Articles by Scott Walters
West Point’s Cungious set for memorable senior year
WEST POINT — West Point High School defensive lineman Jaylen Cungious has been thinking about his final season for a long time.
Coming off back-to-back Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) Class 5A State championships, Cungious has a lot of emotions as the 2018 approaches because he wants to end his journey on a high note.
Starkville will be busy with preseason prep football action
When the final seconds ticked away at Ole Miss’ Vaught-Hemingway Stadium last December, Starkville High School players and coaches could only wait for next year.
Rice eagerly anticipates debut with Falcons
When school starts back in earnest, most prep football coaches are still fretting the last-minute details.
Melton looks to bring leadership to West Point’s three-peat attempt
WEST POINT — For senior cornerback Ryan Melton, the West Point High School football team is a lot like a profitable business.
Walters column: Prep Football Countdown – Week 5 Questions
The lights will burn brightly this weekend as Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) and Mississippi Association of Independent Schools (MAIS) open the prep football season with jamboree games around the state.
Gillespie ready to be leader for Falcons
When the Columbus High School football team takes the field this fall, there will be some nights the other team has more talent.
The Falcons are aware of this. They plan to offset that deficiency by playing hard and giving relentless effort.
Senior safety Dontae Gillespie will be at the heart of that effort on defense.
Noxubee County’s Stallings verbally commits to Memphis
Maliek Stallings took a position change with the Noxubee County High School football team as a challenge, not a demotion.
Mark your calendars for West Point-Starkville game
We have reached the midway point of our annual countdown to the start of the prep football season.
Walters column: Prep Football Countdown – Week 2 Questions
Well it’s Wednesday and that can only mean one thing.
Walters column: Prep football countdown continues with questions, answers
Congratulations, you have almost made it.
Walters column: Astros shooting for repeat World Series championship
There is nothing quite like seeing an old friend.
MSU’s Wilcox had smile on face throughout fight with cancer
When Mississippi State softball coach Vann Stuedeman sat down in January to preview her upcoming season, the interview ran the gauntlet of emotions.
Noxubee County’s Pruitt verbally commits to MSU
The coming out party for Noxubee County football player Kyziah Pruitt was slightly delayed.
Marlins draft former Starkville High standout Smith Jr.
Some extra yard work was completed Wednesday afternoon at Milton Smith Sr.’s house.
The work served as a diversion until the Miami Marlins selected Milton’s son, Milton Jr., in the 22nd round (780th pick) of the Major League Baseball First-Year Player draft.
Starkville High School tabs Adkins as new baseball coach
STARKVILLE — Luke Adkins fell in love with Starkville when he played baseball at Mississippi State University.
Sanders, Ducks look for first national championship
When it comes time for a road trip, former New Hope High School standout DJ Sanders can have a bag packed in a matter of minutes.
New Hope baseball shut out in Class 4A championship series
PEARL — Xavier Harrison has had several enjoyable days playing baseball.
New Hope resumes Class 4A state title series with Vancleave
New Hope High School finds its baseball season hanging in the balance today at the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) Class 4A state championship series.
Time for MSU to take next step to super regionals
STARKVILLE
The Mississippi State softball team will get another chance this weekend.
Coach Vann Stuedeman has continued the tradition of guiding the program to the postseason. The Bulldogs have made 14 NCAA regional appearances. Of that total, six have come in Stuedeman’s seven seasons as coach.
Now, the Bulldogs will try to achieve more.
