Articles by Scott Walters
After loss to Louisville, Columbus focuses on Starkville
LOUISVILLE — When Columbus High School football coach Tony Stanford broke down his 2013 schedule, he knew the Falcons would face four challenges to start the season.
New Hope softball opens region play with win over Grenada
In the middle of the sixth inning, a fan jokingly offered a group of New Hope softball players a thousand dollars if any of them hit a home run off the water tower beyond the center field wall.
No. 5 EMCC rolls past Mississippi Delta
MOORHEAD — For East Mississippi Community College football players, one could consider the postgame a semi-victory.
Pruitt-Mack tandem fuels EMCC’s attack
MOORHEAD — Dontreal Pruitt and Justin Mack teamed up to help lead Laurel High School to the Mississippi High School Activities Association’s Class 4A North State championship in 2011.
Oak Hill Academy continues string of ranked opponents
Oak Hill Academy faces a ranked opponent Friday night when it faces Newton County Academy.
Starkville Academy making strides on football field
STARKVILLE — In the preseason, Starkville Academy football coach Jeff Terrill thought this season might have some ups and downs.
Baker, No. 5 EMCC look for 4-0 start at Mississippi Delta C.C.
SCOOBA – East Mississippi Community College freshman running back Preston Baker has always been drawn to watching Oregon play football.
Walters Column: Change in weather means time to talk football playoffs
At the official one-third mark of the Mississippi High School Activities Association prep football regular season, some observations can be made.
Hunt, ICC building confidence as winning streak grows
FULTON — The Itawamba Community College football team is used to 3-0 starts.
Ole Miss will enjoy bye week
With the Ole Miss football team off to its first 3-0 start since 1989, it would be normal for coach Hugh Freeze to worry about complacency.
Columbus impresses in win over West Point
WEST POINT — Columbus High School football coach Tony Stanford sent a stern message to his team Friday night.
No. 5 EMCC cruises past Southwest
SCOOBA — East Mississippi Community College freshman running back Preston Baker hobbled back to the team’s postgame huddle Thursday night.
Oak Hill Academy looks for key district victory
Oak Hill Academy football players and coaches were quick to pick out last season’s key victory in what turned out to be a turn-around season.
Oktibbeha County schools ready to start season
After a very long fall camp, both the East and West Oktibbeha County High School football teams lift the curtain on their 2013 football seasons Friday night.
Walters Column: New Hope ready to from learning how to win to winning
When New Hope High School hired its latest football coach — Shawn Gregory back in March — they wanted someone familiar with the program.
Pruitt, No. 5 Lions look for 3-0 start
SCOOBA – For Dontreal Pruitt, wearing a No. 1 on his football uniform is symbolic.
Ole Miss expects to face different Texas team
University of Mississippi football coach Hugh Freeze won’t take a lot from watching the film of the University of Texas’ 40-21 loss to Brigham Young University.
Robinson eager for chance at Pearl River C.C.
Darrell Robinson gave new meaning to the term “workhorse back” when he played running back at Noxubee County High School.
Columbus uses late score to edge New Hope
Columbus High School senior running back Kendrick Conner was well aware of the tight spot his team was in Friday night.
Thomas, Baker fuel No. 5 EMCC
SCOOBA — When Starkville and West Point renew their prep football rivalry tonight, East Mississippi Community College will have two running backs in attendance cheering on their alma maters.
