Miller enjoys return home in EMCC’s win

FULTON — East Mississippi Community College sophomore quarterback Vijay Miller enjoyed his homecoming Thursday night.

Playing across town from his high school home at Itawamba Agricultural High School, Miller had six touchdowns as No. 1 EMCC beat Itawamba C.C. 56-26 in Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges (MACJC) North Division action at Eaton Field.

West Point’s defense focusing on turnovers

West Point High School defensive coordinator Matt Snow has been stressing turnovers this season.

Defense aims to be best for No. 1 EMCC

East Mississippi Community College defensive coordinator Cliff Collins told the members of his defensive line they would be the key to a national championship.

Columbus looks to region schedule for wins

Friday night won’t go down as the highlight of Eric Rice’s football career.

Thomas hopes to play key role for ICC vs. No. 1 EMCC

FULTON — Itawamba Community College sophomore wide receiver Jamel Thomas knows that look.

After all, Thomas and ICC sophomore quarterback Spencer Unruh played together for three seasons with the Caledonia High School football team.

No. 1 Starkville routs Columbus to remain undefeated

Starkville High School senior Rodrigues Clark celebrated his birthday Saturday.

Columbus ready to focus on final non-region game at Vicksburg

A season ago, a matchup with Vicksburg was the best thing to happen to the Columbus High School football team.

Miller leads No. 1 EMCC past Pearl River C.C.

POPLARVILLE — East Mississippi Community College quarterback Vijay Miller is taking staying busy to an extreme.

Miller spent the summer pitching in the minor leagues for the San Diego Padres organization.

Stephens earns 100th win at EMCC

POPLARIVLLE — Randall Bradberry performed one of his first duties as interim president at East Mississippi Community

College on Thursday night.

EMCC’s defense dominates for second-straight week

POPLARVILLE — Cliff Collins, the East Mississippi Community College football team’s defensive coordinator, spent the offseason reminding his team it needed to improve in the turnover department.

Columbus back from bye week to face Starkville

There are no guarantees for the Columbus High School football team.

Noxubee County supports Shorter after death of his father

There are several qualities to admire in Noxubee County High School football coach Tyrone Shorter.

Eades hopes to play big role in No. 1 EMCC’s offense

While East Mississippi Community College freshman wide receiver Rashad Eades wasn’t sure of his role in his team’s season opener, he knew one thing.

Zimbalist has plan to save college athletics

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State softball player Kinsey Goelz likes numbers.

Though softball is her sport of choice, the Myakka City, Florida, native always has found the economics of college athletics fascinating.

Noxubee County supports Shorter in home victory

MACON — Noxubee County High School football coach Tyrone Shorter is passionate when giving a post-game speech.

There are talking points from the game, reminders about going to church, and encouraging words about staying safe and away from trouble.

No. 1 EMCC routs No. 13 Hinds C.C.

SCOOBA — Deon McIntosh never envisioned playing in the Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges (MACJC).

Collins’ defense delivers dominating effort in opener

SCOOBA — Cliff Collins had one primary goal when he returned to the East Mississippi Community College football team’s coaching staff prior to the 2017 season.

No. 2 West Point faces tall challenge against No. 1 Starkville

Last season, the biggest storyline of the prep football season centered on whether Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) Class 6A state champion Pearl or Class 5A state champion West Point had the better team.

Walters column: No. 1 EMCC sets sights on becoming nation’s all-time best

These days, the question is expected.

No. 1 EMCC will open season vs. No. 13 Hinds C.C.

SCOOBA — With plenty of transfers finding their way to East Mississippi Community College early in the football team’s fall practice, season openers haven’t been spotless.