Oak Hill announces Jake Smith as new basketball coach
WEST POINT — Oak Hill Academy announced its new boys basketball head coach on Wednesday, naming Jake Smith
Caledonia softball playoff run ends after third-round loss to Itawamba Agricultural
CALEDONIA — Losing late in the playoffs is never easy to accept, but this year saw a Caledonia softball team that made it a lot further than even they might have expected at the start of the year.
Trojans reach state semis after series win over Corinth
NEW HOPE — “I don’t even know how to feel, I’ve got so much adrenaline pumping through my body right now. There’s nothing like it.”
New Hope drops Game 1 at home to Lafayette
NEW HOPE — The Trojans softball team fell behind in its playoff series with Lafayette on Thursday night, losing 3-0 at home to the Commodores.
How Lane Kiffin, Ole Miss have kept Mississippi’s ‘championship-level’ talent in-state
OXFORD — While most of Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin’s headlining additions have come via the transfer portal the last few offseasons, work on the traditional recruiting trail — particularly within Mississippi — can’t be overlooked.
Trojans battle back to win Game 1 against Corinth
NEW HOPE — The second round of the playoffs began a day early in New Hope, with the baseball team taking a 1-0 series lead over Corinth on Thursday. The Trojans had to come from behind after the Warriors jumped out to an early 2-0 lead, but a four-run fourth inning helped propel them to a 5-2 victory.
Anthony Carlyle named Starkville boys basketball coach
Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District has announced Anthony Carlyle as its next boys basketball head coach. Carlyle has a 303-111 overall coaching record and six
Cavaliers face No. 1 Itawamba Agricultural in playoffs
CALEDONIA — It’s back to work for the Cavaliers after their dramatic Game 3 win over Choctaw Central on Monday. There’s another playoff series to prepare for, and possibly the toughest they’ll face, but they’ve been all business from the start in what is turning out to be a memorable season.
New Hope hosts baseball and softball playoffs on Thursday night
NEW HOPE — Both New Hope baseball and softball teams are set to host again in the second round of the playoffs, with the Game 1 matchups moved to Thursday in anticipation of bad weather on Friday.
Young Cavaliers team keeps rolling, into third round of playoffs
CALEDONIA — It was a joyful scene when the ball hit Camryn Higginbotham’s glove for the final out of Monday night’s MHSAA 4A Region 3 second-round playoff series.
Starkville swept in first-round playoff series
STARKVILLE — Facing a Lewisburg team with six NCAA Division I signees, Starkville (14-15) did all it could in Friday night’s MHSAA 7A playoff opener. But shaky defense from the Yellow Jackets in the sixth inning helped lead to two runs for the Patriots, which made the difference a 4-2 Starkville defeat. A 9-3 Game 2 loss to the Patriots in Lewisburg on Saturday saw the Jackets fall out of the playoffs.
Trojans sweep away first-round opposition
NEW HOPE — There was no need for Friday night lights in New Hope despite the playoff doubleheaders in both softball and baseball. The games started just after 4 p.m. and were done before the sun went down as both Trojan teams swept the opposition away.
High School Sports: 14 Cavalier softball and baseball players recognized with All-Division awards
Caledonia saw multiple players named to 4A Region 3 All-Division teams for baseball and softball this week, with two standout sophomores taking home awards for their respective positions as well.
High School Soccer: Caledonia soccer standouts sign with prestigious NMCC program
Two of Caledonia’s strongest defenders are taking their partnership to Senatobia next fall after signing offers to play for Northwest Mississippi Community College.
Trojans sweep away first-round opposition in baseball, softball
NEW HOPE — There was no need for Friday night lights in New Hope despite the playoff doubleheaders in both softball and baseball. The games
Six Patriots receive MAIS All-District awards
COLUMBUS — A strong week for Heritage Academy baseball continued on Wednesday with the unveiling of the Midsouth Association of Independent Schools All-District Awards. Six Patriots were recognized for their performances this season, with one senior standout taking home the ultimate prize.
High school baseball: Ketchum dominates as Heritage takes Game 1 over Wayne
COLUMBUS — With two out in the bottom of the sixth, Patriots senior Jack Ketchum stepped up to the plate. The Alabama commit was 3-for-3
Prep Roundup: Playoff time is here for baseball and softball
Here is an overview of which area teams are headed to the postseason, when they will play and who they will play against.
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