Columbus beats Grenada to reach playoffs

GRENADA — Columbus High School football coach Tony Stanford breathed a deep sigh of relief and then smiled like a proud father.

Co-Lin uses late return to upset EMCC

SCOOBA — With 21 seconds left in regulation, the Copiah-Lincoln Community College football team was down to one person who could single-handedly beat East Mississippi C.C.

Joe Craig did just that.

Oak Hill Academy goes on road for return to playoffs

If the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools playoffs were a party, Oak Hill Academy coach Daniel Merchant would have sent in his reservation in a matter of seconds.

Lamar County looks to finish regular season on strong note

In the Alabama High School Activities Association, this is simply tune-up week.

EMCC opens football playoffs with Copiah-Lincoln

East Mississippi Community College football coach Buddy Stephens had to approach his team in a different manner this week.

EMCC basketball teams tip off with Georgia Highlands

Winning region championships has been status quo for the East Mississippi Community College men’s basketball team.

Oktibbeha County schools face postseason ban for sports

The West Oktibbeha County High School football team planned on playing a meaningful Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 1A, Region 3 game Friday night at Pelahatchie High.

The Timberwolves expected to have at least one more game after that one next week in the Class 1A playoffs.

ICC upsets No. 3 EMCC

FULTON — With his playing career at Itawamba Community College officially over, sophomore linebacker Brandon Smith may look into the advice-giving business.

Loss means Columbus needs one more victory

The Columbus High School football team is down to a one-game season.

Columbus must win its regular-season finale at Grenada on Friday night to reach the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 6A North State playoffs. Columbus saw its margin for error in the playoff chase eliminated with a 16-7 loss to No. 5 Olive Branch in a Class 6A, Region 1 game Friday night at Falcon Field.

Lamar County earns No. 2 playoff seed

The Lamar County High School football team can print playoff tickets.

Oak Hill Academy needs victory, help to reach playoffs

Oak Hill Academy football coach Daniel Merchant quickly recites all the scenarios required to get his team in the playoffs.

One can sense the excitement in the first-year coach’s voice.

MSU women beat Ole Miss for Magnolia Cup

STARKVILLE — A season of heartache and disappointment ended with laughter, smiles, and hugs for the Mississippi State University women’s soccer team Thursday night.

Lamar County, Pickens County play for home playoff games

The final week of region play for the Alabama High School Activities Association provides several intriguing matchups with playoff ramifications on the line.

West Oktibbeha set for region showdown with Noxapater

When Adam Lowrey took over as head football coach at West Oktibbeha County High School, he promised the Timberwolves would play in big games.

New Hope’s Richardson helps lead EMCC

SCOOBA — Frank Richardson envisioned a lot of good times when he left New Hope High School and signed to play football at East Mississippi Community College.

Aberdeen’s Smith helps anchor Itawamba C.C. defense

FULTON — Itawamba Community College football player Brandon Smith was not sure the purpose when he was asked to meet head coach Jon Williams in his office last spring.

MSU softball team closes fall schedule today

STARKVILLE — The Mississippi State University softball team is planning its final stop on its “Tour de Miss.”

Columbus posts another shutout

HORN LAKE — Columbus High School football coach Tony Stanford challenged his team to win its final four regular-season games.

So far, so good.

Oak Hill Academy still has shot to get into playoffs

The Oak Hill Academy football team continued its winning ways Friday night with a 32-14 victory against Kirk Academy.

Marion County hands Pickens County first loss

REFORM, Ala. — The Marion County High School football team proved Friday night it isn’t going to surrender the Alabama High School Activities Association Class 1A state championship crown without a fight.