Articles by Jared Conerly
Rams, Vols, Patriots all in semifinals as first round begins for public schools
The high school football playoffs roll on this week setting up some big showdowns for many area teams. Here’s a look at each team and their incoming matchup:
Starkville basketball teams stay undefeated as seasons heat up for area schools
The high school soccer and basketball seasons are now in full swing for many area teams, some of which are already off to strong starts. Here’s a look at how each school is doing so far.
Three Caledonia pitchers sign commitments to play college ball
In front of a large and excited crowd of supporters on Friday, three senior pitchers from Caledonia’s baseball program all signed on the dotted line their commitments to continue their playing career at the college level.
MUW volleyball makes history as it hosts first-ever SLIAC tournament game
When the women’s volleyball team of the Mississippi University for Women hosts Blackburn College at 7 p.m tomorrow for a quarterfinal match in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference tournament, with it comes a couple of “firsts” for the school’s athletic department.
Bulldogs outscore Lions 31-7 in second half to end EMCC’s season
All the way back on Aug. 28, East Mississippi Community College opened its football season with a 41-21 loss to Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, and last Saturday the Lions ended their season in a loss of similar score to the red-hot then-No. 7 Bulldogs in the MACCC semifinals.
New Hope’s Jefferson runs wild on rival Caledonia
It didn’t take long for New Hope head coach Allen Glenn to know that it was going to be running back Jacob Jefferson’s night.
High school football roundup: Rams, Panthers advance in playoffs with blowout victories
While the playoffs began Friday for some area schools, the postseason was already in full swing for others like Columbus Christian Academy. After a long
Area teams begin basketball, soccer seasons with mixed results
High school basketball and soccer season is here and many area teams are off to the races with their seasons already underway. Here’s a quick look at how they fared this week.
Jefferson scores 6 touchdowns as Trojans dispatch rival Cavs to end regular season
Already in the midst of a stellar night, New Hope running back Jacob Jefferson had just added a kick return touchdown to his highlight reel to open the third quarter of Thursday night’s Region 1-5A regular-season finale against rival Caledonia – but then the dreaded yellow flags were tossed.
Tigers explode in 4th quarter for playoff win over Yazoo County
As the penalty flags were piling up, Noxubee County’s 14-9 lead late in the third quarter against Yazoo County began to look slimmer and more enticing to the visiting Panthers.
A look at all six teams that begin playoffs tonight
The playoffs are here for many area teams, and for some it is their first postseason appearance in a while, others are looking to make another deep run to the state championship game. Here’s a look at every local team beginning their second season tonight.
Owls begin women’s basketball season tomorrow at Belhaven
Last season the women’s basketball team of the Mississippi University for Women fell just shy of making its first debut in St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference tournament in a 8-17 to finish to the first campaign under head coach Eric Vaughn – and that’s exactly the wall the Owls are aiming to break though this season.
61st meeting between rival Cavs, Trojans brings interconference flair
Archrivals New Hope and Caledonia have played each other 60 times in the game of football, 50 of which are wins for the Trojans, and never before have the two teams squared off as region foes. Today, that fact is erased.
Owls begin men’s hoops season with an exhibition game at MVSU
Last season for the men’s basketball team at the Mississippi University for Women was one of the best in school history. The Owls posted a 12-14 finish to the season, which set the program record for victories and earned the team’s first appearance in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference tournament – a 76-59 quarterfinal exit against Eureka College – in its second season in the NCAA Division III ranks – an improvement from the previous year’s 7-18 finish. Those are some important milestones for a program that’s only been around since 2018, but head coach Dean Burrows isn’t interested in bringing all the fanfare about it into this season.
Community Profile: Life led Parker to career in parks and recreation, and he’s glad it did
When Coben Parker was in college at Mississippi State University, he originally thought he was going to find a career in high school coaching upon graduation and work his way up to the role of athletic director.
Heritage Academy’s strong second half spurs win in regular-season finale
The regular season of the 2025 high school campaign came to a close last week for many area teams, some with losses, some with wins. Behind a strong second-half effort, Heritage Academy ended Region 2-4A play with a comeback victory while Columbus’s late rally fell short in another loss. Starkville Academy heads to the postseason trying to bounce back from a rout at Hartfield Academy.
Webber’s ‘really good day’ earns Player of the Week honor
Xzavier Webber has spent his entire high school football career at Heritage Academy and grew into a weapon for the Patriots on offense and on defense.
Late field goal gives Jags 38-35 win over Jackets in Halloween thriller
On a night where Starkville was vying to end a three-game homestand with its third victory, Madison Central rolled into town Friday and left as the villains.
Lowndes County Sports Hall of Fame extends deadline for Class of 2026 submissions
The Lowndes County Sports Hall of Fame announced Thursday that it is extending the deadline for nominations for the Hall of Fame Class of 2026.
Taylor accounts for five TDs as Tigers clinch home turf for 1st round of playoffs
There wasn’t a lot of cheering from Noxubee County in its postgame huddle Thursday night in Aberdeen.
Jelly Roll to perform at Jeffery Simmons Community Fun Day
July 3, 2025
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