Caledonia holds off Pontotoc rally in 5A quarterfinals
A furious rally came up just short for Pontotoc on Thursday night.
No longer a district match, there’s still much to play for when Vols host Chiefs
Formerly District 1-5A foes, Starkville Academy’s game hosting Magnolia Heights tonight won’t have the same heft of district championship hopes on the line like last year’s clash – but that isn’t changing how the Volunteers are preparing for this week’s game.
Cavs, Trojans earn road playoff victories; advance to second round
Caledonia and New Hope both advanced to the second round of the MHSAA Class 5A volleyball playoffs Tuesday as each team captured an opening-round win on the road. Starkville and West Lowndes didn’t have as much luck in their opening round playoffs games and closed out their seasons in defeats in the first round.
Vols, Raiders end softball seasons in state tournaments
The softball season for Oak Hill Academy and Starkville Academy came to a close on Saturday in their respective division state tournaments as both teams suffered back-to-back losses. In volleyball, West Lowndes opened the 1A state playoffs with a win.
New Hope, West Lowndes earn blowout wins behind ground game
In high school football action last week, New Hope added another 60-point victory to its resume as West Lowndes picked up its second win on the season. Starkville Academy held off a late rally by Pillow Academy to win its fifth game of the season.
New Hope’s Jefferson racks up 219 yards and five touchdowns to earn Player of the Week
For the second consecutive week, New Hope has scored more than 60 points, mostly generated by an explosion of offense on the ground.
Caledonia, New Hope and West Lowndes end regular seasons and advance to volleyball playoffs
The MHSAA 5A volleyball playoffs are set, and both Caledonia and New Hope have earned the right to move on to the postseason after a long run through the regular season, which concluded Thursday night with Region 1-5A victories for both teams.
Kimbrell steals the show as Patriots rout ERA to begin district play
With the clock ticking down the final minutes, backup quarterback Brodie Watrous got his team onto the ball in the red zone and hastily took the snap.
Raiders improve to 6-1 with rivalry win over Winston Academy
The Oak Hill Academy Raiders secured a multi-touchdown rivalry win against the Winston Academy Patriots with just minutes left in the game.
West Point dominates Callaway in 42-0 shutout
From the first series to the final whistle, West Point reminded everyone why it remains one of the most dominant programs in Mississippi.
Nine area football players named to all-star teams
The Mississippi Association of Coaches announced Tuesday the rosters for its Bernard Blackwell North/South All-Star Game and the roster for the annual Mississippi/Alabama All-Star Football Game, with players from many area teams getting the nod.
Patriots begin district play with rare matchup against East Rankin
Heritage Academy is set to begin its first foray into the new reshuffled MAIS District 2-4A at 7 p.m. today as it hosts East Rankin Academy.
Trojans all smiles during comeback over rival Cavs in Dig Pink match
It didn’t matter how big their deficit was or how many many sets they were down, the Trojans of New Hope’s volleyball team just wouldn’t stop celebrating.
Oak Hill, Starkville Academy end long postseason droughts, advance to state softball tournaments
In high school sports action this week, Oak Hill Academy and Starkville Academy played well enough in their respective region softball tournaments to advance to the MAIS state tournaments, which begin on Saturday in Magee. In volleyball, Starkville moved on to the 7A state tournament, and Columbus ended a long losing streak with a nonconference win.
Trojans blow out Hilltoppers behind Brooks’ big game as Falcons, Panthers fall in heartbreakers
As the season nears the beginning of conference games, New Hope ended a two-game losing streak with a dominant win last Friday on the legs of its quarterback, but for Columbus and West Lowndes, each team suffered another heartbreaking loss.
Brooks records 223 yards and five touchdowns to earn Player of the Week
New Hope head coach Allen Glenn uses words “leader” and “mature” to describe his speedy sophomore quarterback Tyrekus Brooks – but after last Friday, if you’d ask Houston’s football program how it would characterize him, you’d likely hear words similar to “fast” and “nigh uncatchable.”
Jackets tame Bulldogs in 22-14 win
The 2025 Yellow Jackets have not been known for their defense. That changed on Friday night.
Late-game heroics lead West Point past Tupelo
Two years ago, West Point beat Tupelo on the blue turf, and the Green Wave did it again on Friday.
Rams remain undefeated after blowout win over Kemper Academy
The zigzag-and-run technique seemed to have been the key to success for Columbus Christian Academy’s 62-8 blowout win against Kemper Academy.
Louisville tops Noxubee County to reclaim Toothpick Bowl trophy
Turnovers and penalties – those are two words that haunt every football coach.
