Articles by Alex Murphy
Prep football roundup: Noxubee County dominates Amanda Elzy
The Tigers followed up last Friday’s win against Philadelphia with this performance against the Panthers.
Starkville dominates West Point in home opener
A 21-point third quarter made all the difference as the Yellow Jackets routed the Green Wave, 44-13.
EMCC uses second-half outburst to dominate Co-Lin in season opener
Starkville product Amariyon Howard scored the first of five Lions touchdowns in the second half as EMCC took care of business with a 38-0 shutout victory.
Game of the week: Starkville hosts West Point in big local showdown
When the Yellow Jackets and Green Wave take the field, it’s anyone’s game, even more so now in this highly-anticipated matchup.
Prep capsules: New Hope football looks to make it two straight wins against Shannon
After a win in an all-time rivalry that the Trojans have dominated, the program turns to play a team they’ve been mostly dominated by in Shannon.
Prep roundup: Starkville volleyball defeats Heritage Academy in straight sets
The Yellow Jackets won a match in straight sets for the fifth time out of their six wins this season.
Caledonia volleyball sweeps Itawamba Agricultural in first district match
With a tough list of district opponents ahead, Tuesday’s win was exactly what the Cavaliers needed to jumpstart the rest of the season.
Monday Musings: Caledonia’s defense runs out of steam in second half
In a rivalry that had been greatly dominated by New Hope, Caledonia football impressed early on and held the Trojans offense to seven points through
Mississippi State soccer remains unbeaten, defeats Minnesota
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State soccer was knocking on the door for the greater part of the first half during Sunday’s match against Minnesota. The Bulldogs
Prep football roundup: Oak Hill Academy shuts out Benton Academy
BENTON — After a tough season-opening loss to East Rankin Academy, Oak Hill Academy football got in the win column, defeating Benton Academy, 37-0. Oak
New Hope scores 21 unanswered in fourth quarter, defeats Caledonia in season opener
The Trojans opened the season with a rivalry win over the Cavaliers.
Prep capsules: West Point hosts Louisville in season opener
The Green Wave have a point to prove during the 2022 season after coming oh so close to another state championship last season.
Mississippi State soccer benefits from youth, blanks Lipscomb
Two goals proved to be plenty as the Bulldogs (2-0-1) won their home opener against Lipscomb, 2-0, snapping a three-game losing streak against the Bisons.
Game of the week: New Hope hosts Caledonia as local rivals square off in season opener
Big stakes and even bigger bragging rights are on the table for this county matchup.
Unfinished business: EMCC football looks to get back to summit in 2022
Since an overtime loss to Hinds in the state playoffs, the Lions have been hungry to return to their championship-winning ways.
Starkville volleyball falls in straight sets to Oxford
The Yellow Jackets have now dropped 12 straight sets against the Chargers.
Ole Miss football gets commitment from in-state, 4-star receiver Ayden Williams
The 6-foot-3, 195-pound Williams picked the Rebels over South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Jackson State and LSU.
Starkville Academy football loses overtime heartbreaker to Jackson Academy
STARKVILLE — Fourth down. Three yards from the end zone. Overtime. Starkville Academy was that far away from its second win all time against Jackson
Prep football roundup: Oak Hill Academy loses season opener at East Rankin Academy
PELAHATCHIE — The Oak Hill Academy football team dropped its season opener in a close loss on the road against East Rankin Academy on Friday
Oak Hill Academy softball defeats Starkville Academy on the road
The Raiders rallied in the fourth inning and held off the Vols the rest of the way.
Chisolm takes fifth seat on Caledonia aldermen board
June 3, 2025
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