Noxubee County drops a spot in Class 3A in new Mississippi high school football poll

The Tigers haven’t lost, but Columbia took over second from them in Tuesday’s poll.

‘Keep on pushing’: How Noxubee County wide receiver AJ Fowler found football again and changed his life

MACON — Speed is Antonio “AJ” Fowler’s biggest asset on the football field, the quality that allows the Noxubee County sophomore wide receiver to make the game-breaking plays he routinely delivers.

Prep football roundup: Columbus drops close one at Holmes County Central

Almost every local team played on the road Friday. See how they fared here.

Late score leads Heritage Academy over Caledonia in rivalry contest

Wesley Miller’s 3-yard touchdown was the deciding score as the Patriots earned a 28-21 win.

Prep football capsules: Columbus faces road challenge at Holmes County Central

Against a team that Falcons coach Joshua Pulphus said would contend for the Class 5A north half title, Columbus has a chance to prove it’s made significant progress in its rebuild.

Prep volleyball roundup: New Hope stays unbeaten with sweep of Choctaw County

The Trojans (8-0) have still not dropped a set in regular-season competition all year.

This year’s Heritage Academy-Caledonia rivalry game won’t be the same because of COVID-19, but it’s still got plenty to offer

A 25 percent capacity limit for Caledonia’s stadium will ensure the game won’t feel the same as last year’s — but both teams will be excited to play the contest nonetheless.

‘Too close for comfort’: Starkville Academy girls soccer earns narrow shutout win over rival Heritage Academy

The Volunteers scored in the second minute and kept the Patriots out of their goal for the rest of the match despite several late scoring threats.

Icelandic javelin star Sindri Gudmundsson hopes to ‘make some more magic’ at Mississippi State

Sindri Gudmundsson has seen up close and personal what Mississippi State’s javelin throwers are capable of.

Starkville ranked first in Class 6A, overall in first Mississippi high school football poll of 2020

Starkville earned all nine first-place votes in Class 6A and eight in the overall rankings.

County honors teen for saving siblings from July house fire

On the afternoon of July 30, Abigail Turner was sitting on the couch in her house on Bent Tree Trail when she heard a creaking noise she couldn’t place.

Then Turner, 14, looked through the big windows in front and saw the smoke billowing outside.

She had just one thought: “Get everyone out.”

Heritage Academy volleyball drops first set, then grabs first win

The Patriots faltered early Tuesday against Winston Academy but rebounded to win the next three sets and get their first match victory of the season.

A new way to play: Mississippi State softball assistants aim to gain exposure for women’s sports with new Athletes Unlimited league

The unconventional new professional softball league airs its games on national TV every weekend, aiming to give the sport a new national audience.

Logan Martin doubles up with sweep of COMP Cams Super Dirt Series race at The Mag

Logan Martin was starting to get down on himself.

Columbus defense shines while offense struggles in loss at Louisville

The Falcons were shut out by the powerhouse Wildcats, but Columbus coach Joshua Pulphus maintained his optimism.

Prep football roundup: Heritage Academy wins first district game; public schools struggle on the road

The Patriots handled Magnolia Heights on Friday, but New Hope, Caledonia and West Lowndes all lost their season openers.

Prep football capsules: Heritage Academy faces Magnolia Heights in first district test

Heritage Academy football coach Sean Harrison knows winning MAIS Class 5A, District 1 this year likely means going undefeated in division play.

New Hope volleyball sweeps Starkville in battle of undefeated teams

The Trojans emerged victorious from Thursday’s contest between 5-0 teams. New Hope still has yet to drop a set in a regular-season match this year.

Prep softball roundup: Starkville Academy run-rules Heritage Academy

Ali Grace Williams led the Volunteers with five runs driven in, while Calliope Koiva and Browning Hughes each had four RBIs.

Entering Year 2 of rebuild, Columbus High football’s improvement will be challenged right away

When the Columbus High School football team was cleared to practice in early July and began preparing for the 2020 season, the Falcons were understandably excited.