Articles by Scott Walters
Akins has word of warning for EMCC opponents in 2019
PITTSBURG, Kansas — East Mississippi Community College sophomore defensive back JaQuez Akins had a word of warning for other football-playing junior colleges Thursday night.
West Point seniors motivated to win third-straight title
WEST POINT — West Point High School senior teammates Tyler Rupert and Ryan Melton have been planning this moment for some time.
No. 1 EMCC wants to finish run with title
SCOOBA — This one feels different.
No. 1 East Mississippi Community College (11-0) will take on No. 2 Garden City C.C. (Kansas) (10-0) at 7 p.m. Thursday for the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) national championship at 7,950-seat Carnie Smith Stadium on the campus of NCAA Division II-member Pittsburg State in Pittsburg, Kansas.
West Point seniors want to finish with three-peat
Even though several West Point High School senior football players were interviewed at different times, each one came back to the same phrase.
New Hope christens new gym with win over county rival West Lowndes
New Hope High School senior Tikorian Chandler knows the present status of his team but he also knows where they can go.
Nation’s premier defense sets tone as EMCC plays for repeat national title
SCOOBA — East Mississippi Community College defensive coordinator Cliff Collins watched highlights of the EMCC defenses from 2013 and 2014 during some of the darker days last season.
Walters column: EMCC carries 16-game winning streak into national championship game
The East Mississippi Community College football team started the season on top.
EMCC sophomore QB deWeaver right where he wants to be
SCOOBA — Sophomore quarterback Messiah deWeaver joined the East Mississippi Community College football program to win a national championship.
He is one step away from that goal.
Drummond, Lions want to complete title run
SCOOBA — East Mississippi Community College sophomore wide receiver Dontario Drummond enjoys surfing social media.
Drummond reads phrases “best receiver in the country” and “one of the top prospects in the nation” and takes it in stride. Instead of basking in the praise, it’s all about getting better for the next day.
Victory in Egg Bowl shows MSU on right path
OXFORD
As the final seconds ticked off the Vaught-Hemingway Stadium scoreboard Thursday night, Mississippi State fans could take delight in the football team’s dominating 35-3 victory against Ole Miss in the Battle for the Golden Egg.
Bulldogs look to finish drives against Rebels
STARKVILLE — The Ole Miss offense has a well-deserved national reputation. It is third in the Southeastern Conference and fifth in the nation in yards per play, only Oklahoma has generated more plays of 20 yards or more and no one has generated more plays of 30 yards or more.
Balance carries West Point deep into Class 5A playoffs
West Point High School football coach Chris Chambless likes the balance of his team on offense.
Walters column: West Point’s potential path clear for a third straight state title
For weeks there had been a lot of anticipation about Hattiesburg High School playing for a Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) Class 5A state championship in its home city.
Carter plays valuable role after Nick Weatherspoon goes down
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State men’s basketball coach Ben Howland visualizes a bigger role for junior guard Tyson Carter this season.
‘The thrill of the hunt’: West Point conservation estate hosts state’s first helice field
Mike Duke began helice shooting as a challenge from friend Jimmy Bryan.
The West Point native had never before tried shooting at targets which, unlike traditional clay shooting, could be launched in multiple directions, meaning he’d have to be quicker than usual to aim at and hit the targets.
Walters column: Starkville, West Point face huge challenges on road
The most intriguing question of the prep football season will be answered Friday night.
Columbus girls rally past Starkville
STARKVILLE — Senior Hannah White felt giddy after the Columbus High School girls basketball team won a game Tuesday night.
Phillips provides spark for Starkville boys
STARKVILLE — Football standout Atavius Jones made a habit of becoming the enforcer on the Starkville High School boys basketball team last season.
Talley lifts Starkville boys past Meridian
STARKVILLE — Starkville High School senior guard Tyler Talley admits he is still ironing out some kinks.
On Thursday, Talley hit only 1 of 2 free throws with three seconds left against Meridian, but that 24th point was still enough to help Starkville beat Meridian 60-59.
No. 1 EMCC has its date set for national title game
The No. 1 East Mississippi Community College football team received its official travel itinerary Monday night.