Articles by Alex Murphy
Grand finale: Heritage Academy’s Lucy Sharp surpasses 1,000 points, rebounds during historic senior season
Sharp’s accomplishments with the Patriots are ongoing, but the hard work hasn’t stopped as her aspirations for playing at the next level continue to grow.
Free throws make the difference as West Point boys topple New Hope
Fifteen missed free throws haunted New Hope while West Point was near-automatic from the line in the fourth quarter.
Heritage Academy’s Luke Fisher signs to play football at Air Force Academy
A standout linebacker, Fisher also starred at running back and tight end for the Pats in the fall.
West Point basketball wins a pair of thrillers against Columbus
It wasn’t always pretty, but West Point basketball got the job done in a big way, sweeping Columbus in two important district games on Friday night.
Mississippi State names Oklahoma’s Zac Selmon new athletic director
Selmon is the 18th athletic director in Mississippi State history and the first Black AD to lead MSU athletics.
Golden Triangle well represented on MAC basketball all-star rosters
All games will be played in March at Mississippi College in Clinton.
Prep roundup: Starkville Academy boys soccer defeats Lamar School on penalties
The Volunteers and Raiders were scoreless through regulation and extra time.
Caledonia soccer standout Gracie Francisco signs with The W
Francisco was next up for the Cavaliers after Madeline Cowart signed with Blue Mountain Christian University.
Mississippi State hires David Turner for third stint as defensive line coach in Starkville
Mississippi State head coach Zach Arnett announced Wednesday that David Turner was hired as the defensive line coach for the Bulldogs. Turner will be making his third stop in Starkville.
Mississippi State men’s basketball faces tough road test against Georgia on Wednesday
Saturday’s win against Ole Miss was much-needed for Mississippi State men’s basketball as a Wednesday road test against Georgia awaits the Bulldogs.
Columbus Christian Academy dominates in doubleheader sweep of Hebron Christian
Even with bench players out on the floor, CCA didn’t let up, pressuring Hebron on both sides of the floor in both games en route to easy wins.
Prep roundup: West Point basketball sweeps Saltillo in district contest
DJ Willis led the Green Wave with 20 points, while MJ Smith added 17 and Elijah Young had nine.
Starkville Academy soccer unable to convert chances in close loss against Pillow Academy
In a match featuring few opportunities, Pillow was able to convert two of its chances, both in the second half.
Upset bid comes up short as Mississippi State women’s basketball falls to No. 1 South Carolina
Mississippi State women’s basketball fought valiantly against the No. 1 team in the country, but in the end, South Carolina proved to be too strong in a 58-51 win on Sunday.
Mississippi State esports team relishes chance to play in front of live crowds
After the COVID-19 pandemic halted in-person events, the return to live tournaments has brought the excitement back to the club.
Prep roundup: Noxubee County girls blow out Pickens County (Ala.)
Tootie Lockett had 17 points to lead the Tigers, one of three Noxubee County players in double figures.
Heritage Academy basketball sweeps intense Friday night doubleheader against Starkville Academy
The Patriots boys and girls made plays down the stretch in wins over the Volunteers.
Prep roundup: Caledonia basketball sweeps South Lamar (Ala.)
The Cavaliers girls are 7-8 on the season, while the boys improved to 16-4.
Rogers to the rescue: Senior guard leads Starkville boys basketball in comeback victory over West Point
Rogers scored 15 points in the fourth quarter, including six straight early on to give Starkville the lead.
Mississippi State football promotes linebackers coach Matt Brock to defensive coordinator
Misssissippi State linebackers coach Matt Brock was named defensive coordinator on Wednesday, filling head coach Zach Arnett’s former position.
