No. 5 EMCC faces No. 7 Hinds C.C. in final regular-season game

The bounce-back took place rather quickly.

Caledonia kicks off basketball season with Red Out

CALEDONIA — Junior Romeo Sanders wasn’t fully convinced when Gary Griffin started talking about a pep rally to kick off the 2017-18 season.

Loss to Oxford ends Columbus’ playoff hopes

Columbus High School senior running back Patrick Jackson had just played his final game at Falcon Field. He and other teammates stood at midfield and shared a few laughs with players from Oxford.

Jackson was then asked to sum up his three years of varsity football at the stadium. He called the experience “bittersweet.” That description held true Friday night.

Columbus will try to keep playoff hopes alive

There is a time when Columbus High School defensive end Josh Gray gets excited.

When Gray sees a clear path to the quarterback and feels a tackle for loss in his sights, his motor runs at a higher level.

EMCC has competition for MACJC title

The tide had been building.

Members of the Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges (MACJC) had been waiting to see when — or if — someone would knock the East Mississippi Community College football team from the top perch.

Walters column: Region races in clear focus as regular season winds down

With our first official burst of fall weather ongoing, that means the prep football season is beginning to wind down.

No. 7 EMCC looks to regroup against Coahoma C.C. for Homecoming

While the East Mississippi Community College football team had to feel dejected Thursday night, spirits had to be lifted slightly Tuesday.

Loss to Southaven pushes Columbus to brink

SOUTHAVEN — Columbus High School senior defensive back Devon King knew patience would be critical when playing with so many young teammates this season.

Unfortunately for the Falcons, the time for patience is running out.

No. 1 EMCC has to regroup to realize its goals

Simply stunning.

East Mississippi Community College quarterback Lindsey Scott Jr. was gracious in accepting the interview. He said all the correct things, like he always does.

Still, one could tell he wasn’t sure what had just happened.

No. 10 Northwest Mississippi C.C. shocks No. 1 East Mississippi C.C.

SENATOBIA — While no championship was won Thursday night at Bobby Franklin Field, it felt like a championship celebration took place.

The No. 10 Northwest Mississippi Community College sent shockwaves through the Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges (MACJC) with a 61-38 upset of No. 1 East Mississippi C.C. in a North Division game.

Randle has become leader on defense for Columbus

When Columbus High School senior Jordan Randle left New Hope High and joined his new team during the summer, he was ready for the challenges of learning new teammates, new coaches, and new plays.

Randle never envisioned learning a new position.

No. 1 EMCC faces No. 10 Northwest with MACJC North Division title on line

Prior to Buddy Stephens’ arrival at East Mississippi Community College, all of the school’s football awards would fit on a card table.

Walters column: Showdown Friday is here for Golden Triangle area

If ESPN was in charge of this weekend’s area high school football slate, the hype would already be in overdrive.

Columbus falls to Horn Lake in Class 6A, Region 1 play

Horn Lake High School junior running back Tyler Grim is used to stepping up when his team is a man down.

No. 1 EMCC rolls past No. 15 Holmes C.C.

SCOOBA — East Mississippi Community College sophomore defensive back Duke Upshaw had one word for his feelings about his team’s performance against Holmes C.C. last season.

“Helpless.”

No. 1 EMCC will play for another division title

SCOOBA — Two of the nation’s best were in their element Thursday night.

Quarterback Lindsey Scott Jr. threw for a season-best 449 yards and five touchdowns in the No. 1 East Mississippi Community College football team’s 49-3 victory against No. 15 Holmes C.C. 49-3 at Sullivan-Windham Field.

West Point’s running game hitting its stride

A year ago, West Point High School football team had a chance to have the best running back tandem in the state with juniors Marcus Murphy and Chris Calvert.

No. 1 EMCC working to become finished product

With 24 days left in the regular season, East Mississippi Community College quarterback Lindsey Scott Jr. is looking forward to seeing his team as a finished product.

Columbus’ plans fall through against Tupelo

TUPELO — The Columbus High School football team’s original plan wasn’t available Friday night.

Turns out, the Falcons couldn’t execute the backup plan, either.

MSU, Ole Miss will play host to event at Old Waverly

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State women’s golf coach Ginger Brown-Lemm has had a little time to put this week together.

Three years in the making, MSU — with some help from Ole Miss — will play host to the inaugural Magnolia Invitational at Old Waverly Golf Course in West Point.