Articles by Theo DeRosa
No doubt: Fa Leilua blasts walk-off home run as Mississippi State softball rallies to beat Western Kentucky
Leilua hit her second game-ending blast in as many days to win the Bulldog Invitational championship game in Starkville.
Starkville boys denied third straight MHSAA Class 6A title by Clinton
JACKSON — Breaking the huddle, the Starkville High School boys basketball team knew what was on the line.
Comeback, walk-off win preserve 4-0 start to Bulldog Invitational for Mississippi State softball
The Mississippi State softball team cruised through its first three games Friday and Saturday in the Bulldog Invitational in Starkville.
Hunter Carr drives in three with first-inning double as New Hope baseball hands Caledonia first loss of season
Carr’s bases-clearing double in the first inning helped pace the Trojans to a 12-3 win, avenging Thursday’s home loss to Caledonia.
West Lowndes girls come up just short against Ingomar in MHSAA Class 1A championship
The Panthers reached the title game for the first time since winning the 2004 state championship.
Previewing the field in Mississippi State softball’s Bulldog Invitational
The Bulldogs are 2-4 in their last five games but could have a chance to pick up five wins from Friday to Sunday at Nusz Park.
Prep roundup: Caledonia baseball edges New Hope in first meeting of season
The Cavaliers held the Trojans to two hits in the 6-4 win.
Mississippi State softball shut out in nonconference game at No. 3 Alabama
The Mississippi State softball team was baffled by Alabama pitcher Montana Fouts in Wednesday’s nonconference game in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Second-half adjustments carry Starkville boys over Oak Grove in MHSAA Class 6A semifinal
JACKSON — Eric Green spun toward the center of the key.
‘It’s a good time out there’: How Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity brothers became Mississippi State softball’s biggest fans
Lambda Chi members began attending softball games at Nusz Park this season, creating a tradition that seems here to stay.
Experience proves crucial for West Lowndes in semifinal win over Biggersville
All five Panthers starters Monday were seniors, while the Lions fielded a quintet of sophomores.
West Lowndes girls hold off Biggersville in MHSAA Class 1A semifinal
The Panthers can win their second state title ever and first since 2004 by beating Ingomar on Thursday.
Recapping Mississippi State softball’s weekend at Lone Star State Invitational
Over the weekend in Texas, the Mississippi State softball team faced perhaps the toughest competition it has seen since its 2019 Southeastern Conference slate.
Former Noxubee County, Mississippi State star Jeffery Simmons gives back in Macon
MACON — Jaron Andrews isn’t used to ice.
Starkville Academy boys struggle to score, drop MAIS Class 4A championship to Hartfield Academy
The Vols shot 8 of 45 from the field in their 45-20 loss to the Hawks.
Columbus Christian Academy girls lose MAIS Class 2A championship game to Manchester Academy
The Rams still reached the state title game for the first time in school history.
Missed free throws cost Columbus girls in Class 5A quarterfinal against Holmes County Central
The Falcons couldn’t connect on 15 of their attempts at the stripe, and it spelled the end of a promising season.
New Hope boys end standout season with second-round loss to Center Hill
The Trojans went 19-3 and didn’t lose a game in district play — but once again, they came up short in the second round of the MHSAA Class 5A playoffs.
What Mississippi State softball can expect from its four opponents in Lone Star State Invitational
Ranked matchups with Texas on Saturday and Baylor on Sunday highlight the three-day weekend for the Bulldogs.
Defense leads Columbus girls over Lafayette in MHSAA Class 5A second-round game
The defending 5A champion Falcons are heading back to the state quarterfinals.
Group distributes 528 backpacks, school supplies at Lock and Dam
July 13, 2025
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