Articles by Adam Minichino
Ole Miss women will try to rebound vs. Baylor
Just like the famous Van Morrison song said, Matt Insell knew his team would have days like the one it had Thursday night.
The Ole Miss women’s basketball team shot 24.3 percent in the first half and trailed Western Kentucky by 24 points. The Rebels played much better in the second half, but the first 20 minutes helped set the stage for a 98-69 loss at E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Noxubee County faces tall task in stopping St. Stanislaus offense
MACON — Tyrone Shorter has been a part of plenty of Noxubee County High School football teams that have been able to produce fireworks.
Academy all-stars prepare for game today
Cayden Upton has noticed the difference in practice this week.
Salter making her case for more playing time at MSU
STARKVILLE — It hasn’t long for LaKaris Salter to gain the support of the fans at Humphrey Coliseum.
Whether it has been spin moves, deft passes, or potential layups of breakaways, the freshman has dazzled Mississippi State women’s basketball fans with her offensive skills.
Matured Conner leads Noxubee County to title game
MACON — Timorrius Conner knows he has come a long way.
More than a feeling, all the Noxubee County High School junior quarterback has to do is compare the statistics from his sophomore season to his junior campaign.
There is no comparison.
Louisiana-Lafayette’s Sanders invited to Junior Women’s National Team Selection Camp
Michael Lotief’s job is to identify potential.
In 12 seasons as co-head coach or coach of the University of Louisiana Lafayette softball program, Lotief has advanced to the NCAA tournament every year. In the process, Lotief has compiled a 596-147-1 (.801) record, so he’s accustomed to identifying elite prospects and developing their skills at Division I’s highest level.
Columbus Christian boys soccer team wins first match
Rick Michaels didn’t have time to be nervous.
Encouraged to use his experience as a local youth soccer coach to guide the first Columbus Christian Academy boys soccer team, Michaels only had time for one practice prior to his new team’s first match Monday against Indianola Academy. It wasn’t until game day that Michaels realized the significance — and pressure — associated with his debut.
No. 23 MSU showcases depth in latest win
STARKVILLE — Breanna Richardson couldn’t help break into a broad smile Tuesday night following the No. 23 Mississippi State women’s basketball team’s 109-58 victory against North Dakota State.
Richardson had every reason to be pleased with a 17-point, 13-rebound performance that was a part of five players in double figures and a season-high 12 Bulldogs in the scoring column.
Simmons emerges as leader for Noxubee County
MACON — Leader.
It’s a word a lot of athletes use to signify their status on their teams as someone who sets the pace that others follow.
In August, Jeffery Simmons recognized the opportunity he had to be that player this season for the Noxubee County High School football team. Instead of shying away from it and allowing some of his senior teammates to shoulder that responsibility, Simmons seized it and established himself as one of the team leaders in preseason workouts and in the weight room.
West Lowndes honors 2003-04 state champion girls basketball team
June Dampier is being modest when she said she “did what she could do” with the West Lowndes High School girls basketball team.
As coach of the Lady Panthers from 2000-03, Dampier admits things always didn’t go smoothly as she tried to establish her style of play and implement the rules players would have to follow to commit to her program. The goal was simple: Win a state championship.
Noxubee County delivers stifling defensive effort
MACON — Get ready Starkville, a train is coming to town.
As much as the Noxubee County High School football team has relied on its offensive line to steamroll opponents this season, the Tigers’ “Demon Defense” is providing the fuel for the team’s latest run to a state championship.
Nevitt learning to relax, let game come to her on defense
STARKVILLE — Kayla Nevitt realizes there is no place on the Mississippi State women’s basketball team for timid players.
The 5-foot-10 freshman guard from Houston, Texas, has watched sophomore forward Ketara Chapel overcome complacency and timidness and attack the beginning of the 2014-15 season. Nevitt admits she had her share of questions and nerves as she approached her first season with the Bulldogs. Those butterflies carried over into MSU’s initial games and caused Nevitt to doubt herself and to think too much.
Noxubee County will rely on defense against Greenwood
MACON — Tyrone Shorter knows what it takes to be alone on an island with everyone watching you.
That’s part of the responsibility of being a “lock-down cornerback.” New England Patriots cornerback Darrell Revis brought fame to the terminology when he was with the New York Jets and coined the term “Revis Island” for his ability to go one-on-one with the other’s team’s top receiver and shut him down.
Sherrod emerges as go-to back for Noxubee County
MACON — Tyrone Shorter had a plethora of options at running back to start the 2014 season.
MSU women move to 5-0 by routing Louisiana Monroe
STARKVILLE — Get your Fatheads ready because Kendra Grant is back.
Vivians honored as MSU women return to national rankings
Monday was a good day for the Mississippi State women’s basketball team.
Coach Vic Schaefer and the Bulldogs learned Monday morning that the Southeastern Conference named guard/forward Victoria Vivians the SEC Freshman of the Week. The 6-foot-1 standout from Scott Central High School also was named College Sports Madness’ SEC Player of the Week after she earned MVP honors in leading MSU (4-0) to the Preseason Women’s National Invitation Tournament title.
MSMS junior Browning making impression at striker
Successful strikers leave a good impression.
Shelby Browning might not have been playing forward when her Under-12 soccer team out of Greenwood faced off against Chuck Yarborough and his Columbus-Lowndes Recreation Silver team several years ago at a tournament in Tupelo.
