East Oktibbeha’s Brooks staying busy with track, football
CRAWFORD — This isn’t the best time of year to ask East Oktibbeha County High School football and track and field coach Randy Brooks to take a fishing trip or to help with a fix-up project.
South Lamar softball prepares for area tournament
The South Lamar High School fast-pitch softball team went 5-2 in the final week of the regular season to prepare for the area tournament.
South Lamar (30-7, 7-1 area) will play Berry at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Parrish.
MSU beats Ole Miss despite getting only two hits
STARKVILLE — John Cohen talks constantly to his Mississippi State University baseball team about finding ways to win games.
His squad’s 4-2 victory against the University of Mississippi in the third game of a three-game weekend set was a direct reflection of that idea. After all, it isn’t often a team gets two hits and wins.
Sykes ready to take next step to realize dream
A new April Sykes took the court Sunday primed to take the next step in her basketball career.
The former East Oktibbeha County High School All-American who went on to have a standout career with the Rutgers University women’s basketball team worked in her first practice with her new team, the WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks.
Injury list continues to grow for MSU baseball
STARKVILLE — The injury list continues to grow for the Mississippi State University baseball team.
Three key contributors are fighting serious injuries as the Bulldogs enter the final month of the regular season.
Ole Miss, MSU tied after pair of pitching gems
STARKVILLE — The state of Mississippi’s biggest college baseball series is tied after two games to a pair of special pitching performances.
The only problem is the efforts came at different times and in different ways.
Errors cost MSU in loss to Ole Miss
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State University baseball coach John Cohen is convinced his club gave the game away from third base.
Starkville beats Center Hill to advance
STARKVILLE — Debbie Carlisle knew some information her husband would have love to have known Saturday afternoon.
Sitting in the stands on a beautiful Saturday afternoon at Carlisle Field, Debbie predicted the Starkville High baseball team was going to turn a double play to escape a bases-loaded jam in the sixth inning.
New Hope’s Holifield no-hits Pearl
The samurai is back and ready to do some damage.
In slow-pitch softball season, Lauren Holifield took to wearing a yellow bandana around her head to signify she and New Hope High School were ready for battle.
Cleveland smacks walk-off grand slam to beat Caledonia
CLEVELAND — There are a lot of ways to lose a baseball game.
A walk-off grand slam is one you don’t normally see. Unfortunately, that’s how the Caledonia High School baseball team saw its season end Saturday.
Three Columbus United teams advance to state tournament
The Columbus United Under-12 and U-14 boys and the U-16 girls soccer teams qualified for the Mississippi Soccer Association State Championships May 5-6 in Meridian.
MSU’s Ballard, Mitchell; Ole Miss’ Massie drafted
NEW YORK — Mississippi State University’s Vick Ballard and Charles Mitchell and the University of Mississippi’s Bobby Massie were selected Saturday on the third and final day of the NFL draft.
Ballard was selected in the fifth round by the Indianapolis Colts, while Mitchell was taken in the sixth by the Atlanta Falcons. Massie, an offensive lineman, was selected in the fourth round by the Arizona Cardinals.
Ravens take Alabama’s Upshaw; Sims will transfer
NEW YORK — The University of Alabama football team had its fifth player selected in the 2012 NFL draft Friday evening at when the Baltimore Ravens used the No. 35 overall pick, the third pick in the second round, to select senior linebacker Courtney Upshaw.
Bulldogs add latest signee in men’s basketball
STARKVILLE — In what many people sees will be a rebuilding project for Mississippi State University men’s basketball coach Rick Ray, the one quality he values the most in his newest signee is considered uncoachable.
Hamilton softball ready for postseason
HAMILTON — Lexus Jordan never has hesitated to express her feelings.
Playoffs excite New Hope softball team
The New Hope High School fast-pitch softball team wants to continue its climb.
Gates, Bulldogs prepare for Senior Day doubleheader
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State University senior outfielder Brittany Gates has a simple reminder.
New Hope rolls over outmanned Lake Cormorant
New Hope High School carried a region championship and tons of momentum into the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 5A baseball playoffs.
Starkville High begins postseason with 5-1 victory
STARKVILLE — Even after pitching a complete game on the mound, Starkville High School senior pitcher Nick Brooks’ best role was a cheerleader for the highlight worthy defensive plays made behind him.
Bulldogs searching for Rebels bullpen
STARKVILLE – The plan for the Mississippi State baseball lineup is very specific. They want to see action in the visitors bullpen early and often.