Articles by Alex Murphy
‘We don’t ever want to be in a game like that again’
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Murphy’s Law, an axiom derived from American aerospace engineer Edward A. Murphy Jr. in the late 1940s, states that, ‘Anything that
Starkville’s 4×200-meter relay team finishes first at Holiday Invitational
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Starkville High School indoor track and field took home a first-place finish at the Holiday Invitational hosted at the Metro Crossplex in
East Mississippi battered by Iowa Western in NJCAA national championship
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Coming into Wednesday night’s National Junior College Athletic Association Division I national championship game, East Mississippi Community College was a perfect
EMCC looking for national title No. 6, history in Little Rock
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Attaining perfection is one of the most difficult things anyone can do. In the world of sports, there’s a certain level
West Point head coach Chris Chambless retires after 18 years at helm for Green Wave
WEST POINT — After winning his seventh Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 5A state title as a head coach, West Point football head coach
How has EMCC fared in previous national championship games?
National championships are something East Mississippi Community College football has gotten used to over the past 15 years. During that time, the Lions have won
It’s 2014 all over again; EMCC faces Iowa Western in junior college national championship
East Mississippi Community College will soon be on the road, headed to Little Rock, Arkansas, for the 2023 National Junior College Athletic Association Division I
West Point head coach Chris Chambless to retire
WEST POINT — After winning his seventh Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 5A state title, West Point football head coach Chris Chambless announced on
First-half explosion powers bounce-back win for Mississippi State
ATLANTA — Last Sunday, Mississippi State scored 59 points in a brutal loss against Southern, its second-straight loss after falling to Georgia Tech in Atlanta
Hood’s last-second block secures big win for Columbus over Starkville
COLUMBUS — It was a game that came down to one play between Columbus and Starkville boys basketball. With 12 seconds left, down 56-54, junior
Marquez’s late goalkeeping heroics secure key district win for New Hope
NEW HOPE — It all happened in an instant, two massive chances late that would have allowed Corinth to either equalize or take the lead.
Josh Pulphus resigns as head coach at Columbus
COLUMBUS — Columbus High School football head coach Josh Pulphus has resigned after five years leading the Falcons. Pulphus confirmed the news to The Dispatch
Mary Beth Edmondson signs to continue volleyball career at Bevill State CC
CALEDONIA — Heading into her seventh-grade year, Mary Beth Edmonson did what she could to secure a spot on Caledonia Middle School’s volleyball team, but
EMCC QB Ty Keyes named 2023 NJCAA Region 23 MVP
SCOOBA — What a year it has been for East Mississippi Community College quarterback Ty Keyes. In his first year with the Lions, he solidified
Monday musings: Kahnen Daniels ‘left it all out there’ for West Point
So many who have worn a West Point football jersey have gone on to represent the Green Wave at the next level. In just a
Mississippi State set to charge for softball games for first time
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State softball will start charging for home games for the first time in program history, the athletic department announced Monday. This comes
Easterwood’s hot second quarter keys bounce-back win for CCA girls
STEENS — Down a starter against Calhoun Academy on Monday night, Columbus Christian Academy girls basketball needed a boost from someone. The Rams final game
New Hope HC Seth Stillman out after three years in charge of Trojans
NEW HOPE — New Hope football head coach Seth Stillman has resigned from his position with the Trojans effective immediately, sources confirmed to The Dispatch
EMCC to face Iowa Western for NJCAA national championship on Dec. 13
Playing in just their third game outside of Mississippi since 2008, East Mississippi Community College found some postseason magic, defeating No. 1 Hutchinson Community College,
Bulldogs coaching staff named NCAA Southeast Staff of the Year
STARKVILLE — The accolades continue to flow in for Mississippi State women’s soccer following the most successful season in program history. On Friday, the Bulldogs