Articles by Theo DeRosa
Noxubee County powers past Nettleton in Region 4-3A battle of Tigers
After blowing a 20-0 lead, Noxubee County (5-4, 2-1 Region 4-3A) scored 38 unanswered points in the second half to cruise to a 58-21 win over Nettleton (6-3, 1-2) in a battle of Tigers.
OCSO: ‘No reason’ to expect foul play in death of Mississippi State football player Sam Westmoreland
Oktibbeha County sheriff’s deputies found Westmoreland dead outside Blackjack Missionary Baptist Church around 11 a.m. Wednesday. He was 18.
Former Mississippi State safety Janari Dean relishes new position, first collegiate touchdown at Southern Miss
Dean switched positions after leaving MSU. On Saturday, he scored the winning touchdown for Southern Miss.
Who has the edge between Mississippi State football, Alabama?
Here’s who has the edge at each position between the Bulldogs and the Crimson Tide.
Ole Miss men’s basketball hopes to be part of winning ways in Oxford
The Rebels haven’t made the NCAA tournament since 2019, but Kermit Davis said the expectation this season is unquestionably to return to the Big Dance.
How to watch, prediction, more for Mississippi State, Ole Miss football games
Here’s how to watch the Bulldogs and Rebels, plus our staff predictions.
‘We’re going to make it’: Mississippi State has NCAA tournament in sight in first year under Chris Jans
Jans, Tolu Smith and D.J. Jeffries represented the Bulldogs at SEC media days Wednesday as MSU aims to end its streak of missing the tournament at three years.
Opposing beat writer Q&A: Nick Kelly, Alabama
The Dispatch spoke with Nick Kelly, Alabama beat writer for the Tuscaloosa News, about the Crimson Tide ahead of Mississippi State’s trip to Tuscaloosa.
Bulldog stats breakdown: Mississippi State likes to ‘come out swinging’ in opening quarters
The Bulldogs have outscored opponents 66-7 in the first quarter of games this season, one of the best margins in the country.
Mike Leach: Mississippi State must turn focus inward to have a chance to upset Alabama
Leach said the Bulldogs must focus on themselves — not on the powerhouse Crimson Tide — in order to break a 14-game losing streak against Alabama.
Tuesday Replay: Revisiting Mississippi State’s lone touchdown drive against Kentucky
Here’s how the Bulldogs found their way to pay dirt for the only time Saturday.
Mississippi State football: Poor week of practice foreshadows loss at Kentucky
The Bulldogs’ demeanor was lacking early this week, and coach Mike Leach said that cost them Saturday.
Bulldogs waxed by Wildcats: No. 16 Mississippi State delivers sloppy performance in loss at No. 22 Kentucky
The Bulldogs were sloppy on offense, beatable on defense and imperfect on special teams just for good measure as they lost for the first time since Sept. 17 at LSU.
Live updates: No. 16 Mississippi State faces ranked road test in No. 22 Kentucky
The game is airing on the SEC Network.
West Point shuts out Lake Cormorant in dominant district win
The Green Wave won their fifth straight game after an 0-2 start to the season that featured losses to Louisville and Starkville.
Friday’s prep football scores (Oct. 14)
See Friday’s high school football scores from around the Golden Triangle.
Now at EMCC, former Mississippi State linebacker Rodney Groce Jr. reflects on costly penalty
Groce committed a “leaping the shield” penalty against LSU last season. He never played for Mississippi State again.
How to watch, prediction, more for Mississippi State, Ole Miss football games
Here’s how to watch the Bulldogs and Rebels on Saturday, plus our staff predictions.
Matchups: Who has the edge between Mississippi State, Kentucky?
Here’s which team has the advantage at each position between the Bulldogs and Wildcats.
Caledonia volleyball sweeps Tishomingo County to book trip to Class 4A north state championship
Set scores were 25-15, 25-19 and 25-22 as the Cavaliers booked a date with New Albany on Monday.
Starkville duo, New Hope striker relish all-star opportunity
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