Articles by Alex Murphy
Starkville loses third straight game in close battle against Tupelo
Quarterback Jaylon Ruffin was strip-sacked on the Yellow Jackets’ final drive as Starkville lost its third straight game.
Mississippi State soccer loses first match of season against South Carolina
Goalkeeper Maddy Anderson was injured in the first few minutes as MSU failed to score for the second straight match.
Prep capsules: Heritage Academy hosts Magnolia Heights in massive conference game
After losing their second games of the season, the Patriots and Chiefs have gone on five-game winning streaks heading into Friday’s game, a battle of 6-1 teams.
Game of the week: Starkville looks to right the ship as Tupelo comes to town
The Jackets have found themselves in the midst of a two-game losing streak going into Friday’s game against the undefeated Golden Wave.
As freshman Maggie Wadsworth goes, Mississippi State soccer goes
Wadsworth has seven goals to her name this season, three more than her next-closest teammate, and is third in the SEC in goals scored this season.
Heritage Academy senior Garrett Vaughn goes global for helice
In September, Vaughn represented the U.S. at the 32nd Helice World Championship in Sicily, winning a gold medal as part of the junior national team competing.
New Hope volleyball sweeps Caledonia in 2022 Dig Pink Game
The Trojans beat the Cavaliers in the annual rivalry contest for the third straight time, evening the Dig Pink series at 3-3.
Oak Hill’s Sara Frances Ramsay, SA’s Calliope Koiva are friends off the field, competitors on it
Two of the best pitchers in the Golden Triangle are connected through club softball as well as their local schools.
Prep football roundup: Noxubee County shuts out Hatley
Noxubee County scored a season-high 63 points in the victory.
First-half outburst powers West Point in blowout win over New Hope
The Green Wave scored 36 points in the first half to rout the Trojans.
No. 8 EMCC football falters late, loses to No. 4 Northwest
In the final 19 minutes of Thursday night’s game, Northwest went on to score 18 unanswered points, flipping the score and dominating to the end for a 38-21 victory.
Bulldog grab bag: Running game will be crucial for Texas A&M matchup
The Bulldogs ended up rushing for just 45 yards in a game that didn’t need them to rely heavily on the run, but against Texas A&M this Saturday, the run could be the difference between a win and loss.
Game of the week: West Point travels to play New Hope in district play
New Hope doesn’t want to replicate what happened last week against Columbus, but against West Point this Friday, it will be no easy task.
Prep capsules: Starkville looks to rebound against Clinton
The tough road continues for the Yellow Jackets, who face a Clinton team that gave them fits when the two teams played last in 2021.
Caroline Peal scores hat trick for Heritage Academy girls soccer in regular-season finale win
Peal put an exclamation point on a 3-2 victory with three goals for the Pats.
Mississippi State soccer stays unbeaten with win over LSU
Mississippi State forward Haley McWhirter capitalized off a late penalty, scoring it for the Bulldogs in an exciting 3-2 victory on Sunday night.
Columbus notches first win of season in low-scoring affair against New Hope
A safety and a touchdown return on the ensuing free kick gave Columbus its first win of the season.
Game of the week: Columbus looks for its first win of the season against New Hope
The Falcons were shut out through their first three games, not scoring until the third quarter of last week’s 28-6 loss at home against Tupelo.
Starkville Academy girls soccer drops regular-season home finale to Washington School
An elusive second goal never came as the Volunteers fell 2-1 to the Generals.
Prep capsules: Heritage Academy travels to take on Bayou Academy
The offense has been the driving factor for the Patriots this season, averaging 32.8 points per game this season and 39.3 points per game in wins.
