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Caledonia cruises into 12U Dizzy Dean Softball championship game

By Dispatch Staff Report • June 19, 2022

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

By Dispatch Staff Report • June 19, 2022

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

Five takeaways from Mississippi State athletics in 2021-22

By Theo DeRosa • June 17, 2022

Last week’s NCAA outdoor track and field championships officially closed the door on the 2021-22 academic year for Mississippi State athletics. A strong showing on

Local teams open play in Dizzy Dean state tournaments

By Dispatch Staff Report • June 17, 2022

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

By Tom Rysinski • June 16, 2022

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

After ‘rough’ 2021-22 season, Mississippi State men’s basketball players expect better

By Theo DeRosa • June 16, 2022

The Bulldogs haven’t forgotten the close losses that plagued them last season, but they have high expectations for their first year under Chris Jans.

SEC Network documentary offers plenty of color, few secrets on Mississippi State’s College World Series title

By Theo DeRosa • June 15, 2022

Tanner Leggett spent plenty of extra hours at Dudy Noble Field. Alone, sometimes in the dark, the Mississippi State infielder did his best to learn

Former Bulldogs preview SEC Network documentary on Mississippi State baseball’s College World Series title

By Theo DeRosa • June 14, 2022

“Banner Year: The Story of Mississippi State’s First National Title” premieres on the SEC Network at 6 p.m. Tuesday.

Ole Miss heads to Omaha: Rebels shut out Southern Miss again to sweep Hattiesburg Super Regional

By Theo DeRosa • June 12, 2022

The Rebels (37-22) pitched their second straight shutout of No. 11 Southern Miss (47-19), taking down the Golden Eagles 5-0 on Sunday.

D.J. Jeffries ‘glad to be back’ at Mississippi State after testing transfer waters

By Theo DeRosa • June 11, 2022

The former Memphis forward considered transferring again after Ben Howland was fired, but a surprising meeting with Chris Jans helped keep Jeffries in Starkville.

Prep Football: Jeremy Brock’s energy, enthusiasm felt immediately at Columbus Christian

By Colin Damms • June 10, 2022

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

Under Chris Jans, Mississippi State men’s basketball players prepare for new style

By Theo DeRosa • June 10, 2022

D.J. Jeffries, Tolu Smith and Cameron Matthews discussed their early experiences in offseason workouts with Jans and his staff.

Impact Sports camp provides measuring stick for basketball coaches

By Tom Rysinski • June 9, 2022

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

Samford outfielder Colton Ledbetter transfers to Mississippi State baseball

By Theo DeRosa • June 8, 2022

Ledbetter hit .318 with 16 home runs, 57 RBIs and a .640 slugging percentage in 2022.

Kept busy with track and cross country, Mississippi State’s Sydney Steely makes first trip to NCAA championships

By Theo DeRosa • June 8, 2022

Steely finished second in her heat at East prelims in late May to book a trip to Eugene, Oregon.

Part of ‘Jav U’ tradition at Mississippi State, DJ Jónsson seeks first title at NCAA outdoor championships

By Theo DeRosa • June 7, 2022

Jónsson lost last year’s javelin title on the final throw, which has motivated him to take the top spot in 2022.

Mississippi State long jumper Cameron Crump excited for another shot at NCAA outdoor championships

By Theo DeRosa • June 6, 2022

Crump finished 13th in the 2021 event but can atone for it at 8 p.m. Wednesday in Eugene, Oregon.

MUW’s annual Owls Athletics Golf Outing fundraiser breaks records

By Tom Rysinski • June 6, 2022

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

High standards helped Mississippi State runner Navasky Anderson clinch spot at NCAA outdoor championships

By Theo DeRosa • June 5, 2022

Anderson will compete in the semifinals of the 800 meters on Wednesday in Eugene, Oregon.

Local players bring home basketball bronze from National Senior Games

By Tom Rysinski • June 4, 2022

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. 

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