Articles by Alex Murphy
Prep capsules: Starkville faces rematch with unbeaten Tupelo in MHSAA Class 6A semifinal
Since a midseason home game in which the Golden Wave beat the Yellow Jackets, Tupelo has remained unbeaten, but so has Starkville.
Busy Friday night? Want to ref? Irate fans, COVID, rising costs causing statewide officiating decline
A “severe” decline in officials has plagued high school sports in Mississippi. Here’s what’s causing the problem and what can be done to rectify it.
Prep roundup: Starkville girls suffer first loss of season at Vicksburg
A last-second 3-point attempt from Je’Neicia Hill bounced off the rim at the final buzzer.
Heritage Academy basketball wins first game of season in comeback fashion against West Memphis Christian (Ark.)
Junior Jack Ketchum caught fire in the final eight minutes of play, sparking the Patriots in their first victory of the year.
Columbus AFB, Omega Psi Phi fraternity congratulate Columbus High School football on historic season
The Falcons snapped a five-year playoff drought and put themselves in a possible position to win a district title. Their season ended last week against Neshoba Central.
Mississippi State soccer’s NCAA tournament run ends in the second round against Memphis
Mississippi State’s history-making 2022 season ended on Friday evening as the Bulldogs lost to Memphis, 4-0, in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Mississippi State soccer prepares for second-round NCAA tournament clash with Memphis in Arkansas
The Bulldogs’ journey continues to Fayetteville, Arkansas, for a second-round tilt against Memphis on Friday.
Prep roundup: Starkville basketball blows out Greenwood
Whether it was an astounding 83-12 win for the girls or a 75-33 win for the boys, the Yellow Jackets flat out dominated the Bulldogs.
Several key plays make the difference in tough loss for Starkville boys soccer against Madison Central
The Jaguars took advantage of some key defensive breakdowns, and Starkville was unable to respond in a 3-1 loss.
Game of the week: Caledonia hosts Louisville in MHSAA Class 4A quarterfinal
Last season was the first time in school history the Cavs took down the Wildcats, so they’re hoping for a repeat in 2022.
Starkville basketball’s Makhi Myles signs with Wichita State
Myles became the next Yellow Jacket to enter the collegiate pipeline by signing with the Shockers.
Prep capsules: Red-hot West Point hosts Neshoba Central in MHSAA Class 5A playoffs
West Point had little trouble in a 55-14 win over Holmes County Central, but the road immediately gets tougher Friday.
Quanirah ‘Nir Nir’ Cherry-Montague becomes top 2023 signee for Sam Purcell, Mississippi State women’s basketball
Known by most as “Nir Nir,” the 6-foot-6 post player is the top recruit of Purcell’s first recruiting cycle in Starkville.
Prep roundup: Caledonia boys basketball takes down Aberdeen
Tylen Simpson led the Cavaliers in scoring with 26 points, and KJ Barnes had 18.
West Point boys basketball escapes a jam, dominates Okolona
The Green Wave weathered a second-half storm and resumed its blowout of the Chieftains.
Starkville Academy boys basketball dominates in third quarter, defeats Leake Academy
The Vols started the second half on a 7-0 run, propelling them to a double-digit home win.
Heritage Academy falls in MAIS Class 5A semifinals to Oak Forest Academy
The Patriots’ playoff run ended Friday night at home in the MAIS Class 5A semifinal round.
Prep football playoff roundup: Starkville upsets undefeated Southaven in first round of Class 6A postseason
Tied at 6-6 at half, the Yellow Jackets (9-3) scored 25 points in the third quarter to put the game to bed.
Mississippi State soccer wins first NCAA tournament match with late second-half goal
Sophomore defender Rylie Combs was the hero for Mississippi State, scoring an 88th minute game-winner to give the Bulldogs their first-ever NCAA tournament win, a 2-1 thriller over New Mexico State on Friday.
Prep roundup: Starkville basketball sweeps West Point
The girls team (3-0) started things out in a big way with a 63-40 win, and the boys won 78-56.
