Articles by Scott Walters
EMCC’s McIntosh will try to crack 1,000-yard mark
East Mississippi Community College sophomore running back Deon McIntosh has enjoyed his expanding role with the nation’s top-ranked junior college football team.
Columbus’ Gray earns spot at Hinds C.C.
There is never an easy way for Hinds Community College freshman linebacker Josh Gray.
Oxford beats Columbus to clinch playoff spot
OXFORD — A milestone victory for the Oxford High School football program capped a day-long Homecoming celebration.
For Columbus High, a nightmarish season saw its latest chapter unfold in a 42-6 loss Friday night in a Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) Class 6A, Region 1 game at Bobby Holcomb Field.
No. 1 EMCC beats Coahoma C.C. to clinch division title
SCOOBA — East Mississippi Community College freshman linebacker Fred Hervey doesn’t tread lightly when it comes time to hand our praise.
No. 1 EMCC looks to secure another division title
A Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges (MACJC) North Division championship was a major goal when East Mississippi Community College hired Buddy Stephens as its football coach.
Prep football playoff storylines rounding into form
While it doesn’t seem possible, the end of the regular season is here for some of the classifications in the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools (MAIS).
Karriem, Jackson playing key roles for Mississippi Delta C.C.
To avid followers of the Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges, a three-game winning streak by Mississippi Delta Community College might be a rather surprising turn of events.
Kelly has Caledonia in position to earn playoff berth
This time, it just feels different.
The history of the Caledonia High School football program isn’t littered with championship performances.
Coach Michael Kelly is the latest to try to change that.
No. 1 EMCC sends Homecoming crowd home happy with rout of Holmes C.C.
SCOOBA — Football has taught East Mississippi Community College sophomore TyQuan Ulmer many valuable lessons.
Latest near-miss keeps Columbus winless
Columbus High School found itself two yards away from tying Friday night’s Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) Class 6A, Region 1 Homecoming contest with Southaven.
West Point clashes with Olive Branch in 5A battle
It’s human nature for a coach’s mind to wander to next year when leading a state champion.
Akins planning on more big moments for EMCC
East Mississippi Community College sophomore defensive back JaQuez Akins wasn’t planning on being a focal point of his team’s offense this season.
Mason still maturing at Northeast Mississippi C.C.
Northeast Mississippi Community College sophomore wide receiver Kymbotric Mason feels like has come a long way on the football field.
Columbus falls at Horn Lake to remain winless
HORN LAKE — Horn Lake High School has been plotting its way to win a Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) Class 6A state championship throughout this season.
No. 1 EMCC routs No. 2 Northwest Mississippi C.C.
SENATOBIA — Everitt Cunningham and Terence Cherry played football together at West Point High School.
Their one-year gap in age as teammates on the East Mississippi Community College football team has put the defensive linemen into a teacher-student type scenario.
EMCC’s defense delivers dominating effort
SENATOBIA — There was still time for reflection Thursday night after the No. 1 East Mississippi Community College football team routed No. 2 Northwest Mississippi C.C. 34-6 in Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges (MACJC) North Division game at Bobby Franklin Field.
Columbus will face big test vs. No. 2 Horn Lake
While first-year Columbus High School football coach Eric Rice hasn’t been a part of the last two Columbus-Horn Lake games, he knows what to expect.
Walters column: Prep football playoff race coming into focus
As we approach the final four weeks (for some regions) and five weeks (for other regions) of the prep football regular season, the playoff picture is coming into clear focus.
