Articles by Scott Walters
Laurel duo connect to lead No. 1 EMCC past No. 4 Jones College
ELLISVILLE — East Mississippi Community College quarterbacks coach Dontreal Pruitt always has remained tight with the football program at his alma mater, Laurel High School.
EMCC’s defense forces key turnovers in state title win
ELLISVILLE — East Mississippi Community College football coach Buddy Stephens still has a sense of calm when he watches his team in a nip-and-tuck affair.
McIntosh eclipses 1,000-yard mark for Lions
ELLISVILLE — Regardless of how long a running back has played, a 1,000-yard season is never taken for granted.
Defense has fueled No. 1 EMCC’s return to state title game
When the season started, East Mississippi Community College sophomore defensive back JaQuez Akins knew he would be on a better defense.
Starkville High’s Wells signs with Itawamba C.C.
STARKVILLE — When her final year in high school appeared on the horizon, Starkville High School senior Rainey Wells realized she wanted to continue to play soccer.
Improved offense sends EMCC to MACJC title game
East Mississippi Community College football coach Buddy Stephens really liked the performance of quarterback Messiah deWeaver in the opening round of the Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges (MACJC) playoffs.
Rice’s status uncertain as Columbus completes winless season
Speculation intensified about the future of Columbus High School football coach Eric Rice after his team completed a winless regular season Friday night at Falcon Field.
EMCC men beat Meridian C.C.
SCOOBA — East Mississippi Community College men’s basketball coach Billy Begley has told freshman Donte Powers to prepare for a big role this season.
No. 1 EMCC beats No. 16 Co-Lin to reach state title game
SCOOBA — In one third-quarter stretch, the No. 1 East Mississippi Community College football team registered sacks by linemen Kane Taylor, Everitt Cunningham, and Darel Middleton on three-straight plays.
No. 1 EMCC set to open playoffs
East Mississippi Community College sophomore wide receiver Kalem Reddix has been waiting for this moment since he switched schools a little more than a year ago.
Walters Column: No. 1 EMCC ranks as heavy favorites in MACJC playoffs
The Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges (MACJC) is set for their big party this weekend.
Begley will look to sophomores to lead EMCC men
SCOOBA — East Mississippi Community College men’s basketball coach Billy Begley has seen both ends of the spectrum.
Columbus’ Green will be key piece for EMCC women
SCOOBA — East Mississippi Community College women’s basketball coach Sharon Thompson and sophomore guard Briona Green are on the same page this year.
Noxubee County back in element as playoffs set to start
Reigning state champion Noxubee County won’t be the favorite Friday when the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) Class 4A playoffs begin.
South Panola keeps Columbus winless
Of all the possible concerns for Columbus High School football coach Eric Rice, special teams’ play hasn’t been high on that list for most of the season.
No. 1 EMCC survives rain, NEMCC to complete perfect regular season
BOONEVILLE — East Mississippi Community College sophomore defensive lineman Eriq Kitchen knew the time had come to make a play.
Reddix plays key role in EMCC’s victory
BOONEVILLE — East Mississippi Community College sophomore wide receiver Kalem Reddix is having the time of his life.
West Point can clinch region title against Saltillo
As the practices get shorter and the temperature gets colder, the West Point High School football team is again gearing up for a state championship run.
Transfer Howard fitting in with Schaefer’s Bulldogs
STARKVILLE — In each of the past two seasons, Anriel Howard watched as the Mississippi State women’s basketball team played in back-to-back national championship games.
Move to 5A will help Columbus
Columbus High School picked up a minor victory off the field Tuesday morning.
