Articles by Theo DeRosa
Garrett Bergstrom, Wes Rollins lead Caledonia boys soccer team to scorching start
“It’s been a really good time,” Bergstrom said. “Everything’s really coming together, and we’re really finding ourselves on the field.”
Prep basketball: Gabe Williams helps Columbus boys pull away from Noxubee County
Gabe Williams slid into the padding at the back wall of the court.
Caledonia seniors Justin Black, Tony Brooks sign to play baseball at EMCC
CALEDONIA — The Caledonia High School baseball team played a game the very day Travis Garner officially became the team’s new head coach.
Brandon Harris, Dantariyus Cannon power West Point to fourth straight title
HATTIESBURG — West Point senior backs Dantariyus Cannon and Brandon Harris often swap roles on the field.
West Point beats Picayune in MHSAA Class 5A championship game for historic 11th state title
The Green Wave captured their 11th title in school history, matching South Panola for tops among Mississippi high schools
Former New Hope basketball standout Tyler Stevenson playing bigger role for Southern Miss in sophomore season
HATTIESBURG — Before Tyler Stevenson sank the first of two free throws to win Saturday’s game for Southern Miss, he cast a glance to the sideline, looking for the coach who brought him to Hattiesburg.
Southern Miss erases 17-point deficit, edges Southern Illinois
HATTIESBURG — Leonard Harper-Baker was tired of losing.
Blindsided: After ‘scary’ neck injury, Noxubee County wide receiver Chrishaad Rupert on road to recovery
MACON — Chrishaad Rupert sat in the car with his arms hanging at his sides.
Noxubee County falls to Jefferson Davis County in MHSAA Class 3A championship game
Noxubee County lost 25-15 on Friday at M.M. Roberts Stadium in Hattiesburg, missing out on a chance for its second title in three years.
Tyron Orr, West Point defense face toughest task of season against Picayune in MHSAA Class 5A title game
“I like the challenge,” the senior middle linebacker said. “Everybody thinks that we can’t stop them, but that’s not new.”
Prep basketball: Starkville Academy boys pull away from Columbus Christian Academy in fourth quarter
The Volunteers (5-1) handed the Rams (3-1) their first loss of the season.
Back on championship stage, Noxubee County faces Jefferson Davis County for MHSAA Class 3A title
A 33-14 victory over Choctaw County catapulted Noxubee County into Friday’s state championship game, where the Tigers will need a similarly excellent performance to beat the Jaguars.
‘Energy is contagious’: Fueled by second-quarter run, New Hope boys hand rival Caledonia first loss
NEW HOPE — Toward the beginning of the school year, former New Hope basketball star Terryonte Thomas came back to his alma mater to watch the Trojans practice.
Prep soccer roundup: MSMS sweeps Columbus
The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science boys and girls soccer teams both won close matches Tuesday at Columbus.
Prep basketball roundup: Columbus boys beat Saltillo behind Eric Caldwell’s 21 points
Eric Caldwell scored 21 points to lead the Columbus High School boys basketball team to a 54-48 home win over Saltillo on Tuesday. Tre Dismuke
Starkville Academy soccer standouts Anna Card, Meri Laci Archer sign to Meridian CC
STARKVILLE — The Volunteers needed a volunteer.
Young, talented Starkville Academy boys soccer team getting reacquainted
STARKVILLE — Andrew Pollan remembers the feeling.
Prep basketball roundup: New Hope boys rain 3s in win over West Lowndes
The Trojans (4-0) sank 13 3-pointers in their blowout victory.
West Lowndes girls basketball locks in on defense, takes down New Hope in rivalry contest
The Panthers held the Trojans to just four points in the fourth quarter, sealed the game at the free-throw line and walked out of their home gym with a win.
West Point overpowers Neshoba Central in MHSAA Class 5A north final to make fourth straight state title game
West Point will face Picayune for the Class 5A title at 7 p.m. Saturday in Hattiesburg looking for a fourth straight state championship.
