West Point drops early game to Caledonia

CALEDONIA — West Point High School baseball coach Buddy Myers saw his team simply going through the motions.

Columbus pitching shuts down Caledonia

On senior night at Sammy Fletcher Field, Columbus High left-handed pitcher Tyler Blevins took the baseball and completely shut down a confident Caledonia High lineup.

Defense dominates scrimmage

STARKVILLE — Under the lights of Davis Wade Stadium, Mississippi State senior defensive back Darius Slay was still able to remain in the shadows of the coverages to cause multiple turnovers in a Friday night spring football scrimmage.

MSU’s tight ends more visible in spring

STARKVILLE — The tight end classroom at the Mississippi State University football team’s practice facility doesn’t have many people in the seats.

However, just because position coach Scott Sallach doesn’t have a lot of bodies doesn’t mean player development has taken a dip.

Uncertainty at back end of MSU’s rotation

STARKVILLE — The Mississippi State University baseball team had a lot of time to contemplate its starting pitcher for game three Sunday of its weekend series against the University of South Carolina.

It still hasn’t come up with an option.

Family ties brought Banks back to MSU for senior season

STARKVILLE — The answer is simple.

Johnthan Banks could have bypassed his senior season with the Mississippi State University football program and declared for the NFL draft. The 6-foot-2 cornerback likely would have had a strong chance to make a NFL roster and get paid a lot of money to play the game he loves.

Starkville’s Brown signs with ICC

STARKVILLE — The Starkville High School girls basketball program will miss Brittany Brown.

But Brown’s example will live on, especially after the senior leader signed a scholarship Wednesday to play basketball at Itawamba Community College in Fulton.

MSU BASEBALL WINS IN 12 INNINGS: Bulldogs outlast Jaguars

STARKVILLE – Wes Rea said he would like to admit he wasn’t trying to

hit a home rum in the 12th inning Tuesday night.

However, if he did say that – he’d be lying.

Trio of prep stars sign college scholarship offers

STARKVILLE — One of the best shooters in Mississippi high school basketball has been assured the same offensive freedom at his next stop on the hardwood.

Ray completes first staff at MSU

STARKVILLE — In an attempt to help the Mississippi State University men’s basketball team open recruiting roads to the Midwest, new MSU coach Rick Ray announced Monday the hiring of assistant coach Chris Hollender.

Hollender, 35, spent the past three years as an assistant coach at his alma mater, Evansville University.

Woodruff will make first start for MSU

STARKVILLE — Brandon Woodruff knew all along he wanted to play baseball in college.

At 6:30 tonight, Woodruff will make his first career start — one that might have cost him $400,000 — in the Mississippi State University baseball team’s game against the University of South Alabama at Dudy Noble Field.

Hood leaves MSU men’s basketball program

STARKVILLE — New Mississippi State University men’s basketball coach Rick Ray intentionally mentioned Rodney Hood four times last week in his introductory speech.

Ray’s goal was to convince Hood he would be a major part of MSU’s future.

The future suddenly turned into the past late Sunday evening when it was announced Hood has left the program after one season.

Norris, MSU baseball beat Vanderbilt

STARKVILLE — With the game tied, Daryl Norris stood in the on-deck circle in the bottom of the ninth inning shocked at the reliever who was entering the game to face him.

Vanderbilt edges MSU in extra innings

STARKVILLE — Desperation is the feeling of having an urgent need or desire to accomplish something.

The Mississippi State University baseball team doesn’t need the word defined for it. The squad is living it this season.

MSU baseball runs itself out of innings

STARKVILLE — The running game is one of the many things the Mississippi State University baseball team has taken special pride in since John Cohen became head coach.

That running game and situational execution failed MSU on Saturday in a 4-3 loss to Vanderbilt University in 12 innings.

MSU’s Prescott still learning quarterback position

STARKVILLE — Dak Prescott continues to be a mystery for the Mississippi State University football program. Even to Dak Prescott himself.

Bulldogs announce first two assistant basketball coaches

STARKVILLE – It was no more than a two-minute conversation that

changed Wes Flanigan’s life and brought him back to state of

Mississippi.

Bulldogs shuffle pitching rotation for Vanderbilt series

STARKVILLE — In preparation for what must be considered a critical weekend series against Vanderbilt University, Mississippi State University baseball coach John Cohen has made a tweak to his weekend pitching rotation.

Bulldogs go blitz-happy in spring football practice

STARKVILLE — Big plays on both sides of the line of scrimmage were destined to happen on the Mississippi State University spring football practice field.

National pundits like ‘out-of-the-box’ approach which led to hiring Ray

STARKVILLE — Not much is certain when evaluating the hire of Rick Ray as the next men’s basketball coach at Mississippi State University.