Articles by Alex Murphy
West Point softball moves on, Caledonia eliminated in playoffs
Playoff softball in the Golden Triangle is underway, with plenty of first round action going on. West Point softball advanced to the second round while Caledonia was swept in the first round.
Adkins dismissed as SHS baseball coach
Following a season where Starkville baseball failed to reach the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 6A playoffs, head coach Luke Adkins was relieved of his duties as head coach of the program on Friday, the school confirmed.
Raiders reach summit for seventh-straight state title
Oak Hill Academy golf once again swept the competition and dominated at the MAIS Class 4A state tournament, winning with a team score of 290, 60 strokes better than second place.
New Hope opens MHSAA playoff run with mercy rule win over Cleveland Central
New Hope got the start to the postseason that it needed, taking down Cleveland Central, 11-1, in the opening game of the first round of the MHSAA Class 5A playoffs on Monday.
Community Profile: Oak Hill’s Blanton reaching new highs, lows on golf course
The dominance of Oak Hill Academy golf has been well-documented in recent years.
Patriots close out regular season on hot streak
Heritage Academy baseball got hot at the right time as the regular season came to a close, winning eight-straight, including a Thursday doubleheader sweep of Starkville Academy on senior night.
Alan Partin: From Ole Miss football to a remarkable medical career
The man whom the phrase “Partin Tables”, Alan Partin, began his career on the football fields at Ole Miss before trading in his uniform for a lab coat.
Heritage Academy sweeps Starkville Academy on senior night
Senior Night was one to remember for Heritage Academy as the Patriots swept Starkville Academy in a doubleheader, winning all three games against the Volunteers during the week to close out the regular season.
Heritage’s Allison returns to Jackson Prep as new boys basketball head coach
Heritage Academy announced the departure of boys basketball coach Zach Allison as he will be returning to coach at Jackson Prep.
Play pickleball between tornadoes
The city of Starkville is looking to get more use out of the Oktibbeha County Community Safe Room on Lynn Lane, and a new proposal approved by the city’s Board of Aldermen will allow recreational activities and sports to take place inside the dome.
Starkville archery places third at states
Starkville archery had a strong showing at state championships in Jackson earlier this week, placing third with a team score of 3,281.
Starkville Academy baseball holds senior night
Courtesy of Starkville Academy Starkville Academy baseball held Senior Night on Tuesday night before playing MAIS Class 5A rival Heritage Academy. Four Volunteers seniors were
April 18 Prep roundup: Oak Hill Academy baseball clinches district title
It was a banner evening for Oak Hill Academy, who clinched the MAIS Class 4A, District 1 title after defeating Lee Academy, 13-1, on Tuesday.
Gorum signs with Mississippi Delta CC
Caledonia senior right-handed pitcher Zack Gorum signed his National Letter of Intent to play at Mississippi Delta Community College on Tuesday.
The ‘Father of SEC baseball’ is emblazoned in bronze
Friday afternoon was a celebratory one for Mississippi State baseball, honoring the legacy of former head coach Ron Polk with a statue outside Dudy Noble Field.
Prep roundup: Caledonia baseball run rules Hamilton
Caledonia finds themselves in the MHSAA Class 4A state playoffs after a dominant 16-2 win over Hamilton on Monday night.
Three-star tight end from Alabama commits to Mississippi State football
Sunday was a banner day for Mississippi State head coach Zach Arnett and his staff, picking up another 2024 commitment in three-star tight end Jay Lindsey.
‘Florida just felt like home’
West Point junior quarterback Kahnen Daniels spoke about his decision to commit to Florida, coming off a spectacular season for the Green Wave in 2022.
Prep roundup: Starkville golf qualifies for MHSAA Class 6A state championships
Starkville golf held its own and qualified for the MHSAA Class 6A state championships after a strong showing at the Region 1 tournament in Oxford on Thursday.
Bulldogs take seventh-straight series against Ole Miss
The winning ways continue for Mississippi State baseball as the Bulldogs used some late-innings magic from Hunter Hines to take down Ole Miss, 5-3, on Sunday afternoon.
