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Mississippi State suffers first defeat of 2023 season against Iowa
STARKVILLE — Thursday night brought with it unfamiliar territory for Mississippi State women’s soccer during this 2023 season. The Bulldogs, despite conceding a goal in
Starkville boys cross country places second at TCPS Twilight Invitational
Starkville High School boys and girls cross country opened its season at Tupelo High School Thursday for the TCPS Twilight XC Invitational. Among competing teams, the Yellow Jackets boys team finished second of 18 teams, and the girls team finished ninth overall.
Trojans shut out in home opener
It was the home opener for the Trojans, looking to get back on track after a tough season-opening loss against Itawamba Agricultural, and it was a chance for the Chargers to spoil the party. That’s exactly what Choctaw County did, reaching a running clock before the stroke of halftime as New Hope was shut out, 40-0, on Thursday night.
Starkville, West Point set for primetime Friday matchup
WEST POINT — The final score once the clocks hit 00:00 last Friday wasn’t quite what West Point football was expecting from their season opener
Prep capsules: Oak Hill, Columbus Christian set for Friday night tilt
STEENS — The first two weeks of the season for both Oak Hill Academy and Columbus Christian Academy have been weeks to forget. Both the
Mississippi State to honor former head coach Mike Leach during Saturday’s season opener
Former Mississippi State head coach Mike Leach, the coach of the Bulldogs for three seasons before his death last December, will be honored during Saturday’s season opener against Southeastern Louisiana, the school announced on Tuesday.
Former West Point receiver Brownlee makes Jets’ roster
On Tuesday, the New York Jets unveiled its 53-man roster for the 2023 NFL season, and among the names listed was a familiar one to the Golden Triangle region. Former West Point and East Mississippi Community College alum Jason Brownlee was one of seven receivers who made the cut.
Bulldogs attacking non-conference play with confidence
Mississippi State women’s soccer has once again gotten off to a hot start to begin its 2023 season, unbeaten through its first four matches as a tough two-match stretch of Iowa and Miami awaits.
Lauren Myrick named SEC Co-Defensive Player of the Week
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State graduate student Lauren Myrick was named the Co-Defensive Player of the Week in the Southeastern Conference on Monday. It’s the first
Bulldogs open season with 3-0 start, sweep of StarkVegas Classic
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State volleyball has started the 2023 season on a hot streak, sweeping the StarkVegas Classic over the weekend. The Bulldogs have started
Prep roundup: West Lowndes wins high-scoring season opener against French Camp Academy
FRENCH CAMP — West Lowndes won its season opener on Friday night against French Camp Academy in a high-scoring affair, 42-40. The Panthers’ (1-0) 42
Former Bulldog Arop claims world title in 800-meters in Hungary
Former Mississippi State track and field athlete Marco Arop became the first Canadian to win gold at the World Athletics Championships on Saturday in Hungary, placing first in the 800-meter run.
Bulldogs blank FIU for second-straight win
Mississippi State women’s soccer is now 3-0-1 this season after a 2-0 win over FIU on Sunday night in Starkville.
Starkville blows out Noxubee County in season opener
Noxubee County came out on fire in Friday night’s season opener against Starkville.
Bulldogs dominate in home opener, shutting out Northwestern State
“Utter domination” is the most accurate description of Thursday night’s home opener for Mississippi State women’s soccer.
Former Bulldog Arop qualifies for 800-meter final at World Championships
Former Mississippi State track and field athlete Marco Arop has qualified for his third 800-meter final at the World Athletics Championships in Hungary after advancing through the semifinals on Thursday.
MHSAA football state championships to be held at Ole Miss
The Mississippi High School Activities Association announced Thursday afternoon that this year’s state championships for football will be held at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, home of Ole Miss, from Nov. 30 to Dec. 2.
Prep capsules: New Hope looks for early-season upset against Itawamba AHS
FULTON — The start of a new season is here for New Hope football, the first Friday night of high school football for public schools
Noxubee County travels to Starkville for highly-anticipated season opener
STARKVILLE — The stage is set for what could be a high-octane season opener in Starkville. A battle of two teams who made it to
Bulldogs ready to open home slate Thursday night
Mississippi State women’s soccer went unbeaten in its first two matches of the season, and the Bulldogs are taking an energetic roster of talent back to Starkville to open up its home slate this weekend.
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