Articles by Theo DeRosa
‘Woohoo mercy’: In 43rd year behind the mic, radio commentator Bud Bowen remains a West Point treasure
Bowen has called games for the Green Wave since 1978 and has no plans to stop anytime soon.
Prep basketball: West Point boys still learning after loss to Amory
A young Green Wave team continued its early-season struggles Tuesday.
Starkville’s Brianne Locke signs to play softball at Northeast Mississippi Community College
The star shortstop and pitcher chose to continue her career with the Tigers.
West Point exacts revenge on Grenada to punch ticket to north state title game
The Green Wave avenged an earlier overtime loss to the Chargers and will face Ridgeland next Friday.
‘Hat trick hero’: Ethan Pulliam powers Starkville soccer to win over Grenada
The sophomore broke a scoreless tie with three goals in barely nine minutes to carry the Yellow Jackets to a shutout victory.
Heritage Academy goalkeeper Haven Tuggle signs to play soccer at MUW
The longtime keeper for the Patriots is moving on, but she’s not going far.
Macardi Johnson leading on offense, defense as Noxubee County readies for road contest at North Panola
The Tigers’ only senior wide receiver, Johnson is a big part of an offense that is “clicking” of late. He’s made an impact at cornerback, too.
How West Point football has built a running back dynasty
Year after year, the Green Wave churn out talented rushers. Here’s how they do it.
Prep basketball: Heritage Academy comes out strong in season opener at Oak Hill Academy
WEST POINT — Collin Adair tiptoed the right sideline to catch the pass, narrowly managing to avoid stepping out as he brought the basketball safely back into play.
Columbus Christian Academy senior CC DeVos signs to play softball at William Carey University
STEENS — At a softball tournament in eighth grade, CC DeVos tried a new position for the first time.
Heritage Academy senior Aaron Downs signs to play baseball at Mississippi State
A year ago, Aaron Downs sat in his bedroom in Pella, Iowa, his leg enveloped in a cast.
Chris “Smokey” Madden wins Magnolia State Cotton Pickin’ 100
Half an hour before Saturday’s Super Late Model feature race at the Magnolia State Cotton Pickin’ 100, Chris “Smokey” Madden and Magnolia Motor Speedway’s Ben Shelton were joking around in the pit area when Madden made a sudden prediction.
Prep football roundup: West Lowndes knocked out at Biggersville
The Panthers entered the fourth quarter trailing just 20-14 against the undefeated Lions, but the home team pulled away.
Prep basketball roundup: Caledonia girls win at Hamilton
Amaiya Quinn scored 15 points to lead Caledonia.
Mississippi State volleyball swept by Kentucky
Mississippi State lost in straight sets to the No. 2 team in the nation on Friday and Saturday.
Cameron Young, West Point keep drive for five alive with win at Holmes County Central
Young scored five touchdowns as the Green Wave won its Class 5A first-round playoff game to move one step closer to a fifth straight state championship.
Prep football capsules: West Point opens playoffs on the road at Holmes County Central
Unlike past years, the Green Wave don’t have a home game to start the postseason.
Prep basketball: Columbus girls get revenge on Pontotoc
When the Columbus High School girls basketball team faced Pontotoc early last season, the Falcons were no match for Warriors star post player Samya Brooks.
Heritage Academy seniors Madison Tipton, Carley Martin sign to continue softball careers
Close friends and throwing partners since sixth grade, the pair of Patriots will head their separate ways for college.