Articles by Jared Conerly
MUW scores 2nd-most runs in program history with a 30-6 win over Millsaps
After earning a 3-0 sweep of Blackburn College over the weekend in its first taste of SLIAC baseball action, MUW’s baseball team carried over its winning momentum into Tuesday where it obliterated Millsaps College, 30-6, for its sixth straight win
Starkville falls just short of comeback against Gulfport in midseason tourney
Action on the diamond is in full swing at high school all across the area with baseball and softball teams finding out how they stack up in the early-season slate. Caledonia’s softball team grabbed its ninth straight win of the season last week while Starkville fell just one run shy of a remarkable comeback on Monday.
Columbus hires former Falcon Chris Morgan as new head football coach
Columbus has found a new man to lead its football program, the school district announced Tuesday. Benjamin “Chris” Morgan, a 2009 graduate of the school
Columbus squares off with Holmes Central for Class 5A title
Columbus boys basketball head coach Phillip Morris said he had a feeling, a slight inkling that his Falcons’ state championship hopes would be put to the test against Holmes County Central – and his intuition was correct.
Owls’ magical season ends with first-round loss to Emory in D-III tournament
ATLANTA – With the game already out of hand and the Owls out of precious time, forward Joe Haze Austin took the ball and charged
Owls to battle Eagles in first-ever NCAA D-III Tournament appearance
After a fairly lengthy bus ride and cheerful send off from the university, MUW’s men’s basketball team finds itself again in uncharted waters.
Columbus boys set to battle Natchez for berth in Class 5A title game
From a tied game at halftime, to an early third-quarter deficit and a fourth-quarter resurgence, Columbus’ boys basketball team experienced all the emotions on Friday during its 69-54 victory over Lanier in the quarterfinals of the Class 5A playoffs – but none as euphoric as that sweet feeling of being able to keep dancing.
New Hope takes 1st, Caledonia 3rd at boys North Half powerlifting meet
After the girls powerlifting teams of New Hope and Caledonia both earned podium finishes at their MHSAA Class 5A powerlifting meet, the boys teams of both schools followed up in similar fashion Friday with both squads also taking home top finishes.
MUW celebrates SLIAC title, learns first-round foe on Selection Day
Just two days after the confetti reigned on The W’s men’s basketball team after it captured the first-ever St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championship in school history and with it the first-ever ticket to the NCAA Division III basketball tournament, the Owls continued their celebration on Monday and gathered at the Holland Hollow Student Center to hear their name called on selection day.
MUW headed to 1st-ever SLIAC championship game after 80-58 rout of Lyon College
With the lights the brightest they’ve ever been, and the stakes raised to a level never before seen in program history, MUW’s men’s basketball team stepped onto the hardwood Thursday and triumphantly seized the moment.
Caledonia girls take 2nd, New Hope 3rd at North Half powerlifting meet
The Lowndes County School District is to be well represented in the MHSAA Class 5A state powerlifting meet as both Caledonia and New Hope earned podium finishes Wednesday in the North Half meet and both teams left with some hardware.
No. 1 Falcons take on No. 2 Bulldogs for spot in Class 5A semifinals
It’s been a long time since Columbus’s boys basketball team has last tasted defeat – December 4 to be precise.
MUW baseball, softball seasons off to up-and-down starts
Spring sports are in full swing at The W with its baseball and softball teams getting into their early-season slates.
Columbus boys, Starkville teams head to quarterfinals behind first-round routs
The MHSAA basketball playoffs began late last week with some area schools like Starkville and Columbus both earning blowout wins to keep their state championship dreams alive. Here’s a look at how they fared.
Starkville’s cheer team captures third place at national cheer championship
Starkville’s varsity cheerleading team went to the UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship, which was held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida, for the second time in back-to-back years, and this time the squad came home with some hardware.
Starkville freshman Ace Hall showcasing speed early with state’s 2nd-fastest 100m time
It only took one track event and Starkville freshman Ace Hall is already starting to turn heads – and for good reason.
Burton ‘honored and excited’ to lead West Point football
When looking for the next man to lead its prized football program, West Point turned to someone who has been there all along and helped shape some of the Green Wave’s defensive lines into a consistent and formidable unit – Roger Burton.
New Caledonia football coach Michael Campbell excited to be home
Michael Campbell experienced a bevy of emotions after being named Caledonia’s newest head football coach, but none were stronger than the joyous feeling of coming home.
West Lowndes basketball seasons end in first-round playoff losses
What started off as a promising season for West Lowndes’ boys basketball team ended Tuesday in solemn fashion as the Panthers closed out their season with a 64-44 loss at Calhoun City in the first round of the Class 1A playoffs.
Friendly City Fights returns to Trotter Center Saturday
Boxing, kickboxing and a night of “family friendly” fun is returning to the Trotter Convention Center in downtown Columbus on Saturday for the second iteration of the Friendly City Fights, an event organized by Columbus boxing promoter Mark Sanderson of Sand Promotions.
