Articles by Scott Walters
Johnson, EMCC rout Southwest
SUMMIT — Quez Johnson is back.
After close to two years rehabilitating an injured shoulder, the East Mississippi Community College freshman quarterback unveiled his entire arsenal Thursday night.
Thomas emerges for No. 1 EMCC
SUMMIT — East Mississippi Community College freshman running back Lakenderic Thomas quickly reviewed his pass catching career Thursday night at Hurst Stadium.
West Point faces stiff test from Noxubee County
The lights will be turned on at West Point High School’s Hamblin Stadium for the first time this season Friday night.
Starkville Academy looks to build on momentum
After hitting the proverbial reset button on the football season, Starkville Academy looks forward to building something positive from here.
Heritage Academy eyes winning season
MACON — Heritage Academy first-year softball coach Gary Harris always had lofty goals for his team.
Now that one week remains in the regular season, those goals can now come into focus and be discussed more clearly.
Shed emerges as leader for EMCC passing attack
SCOOBA – East Mississippi Community College sophomore wide receiver Billy Shed does not get to watch the offense when he is on the playing surface.
MSU women’s soccer improves to 7-0
STARKVILLE — Not even an impromptu series of showers caused by the accidental turning on of the sprinkler system could cool off the Mississippi State University soccer team.
Playing an atypical Sunday evening match, MSU used a golden-goal by Jasmine Simmons to defeat the University of Southern Mississippi 1-0 at the MSU Soccer Field.
MSU women’s golf will play host to invitational at Old Waverly
WEST POINT — Mississippi State University women’s golf coach Ginger Brown-Lemm had an ambitious wish list when she took over the Lady Bulldogs program.
Caledonia defense dominates in win over East Webster
MABEN – The Caledonia High School football team didn’t win a championship Friday night.
The Confederates didn’t even win a district game that would enhance their playoff positioning.
EMCC’s defense shuts down East Central
DECATUR — In the preseason, East Mississippi Community College fifth-year football coach Buddy Stephens called this season’s squad “his best defensive unit ever.”
The top-ranked Lions’ defense backed Stephens’ lofty praise again Thursday night. EMCC forced four turnovers and only allowed a late 7-yard scoring drive in a 51-7 romp against East Central C.C. at Bailey Stadium.
Pruitt gets first playing time for EMCC
DECATUR — Dontreal Pruitt opened some eyes when he carried Laurel High School to the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 4A state championship game last season.
Cox wants to help lead EMCC to second national title
SCOOBA — East Mississippi Community College sophomore defensive back Justin Cox knows there is a buzz around his recruitment.
However, the former West Point High School standout isn’t going to get consumed by it.
West Oktibbeha set for showdown vs. Eupora
After a pair of early season warmups, the West Oktibbeha County High School football team will get its biggest challenge of the season at 7:30 p.m. Thursday when it travels to Eupora to face the Eupora High Eagles.
CARRYING THE LOAD: Noxubee County’s Robinson starts strong
MACON — Noxubee County High School senior running back Darrell Robinson set the tone for his team on Friday night’s opening kickoff.
Defense delivers for No. 1 EMCC
SCOOBA — East Mississippi Community College defensive back Shaquille Fluker really likes the players he goes into battle with each weekend.
Robinson, Noxubee County roll past New Hope
MACON — Thoroughbred horses are advised not to run on wet tracks.
Noxubee County High School running back Darrell Robinson has no such concerns.
Monster night by Robinson helps Noxubee County rout New Hope
MACON – Thoroughbred horses are advised to not run on wet tracks.
Noxubee County High School running back Darrell Robinson has no such concerns.
Starkville Academy eager to bounce back
The Starkville Academy football team returned to work this week eager to prove one game won’t ruin its season.
In its last outing, Starkville Academy lost to archrival Heritage Academy 19-6. The bounce-back game will be at 7 tonight against Magnolia Heights Academy in Senatobia.
West Point back in action vs. Columbus
West Point High School resumed a rigorous fall camp last week as the Green Wave took advantage of two full weeks to prepare for its next game.
After learning so much in a heart-breaking season-opening loss at No. 1 South Panola, West Point returns to the field tonight for a non-region matchup with Columbus.
