Articles by Theo DeRosa
West Point falls late to Louisville in Week 1 heavyweight fight
The Green Wave will have to rebound for next week’s game at Starkville.
Caledonia volleyball serves its way to road win at Starkville
The Yellow Jackets gave the Cavaliers nearly all they could handle but were unable to force a winner-take-all fifth set.
Competitions in secondary ongoing as Mississippi State football nears season opener
Nearly three weeks into preseason camp, Mississippi State is still seeing open competitions at several defensive positions — including at least three spots in the secondary.
Chris Jans updates Starkville Rotary Club on Mississippi State men’s basketball schedule, adjusting to new job
With school underway and the Bulldogs’ season opener coming into view, Jans is starting to get comfortable.
Starkville High product Rufus Harvey stands out again for Mississippi State in preseason scrimmage
Harvey had two touchdown catches in Saturday’s scrimmage, recording another breakout day of camp that could catapult him into serious playing time for the Bulldogs.
Tackling trouble costs Columbus Christian Academy in season opener
The Rams missed plenty of open-field tackles, which did them in against the Bulldogs.
Mississippi State WR Caleb Ducking learned from Makai Polk. Now it’s time to replace him.
Polk left his mark on Ducking and the Bulldogs’ other young receivers before declaring for the NFL draft.
For Chris Jans, recruiting at Mississippi State requires ‘a different sell’ than New Mexico State
Hired in March, Jans is enjoying the recruiting advantages that come with being at a bigger-name program.
Like Mike Leach, Missisippi State QB Will Rogers preaches consistency for himself and teammates in preseason camp
“As an offensive unit, we have to become more consistent, so we all have to take the next step,” Rogers said Tuesday.
Mississippi State men’s basketball coach Chris Jans talks schedule, roster status
Jans answered questions about the Bulldogs’ 2022-23 schedule, the health of two returning players and early returns on transfers into the program.
Deep, talented Mississippi State defense impressing in preseason camp
The Bulldogs’ defense has habitually been winning the day, although that wasn’t the case Monday.
Mississippi State football receiving votes in first AP poll
The Bulldogs received 15 voting points in the poll, good for 10th best among teams outside the top 25.
Monday Profile: Lemonade Day’s top West Point earner helps out family friend
Seven-year-old Hadley Baucom of West Point is typically a talkative little girl.
Darcel McBath pleased with progress of Mississippi State cornerbacks
The Bulldogs seem well positioned at cornerback even without Martin Emerson, a third-round pick of the Cleveland Browns in April’s NFL draft.
Sizable senior class could fuel breakout year for New Hope
It took New Hope High School football coach Seth Stillman over a minute to count up the number of seniors on his roster.
North state loss won’t stop Caledonia from setting the standard high
CALEDONIA — The pain is everywhere.
It’s in the bedroom of Caledonia left tackle Judd Shelnut, who wrote down the fateful score on a board so he can read it every morning.
‘Championship caliber’: Heritage Academy enters season riding high off 2021 title
Heritage Academy’s 2022 schedule is written in black marker in the top left corner of a whiteboard in the Patriots’ coaches’ office.
New coach, big roster spark optimism for Columbus Christian Academy
Columbus Christian Academy senior Beau Kemp admits having three head football coaches in three years isn’t ideal.
Athleticism the key to successful 2022 for young Columbus team
After hearing the question, Columbus football coach Joshua Pulphus let out a long, loud whistle that echoes through the hallway of the team’s field house.
For Victory Christian Academy, attitude adjustment is cause for optimism in 2022
What’s changed from last season to this one for the Victory Christian Academy football team?
“Well, we’re not constantly arguing with each other, for one,” senior end Ethan Clark said.






















