High school baseball: Caledonia out of playoffs after extra-innings loss
CALEDONIA — After a heartbreaking playoff game and series defeat Monday night, Caledonia baseball head coach Brad Hamilton gathered his group of seniors in a
Drew Pack joins teammates in signing to play soccer at MUW
NEW HOPE — The New Hope Trojan boys soccer team saw yet another player sign to play college ball on Monday. Senior striker Drew Pack signed his letter of intent to play at Mississippi University for Women, joining four teammates on head coach BJ Pheasant’s Owls team.
The numbers behind Mike Bianco’s 1,000-career victories
OXFORD — Mike Bianco’s first win as a college baseball coach came 9,572 days ago. A lot of history has been written since then.
Bulldogs land guard Chandler Prater from Oklahoma State
Former Oklahoma State guard Chandler Prater became the second transfer portal acquisition this offseason for Mississippi State, joining fellow guard Eniya Russell from Kentucky.
Men’s basketball adds guard Claudell Harris from Boston College
Former Boston College guard Claudell Harris became the third transfer portal acquisition this offseason for Mississippi State, joining guard Kanye Clary from Penn State and big man Michael Nwoko from Miami.
Cavaliers overcome a three-run deficit on the road to sweep Ripley in playoffs
RIPLEY — Caledonia softball kept its season alive with a gritty 2-0 series sweep of Ripley over the weekend.
Baseball: Mississippi State comes back late to sweep doubleheader, series from Auburn
STARKVILLE — Perhaps no pitcher exemplifies the turnaround Mississippi State’s staff has made this spring quite like Tyson Hardin. Sure, the likes of Jurrangelo Cijntje
Shapen, pass-catchers showcase big-play potential in Mississippi State’s spring game
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State’s marketing team brought out all the slogans as soon as head coach Jeff Lebby was hired in late November. Showtime. Swag
Cavalanche: Caledonia softball and baseball open playoffs with statement wins
CALEDONIA — Katelyn Hill had nothing left to give from the circle on Friday night. The freshman pitched a complete game as the Cavaliers took
London native Traore looking to give Bulldogs much-needed tight end production
Seydou Traore grew up playing 11-man football. Just not the kind that’s most popular in the United States.
Outdoors Column: Basic backdrop for events indispensable part of experience
I was standing against a hill. I can’t think of a better way to say that. It was too steep to sit on, but it was where I needed to be to hunt the deer we’d spotted the day before, so I sort of sat up against it, leaning more than sitting, still mostly standing, waiting for the slim chance, and our best hope, a mule deer might appear.
High School Baseball: Heritage clinches playoff berth in first year under Romano
There was quite a weather delay on Thursday before Heritage Academy and Starkville Academy could play, but eventually the district finale took place.
Ole Miss Men’s Basketball: Rebels add two via transfer portal
Former Seton Hall guard/forward Dre Davis has committed to Ole Miss, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported Wednesday night.
EMCC Baseball: EMCC closes out regular-season road baseball slate by splitting at No. 15 Northwest
The Lions of East Mississippi Community College closed out their regular-season road baseball schedule by earning a doubleheader split with No. 15 Northwest Mississippi during Wednesday’s MACCC action played at Jim Miles Field. After claiming the 9-6 opener with a five-run ninth inning, the Lions dropped a hard-fought 6-5 decision to the Rangers in the nightcap.
High School Soccer: Four Jackets sign offers to play college soccer
There was a celebratory mood at Starkville High School on Thursday as four Yellow Jacket boys soccer players signed their respective letters of intent to play collegiate soccer.
EMCC Softball: Lions set to close out softball regular season with trio of road doubleheaders
East Mississippi Community College’s softball team is scheduled to close out the regular season on the road with upcoming conference visits to Copiah-Lincoln, Coahoma and East Central.
Outdoors Feature: Don’t get burned: Sunscreen, sunburn avoidance key to long-term health
Every outdoors enthusiast has heard official warnings of the sun’s dangers countless times. One thing extended experience teaches is, it’s advice worth heeding. From sun protective clothing to advanced sunscreens, there’s never been a better time to take cover than right now.
Ole Miss Football: NFL Draft diary: Deantre Prince’s preparation lets him stay calm a week out from the draft
Deantre Prince wasn’t necessarily expecting to be issued a basketball challenge during his NFL team visits. But, as he’s learned over the last few months, the draft experience is all about pushing limits.
Baseball: Stephen dominates again, Bulldogs cruise past Auburn in series opener
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State’s post-national championship doldrums the last two seasons were primarily the result of a lack of quality starting pitching. Not since Will
Bulldogs land Miami big man Michael Nwoko in transfer portal
Mississippi State took an important step in addressing its lack of depth in the post by adding Miami transfer Michael Nwoko in the transfer portal.