Articles by Adam Minichino
MSU women rally to win Preseason WNIT title
STARKVILLE — A year ago, the Mississippi State women’s basketball team found ways to win by battling back in the Postseason Women’s National Invitation Tournament.
Without three players who had key roles in those victories, the 2014-15 Bulldogs needed a spark Sunday to continue their magic in the WNIT. What they received were key contributions from a host of players down the stretch that helped them wrap up what they hope will be their first title of the season.
Dream season for New Hope ends with playoff loss to Pearl
PEARL — Defensive backs never like to trail a play.
Western Kentucky enjoys rekindled success in women’s hoops
Michelle Clark-Heard knows about tradition.
Insell family readies for father-son matchup in Oxford
Matt Insell has a variety of numbers to select.
MSU women play for WNIT title today
STARKVILLE — It shouldn’t be surprising to hear the word come out of Vic Schaefer’s mouth so quickly.
MSU women beat No. 17 West Virginia
STARKVILLE — Earlier this month, Mississippi State women’s basketball coach Vic Schaefer challenged Ketara Chapel and Breanna Richardson when he said he “didn’t notice them” when they were on the court.
Youthful Bulldogs looking for defense during its fast start
STARKVILLE — Vic Schaefer knew the Mississippi State women’s basketball team was going to have an adjustment period this season with five freshmen and a sophomore seeing her first action.
New Hope hopes to hammer its way past Pearl
Kris Pickle needed something to help his team re-focus after a loss to Saltillo in the regular-season finale.
Noxubee County faces surprising foe Cleveland in the playoffs
MACON — You’ll have to excuse the Noxubee County High School football team for having Lafayette on the brain last week.
Davis, Sykes celebrate signing with South Alabama, Mississippi College
So much for the nerves.
Wells Davis and Hunter Sykes took care of those butterflies months ago when they made their verbal commitments to play baseball at South Alabama and Mississippi College, respectively. That’s why Tuesday was a day to leave the anxiousness behind and to celebrate with the New Hope High School and Heritage Academy baseball standouts as they held signing ceremonies with friends and families to mark the next step in their athletic careers.
MSU will face test vs. No. 17 West Virginia
STARKVILLE — Brian Boyer has had plenty of success against Southeastern Conference opponents in his time as women’s basketball coach at Arkansas State.
William pushes MSU women to 2-0 start
STARKVILLE — Don’t try to tell Morgan William not to do something.
It also has become quite apparent after two games that you better bring plenty of help if you’re going to attempt to stop the freshman.
Offensive linemen have qualities Yellow Jackets share
STARKVILLE — Hustle, attitude, work, and grit.
Those four qualities very easily could apply to the Starkville High School football team this season.
MSU women ready to put expectations to the test
STARKVILLE — It’s time to put the expectations to the test.
The Mississippi State women’s basketball team has been looking forward to a new campaign ever since it suffered a season-ending loss to South Florida in the quarterfinals of the Women’s National Invitation Tournament on March 30. While the postseason run — the program’s first since a trip to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament in 2010 — reflected the growth of the players in the second year under coach Vic Schaefer and his staff, the Bulldogs had even more to be excited about considering a talented recruiting class led by Victoria Vivians, the state’s all-time leading high school scorer, was on its way.
Chapel eager for chance to play more aggressive role
STARKVILLE — A week ago, Vic Schaefer said the 2014-15 Mississippi State women’s basketball team has 14 players who bring something to the table.
Schaefer then singled one of those players out to make sure she knows what is expected of her this season.
New Hope wants to bounce back from loss
Two things came together at just the right time to disrupt the New Hope High School football team’s momentum.
Coach Kris Pickle’s challenge will be to help his team regroup from a 32-29 loss to Saltillo in its regular-season final in time to play Callaway at 7 p.m. Friday in the first round of the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 5A North State playoffs.
Noxubee County will try to be more consistent
MACON — A fast start doesn’t guarantee success in the playoffs.
That’s one of the messages Noxubee County High School football coach Tyrone Shorter has tried to impress to his players this week following a 35-0 victory against Senatobia in the opening round of the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 4A North State playoffs. The Tigers opened the game with a long touchdown drive on their opening possession and then appeared to let up, according to Shorter. That loss of focus coupled with four turnovers can spell disaster in the postseason, which is why Shorter and his assistant coaches have worked hard this week to get the players to re-focus.
Williams makes presence felt for MSU women’s team
STARKVILLE — Sherise Williams is doing everything she can to make her presence felt this season for the Mississippi State women’s basketball team.
