Articles by Tom Rysinski
Lowndes County All-Stars roll to Grand Slam state title
Fresh off sweeping four games to win the Dizzy Dean Baseball 12U South championship, the Lowndes County All-Stars rolled through another weekend undefeated to capture
Ole Miss captures first national baseball championship
OMAHA, Neb. — The last team to get into the NCAA baseball tournament was the last team standing. Ole Miss scored twice on wild pitches
Mississippi State women’s basketball: Denae Carter ready to play key role upon return from injury
Mississippi State’s 2021-22 women’s basketball campaign was marred by a number of setbacks. Nikki McCray-Penson’s resignation as head coach because of health reasons led to
Mississippi State women believe they can compete this season under Purcell
It’s been a busy period for Mississippi State women’s basketball since the end of the season back in March. Sam Purcell was appointed head coach,
Dizzy Dean Baseball: Starkville team finishes 2nd in 6U South tournament
The Starkville 6U All-Stars Maroon team finished as the runner-up in the Dizzy Dean Baseball south state championship on Sunday in Cleveland. Two teams from
Corbin Eaves, 7, lands 7.6-pound bass
Seven-year-old Corbin Eaves caught this 7.6-pound bass over the weekend at a family friend’s pond. The fish was almost 2 pounds heavier than the bass
Dizzy Dean Softball: Caledonia rolls past Choctaw County to claim 12U state title
CALEDONIA — Kennedy Trotter heard the advice from the bleachers Sunday at sun-drenched Ola J. Pickett Park. “Go to right field; hit it over the
Caledonia cruises into 12U Dizzy Dean Softball championship game
With younger softball players, often just putting the ball in play is enough to create offense. So Marlee Franks simply didn’t let that happen. Franks,
Local Roundup: Richie Wright, JR Wright win Columbus Christian Academy’s first BASS Tournament
Richie Wright and JR Wright grabbed first place and Michael Nabors won the prize for the biggest fish Saturday at the first Columbus Christian Academy
Local teams open play in Dizzy Dean state tournaments
WEST POINT — Eight consecutive batters reached base during an eight-run second inning that propelled the Lowndes County All-Stars to an 18-11 win over the
Boys Basketball: Impact Sports camp gives new coaches look at their teams
For Heritage Academy’s Zach Allison, it was time to be a head basketball coach. For Starkville Academy’s Brian Merkel, it was time for a different
Prep Football: Jeremy Brock’s energy, enthusiasm felt immediately at Columbus Christian
STEENS — It’s the time of year when excitement for football season is ramping up, but the season itself remains far away. As summer workouts
Impact Sports camp provides measuring stick for basketball coaches
You don’t have to twist any arms to get high school basketball players to go to an event such as the Impact Sports team camp
MUW’s annual Owls Athletics Golf Outing fundraiser breaks records
Benji Williams spent most of his Friday on the 18th tee at Elm Lake Golf Course, hitting the same shot over and over. “It’s pretty
Local players bring home basketball bronze from National Senior Games
Nine basketball games in fewer than four days. Pool play followed by medal rounds. Players from all over the country competing at a high level.
MSU Softball: Coaches name Davidson nation’s top catcher
Mississippi State’s Mia Davidson was a unanimous first-team All-America selection and the recipient of the Diamond Sports/NFCA DI Catcher of the Year award when the
EMCC Football: Schedule brings back memories for Stephens
East Mississippi Community College football coach Buddy Stephens began his very successful tenure in Scooba in 2008. Thanks to the MACCC’s scheduling rotation, the 2022
Brewers call up ex-Bulldog Ethan Small to make MLB debut
Ethan Small became the 65th former Mississippi State baseball player to reach Major League Baseball when he started the first game of a doubleheader for
Zion Reed wins first pro fight before graduating New Hope High School
While his fellow high school seniors were looking ahead to college or their first job, Zion Reed graduated from New Hope High School last week
Low blows prove costly to Antonio Terry of Columbus in pro boxing debut
Like most fighters, Antonio Terry will not forget his first professional fight. Unlike most fighters, Terry’s memory will start with a cracked protective cup. “If
