Monday musings: Sometimes football is more than just a game
Player safety always takes precedence, even in rivalries The entire New Hope football stadium stood still for about 20 minutes on Friday night, not in
Green Wave make it two in a row with road win over Neshoba Central
West Point did what they do best.
Heritage wins homecoming thriller, 34-32
Heritage Academy celebrated a thrilling homecoming victory against Leake Academy on Friday, edging out the Rebels with a last-minute touchdown in a game filled with tense moments and key defensive stands.
SHS baseball boosters to host golf tournament fundraiser
The Starkville High School Baseball Booster Club is set to host a four-person scramble golf tournament fundraiser on October 17 at the Mississippi State University Golf Course in Starkville. The event includes a complimentary lunch at noon before the 1 p.m. shotgun start.
Louisville outlasts Starkville in shootout to extend winning streak to 30
A turnover on downs five yards from the end zone, followed by a 95-yard touchdown drive the other way in the fourth quarter, is about as demoralizing a stretch as a football team can experience.
Trojans reclaim Lowndes crown in domination of Cavaliers
New Hope head coach Allen Glenn held aloft a copy of the Commercial Dispatch from a year ago when Caledonia defeated the Trojans amidst a winless season.
Caledonia and New Hope renew Lowndes County rivalry
NEW HOPE — A battle for Lowndes County is set to take place on Friday as two of the school district’s biggest schools meet for
Starkville heads to Louisville trying to snap Wildcats’ 29-game winning streak
The last time Starkville visited Louisville, the Yellow Jackets edged the Wildcats 21-20 to remain undefeated and hand Louisville its first loss. That was on
Lions look to rebound at home against ICC
SCOOBA — East Mississippi Community College football returns home this week to face Itawamba Community College. The Lions (1-2) are coming off a 33-14 loss
Ella Shepherd takes 1st, Cavs cross country shows out at weekend meet
CALEDONIA — Caledonia cross country had a big weekend at the Mooreville XC Invitational. The Cavaliers boys and girls teams each saw several runners stand
Cavaliers volleyball getting right in district
CALEDONIA — Caledonia volleyball was back in action on Monday night. The Cavaliers wrapped up a 3-0 sweep of Houston in quick fashion, winning the
Monday Musings: KaMario Taylor shines in losing effort
Taylor shows his class in loss at West Point Noxubee County always has a chance in games because of its quarterback, KaMario Taylor. The four-star
Green Wave defense stands tall in win over Tigers
WEST POINT — The Green Wave is back in the win column after a thrilling 20-18 win over local rivals Noxubee County on Friday. Tigers
Ruffin does it all as Starkville stays perfect with win over Meridian
STARKVILLE — Chris Jones may not have been happy with his team’s performance Friday night, but a win is a win. Behind three first-half touchdown
Mississippi State releases complete 2025 baseball schedule
Mississippi State will avoid three of the Southeastern Conference’s toughest teams in 2025, as the Bulldogs are not scheduled to play defending national champion Tennessee,
Catching On
Heritage Academy receiver Nash McCrary goes up high for a leaping grab over a Pillow Academy defender in MAIS action Friday night. The Patriots defeated
Thunder rolls over Victory Christian
COLUMBUS – With the threat of remnants from Hurricane Francine looming over the Golden Triangle, Victory Christian’s home contest versus Jacksonville (Ala.) Christian was moved
Falcons can’t overcome mistakes, fall at Louisville
LOUISVILLE — Despite showing early promise, Columbus fell, 50-13, against Louisville on Friday night. The Falcons struggled to overcome mistakes as Louisville capitalized on every
Expect fireworks when Tigers and Green Wave face off Friday
WEST POINT — West Point will play host to another highly anticipated local battle under Friday night lights this week. It’s a matchup that turned
Yellow Jackets look to keep it rolling against Meridian
Despite new faces all over the roster, Starkville is off to a flying start this fall. The Yellow Jackets, MHSAA Class 7A runners-up a year