Second-half rally leads Yellow Jackets past Madison Central
For Starkville’s David Washington, the halftime message was simple.
Starkville holds off Tupelo rally in key 2-7A matchup
TUPELO – Starkville thought it had iced the game when the Yellow Jackets took a 3-0 lead over Tupelo midway through the second half, but
Patriots soccer rolls back from holidays with second-half rout
COLUMBUS — Heritage Academy soccer returned from the holiday break in their schedule on Tuesday, braving the cold and the wind at C.L. Mitchell Field
Young Cavaliers keep winning as district play starts
CALEDONIA — Caledonia basketball continued its strong start to the season this week, registering a district win against Greenwood and a road win at Lamar
Verdell’s late heroics lead Falcons past Ridgeland
Road wins in division were hard to come by for Columbus last season, but the Falcons have already doubled last season’s total.
Holiday Basketball Roundup: Jackets, Cavs and Trojans shine in weekend action
COLUMBUS — High school basketball resumed shortly after Christmas with several holiday tournaments taking place over the weekend. Several area schools returned to the court,
Yellow Jacket girls hold off Brandon in key 7A showdown
MADISON — With a key player out, Zariyah Edwards and Zariah Brown just stepped up. Behind the play of Edwards and Brown, along with a
Former Heritage football coach to lead MAIS
PEARL — The Midsouth Association of Independent Schools has a new executive director, and one who will be recognizable to the Heritage Academy community. Barrett
Cavs hope to stay hot at Friendly City Classic
COLUMBUS — Caledonia will be one of three local teams taking part in the Friendly City Classic this weekend at the Mississippi University for Women.
Starkville basketball programs show promise under first-year coaches
After several years of continuity, some new faces are in charge of Starkville’s historic basketball programs. Both the boys and girls teams are experiencing early success under new leadership, picking up key wins ahead of a critical January in terms of playoff chances and seeding.
Chris Jones hired as new Hinds head coach
STARKVILLE — Starkville High School head football coach Chris Jones was named the new head coach at Hinds Community College on Monday, ending an eight-year run with the Jackets.
Former West Point coach Chris Chambless to lead Gordo
Chris Chambless is already back in the game. The former West Point football coach has been hired to lead the program at Gordo (Ala.), AL.com reported Friday.
Starkville coach Chris Jones named new Hinds head football coach
STARKVILLE — Starkville High School head football coach Chris Jones was named the new head coach at Hinds Community College on Monday, ending an eight-year
West Point DC Charles Herron named Young Black Coaches’ Defensive Coordinator of the Year
WEST POINT — The Green Wave saw an important member of the coaching staff recognized for his work in another banner year for the program.
Three Falcons sign as early enrollees
COLUMBUS — Three Falcons signed their letter of intent to play football at the next level in a ceremony at Columbus High School on Wednesday.
Yellow Jackets rebound in district matchups
STARKVILLE — Starkville High girls and boys basketball teams rebounded from losses with district wins over Murrah on Tuesday night. The girls won, 63-37, before
Alabama All-Stars edge Mississippi for fourth straight win in series
MOBILE — Alabama has now won four in a row over Mississippi. It was a shootout, but the Alabama All-Stars scored 17 fourth quarter points
Lady Rams stay on top in MAIS 2A after Kemper win
COLUMBUS — The Lady Rams had another big win on Tuesday night in district play. Columbus Christian entered the contest as the top-ranked team in
Falcons fall at home to Tupelo after 4th-quarter rally falls short
COLUMBUS — The Falcons boys basketball team suffered its second loss of the season on Tuesday, falling 55-52 at home to Tupelo. The Falcons, now
SHS’ Lockhart signs to play tennis at Delta State
STARKVILLE — The Jackets celebrated another college signing day on Tuesday as Starkville senior Dean Lockhart signed with Delta State University to continue his academic
Four local soccer teams place at state and regional tournaments
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