West Oktibbeha building for playoffs

Earlier this season, West Oktibbeha County High School received a wake-up call in a one-sided loss to Eupora.

Williams, West Point eye region crown

WEST POINT — West Point High School junior running back Aeris Williams understands the importance of playing football for the Green Wave.

No. 6 Texas A&M women’s soccer team defeats MSU

STARKVILLE — Many national pundits spent the summer talking about the impact the addition of Texas A&M University and the University of Missouri would make on Southeastern Conference football.

Lost in the shuffle was the immediate boost both athletic programs would give the conference in women’s soccer.

Second-quarter surge lifts Southaven past Columbus

For Columbus High School, it was a bad 28 seconds.

The Falcons’ defense play brilliant football Friday night but two big plays in the final 28 seconds of the first half told the story in a 17-7 loss to Southaven in a Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 6A, Region 1 matchup at Falcon Field.

Second-half surge lifts EMCC

CLARKSDALE — When East Mississippi Community College needed a lift Thursday night, sophomore running back Rodriguez Moore felt like that was the least he could do.

Next stretch of schedule will test EMCC

CLARKSDALE — When East Mississippi Community College football coach Buddy Stephen saw his 2012 schedule for the first time, the fifth-year coach knew the final four games of the season could be the team’s biggest challenge.

West Point looks for 2-0 start in region play

West Point High School returned to its football comfort zone this week with a return to play inside Class 5A, Region 1.

West Oktibbeha continues offensive explosion

West Oktibbeha County High School is setting its sights on a legitimate run at the Class 1A, Region 3 football championship this season.

Williams provides stability on EMCC defense

SCOOBA — East Mississippi Community College sophomore linebacker Corey Williams learned the art of a shutout while playing at Noxubee County High School.

Columbus shuts out Tupelo in region opener

TUPELO — Columbus High School junior quarterback Trace Lee likes to spread the ball around to as many receivers as possible.

However, senior wide receiver Dalon Moore has an advantage on most plays.

Columbus shuts out Tupelo in region opener

TUPELO – Columbus High School opened region play on a strong note with a 14-0 victory over Tupelo in prep football action Friday night.

EMCC takes out frustration against Mississippi Delta

SCOOBA — East Mississippi Community College football coach Buddy Stephens found motivational material in the most unusual place this week.

EMCC pitches first shutout

SCOOBA — William Jones was a happy man Thursday night.

The fifth-year East Mississippi Community College associate head coach and defensive coordinator has a burning desire for shutouts. Jones got his wish Thursday in No. 4 EMCC’s 56-0 victory against Mississippi Delta Community College in a MACJC North Division game at Sullivan-Windham Field.

West Point gears up for region play

For West Point High School, the task ahead is clear.

Starkville Academy wants to extend winning streak

The Starkville Academy football team’s resurgence on offense will be tested at 7 p.m. Friday when it puts its two-game win streak on the line against undefeated Jackson Prep in a Mississippi Association of Independent Schools Class AAA, District 2 game at J.E. Logan Field in Starkville.

Elsewhere in the area Friday night, West Oktibbeha County High School will travel to Weir and East Oktibbeha County High will travel to West Lowndes for a pair of Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 1A, Region 3 matchups. Those games will start at 7:30 p.m.

Sharp happy to play starting role for EMCC

SCOOBA — In the past two seasons, quarterbacks Bo Wallace and Quez Johnson have grabbed most of the headlines in the East Mississippi Community College football team’s 15-game winning streak.

Players and coaches understand EMCC’s high-octane offense only flourishes when all 11 players on that unit do their part.

Lampkin lights path for West Oktibbeha football team

MABEN — When West Oktibbeha County High School football coach Adam Lowrey asked senior Tiberias Lampkin to take a more active leadership role for the Timberwolves, he did not hesitate before answering.

Former SHS star Childs making strides at Itawamba C.C.

FULTON – Former Starkville High School football player Stanley Childs has learned so much in his time away from home.

Granted, he has only been gone for less than four months.

Robinson’s score enough to lift Noxubee County past West Point

WEST POINT — Noxubee County High School senior defensive lineman Dylan Bradley laid collapsed on the playing surface of McCallister Field.

Noxubee County shuts out West Point

WEST POINT – One big offensive play and one big defensive play decided Friday night’s Noxubee County-West Point football game.

The unbeaten Tigers made both of those plays.