Snaer, South Carolina rally past Missouri

STARKVILLE — Kaylea Snaer knows she needs to step up for the South Carolina softball team.

As the team leader in batting average, Snaer has to deliver when she has opportunities to drive in a run.

Snaer’s ability to follow the advice of hitting coach Calvin Beamon on Wednesday helped her make the most of her chance, as she hit a three-run home run in the seventh inning that forced extra innings and helped send South Carolina to a 7-4 victory against No. 17 Missouri in eight innings in the first round of the Southeastern Conference tournament at Nusz Park.

MSU signee granted continuance in assault case

Jeffery Simmons will have to wait at least one more month to find out his fate.

Gridley, Bulldogs set for road game at Troy

STARKVILLE — Ryan Gridley knows he is flying under the radar.

MSU’s Lowe earns SEC honor

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State baseball junior Nathaniel Lowe was named Southeastern Conference Player of the Week, the league announced Monday.

MSU baseball sweeps SEC series from Missouri

STARKVILLE — Southeastern Conference sweeps have been elusive for the Mississippi State baseball team.

Lowe, Hudson lead No. 3 MSU past Missouri

STARKVILLE — Nathaniel Lowe decided to make a minor change to his swing.

While watching the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox on ESPN on Sunday night, the Mississippi State baseball junior noticed many of the hitters lifted their leg lift when they swung, so Lowe decided to try it in practice. He felt comfortable enough with it and implemented it Thursday.

Mullen will take time to name starting QB

STARKVILLE — Dan Mullen doesn’t have a timetable for naming a starting quarterback.

The Mississippi State football coach is in the process of replacing Dak Prescott, who broke 38 school records and was drafted last week by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round (135th pick overall) of the NFL draft. But after 15 spring practices, Mullen didn’t see any of the four quarterbacks separate themselves, so the picture is still unclear.

Robson working way back for Bulldogs

STARKVILLE — Jacob Robson always gives it his all.

That’s why it was no surprise when the Mississippi State junior outfielder scored from first base on a failed pickoff attempt by Ole Miss pitcher Will Stokes on April 1. The ball skipped past first baseman Will Golsan and allowed Robson to hustle around the diamond and to slide in safely at home.

But Robson didn’t know the play would cost him 13 games.

Tupelo eliminates Starkville from Class 6A playoffs

STARKVILLE — All Travis Garner could do was shake his head.

The Starkville High School baseball coach strongly believes in a team not beating itself and giving itself great opportunities to win. For most of the year, that’s what his Yellow Jackets did.

Starkville High has big group going to State meet

STARKVILLE — Despite taking only one person to state last season, Steven Griffin was encouraged.

The Starkville High School boys track and field coach carried Patton Little to the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 6A state meet last season, where Little finished first in the 1,600 meters.

This season, Griffin felt the Yellow Jackets were going to have even more success.

SA’s Williams will get chance to play soccer at Meridian C.C.

STARKVILLE — After leaving Meridian in November, Jacey Williams didn’t know what was in her future.

The Starkville Academy girls soccer player tried out for the Meridian Community College team, but she tore the anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee and was left thinking her playing days were over.

Bulldogs take road baseball series from Crimson Tide

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Saturday’s first loss was tough for John Cohen to take.

Starkville Academy’s Christiansen signs with Brevard College

STARKVILLE — Lynn Moorehead needed a rock for the Starkville Academy tennis program.

As a junior, Will Christiansen decided to step into that leadership role. Moorehead noticed a difference in Christiansen’s attitude and how he related to other players after the change.

No. 3 MSU faces key series at Alabama

STARKVILLE — John Cohen knows how good the Mississippi State baseball team has been on the road.

Cohen has seen No. 3 MSU earn series wins at Vanderbilt, Florida, and LSU (all ranked in the top five at the time), but his confidence received a boost after he received compliments from former MSU pitching coach and current Auburn coach Butch Thompson and former pitching coach and current Kentucky coach Gary Henderson.

Strong pitching leads No. 3 MSU past No, 9 Ole Miss

PEARL — Jacob Billingsley couldn’t find the strike zone two weeks ago.

Pitching against Memphis on April 13, the Mississippi State right-hander threw four pitches to right-handed hitting Damo DeMatteo that landed in the left-handed batting box.

But Billingsley didn’t dwell on it. Instead, he gained confidence from outings against Louisiana-Monroe and LSU.

Rooker playing key role for Bulldogs

STARKVILLE — Brent Rooker didn’t know what to think.

The Mississippi State baseball redshirt sophomore stepped on a teammate’s foot and sprained his right ankle two weeks before the season started. Coach John Cohen called it a “freak accident,” but it swelled up and Rooker went to the emergency room.

Rooker was relieved to hear he suffered only ligament damage. Rehabilitation helped Rooker get ready for opening day, but his ankle flared up again and caused him to miss a few games.

Little, Mattox set tempo for Starkville High teams

STARKVILLE — Kate Mattox and Patton Little don’t have to look far for motivation.

The Starkville High School track and field athletes are two of the top runners in the state of Mississippi. Instead of turning their status into a friendly rivalry, they work together and use their talents to push one another.

West Lowndes’ errors prove costly in playoff loss

Todd Stanley was pleased to see his offense fight back and tie things up in the middle of the game.

Caledonia advances in baseball playoffs

CALEDONIA — Jantsen Glasgow didn’t know the game was over.

Hudson, Sexton look to regain form at LSU

STARKVILLE — Dakota Hudson and Austin Sexton aren’t worried.