‘That’s my cousin’: Mississippi State softball’s Aquana Brownlee has special rooting interest in Super Bowl LV
Normally, when Aquana Brownlee tells somebody she’s from Houston, they assume she means Houston, Texas.
Starkville High School pausing football activities due to positive COVID-19 tests
STARKVILLE — The Starkville High School football team is shutting down for 14 days.
Starkville High kicks summer football workouts into gear
The Yellow Jackets kicked things off this week, but getting used to the restrictions didn’t happen overnight. “Every day’s an adjustment period,” coach Chris Jones said.
How Mississippi prospects are viewed in the Under Armour All-America Game selection process
In a year where COVID-19 has brought a startling halt to sports worldwide, those involved in the contest recognize the impact cancellations will have on players from the Magnolia State.
Starkville upset by Oxford in Little Egg Bowl rematch
OXFORD — Less than 24 hours after their collegiate counterparts did battle one hour and 45 minutes south Thursday, Starkville and Oxford’s Little Egg Bowl Part II delivered the dramatics in the MHSAA 6A North-half Championship Friday night.
Laden with offensive playmakers, Starkville prepares to host Olive Branch in Class 6A second round
An ensemble cast for Starkville led to a 35-2 win over Horn Lake last week. Now the Yellow Jackets face Olive Branch, which pulled an upset of Madison Central last Friday.
Starkville receiver Josh Aka embracing role after long-awaited opportunity
Now nearing the end of his senior season, Josh Aka has become a mainstay in the Starkville offense after nearly two years of preparation.
Starkville riding high into top-two matchup with Madison Central after rough start
Starkville marches into Friday’s contest against No. 1 Madison Central riding a five-game win streak, and the locker room has enjoyed a refreshed outlook on the season.
Starkville trounces Germantown
STARKVILLE — Starkville High School’s first quarter Friday couldn’t have been more efficient from an offensive standpoint.
Former MSU lineman Jones arrested after traffic stop
Former Mississippi State University defensive lineman Chris Jones was arrested Wednesday after a traffic stop by local law enforcement, documents state.