Articles by Scott Walters
Starkville boys roll past Tupelo
STARKVILLE — Starkville High School senior guard Blake Rogers is playing with a higher level of confidence.
Starkville girls beat Olive Branch
STARKVILLE — Starkville High School teammates Kirsten Thompson and Jalisa Outlaw had different viewpoints on their team’s win Wednesday afternoon.
West Point football team’s title is The Dispatch’s top prep story
In the preseason, West Point High School senior Jason Brownlee talked about his team embracing the chance to be elite.
Winning a Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) Class 5A State championship in 2016 helped the program win its first title since 2010. However, a deep and talented senior class wanted to become elite.
Starkville sweeps its games at Travis Outlaw event
STARKVILLE — Starkville High School boys basketball coach Greg Carter consistently fields one of the best teams in the state of Mississippi.
Chambless has fun with experienced squad
WEST POINT — West Point High School football coach Chris Chambless has several pre-game speeches ready to for the 2018 season.
He also has some halftime and practice speeches saved.
West Point’s Murphy caps career with another title
WEST POINT — The phone rings less often these days for West Point High School senior Marcus Murphy.
Murphy signed a National Letter of Intent to play football at Mississippi State on Wednesday. The signing came hours after he finished his high school course work so that he could graduate this month and enroll at MSU early.
Former WPHS standout Morton signs with Tusculum
WEST POINT — Devin Morton wasn’t ready to give up playing football.
After a successful playing career at West Point High School and Hinds Community College, the chances to continue to play were dwindling.
MSU, USM will help softball grow in state of Mississippi
Mississippi State softball coach Vann Stuedeman believes her mission is to help grow the sport of softball in and around the state of Mississippi.
If the sport develops at the youth and high school levels, Stuedeman feels like her program will be able to compete at a higher level nationally.
West Point’s Murphy ready for Mississippi State
WEST POINT – Pardon Wet Point High School senior Marcus Murphy is slightly behind on his Christmas shopping.
No. 5 MSU women improve to 11-0
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State women’s basketball coach Vic Schaefer was more concerned about the future than the present Sunday at Humphrey Coliseum.
Starkville Academy basketball squads sweep Heritage Academy
Starkville Academy senior Raegan Richardson heard the chant.
Starkville High’s Gandy signs with Itawamba C.C.
STARKVILLE — When Starkville High School senior guard Tabreea Gandy has to improvise on a play, girls basketball coach Kristie Williams is encouraged by the possibilities.
New Hope sweeps West Lowndes in basketball
New Hope High School boys’ basketball coach Drew McBrayer hopes his team will learn how to win close games this season.
A Dispatch Special Report: Lack of stability offers challenge for CMSD athletics
While 11 years have passed since his graduation, Tyson Lee remains passionate about his high school alma mater, Columbus High.
MSU men improve to 8-0
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State men’s basketball coach Ben Howland feels like it is opening day all over again.
Howland’s team will be at full force Tuesday when the Bulldogs play on the road for the first time in a nationally televised game at No. 17 Cincinnati (6 p.m., ESPN2).
EMCC dedicates championship to Clemons
PERKINSTON — East Mississippi Community College football coach Buddy Stephens calls the death of one of his players the most difficult thing he has encountered in a long coaching career.
EMCC remembers Clemons in victory
PERKINSTON — One of East Mississippi Community College’s best victories Sunday was dedicated to the memory of a fallen player.
Sophomore defensive lineman Tyone Clemons was killed in an automobile accident two weeks ago in Jones County. The final weeks of bowl practice and the Mississippi Bowl were played in his memory.
EMCC wins fourth national title
PERKINSTON — East Mississippi Community College sophomore wide receiver Brandon Rodgers looked like he was in his element for a long time Sunday.
Rodgers was barking out orders and his teammates were listening carefully for where to stand and where to look for a series of team photos.
Scott Jr. realizes expectations, leads EMCC to championship
PERKINSTON — When Lindsey Scott Jr. decided in August to leave LSU for a new junior college football home, one thing stood out about East Mississippi Community College.
