Articles by Alex Murphy
Starkville, Tupelo face off Thursday night for a district title
STARKVILLE — Last Friday, Starkville made a statement against Madison Central. In a must-win game, the Yellow Jackets dominated in all phases against the Jaguars,
No. 18 Mississippi State makes history in Pensacola
PENSACOLA, Fla. — Mississippi State senior goalkeeper Maddy Anderson looked around for a split second following No. 24 Alabama’s fourth penalty try during Thursday night’s
After a winless season, the only way for MUW is up
COLUMBUS — The 2023-23 season is one that Mississippi University for Women women’s basketball wants to put in the past for good. Eighteen games played,
New conference, no problem for the Owls
COLUMBUS — As Mississippi University for Women men’s basketball head coach Dean Burrows stepped to the podium following Monday’s night’s Meet the Owls event at
Practice makes perfect, literally
Let me preface this story by saying this: It was all 100 percent my fault. From the lack of training, to the lack of conditioning,
Former Bulldog Tiffany Flynn claims bronze at Pan American Games
SANTIAGO, Chile – Former Mississippi State track and field athlete Tiffany Flynn earned a bronze medal at the 2023 Pan American Games in Chile on
Owens sets new 6km record for Owls at SLIAC championships
Mississippi University for Women cross country competed in its first conference championship meet as a member of the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) over
Prep roundup: Noxubee County dismantles McLaurin in regular season finale
MACON — Noxubee County comfortably secured the second seed in Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 3A, District 5, on Friday night with a 48-0
West Lowndes wins final district game of the season, finishes third in district
Thursday night was an important game for West Lowndes, not so much for getting into the playoffs, but for playoff seeding.
Starkville qualifies for state meet, earns two third place finishes at region meet
Starkville High School’s boys and girls cross country teams competed in the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 7A, Region 2 meet at Choctaw Trails in Clinton on Thursday.
Starkville makes statement in blowout win over Madison Central
Starkville quarterback Trey Petty has shown time and time again over the past two years that he saves his best performances for the team’s biggest games.
Prep capsules: Oak Hill Academy playing with house money in first round playoff matchup
It wasn’t the prettiest or cleanest way of getting into the postseason, but Oak Hill Academy has found itself as a playoff team, the No.
Game of the week: Starkville hosts Madison Central in a must-win game
STARKVILLE — Not every high school team implements a bye week into their schedule, but Starkville did, and it came at the perfect time of
MUW women’s soccer clinches conference playoff berth in first season with SLIAC
COLUMBUS — Mississippi University for Women is headed to the postseason in women’s soccer. MUW clinched a spot in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Bulldogs join Top 25, earn highest ranking in program history
STARKVILLE — This week’s United Soccer Coaches poll dropped on Tuesday, and Mississippi State women’s soccer found itself in the top 25 for the first
Bulldogs finish second at ‘The Ally’
WEST POINT — A roller coaster is a good way of describing Mississippi State women’s golf’s performance during ‘The Ally’ this week at Old Waverly
MSMS, Starkville earn podium finishes at MHSAA swimming championships
TUPELO — The Tupelo Aquatic Center was the place to be over the weekend as it hosted the 2023 Mississippi High School Activities Association swimming
Why ‘The Ally’ is so important to Mississippi State
WEST POINT — As Mississippi State took to the first tee at Old Waverly Golf Club on Monday morning, the Bulldogs did so in the
Two Bulldogs set to participate in 2023 World Amateur Team Championships
Mississippi State women’s golf is quite busy this week hosting ‘The Ally’ at Old Waverly Golf Club in West Point, but left out of the
Mississippi State wins five-set thriller against Ole Miss
STARKVILLE — Sophomore outside hitter Sophie Agee knew the play was designed for her. Coming out of a timeout in the fifth set of Sunday’s
