Articles by Scott Walters
Prestridge provided steady guidance at point for SA girls
STARKVILLE — Starkville Academy’s player Anna Prestridge laughs when she talks about her early childhood memories.
Billingsley leads Magnolia Heights past Starkville Academy
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State University student Jordan Billingsley readily admits he has been hard on his younger brother this past year.
Former MSU coach Smith leads Georgia Southern to NCAAs
Georgia Southern University softball coach Annie Smith still calls from a Starkville cell phone number.
The connections to her former residence don’t stop there.
Catlette helps MSU softball get stronger
STARKVILLE — When Vann Stuedeman took over as softball coach at Mississippi State University, she and her assistant coaches wanted to change the program’s culture.
Pair of Falcons sign scholarship offers
Columbus High School senior baseball player Glenn Robinson did not make the junior high baseball team when he was in seventh grade.
Stuedeman will take MSU softball dancing
STARKVILLE — At about 9:26 p.m. Sunday, dozens of cowbells started ringing.
While it may have sounded like Buffalo Wild Wings was on fire, the news instead was quite good for the home folks.
Rain halts area playoff schedule
Rain was the big winner Saturday afternoon as Mother Nature altered the area playoff schedule for several teams.
MSU boasts The Hawaiian Hammer
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State University senior softball player Ka’ili Smith doesn’t mind a good seafood dish. However, the Kapolei, Hawaii, native isn’t ready to start her mornings with a bowl of grits.
MSU can’t cash in chances vs. Alabama
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — All a team really wants is a chance when it faces one of the nation’s top pitchers.
The Mississippi State University softball team had those chances Thursday night.
Alabama welcomes Stuedeman back
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Thursday night was a homecoming for Mississippi State University softball coach Vann Stuedeman.
Coaches say fast-pitch softball needs support
Tabitha Beard is engaged in all aspects of the New Hope High School softball program.
In the fall, Beard coaches the perennial state champion Lady Trojans slow-pitch team. In the spring, she coaches the fast-pitch program, which remains in the hunt for this year’s state championship.
MSU softball set to face Alabama
STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State University softball game notes point out that more than 99 million homes will be able to watch the team’s nationally televised Southeastern Conference tournament game against the University of Alabama at 7 p.m. Thursday.
Columbus High’s Thomas nominated for All-Star game
Columbus High School offensive lineman Jake Thomas is already a highly sought after football recruit.
As Thomas prepares for his senior season, the notoriety continues to build. On Monday, Thomas was one of nine Mississippians nominated for this season’s U.S. Army All-American Bowl game at noon, Jan. 5, 2013, at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.
Pellum, Runnels team up to lead Starkville Academy
One of sports more important relationships is between a catcher and a pitcher.
Victory Christian advances in baseball playoffs
Victory Christian baseball coach Brent Harris is yearning for his team to deliver a knock-out punch.
New Hope baseball sweeps Starkville
STARKVILLE — New Hope High School senior outfielder Dusty Dyson decided his team didn’t need to wait long to score Saturday afternoon.
Carlisle’s run as Starkville coach ends with loss
STARKVILLE — If there was emotion, the dark sunglasses Starkville High baseball coach Danny Carlisle wore hid it.
Starkville High boys track team wins North State meet
STARKVILLE — Starkville High took hosting to a new extreme Saturday afternoon.
The Yellow Jackets and Lady Jackets helped Mississippi State University play host to the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 2A, Class 5A, and Class 6A North State championships.
New Hope baseball defeats Starkville
Tee Payne found a flair for the dramatic Friday night. Payne launched a grand slam in the home half of the seventh inning lifting New
Pellum leads Starkville Academy past Heritage Academy
STARKVILLE — Starkville Academy junior right-hander Drew Pellum returned normalcy to the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools Class AAA, Division II baseball playoffs Thursday night.
Pellum fired a one-hitter to help Starkville Academy eliminate Heritage Academy 3-0 in a semifinal matchup before a capacity crowd at Volunteer Field.
