Bulldogs give Arkansas double-OT scare
The Arkansas Razorbacks survived a double-overtime scare against Mississippi State on Saturday, atoning for a blown 10-point lead with a 38-31 win.
History returns to East Webster in loss to Calhoun City
ast Webster High School’s football team entered Friday’s third-round playoff game trying to escape the demons of its last trip to Calhoun City.
MSU’s young skill players still learning
As Mississippi State’s offense faces each new hurdle, the common theme in the learning curve is youth.
Brignone, Sherrod look for O-line to regain swagger
When Mississippi State center J.C. Brignone recalls the Arkansas game last season, he remembers how his offensive line won the battle up front.
Noxubee County keeps rolling along
The orderly state of affairs comes naturally to Tyrone Shorter.
If you needed any proof, you need only look at the success of the Noxubee County High School football program this season.
Mullen wants rebound from loss to Alabama
A day after Mississippi State’s football team proved to be its own worst enemy in a 30-10 loss to Alabama, head coach Dan Mullen turned his attentions to rebounding the same way it did when it lost at LSU.
Trojans flying high after win
Zak Thrasher threw for 308 yards and three touchdowns to lead the New Hope High School football team to a 46-22 victory against Jackson Callaway in the first round of the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 5A playoffs.
Champs’ march begins with rout
The West Point High School football team kicked off the postseason in grand fashion Friday night with a 36-14 whipping of Provine in the first round of the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 5A playoffs.
Surge in second half lifts EWHS
East Webster intercepted three passes and hung 27 points in the second half to post a 38-12 win over John F. Kennedy.
Alabama responds to loss by smashing MSU
Questions of how No. 11 University of Alabama (8-2, 5-2) would rebound from its national title-buster loss to LSU were paired with the questionable status of running back Trent Richardson.
Alabama, however, showed no ill effects from a physical match with LSU, topping the No. 17 Bulldogs 30-10 Saturday night.
Defense delivers for Tigers
Defense wins championships. While exceptional offenses bring home trophies too, that is the rule Noxubee County High School football coach Tyrone Shorter lives by. His words rang true Friday night as his Tigers moved one step closer to realizing that goal with a 12-6 win against Center Hill in the second round of the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 4A playoffs.
Riggins, Blue Devils answer rallying call
Sulligent’s “family” approach helped it score 40 unanswered points en route to a 40-19 victory against Huntsville Westminster Christian in the second round of the Alabama High School Activities Association Class 2A playoffs.
Bulldogs bemoan mistakes against Tide
For the first couple of drives Saturday, Mississippi State looked ready to match Alabama on its home turf.
Noxubee County has piled up plenty of numbers
The numbers don’t lie. Whether it has been through the air or on the ground, the Noxubee County High School football team has had one of the best offenses in the state the past four years.
Shell-shock: Freshmen must change workout, diet habits to succeed
Life as a Mississippi State football player begins immediately after the ink dries on the National Letter of Intent.
MSU bye week is stressful
A bye week should be the most relaxing time of a football team’s season.
For No. 17 Mississippi State (7-2, 3-2 Southeastern Conference), last week’s break from competition shattered the ball club because of the death of defensive end Nick Bell.
Eagles face Tuscaloosa for title
The Victory Christian football team still has a shred of uncertainty as it enters its game at 7 tonight against Tuscaloosa Christian for the Christian Football Association championship.
East Webster defense not concerned about the spotlight
Defensive players rarely get the shine cast on those who score touchdowns. And that’s fine by East Webster High School football players.
Immanuel aims for history tonight
Billy Thomas knew more than two years ago the Immanuel Christian football program was in good hands.
The longtime football and basketball coach wanted to ensure the football program’s continued growth as an 11-man team, so he opted to step aside so the school could bring in Shawn Gates as new football coach and Daniel Merchant as an assistant coach.
Henderson leads Lions to playoffs
Brad Henderson has faced that clock and those charging linemen and cornerbacks and those questions. His ability to remain calm and to slow that clock down has helped him become a leader the East Mississippi Community College football team can trust.