Articles by Alex Murphy
Trojans take off late: New Hope basketball pulls away for sweep of West Lowndes
In both the boys and girls games, the Trojans sped past the Panthers to post comfortable victories.
Impact Sports Christmas Tournament, Day 3: Host Columbus Christian Academy sweeps competition
CCA, the tournament host, had both its girls and boys teams playing on the final day as the Rams swept the competition.
Prep roundup: Day 2 action at Impact Sports Christmas Tournament
Garrett Weathers scored a combined 41 points in two games for Columbus Christian Academy as the Rams’ boys team split a pair of games on Wednesday during the Impact Sports Christmas Tournament.
Are you ready to rumble? Starkville High ushers in new wrestling program as sport grows in Mississippi
Mississippi remains the only state where wrestling is not sanctioned, but the sport continues to grow. Add the Yellow Jackets to the list.
Impact Sports Christmas Tournament: Heritage Academy’s Lucy Sharp records 1,000th career point
Caroline Peal and Sophie Starks had nine points apiece in a 49-18 Patriots win over Delta Academy.
No. 21 Bulldogs prepare for SEC opener v. Alabama
Mississippi State men’s basketball finished its nonconference schedule 11-1 and a much-needed holiday break gives way to a massive SEC opener against No. 9 Alabama on Wednesday.
Bulldogs head into Christmas break with unfinished business going into SEC play
Mississippi State men’s basketball fared well in nonconference play, going 11-1. Here’s a midseason recap before the start of Southeastern Conference play.
Four Starkville, West Point football players take NCAA route on National Signing Day
Four local players from Starkville and West Point high schools, including graduating seniors and junior college transfers, announced their intentions to play football at the NCAA level.
‘I’m going to miss you, Coach’: Former players, colleagues gather at Hump to memorialize Mike Leach
Halloween night 2008 was one that current University of Southern California head coach Lincoln Riley will never forget, the day before one of the most historic upsets in college football history
Grady’s game-winner powers New Hope boys over Pontotoc
Isaace Grady was the hero for New Hope, scoring a game-winning layup with just under four seconds left as the Trojans defeated Pontotoc, 71-70, on Tuesday night.
Prep roundup: West Lowndes boys basketball takes down Kemper County
West Lowndes, behind a balanced night offensively, got past Kemper County in a 62-57 home victory on Tuesday night.
Starkville’s Clark to continue tennis career at Northwest CC
Starkville tennis senior Charlie Clark formally signed his National Letter of Intent to play at Northwest Community College on Monday afternoon.
No. 15 Bulldogs prepare for non-conference finale v. Drake
The last week has been a shaky one for Mississippi State, but after moving up two more spots in the AP Poll, the No. 15 Bulldogs are kicking things into high gear for a Tuesday tilt against Drake.
Prep roundup: Heritage Academy boys basketball takes down Northeast Jones
Heritage Academy boys basketball gets back to .500 on the season with an impressive victory against Northeast Jones in the Lamar School Christmas Tournament on Monday.
Sunday’s prep roundup: Starkville boys soccer takes down Tupelo in penalties
Starkville boys soccer had quite the thrilling finish against Tupelo, defeating the Golden Wave in a penalty shootout for a 3-2 victory on Friday night.
Mississippi State men’s basketball narrowly avoids upset against Nicholls
Things got too close for comfort on Saturday afternoon for Mississippi State men’s basketball, but the No. 17 Bulldogs pulled off a narrow, 68-66, victory over Nicholls.
Caledonia soccer’s Madeline Cowart officially signs with Blue Mountain College
On Friday afternoon, Caledonia girls soccer senior Madeline Cowart signed her National Letter of Intent to play for Blue Mountain College.
Prep roundup: Heritage Academy girls basketball routs Magnolia Academy
Heritage Academy girls basketball impressed on the road on Thursday night, recording a 44-point win over Magnolia Heights.
Caledonia basketball dominates Hamilton for Thursday doubleheader sweep
Caledonia basketball dominated Hamilton on Thursday night, with both the girls and boys teams recording 25+ point victories.
Mississippi State officially hires Zach Arnett as head football coach after death of Mike Leach
Mississippi State, on Thursday, officially announced the hire of defensive coordinator Zach Arnett as the newest head coach for the football program.
