No. 1 EMCC rolls past Mississippi Delta C.C.

MOORHEAD — Quarterback Lindsey Scott Jr. realized he wouldn’t have to do it all when he arrived at East Mississippi Community College.

No. 1 EMCC travels to Mississippi Delta

East Mississippi Community College freshman defensive back JaQuez Akins likes where his team is headed.

Walters column: Region races heat up as calendar hits October

We have officially passed the halfway mark of the football regular season in both the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA).

Stowers stands tall in Columbus High’s comeback

In the preseason, Columbus High School football coach Randal Montgomery said junior quarterback Laterius Stowers had a chance to be special.

Stowers is backing the fourth-year coach’s expectations.

Columbus celebrates Homecoming with overtime win

Columbus High School sophomore Devarkas Ramsey made his team’s biggest play Friday night.

No. 1 EMCC pulls away to beat ICC

SCOOBA — The East Mississippi Community College football team’s defense strives for perfection each week.

On Thursday night at Sullivan-Windham Field, No. 1 EMCC had to settle for a one-sided victory against a rival.

EMCC allowed 611 yards of offense but made plays when it mattered in a 48-24 victory against Itawamba C.C. in Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges (MACJC) North Division play at Sullivan-Windham Field.

EMCC continues fast start to season

SCOOBA — Under fourth-year head coach Sean Cannon, the Itawamba Community College football team has taken a boxing mentality into its annual matchup against rival East Mississippi C.C.

Columbus, Starkville look for fast starts in region openers

Well friends, we are here.

Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) region play begins Friday for Class 6A football teams.

We will know in the next seven weeks if Columbus will make consecutive playoff appearances and if Starkville will return to the postseason after a one-year absence.

Upshaw, No. 1 EMCC set to face ICC

SCOOBA — East Mississippi Community College sophomore defensive back Duke Upshaw is passionate about his teammates.

Columbus beats Vicksburg for first win

During a fourth-quarter heat timeout, the Columbus High School band played loudly.

Senior Jordan Randle stood at the 40-yard line and danced passionately. He implored his teammates to share a step with him.

For the first time this season, the Columbus High football team was feeling good.

Defense gets first shutout for No. 2 EMCC

BOONEVILLE — East Mississippi Community College sophomore defensive back Duke Upshaw loves when his unit plays with passion.

Lions show they’re able to score in many ways in latest rout

BOONEVILLE — The three national championship football teams at East Mississippi Community College had the knack for beating an opponent in a number of ways.

On Thursday, No. 2 EMCC looked like one of those throwback teams in a 59-0 victory against Northeast Mississippi C.C. at Tiger Stadium.

Columbus looking for victory in home opener

The Columbus High School football team will play host to Vicksburg in a big game Friday night.

It won’t be a win-or-go-home scenario like in the playoffs. It isn’t a region game, either, so the result likely won’t impact either team’s bid to make the playoffs.

No. 2 EMCC will start division play Thursday

The No. 2 East Mississippi Community College football team will be back in its comfort zone when it plays 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Northeast Mississippi C.C. in its Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges (MACJC) North Division opener.

EMCC will bring a 24-game division winning streak into the game. Its last loss came in 2012 in the regular-season finale at Itawamba C.C.

Columbus continues to move forward despite loss

STARKVILLE — The Starkville High School football team held more than a four-touchdown lead when Columbus had back-to-back tackles for loss to get a defensive stop Friday night.

Noxubee County laments missed chances, mistakes vs. Meridian

MERIDIAN — Noxubee County High School football coach Tyrone Shorter wanted to take back his team’s penalties Saturday night.

Senior linebacker Terry Joiner wanted to take back a handful of big plays late in the first half.

Preparation plays key role for Starkville

STARKVILLE — Starkville High School senior Cameron Gardner was in uniform for his team’s game against Columbus on Friday night.

Gardner had two touchdowns catches in his team’s 44-7 victory at Yellow Jacket Stadium.

But Gardner feels Starkville won the game much earlier than when the final horn sounded.

Ground game drives No. 2 EMCC to rout

SCOOBA — East Mississippi Community College graduate assistant Rodriguez Moore has high praise for sophomore running back Tyrell Price.

“He is going to be better than me, maybe even a lot better,” said Moore, with a wry smile.

EMCC’s Conner sees first action at QB

SCOOBA — East Mississippi Community College sophomore quarterback Timorrius Conner was ready to have his number called.

The former Noxubee County High School standout played the second half of No. 2 EMCC’s 49-10 victory against Mississippi Gulf Coast C.C. on Thursday night at Sullivan-Windham Field.

Renewal of Columbus-Starkville rivalry good for both sides

The on-again, off-again rivalry will be on again Friday night when the Columbus High School football team takes on Starkville at 7 p.m. Friday.

The teams have had a hard time finding a spot for each other on their schedules when they’re not playing a region game.

However, common sense has prevailed and the teams will renew a rivalry that saw Starkville win 35-13 in 2013 and 43-0 in 2014. Those games were played as rivals in Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) Class 6A, Region 2.