Ole Miss ends losing skid in Egg Bowl

OXFORD — University of Mississippi football coach Hugh Freeze identified the No. 1 task quite early when he was named the school’s new coach.

To change the culture, Freeze had to teach the Rebels how to win.

Starkville edges West Point in game for ages

STARKVILLE — Starkville High School quarterback Gabe Myles took the snap and saw just enough of an opening.

Myles scampered 3 yards to put an exclamation note on one of the most dramatic sporting contests played between Starkville and Golden Triangle rival West Point.

Final score in overtime: Starkville 29, West Point 28.

Lane’s leadership nearly carries West Point past Starkville

STARKVILLE — When Tez Lane was a youngster, he dreamed about wearing the West Point High School football uniform.

Starkville, West Point set for rematch

STARKVILLE — Rematch.

Very few words strike fear in as many hearts of coaches in all kinds of sports than the word rematch.

West Point, Starkville set to come together again

STARKVILLE — Thanksgiving Day typically brings family members and friends together for fellowship.

These meetings usually end with good will being wished and an understanding that somewhere down the line everyone will see each other again.

Defense has stayed strong for Starkville through injuries

STARKVILLE — While the injuries mounted early in the season, the Starkville High School football team’s defense never lost the faith.

West Point defense has held line

WEST POINT — The players and coaches talk frequently about playing “West Point football.”

For members of the Green Wave defense, “West Point football” can be summed up in a few words: Physical. Relentless. Dominating.

Lane has helped West Point offense hit its stride

WEST POINT — In the early part of the season, West Point High School football coach Chris Chambless called his offense “a work in progress.”

These days, one can safely say the Green Wave’s offense is progressing nicely.

Lamar County goes on road to get big victory

The Lamar County High School football team continued its offensive assault Friday night in the Alabama High School Athletic Association Class 2A playoffs in Skipperville, Ala.

The Bulldogs pounded out 398 yards of offense in a 41-19 second round victory against G.W. Long.

Lamar County (9-3) will travel to fifth-ranked Sweet Water (10-2) for a third-round matchup Friday night.

MSU women rally to beat Louisiana Tech

STARKVILE — Trailing by 10 points at halftime, Mississippi State University women’s basketball coach Vic Schaefer urged his team to become tougher.

In the second half, the youthful Bulldogs did just that.

MSU women’s basketball rallies past Louisiana Tech

STARKVILLE – Down 10 points at halftime, Mississippi State women’s basketball coach Vic Schaefer urged his squad to become the tougher basketball team.

In the second half, the Bulldogs did just that.

West Point wants to take next step

The West Point High School football team’s quest for the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 5A state championship hit a snag in the second round of the playoffs a season ago.

At 7 tonight at McCallister Field, West Point will try to clear that same hurdle and beat Ridgeland to keep its hopes of getting to Jackson alive.

Starkville will move to Class 6A next school year

Area high school football fans came one step closer Thursday to seeing the renewal of the Starkville High School versus Columbus High gridiron rivalry.

Lamar County travels in second-round matchup

With the preliminaries now out of the way, the Alabama High School Athletic Association football playoffs heat up Friday night with second-round play.

EMCC’s Johnson earns Region XXIII MVP honors

Timing.

When it comes to perfecting the hurry-up spread offense at East Mississippi Community College, timing is just about everything.

DREAM BECOMES NIGHTMARE FOR FALCONS: Madison Central rolls Columbus in 6A playoffs

MADISON — For Columbus High School, reality dealt a harsh blow Friday night.

West Point plays host to Canton in playoff opener

After winning back-to-back state championships, the West Point High School football team saw its season end abruptly in the second round of the playoffs last season.

West Point will look to make amends for that defeat at 7 tonight when it plays host to Canton in a first-round Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 5A North State playoff game at McCallister Field.

Lamar County gearing up for home playoff game

When the Lamar County High School football team returned to the Alabama High School Activities Association’s Class 2A playoff last season, coach Ken Adams knew the work was beginning.

Columbus sweeps West Lowndes in basketball

Columbus High School boys basketball coach Sammy Smith admits he hopes to do less coaching this season with a veteran ballclub taking the floor.

West Lowndes reslishes opportunity at football playoffs

DeVonta Koger still considers himself a basketball player.