Articles by Adam Minichino
Defense answers call for Noxubee County
The body language said it all.
From the opening snap Friday night against Columbus, the Noxubee County High School defense looked like a group ready to pounce.
Collins back after redshirt season to contribute for USM
Trae Collins didn’t know how to react.
How would you respond if someone told you you had a broken back?
Sisson eager to make first career start at quarterback for New Hope
Stone Sisson couldn’t help but think ahead.
Noxubee County looks for answers when it plays Columbus
MACON — Tyrone Shorter knew the questions were coming.
Donahoe hope Patriots don’t have to play numbers game
Barrett Donahoe’s magic number is 28.
Odds are the success of the Heritage Academy football team this season will be predicated on Donahoe’s good fortune to keep 28 players healthy and contributing to the Patriots’ efforts into November.
Things click for Heritage Academy at tournament
When things click, sometimes there is no explanation.
Allie Allsup and Harli Sesser realized the Heritage Academy volleyball team wasn’t quite itself in season-opening losses to Caledonia and Starkville. The Lady Patriots defeated both schools last year, so the losses to open the 2014 season were puzzling and caused them to wonder what was going wrong.
Cincinnati beats heat, MSU
STARKVILLE — Katy Couperus knows it’s impossible to make herself invisible in the penalty area.
At 5-foot-8, the Cincinnati midfielder typically is easy to spot jockeying for position in the 18-yard box when a teammate is setting up to take a corner kick.
Shorter ’embarrassed’ by loss to Starkville
STARKVILLE — The Noxubee County High School football team typically doesn’t shed tears in August.
Whether it has been under the leadership of M.C. Miller or Tyrone Shorter, the Tigers have developed a reputation for being one of the state’s top programs thanks to an aggressive and physical defense.
Henry, Caledonia rally past Heritage Academy
CALEDONIA — Brandon Henry found a time-saving way Thursday night to take care of his snack and dinner needs.
All the Caledonia High School senior running back had to do was score touchdowns.
Pickens Academy looks for postseason success in Thacker’s 2nd year
CARROLLTON, Ala. — Josh Thacker said everybody needs to be on board this season for the Pickens Academy football team to have success.
Roberson relishes chance to build on tradition at Pickens County
REFORM, Ala. — Don’t feel sorry for Nick Roberson.
PLAYING THE GAME AGAIN: Sykes, Gore enjoy return to football field
Hunter Sykes knows he is going to play baseball in college.
SHS’ Carr being heard as a leader
STARKVILLE — The smile washes over Khris Carr’s face as soon as you mention the Tupelo match.
It’s not that the Starkville High School senior is thinking about the team-high 21 kills she had to lead her team to a three-set victory. Instead, Carr was delighted by the fact Starkville played so well in its first action of the season and what its 2-3 finish against some of the state’s top teams means for the rest of the season.
Perfect record on trip helps MSU women build chemistry
STARKVILLE — A 4-0 record is the first indication the Mississippi State women’s basketball team’s trip Belgium and France was a success.
