Articles by Alex Murphy
Starkville three-star quarterback Trey Petty commits to Illinois
Starkville has a new Yellow Jacket headed to play Division I football as 2024 three-star quarterback Trey Petty announced on Thursday his commitment to play at Illinois.
Raiders tennis finishes runner-up at MAIS Class 4A state tournament
Photos courtesy of Oak Hill Athletics Oak Hill Academy sent four tennis players to the Midsouth Association of Independent Schools Class 4A state tournament at
Craven signs with Belhaven after committing on official visit
Oak Hill Academy senior John Ross Craven made his commitment official after signing his National Letter of Intent to play football at Belhaven University on Thursday.
Raiders advance to MAIS Class 4A North State championship
Oak Hill Academy baseball will be headed to the MAIS Class 4A North State championship following a walk-off in the ninth inning from John Leyton Lewis, a 7-6 win over Marshall Academy in game two of its second round playoff series.
Starkville golf finishes fifth at MHSAA Class 6A golf championships
Austin Frayser/Special to the Dispatch Starkville boys golf participated in the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 6A golf state championships on Monday and Tuesday
Black to join cheer squad at Mississippi State
It was a banner day for Heritage Academy senior Lilly Grace Black, one of 58 people selected as a Mississippi State cheerleader for next season. She held her signing day in Columbus on Wednesday morning.
Four baseball teams from Golden Triangle stay alive in playoffs
High school baseball and softball playoffs are heating up in the Golden Triangle, with four teams left in the mix for MHSAA and MAIS state titles.
Columbus businessman starts up new local soccer club
Golden Triangle Elite Soccer Club, the brainchild of local businessman Jason Spears, will look to afford new opportunities for player development and advancement in Lowndes County.
Stennis signs with Hinds CC
New Hope boys basketball player Matthew Stennis will be playing basketball at the next level after signing with Hinds Community College on Friday.
Starkville track sends 18 athletes to states
Starkville track and field will be well-represented at the MHSAA Class 6A state meet on Saturday after 18 Yellow Jackets athletes qualified.
Patriots make strides at North State, represent at states
Heritage Academy had a strong showing in its first season back playing competitive golf, with one player qualifying for state championships.
Five Yellow Jacket basketball players sign with junior colleges
Friday afternoon was signing day at Starkville as five Yellow Jackets will be continuing their basketball careers at the next level.
Oak Hill baseball advances in MAIS Class 4A playoffs
Friday was a unique way to walk it off, but Oak Hill Academy is on to the second round of the MAIS Class 4A playoffs after a 15-0 run-rule win of St. Joe and a two-game first round sweep.
Oak Hill names Smith as new girls basketball head coach
Oak Hill Academy girls basketball announced Nora Kathryn Smith as the newest head coach of the program on Thursday. Smith previously coached and played at Starkville Academy.
Williams’ complete game effort falls short in 2-0 playoff loss
Starkville Academy had chances to take a 1-0 lead over Simpson Academy in the first round of the MAIS Class 5A playoffs, but being unable to capitalize on those chances hurt the Volunteers on a 2-0 loss on Tuesday.
Starkville Academy golf finishes third at MHSAA Class 5A team championships
Courtesy of Doug Cater Starkville Academy golf finished third in the Midsouth Association of Independent Schools Class 5A team championship at Brookhaven Country Club in
Hot Shots
Courtesy of Billy Thomas Columbus Christian Academy’s shooting team competed in the Mississippi Scholastic Shooting Program 2023 State Shoot at McHenry Shooting Facility in Perkinston
Starkville Academy gives up two runs in seventh, loses to Simpson Academy
Starkville Academy had its chances to begin the MAIS Class 5A playoffs against Simpson Academy, but the Volunteers were unable to take advantage, losing the opening game of this best of three series, 2-0, to the Cougars.
Minichino twirls gem as New Hope opens up playoffs with win
NEW HOPE — Things started out less than ideal for New Hope sophomore starting pitcher Austin Minichino. Cleveland Central jumped on him in the first
Falcons boys track soar to regional championship, girls place second
Columbus boys track and field has put itself on the map in Northeast Mississippi after taking first place at the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 5A, Region 1 meet on Thursday.
