Articles by Alex Murphy
Starkville Little League wins Mississippi state title
STARKVILLE — Starkville Little League is an undeniable powerhouse in Mississippi. Following a tight 3-2 victory over Clinton in Thursday’s Mississippi Little League state title
Columbus martial arts school heads to Alabama for grappling championships
COLUMBUS — For the past few years, Lavelle Smith has been the pastor at First Christian Church in Columbus. For the past 60 years, he’s
Bulldogs promote Shaw, Loza to full-time coaching roles
Mississippi State softball announced on Wednesday the promotions of volunteer assistant coach Zac Shaw and graduate assistant Alyssa Loza to full-time positions within the program.
Jackets receive MHSAA Class 6A state title rings
Tuesday night was championship ring night for Starkville High School football, receiving their 2022 MHSAA Class 6A state title rings.
Watson, Griffin named to 2023 SIS Preseason All-SEC Team
A pair of Bulldogs were given preseason All-Southeastern Conference honors heading into the 2023 season. Linebacker Nathaniel Watson and wide receiver/return specialist Lideatrick “Tulu” Griffin were named to Sports Info Solutions’ 2023 Preseason All-SEC team on Monday.
EMCC releases men’s, women’s soccer schedules
SCOOBA — For the first time in 13 years, East Mississippi Community College is fielding men’s and women’s soccer teams, both of which unveiled their
Logan takes home boys singles title in Oxford
OXFORD — Caledonia rising senior Austin Logan took home hardware at The FNC Tennis Center in Oxford this weekend, winning the 16U boys division at
EMCC given preseason No. 1 ranking by JCGridiron
JCGridiron named EMCC the No. 1 team nationally in its Preseason Dirty 30 Rankings, one of four Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference teams ranked for 2023.
Local coaches adapt to new MHSAA heat index policy
The Mississippi High School Activities Association’s new heat index mandate is a massive step forward for the state, and schools are finding ways to adapt to the new mandate as the fall sports season approaches.
Egg Bowl rivals face challenge to keep up in college athletics facilities arms race
In a conference where everything “just means more,” having the best of something means even more. The best recruits, the best stadiums, the best practice
Bulldogs shine in Women’s Pro Fastpitch
Four weeks into the season, three Mississippi State softball alumni are standing out amongst the best in the Women’s Pro Fastpitch league.
MUW volleyball earns fourth-straight AVCA academic award
For the fourth-straight year, Mississippi University for Women volleyball was honored by the American Volleyball Coaches Association with the USMC/AVCA Team Academic Award.
SHS’s Scott named Gatorade Mississippi Boys Track and Field Player of the Year
A week before earning his place to represent his country, his high school accomplishments would be nationally honored as he was named the 2022-23 Gatorade Mississippi Boys Track and Field Player of the Year, becoming the first in SHS history to do so.
‘It’s been a dream of mine since I was eight’
Starkville Christian 2023 graduate Smith Wooten announced on social media earlier this week his commitment to Hinds Community College to continue his baseball career.
EMCC hires Markeia Porter as new women’s basketball assistant coach
East Mississippi Community College women’s basketball has a new assistant coach. Markeia Porter was named an assistant coach for the Lions program by current head coach Isaiah Butler following her first coaching role at Jefferson College in Hillsboro, Missouri, last season.
A baker’s dozen of Bulldogs earn ITA academic honors
Mississippi State tennis is coming off strong seasons for both its men’s and women’s teams, and this week 13 Bulldogs were honored for their achievements off the court.
Poole, Reagan hired to lead Starkville Academy baseball
Starkville Academy filled its baseball coaching vacancy Tuesday, hiring Tyler Poole as head coach and Josh Reagan as an assistant, a source confirmed to The Dispatch.
Former Bulldog Davidson-Smith to play on Team USA at WBSC Softball World Cup
Davidson-Smith was selected to play on the US Women’s national softball team, currently ranked No. 1 in the world, at the World Baseball Softball Confederation Softball World Cup in Fingal-Dublin, Ireland.
Bulldogs announce 2023 volleyball schedule
Mississippi State volleyball’s 2023 schedule, released Monday, is headlined by a number of NCAA tournament teams from 2022, plus more exciting matchups.
Former Bulldog Davidson-Smith finishes third in AUX standings
Davidson-Smith took home a bronze medal, accruing 1,122 total points during the two-week season, along with 382 stat points, which ranked second in the league.
Four local soccer teams place at state and regional tournaments
June 25, 2025
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