Lamar County beats South Lamar in rivalry opener

VERNON, Ala. — The Lamar County High School football team needed one big offensive play Friday night.

Freshman tailback Alex Wheeler provided it.

Wheeler’s 1-yard touchdown run with 10 minutes, 40 seconds left in regulation helped Lamar County knock off arch-rival South Lamar 6-0 before a standing-room-only crowd at George Bell Stadium in the season opener for both teams.

Inaugural high school fishing championship Sunday in Columbus

Enthusiasm continues to build for the first Mississippi High School Fishing Championship.

Sponsored by the Student Angler Federation, the inaugural event is set for this weekend at Columbus Lake. Festivities begin at 5 p.m. today with registration and orientation at the Ramp Pavilion at Stennis East Bank Lock and Dam. A rules briefing will follow at 6 p.m. Fishing begins at the ramp at daylight Sunday, and culminates with a weigh-in at 2:30 p.m. Sunday.

South Lamar, Lamar County meet in annual rivalry game

Bragging rights can be on the line on opening night.

Such will be the case when the South Lamar and Lamar County High School football team renew acquaintances in the season opener at 7 p.m. at George Bell Stadium in Vernon, Ala.

Columbus High slow-pitch blanks Starkville

STARKVILLE — Columbus High School slow-pitch softball player Shaquera Wilson is enjoying her team’s four-game winning streak.

Starkville High swimming opens season Saturday

STARKVILLE — Thursday marked the final 5:30 a.m. preseason practice session for the Starkville High School swim team.

When Starkville hits the water Saturday at the Brandon Invitational, a potentially outstanding season finally will be under way.

Bass Federation tournament begins today

Perfect weather conditions were on the agenda when the Mississippi TBF Bass Federation State Championship kicked off early this morning at the Columbus Boat Ramp.

East, West Oktibbeha football teams shoot for 2-0 starts

The East Oktibbeha County and West Oktibbeha County high school football teams play games Friday that won’t affect their postseason chances.

Even though region play is still a few weeks away, one can’t underestimate the importance for both programs to start the season 2-0. They can achieve that mark when East Oktibbeha plays host to McAdams and West Oktibbeha plays host Montgomery County. Each game starts at 7:30 p.m.

Improved service game lifts Caledonia volleyball team

An improved service game helped the Caledonia High School volleyball team beat West Lowndes 3-0 (25-10, 25-13, 25-11) Tuesday night at the West Lowndes Gymnasium.

Starkville cross country gearing up for start of season

STARKVILLE — Fifth-year Starkville High School cross country coach Caroline Woomer feels her squad is ready to compete with some of the state’s elite talent.

Moody will lead Aliceville football

ALICEVILLE, Ala. — To classify Charles Moody as being excited about his first head coaching job might be an understatement.

The former Alabama A&M All-American is pumped about making his debut this season with the Aliceville High School Yellow Jackets.

New Hope capitalizes on mistakes to beat Louisville

LOUISVILLE — Four second-half turnovers created by defense provided the difference Friday night as the New Hope High School football team defeated Louisville 17-12 in the season opener for both teams at Hinze Stadium.