Ground game has been key for Georgia Military

Georgia Military College has taken a unique approach to becoming one of two undefeated teams left in junior college football.

In an age of spread-it-out football, the Bulldogs run the ball, and they do it quite well.

EMCC offense continues to produce record yards, points

SCOOBA — The wrist band is not loaded down with dozens of plays.

Lees build brotherly bonds

Tyson Lee made sure his cell phone was fully charged every Friday night during the 2012 football season.

Pickens County ready to take last step to reach title game

REFORM, Ala. — Pickens County High School football coach Patrick Plott believes his team has done well this year rising to a challenge.

Ole Miss wants to hold on to Egg Bowl

The Ole Miss football team last played a road game Oct. 5.

While the Rebels finally return to the road this week, they won’t have to travel far.

Starkville Academy sweeps Oak Hill Academy

STARKVILLE — Starkville Academy boys basketball coach Mark Alexander made a slight change in philosophy Monday.

The Volunteers rewarded him with the best effort of the season.

QB Simon helps lead Tornadoes closer to state title

REFORM, Ala. — Pickens County High School senior quarterback Devonte Simon is more than willing to play a complementary role in the offense as long as the Tornadoes keep winning.

Lafayette knocks off Noxubee County in playoffs

OXFORD – For Noxubee County High School, the margin for error was small throughout the 2013 football season.

Pickens County hopes to stay on title track

REFORM, Ala. — The prospects of winning a state championship is what twice led Patrick Plott to accept the head coaching position at Pickens County High School.

Pearl eliminates Williams, West Point

PEARL — In one corner of the playing surface of Ray Rogers Stadium, West Point High School junior quarterback Josh Ewing was being consoled by friends and family.

About 20 yards away, senior running back Aeris Williams was with another group that was trying to help him feel better.

Chambless hopes West Point can become complete team

WEST POINT — West Point High School football coach Chris Chambless believes his squad is close to becoming a complete team.

Now would be an excellent time for the Green Wave to come together.

Hebron Christian will try for second playoff victory

Hebron Christian School waited three years for a night like Friday night.

SA girls beat Jackson Prep; Volunteers fall

STARKVILLE — With three starters lost from last season’s state championship squad, Starkville Academy girls basketball coach Glenn Schmidt knew there would be a major re-tooling of the lineup.

EMCC football team will play for national title

SCOOBA — After a few days of applying the finishing touches, the National Junior College Athletic Association announced its bowl lineup Tuesday afternoon.

Ole Miss wants to build bowl resume

Last season, the Ole Miss football team surprised many by qualifying for a bowl game after a two-year absence.

EMCC finishes at No. 2 in final poll

SCOOBA — The East Mississippi Community College football team took another step Monday toward playing for the national championship.

Ware dominates inside in MSU’s season-opening victory

STARKVILLE — The Mississippi State men’s basketball team went down low Friday night to win its season opener.

EMCC routs Jones to advance to national title game

SCOOBA — East Mississippi Community College sophomore defensive back Byerson Cockrell walked gingerly but had a big smile on his face.

EMCC celebrates another state title

SCOOBA — Winning a state championship seemed like a foregone conclusion for the No. 2 East Mississippi Community College football team.

Granted, many felt that way about the Lions last season, too.

EMCC rolls to state title; will play for second national championship

East Mississippi Community College president Dr. Rick Young congratulated football coach Buddy Stephens and summed up the college’s football program quite succinctly to his sixth-year coach.

“You really have this thing rolling right now,” Young said.