Year in Review: EMCC celebrates fifth national title run

When East Mississippi Community College sophomore wide receiver Kalem Reddix began looking for a new home, he wanted a national championship contender.

New Hope tops West Point in New Hope Holiday Classic

When New Hope High School junior Jaylen Smith makes his way to the scorer’s table to check in, the game plan is simple.

Year in Review: Baseball’s run to Omaha caps banana-filled year of MSU sports

STARKVILLE — After spending parts of five decades in the business, Mississippi State broadcaster Jim Ellis has to feel like he had seen it all.

Year in Review: Columbus boys’ basketball tops local prep sports scene in 2018

For Mississippi State University freshman Robert Woodard II, it was a high school career with some ups and downs.

Starkville uses defense for statement victory over Tupelo

STARKVILLE — Starkville High School boys’ basketball coach Greg Carter does not feel like this is one of his better 3-point shooting teams.

Melton sets tone for Green Wave defense

WEST POINT — Throughout his football playing career, West Point High School senior Ryan Melton has shared many moments with his father, Ricky.

Chambless continues to care for West Point’s tradition

West Point High School football coach Chris Chambless had an extra advantage when coaching his senior class this season.

Chambless’ son, Jake, was a senior quarterback. Since he knew his son so well, it led to a deeper understanding and bond with others on the team.

Starkville’s Clark has strong run in senior season

STARKVILLE — Senior Rodrigues Clark is aware of the legacy at the running back position at Starkville High School.

For his final campaign in the black and gold, Clark wanted to help his team compete for a state championship and to etch his name in running back lore.

No. 17 MSU men edge Wright State

JACKSON — Saturday felt like a homecoming for Tyson Carter, Robert Woodard II, Nick Weatherspoon, and Quinndary Weatherspoon.

Starkville’s Akins completes wild ride, signs with Tennessee-Martin

STARKVILLE — It would be understandable if the days have been running together lately for East Mississippi Community College sophomore football player JaQuez Akins.

West Point, EMCC standout Cunningham signs with Memphis

WEST POINT — If you understand the final month in Everitt Cunningham’s life, it makes sense things were extra hectic on National Signing Day.

West Point’s Melton signs with South Alabama as part of busy day

The recruiting interest in senior defensive back Ryan Melton picked up as the West Point High School football team advanced deeper in the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) Class 5A playoffs

‘Underdog’ West Point completes season on top

By his admission, West Point High School football coach Chris Chambless didn’t know what type of team his 2018 Green Wave would become.

EMCC finishes No. 1 in final NJCAA poll

After returning from Kansas and having a few days to relax, the East Mississippi Community College football team received a final award Monday afternoon.

Melton’s punt block, score provide spark for West Point’s three-peat

HATTIESBURG — West Point High School senior Tyler Rupert knew what was coming from teammate Ryan Melton.

Harris does it all in West Point’s victory against West Jones

HATTIESBURG — At 5-foot-6, West Point High School junior Brandon Harris will never qualify as the “big man on campus.”

On a football field, though, few play bigger than Harris.

Cunningham fueled Lions’ defense in title game

PITTSBURG, Kansas — Two years ago on National Signing Day, West Point High School football coach Chris Chambless called Everitt Cunningham the best kept secret as he watched him finalize his plans to attend East Mississippi Community College.

EMCC followed strange path to championship

PITTSBURG, Kansas

East Mississippi Community College football coach Buddy Stephens isn’t about to reinvent himself.

McIntosh realizes goal on night Lions’ offense stalls

PITTSBURG, Kansas — Sophomore running back Deon McIntosh helped the East Mississippi Community College football team accomplish its mission Thursday night.

‘Relentless’ Lions win fifth national title

PITTSBURG, Kansas — East Mississippi Community College sophomore linebacker Untareo Johnson knew what play was coming.

It was up to the hometown hero from Jonestown to save the day.