New Hope rebounds with shutout against Caledonia
It wasn’t pretty, but the New Hope High School football team will take its 28-0 win against Caledonia High School.
In its annual Lowndes County rivalry match against Caledonia on Friday, New Hope had more than 10 penalties and struggled to move the ball consistently for the second straight game.
Caledonia-New Hope latest chapter in Lowndes County rivalries
CALEDONIA — The third chapter of the Lowndes County high school football rivalry series kicks off at 7:30 tonight when Caledonia visits New Hope.
Caledonia coach Ricky Kendrick hopes the latest installment plays out a lot like the first chapter (a victory against West Lowndes) and not like the second one (a double-overtime loss to Heritage Academy).
Columbus shuts out New Hope
Columbus High School football coach Tony Stanford feared a letdown following his team’s win against West Point last week.
Coming off the rivalry win, his undefeated team jumped back into another rivalry game against New Hope. To add to his nervousness, he said the Falcons didn’t have a good week of preparation for the Trojans.
The Falcons never looked in danger of being upset on their home field Friday, rolling to a 33-0 win to remain undefeated.
Columbus wants to continue ‘new beginning’
This is the time for the Columbus High School football team to continue its season of new beginnings.
Coming off an overtime victory against two-time defending Class 5A champion West Point, Columbus will see how it fares in the role as “favorite” at 7:30 tonight when it plays host to New Hope.
Noxubee County starts fast in victory against New Hope
Terrence Barron and the Noxubee County High School football team listened all week as coach Tyrone Shorter preached about finishing.
New Hope will face tough test vs. Noxubee County
MACON — A week off wasn’t long enough for the New Hope High School football team.
Despite having an open week following a 17-12 victory against Louisville in its season opener Aug. 19, New Hope still will be battered and bruised at 7:30 p.m. Friday when it plays host to Noxubee County in its home opener.
New Hope capitalizes on mistakes to beat Louisville
LOUISVILLE — Four second-half turnovers created by defense provided the difference Friday night as the New Hope High School football team defeated Louisville 17-12 in the season opener for both teams at Hinze Stadium.
Columbus High football faces stern test in Aberdeen
Now that the word is out, the Columbus High School football team will have to be even better.
Columbus delivered a mild surprise Saturday, breaking out to a 21-0 lead en route to a 27-12 victory against Noxubee County in the second annual Fall High School Jamboree at Mississippi State’s Davis Wade Stadium.
Late fumble return for TD lifts New Hope
STARKVILLE — As junior defensive end Juan Cedano began to grab the football and rumble 95 yards for a touchdown, every New Hope High School football fan was trying to figure who that was winning the game for their team.
After the fumble recovery and touchdown with just 31 seconds left in the contest, the Trojans earned a 7-0 victory in the final game of the Fall High School Jamboree at Mississippi State’s Davis Wade Stadium.
Six area football teams set for jamboree at MSU
It’s finally here, and it just so happens it will be played on an even bigger stage.
Six area teams will participate today in the second annual New Hope Jamboree at Mississippi State’s Davis Wade Stadium.
NHHS set to jam again
Michael Bradley wants to make sure you highlight Aug. 13 on your calendar.
The New Hope High School football coach and five other local coaches will come together at Mississippi State’s Davis Wade Stadium on that Saturday to provide one final appetizer before the start of the Mississippi High School Activities Association regular season.