Articles by Alex Murphy
Four Yellow Jackets set to cheer at the next level
Starkville cheerleading had four seniors sign to cheer at the next level on Thursday afternoon. Mackenzie Shumaker and Madison Perkins will be headed to Alcorn State, Autumn Shannon will cheer at Mississippi State and Jada Harris will cheer at EMCC.
Tobias Smith introduced as newest Heritage Academy head football coach
COLUMBUS — Among a crowd of students and former players, Heritage Academy’s newest head football coach, Tobias Smith, talked about how the opportunity was like
New Hope has seven place at MHSAA Class 5A state meet
New Hope track and field sent seven total athletes to the MHSAA Class 5A state meet in Pearl on Wednesday.
Four Rams selected to MAIS all-star teams
Columbus Christian Academy baseball will be sending four players to MAIS All-Star games at the end of May.
Volunteers set new standard at MAIS state meet
Starkville Academy had a strong showing at the MAIS state meet last Friday and Saturday in Flowood, including an individual state title in the 1,600 meter relay with a time of 3:32.16.
CCA sends 15 to MAIS Class 2A state meet
Columbus Christian Academy had 15 athletes at the MAIS Class 2A state meet over the weekend as the program builds back up to previous success
One of nation’s best teen triple jumpers takes final curtain call for SHS
Starkville senior Sterling Scott won his second consecutive MHSAA Class 6A state championship in the triple jump on Saturday in Pearl, finishing with a mark of 48 feet, 11.5 inches. Scott finished his Starkville career with three state championships: two in triple jump and one in long jump.
New Hope adds two more signings for this season
New Hope seniors Jakobe Smith and Zachary Dumas signed their National Letters of Intent to continue their athletic careers at the next level on Wednesday morning. Smith will be running track at Mississippi University for Women and Dumas will be playing tennis at Hinds Community College.
Raiders drop first game in MAIS Class 4A North State championship
Oak Hill Academy saw a one-run lead get snatched away from it as a three-run home run from Kirk Academy in the sixth inning sealed a 7-6 win as the Raiders now trail, 1-0, in the MAIS Class 4A North State championship series.
Heritage Academy head football coach Lance Pogue resigns after one year
After just one year in Columbus, Heritage Academy head football coach Lance Pogue has resigned, leaving a vacancy that is to be filled on Friday morning.
1,000-point scorer MJ Smith signs with ICC
West Point senior forward MJ Smith signed his NLI to play at Itawamba Community College after a memorable career with the Green Wave.
Mississippi State softball knocked out of SEC tournament
Mississippi State’s time at the SEC tournament in Fayetteville was a short one as the Bulldogs were knocked out in the opening round on Tuesday night, losing 3-1 to Missouri.
New Hope’s Henderson signs with Pearl River CC for softball
New Hope softball outfielder Lailah Henderson signed her National Letter of Intent to play at the next level, signing with Pearl River Community College on Monday morning.
Robinson becomes first New Hope tennis player at the next level
New Hope tennis senior Tradarius Robinson is the first Trojan in program history to sign to play tennis at the next level, signing with Holmes Community College on Monday morning.
Malau’ulu comes up clutch in extra innings win for Bulldogs
Mississippi State kept its chance at securing a final regular season SEC series win alive on Saturday afternoon with a 5-4 win over No. 17 Auburn in nine innings.
Starkville’s Scott wins MHSAA Class 6A state title in triple jump
Starkville has a state champion in the triple jump at the MHSAA Class 6A state meet in Pearl on Saturday as senior Sterling Scott jumped his way toward a first-place finish.
Raiders add two to coaching staff
Oak Hill Academy football will be adding two new coaches to its staff next season: Chris Duncan and Tom Goode Jr.
‘The kids actually won that game, not me’
Oak Hill Academy baseball won in dramatic fashion on Thursday, a walk-off single from John Leyton Lewis sending the Raiders to the MAIS Class 4A North State championship.
Mississippi State softball drops series opener to No. 17 Auburn
Mississippi State dropped Friday’s series opener against Auburn, 5-2, allowing four runs in the sixth inning as the Tigers pulled off a comeback victory.
Berkery out as SA head baseball coach
Starkville Academy parted ways with head baseball coach Thomas Berkery following a 10-22 season and a first round exit in the MAIS Class 5A playoffs.
MSU quarterback Shapen earns Philanthropic Spirit award
June 26, 2025
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