Articles by Alex Murphy
Former Starkville WR AJ Brown hosts second-annual 7-on-7 camp
Former Starkville High School wide receiver and current Philadelphia Eagles star AJ Brown held a summer camp at his alma mater Saturday afternoon. It was
Bulldogs named top team in ITA Southern Regional
On the heels of a successful 2023 season, Mississippi State men’s tennis was named the top team in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Southern Regional on Sunday.
Davidson-Smith set to begin her second season with Athletes
As the fourth season of Athletes Unlimited softball gets underway, former Mississippi State star Mia Davidson-Smith will begin her second professional season. Davidson-Smith will play in the abbreviated 2023 AUX league, which has 12 games scheduled over three weeks and will crown a champion June 27.
Heritage Academy adds two assistant coaches to athletics staff
Heritage Academy on Thursday announced the additions of two coaches to its athletic department staff in Mark Alexander and Jonathan Banks.
Division II national champion added to Mississippi State roster
Mississippi State men’s golf is bolstering its roster for next season by adding a Division II national champion to the mix. The program announced on Friday that Nova Southeastern rising junior Josep Serra is transferring to Starkville come next season.
Bair finishes 11th in decathlon, earns 2nd team All-American honors
Mississippi State track and field finished up its second day of competition at the NCAA Division I track and field championships at Mike A. Myers Stadium and Soccer Field on the campus of the University of Texas in Austin on Thursday.
Crump lands on podium, named All-American
Mississippi State redshirt senior Cameron Crump made personal history on Wednesday night, the opening day of the NCAA championships on the campus of the University of Texas, with a podium finish in long jump.
Bulldogs bring in Presbyterian transfer Dusan Milanovic
Mississippi State men’s tennis on Wednesday announced the transfer addition of Presbyterian sophomore Dusan Milanovic.
Retiring SHS AD Greg Owen set to become newest AD at Starkville Academy
Starkville High School athletic director Greg Owen is moving across the street to become the newest athletic director at Starkville Academy, the school confirmed to The Dispatch on Wednesday afternoon.
Four Bulldogs receive postseason awards
Following an appearance in the Round of 16 for the NCAA men’s tennis team championships in May, Mississippi State earned a number of postseason accolades Tuesday. Two coaches and two players received honors from the Intercollegiate Tennis Association for the southern region of the US.
Louisiana Tech outfielder Sacco transfers to Mississippi State
Mississippi State softball just bolstered next season’s outfield in a big way as the Bulldogs announced Tuesday the transfer addition of Louisiana Tech outfielder Sierra Sacco.
Endicott becomes first Bulldog since 2000 with All-American selection
Freshman Garrett Endicott received more postseason hardware as he was named to the PING All-America Team honorable mention list.
Trio of Starkville seniors star in all-star game
Seniors Ethan Pulliam, Brennon Wright and Chipper Hornburger were all selected to all-star teams and came home with awards in their final game in a Starkville uniform.
Malau’ulu signs contract with Women’s Professional Fastpitch
Mississippi State softball is sending another former player to the professional ranks as the program announced Monday that outfielder Chloe Malau’ulu is headed to Women’s Professional Fastpitch.
Oak Hill’s Siary named MAIS Class 4A Coach of the Year
Oak Hill Academy baseball was well-rewarded following its MAIS Class 4A state title in May, with two players selected All-MAIS Class 4A and head coach John Siary named Coach of the Year.
Mississippi State set to host Hailstate Tennis Camp
Following a strong season from Mississippi State men’s tennis and representation at NCAA singles championships for women’s tennis, interest in the program is high. That interest coincided perfectly with the upcoming Hailstate tennis camps, which run Sunday through Thursday.
New Hope sends three to play in North/South all-star games
Three Trojans were selected for all-star teams, including two to the Mississippi High School Activities Association 4A/5A/6A North Junior All-Star team and one to the North Rising Stars team.
Top ranked high school recruits from the Golden Triangle
With the 2023 high school football season fast approaching, this article discusses the nationally ranked high school players in The Dispatch coverage area.
Bulldogs add Jacksonville State transfer Zoe Gonzales
Mississippi State volleyball announced Wednesday the addition of Jacksonville State transfer Zoe Gonzales.
Mississippi State women’s soccer adds 12th player to 2023 signing class
Mississippi State women’s soccer announced another signing from the 2023 class on Wednesday as Zoe Main is set to join the Bulldogs this fall.
MSU quarterback Shapen earns Philanthropic Spirit award
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