Articles by Theo DeRosa
Prep basketball: Lawson Studdard scores 39 as Columbus Christian Academy beats Hebron Christian
STEENS — Matthew Phillips spun around on one foot in disgust after his attempt at a behind-the-back pass sailed out of bounds near the Columbus Christian Academy bench.
Oak Hill Academy promotes defensive coordinator Bill Rosenthal to head football coach
Oak Hill Academy athletic director Phil Ferguson took it to the team.
Columbus High defensive end Mario Martin graduates mid-year, signs to Copiah-Lincoln CC
“Mario’s gonna take hard work and discipline to Co-Lin, and this isn’t gonna be the last you hear about him,” Columbus coach Joshua Pulphus said.
After ‘wonderful’ 13-0 start, West Lowndes girls basketball feels confident — but still cautious
Panthers coach Takeea Bozeman said the possibility of meeting a powerful opponent down the line is “kind of scary.” So far, though, West Lowndes has handled all challengers.
Prep basketball roundup: Columbus High girls obliterate Center Hill
The Falcons beat the Mustangs 74-15 to improve to 13-3 on the season.
Prep basketball: Branden Stevenson delivers jaw-dropping slam as Oak Hill Academy beats Kirk Academy
Stevenson delivered an emphatic knockout blow to Kirk in Oak Hill’s 55-45 win Tuesday — and perhaps the new standout clip on his video highlight reel.
EMCC women’s basketball coach Sharon Thompson named school’s new athletic director
The former Mississippi State women’s basketball standout will continue to coach the Lions (12-2) for the time being, but she eventually expects that EMCC will hire a new women’s basketball coach as she transitions to a full-time AD.
Prep roundup: Pulliam earns hat trick in Starkville’s 4-0 win against South Panola
STARKVILLE — Ethan Pulliam had a hat trick for Starkville High in a 4-0 win over South Panola on Monday in Starkville.
Euphoric wins, devastating loss shape standout season for Caledonia girls soccer
CALEDONIA — Emotions ran high Nov. 16 in Amory when the Caledonia girls soccer team beat the Panthers for the first time in 13 years.
After last season’s ‘heartbreaking’ first-round loss, New Hope boys soccer nears playoffs on a roll
New Hope is 10-1-1 and can win a district championship if it beats Columbus and Grenada this week.
Prep basketball roundup: Heritage Academy boys double up Lamar
Steele Altmyer led the Patriots in points with 11, and Eli Acker had a double-double with 10 points and 13 rebounds.
‘We can do this’: Redoubled efforts have the New Hope girls soccer team playing for a district title
“I think we’re altogether more dedicated this year,” junior Bree Younger said. “In past years we would go into a game not really caring if we won or lost, but now we’re fighting all 80 minutes.”
Prep basketball: New Hope boys use 20-0 run to beat West Point in district opener
A new, fast-paced offensive system is paying dividends for the high-flying, high-scoring Trojans, and Friday’s game was just the latest example.
Linen suits, bulldogs and locker rooms: The best lines from Mike Leach’s introductory press conference at Mississippi State
MSU officially introduced Leach as its new football coach Friday in Starkville, and as it is wont to do when Leach is involved, hilarity ensued.
Prep basketball roundup: Columbus sweeps Grenada
Aniya Saddler had 31 points, 10 rebounds, seven steals and four assists for the Falcons girls in a 68-27 win.
Prep soccer roundup: Caledonia girls play to draw at Starkville High
Claire Benson and Jane Claire each scored for the Confederates in the 2-2 tie.
Mississippi State women’s basketball beats Missouri to break program record with 14th straight road win
The Bulldogs led wire to wire in their third straight Southeastern Conference win against a team that had given them trouble of late.
With key district stretch looming, Columbus girls soccer gears up
The Falcons must pass either Grenada or New Hope to qualify for the playoffs, and they’ve got one game left against each of their three district opponents.
Prep basketball: Jared Long’s scoring, rebounding help Heritage Academy boys beat rival Starkville Academy
Long led all scorers with 20 points Tuesday, and his impact was felt in far more than just the scorebook.
Prep basketball roundup: RL Mattix gives New Hope boys wild win over Houston
Mattix hit the go-ahead free throw with a second to go, carrying the Trojans (14-1) through a final minute with four lead changes.
