Articles by Theo DeRosa
Mississippi State baseball inducts four into Ron Polk Ring of Honor
Jay Powell jokes that he needs a bracelet with “WWPD?” emblazoned on it. As an assistant baseball and softball coach for Jackson Prep, the former
Six-run first inning leads Mississippi State softball over South Carolina
The Mississippi State softball team just kept the line moving. The Bulldogs didn’t even have to do much during the first inning of Saturday’s game
Late comeback can’t save Mississippi State softball at South Carolina
The Bulldogs fell to 1-15 in SEC play with another close loss.
Tanner Allen blasts walk-off homer in 12th inning as No. 4 Mississippi State takes series opener from Texas A&M
Allen made up for an inconsistent performance in a game that lasted nearly five hours.
Prep roundup: New Hope softball wins replayed game to advance in MHSAA Class 5A playoffs
The Trojans will face Saltillo in the state quarterfinals.
Starkville slugfest: Volunteers move on in MAIS Class 4A playoffs with run-rule win over Pillow Academy
The Volunteers scored 18 runs in four innings to advance to the north state championship series.
No. 4 Mississippi State baseball heads into home stretch with series against struggling Texas A&M
The Aggies have lost seven of their past nine SEC games as they come into this weekend’s three-game set at Dudy Noble Field.
Caledonia’s Sunny Logan wins state tennis title
Logan added another state championship to her impressive tennis résumé Wednesday.
New Hope softball wins protest, will replay Game 3 of playoff series with Vicksburg
The New Hope softball team has a bit of new life. After losing Game 3 of their MHSAA Class 5A second-round playoff series Tuesday at
Five mock drafts, five Mississippi State prospects. Where will they land in this weekend’s NFL draft?
Kylin Hill leads a crop of several Bulldogs who could be drafted this weekend.
Columbus High School track and field sends 12 to title meet
Four boys and eight girls will represent the Falcons in Friday’s MHSAA Class 5A championship.
Prep roundup: Heritage Academy boys tennis wins north state title
The Patriots will compete in the state championships on May 5 in Vicksburg.
Columbus Soccer Organization hosts Friendly City Shootout
After being canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Friendly City Shootout soccer tournament was back April 17-18 at the Lowndes County Soccer
New Hope senior Zac Butler signs to play baseball at EMCC
One of four seniors among the Trojans, Butler is a versatile infielder who has provided leadership for the team.
Columbus Christian Academy senior Audrey Foreman signs to play basketball at MUW
One of the Rams’ seven seniors this season will continue her career in Columbus.
Former Columbus High School standout Derrick Beckom Jr. chasing NFL dream
Derrick Beckom Jr. remembers the day he was told his dream was over. As a freshman at Columbus High School, Beckom was once told by
After stellar run to SEC championship match, Hannah Levi and Mississippi State women’s golf aren’t done yet
Hannah Levi had seen this putt before. On Nov. 8 at the Liz Murphey Fall Collegiate in Athens, Georgia, the Mississippi State redshirt sophomore lined
‘Exhale’: Mississippi State softball beats Texas A&M for first SEC win
STARKVILLE — The game ball held firmly in her hand, Fa Leilua broke into a smile. The Mississippi State graduate first baseman walked over to
West Point softball relies on defense to hold off Cleveland Central in Game 1 of playoff series
WEST POINT — Rakaiya Williams stared up into the darkening sky. With little time to spare, the West Point High School left fielder battled the
No. 4 Mississippi State baseball drops series opener at No. 2 Vanderbilt
The Commodores’ Kumar Rocker recovered from allowing a run in the first inning to pitch a complete game and beat the Bulldogs 6-2.