Articles by Alex Murphy
Bulldogs land Auburn transfer Jessie Blaine
Mississippi State softball continues to add experience to its roster this offseason as the Bulldogs landed Auburn transfer Jessie Blaine on Monday, the program announced.
Kolton Lapa promoted to Mississippi State men’s golf associate head coach
Following its most successful season in 15 years, Mississippi State men’s golf announced Monday that assistant coach Kolton Lapa would be promoted to associate head coach.
The W finishes third in USCAA Director’s Cup standings
The W finished third in the final standings for the USCAA Director’s Cup, a competition designed to highlight diversity in college athletics and reward schools for broad success in athletics.
‘This is the greatest show’
For one night only, Dispatch reporter Alex Murphy became part of the Savannah Bananas, playing with the Bananas Band in a spectacle that must be seen to be believed.
Former Bulldog atop men’s 800-meter world rankings
There is a new name sitting at No. 1 in the world rankings for the 800-meter run, and it’s a former Mississippi State track and field athlete. Marco Arop edged out 2022 World Championship winner Emmanuel Kipkurui Korir of Kenya at the top of the latest World Athletics event rankings.
Taylor Russo hired as Mississippi State women’s tennis assistant coach
Mississippi State women’s tennis head coach Chris Hooshyar didn’t take long to add to his coaching staff. Hooshyar, who was hired June 12, announced Thursday that Wisconsin assistant coach Taylor Russo will be joining the Bulldogs’ staff.
Disc golf booms in Golden Triangle as sport continues to gain post-Covid popularity
Disc golf has gained much more of a mainstream following in recent years, aided by organic growth and a widespread interest following the Covid pandemic as more people have taken to an outdoor sport with plenty of room to grow.
East Mississippi CC hosts summer golf camps at Lion Hills GC
East Mississippi Community College has had its hands full at Lion Hills Golf Course this summer as this week wraps up the third EMCC Lion Hills junior golf camp.
Starkville Academy hosts summer football camp
Starkville Academy had its hands busy in athletics this week, hosting two camps for elementary-aged students. Along with a co-ed summer soccer camp, the Volunteers are hosting a three-day football camp concluding on Thursday morning.
Starkville baseball sweeps Dizzy Dean 10U, 12U state championships
Starkville was the city of state champions on Monday night in West Point as a pair of youth league teams won their respective Dizzy Dean state championships.
Hail State Happy Hours return in 2023
Hail State Happy Hours are back, and Tuesday night in Starkville is the place to be for the start of the annual Alumni Association tradition.
How are former Bulldogs doing in spring football leagues?
Mississippi State football is well-represented in the National Football League, with players like Chris Jones, Fletcher Cox and Dak Prescott all starring on the sport’s
Mississippi State selected as host site for ITA Kickoff Weekend
STARKVILLE — Starkville and the Rula Tennis Pavilion will be one of 15 hosts for the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Kickoff Weekend on January 27-28, 2024.
Dakota Jordan named second team Freshman All-American
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State freshman outfielder Dakota Jordan can add more accolades to his growing resume with the Bulldogs after receiving freshman All-American honors by
Three Bulldogs set to begin WPF play
Mississippi State softball will have three former players representing the program as the second season of Women’s Professional Fastpitch begins Thursday.
James Muse to join Monaghan as part of Starkville baseball coaching staff
Coaching changes have already come to Starkville High School after Mark Monaghan was named as the newest head baseball coach for the Yellow Jackets. Alongside him will be one of his own, James Muse, who has signed on as an assistant coach with the Jackets. Muse enters his third season of coaching under Monaghan.
Bulldogs to co-host tournament in Biloxi
News broke on Wednesday that Mississippi State men’s golf will be hosting a top-tier collegiate invitational this fall in Biloxi.
Starkville is home again for Mark Monaghan
There is no place like home, and for Mark Monaghan, home is Starkville.
Chris Hooshyar announced as newest head coach for Bulldogs women’s tennis
Mississippi State women’s tennis announced on Monday a new head coach, 10-year Auburn assistant coach Chris Hooshyar, to lead the program.
MHSAA announces football games to return to 7 p.m. start time
Friday night high school football games in Mississippi will return to a 7 p.m. kickoff, the Mississippi High School Activities Association announced on Monday.
Four local soccer teams place at state and regional tournaments
June 25, 2025
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