Starkville 8U All-Stars dominate in Dizzy Dean World Series win
It was another big weekend for Starkville baseball in Dizzy Dean play once again with 12U and 8U All-Star teams competing for the World Series crown in Southaven.
‘(It’s) what you want them to do in a game’
“A good workman never blames his tools!”
Starkville baseball teams travel for Dizzy Dean World Series
Two Starkville baseball teams have made the trip north to compete in the Dizzy Dean World Series this weekend. Games begin on Thursday between the state tournament champions from across the south.
Youth Baseball: BankFirst Yards Sportsplex to host Grand Slam all-star youth baseball tournament
Two months after the BankFirst Yards SportsPlex officially opened off Highway 82 in Columbus, the eight-field complex will play host to youth baseball teams from across Mississippi and into Alabama this weekend.
Youth Softball: Meet Lowndes County’s undefeated rec softball champs
9-0, undefeated.
The champions of Lowndes County’s rec softball league completed a historic run, beating every one of its opponents on its way to the league crown.
Lowndes County Sports Hall of Fame begins nomination process
COLUMBUS — The Lowndes County Sports Hall of Fame continued its efforts to raise awareness and encourage participation in its ongoing nomination process at the
Local Sports: Cornerstone Park hosts first major tournament, showcases local youth talent
Cornerstone Park hosted its first major tournament over the weekend with the Dizzy Dean 8U and 10U state championships.
Professional Golf: Oak Hill alum Williams plays in U.S. Open Championships
West Point native Wells Williams took part in the first two rounds of the 124th U.S. Open Championships in North Carolina this week, posting a +11 score before missing the Saturday cut.
Youth Soccer: ‘Funino’ soccer camp put emphasis on fun
“We’re not in the soccer-club business, we’re in the soccer-player business.”
Local Sports: Dizzy Dean state tournament begins Thursday at Cornerstone Park
Starkville’s Cornerstone Park is set to host the Dizzy Dean Mississippi State tournament for the 8U and 10U age groups in baseball and softball. The tournament takes place June 13-16 and features All-Star teams from across the state competing for a place in the Dizzy Dean World Series.
Local FLY and STY basketball teams shine in home-court tourney
COLUMBUS — Some of the best youth basketball teams in the South descended on Columbus and New Hope last weekend for the FLY and STY “Hustle” Amateur Athletic Union basketball tournament.
‘I was once one of those kids’
STARKVILLE — Willie Gay Jr. has accomplished more in football than just about anyone who has ever come out of Starkville.
