted to a 41-6 victory against No. 15 Lee (Miss.) Academy in the first round of the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools (MAIS) playoffs at C.L. Mitchell Field.

Patriots will try to capitalize on home-field advantage

Sean Harrison has nearly everything back together at the right time.

Kelly hopes losses help Caledonia earn playoff berth

CALEDONIA

Michael Kelly isn’t a “what-if” guy.

Shorter feels Tigers coming together at right time

MACON — Tyrone Shorter usually smiles a lot at this time of the year.

Columbus Christian Academy relishes second victory

STEENS — Bill Beck appreciates the importance of timing.

Volunteers begin MAIS state title defense

STARKVILLE — The phone call didn’t surprise Chase Nicholson.

MSU women’s soccer faces must-win game

STARKVILLE — Carly Mauldin doesn’t need a drum roll or a main event introduction from Michael Buffer to know her Mississippi State soccer career could end Thursday night.

Transfers continue to be topic of discussion in college basketball

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Funda Nakkasoglu doesn’t have an answer.

Maturity, experience help Cullum feel comfortable at QB

WEST POINT — Ash Cullum feels like a different player.

Patriots wrap up district title

Time has a way of slowing down for Carter Putt and Jared Long.

Credit hours of practices on Sundays between Putt, the Heritage Academy junior quarterback, and Long, his standout junior wide receiver. The duo started their work last season, when Putt learned how and where to put the ball so the 6-foot-4 Long could go up and get it.

MSU’s Hernandez overcomes obstacles to get back on field

STARKVILLE — Physical rehabilitation is just part of a student-athlete’s recovery from a serious injury.