How Heritage Academy quarterback Mack Howard became a Power Five recruit before starting his first varsity game
Statistically, Heritage Academy football coach Sean Harrison thinks, quarterback Mack Howard’s game against Bayou Academy on Sept. 18 wasn’t Howard’s best.
Prep football capsules: In Friday’s home opener, Heritage Academy hopes to fix last week’s mistakes
Heritage Academy football coach Sean Harrison said his team has one main aim in mind for Friday’s home opener against Kirk Academy: fixing the mistakes the Patriots made last week.
Oak Hill Academy promotes defensive coordinator Bill Rosenthal to head football coach
Oak Hill Academy athletic director Phil Ferguson took it to the team.
Brandon Harris, Dantariyus Cannon power West Point to fourth straight title
HATTIESBURG — West Point senior backs Dantariyus Cannon and Brandon Harris often swap roles on the field.
Dynamic, deep rushing attack fueling West Point’s playoff run
WEST POINT — Early this season, while West Point running back Dantariyus Cannon battled nagging injuries, fellow senior Brandon Harris shouldered the load.
Oak Hill Academy linebacker Jaden Craven honored with NFL Way to Play Award for ‘textbook’ tackle
WEST POINT — The group chat was going crazy.
Prep football capsules: Starkville Academy sets its sights on third straight playoff upset
Starkville Academy’s 23-7 loss to Jackson Academy in the Volunteers’ regular-season finale on Oct. 25 changed something in the team.
Prep football capsules: Seeking first playoff win in school history, Caledonia hits the road
The Caledonia football team is playing for its first playoff win in school history Friday, but the record would just be an added bonus for coach Michael Kelly’s team.
Still clinging to playoff hopes, Columbus prepares to host No. 4 Lafayette
For the Columbus High School football team, each Wednesday is a “fun day” on the practice field.
Prep football capsules: Heritage Academy must stay focused to finish off perfect regular season
The Patriots (10-0) and Washington (2-7) have played five of the same opponents this season, with the Generals losing all but their matchup with Bayou. But that doesn’t mean coach Sean Harrison’s team can afford to overlook its opponent Thursday.
Prep football roundup: Yellow Jackets thump Greenville, 49-26
GREENVILLE — The Starkville High School football team picked up its fourth straight victory of the season Friday, besting Greenville 49-26.
Noxubee County’s defense struggles in loss at Corinth
CORINTH — Noxubee County fell to 4-4 on the season with a 51-14 road loss to Corinth (6-1) on Thursday.
Prep football round up: New Hope shut out by Itawamba Agricultural, falls to 1-3
FULTON — New Hope fell to 1-3 on the season after being routed 38-0 Friday by Itawamba Agricultural (4-0).
Prep football capsules: West Point rearing to knock off second straight Class 6A opponent
West Point coach Chris Chambless repeatedly specified that Tupelo is disciplined and well coached. It’ll take another big effort from the Green Wave to beat a Class 6A team for the second time in as many weeks
Meet the algebra teacher providing ‘Twitter mayhem’ and more for West Point football
Justin Vollenweider’s role as athletics video coordinator for West Point’s football team is pretty much all encompassing. But the Green Wave’s Twitter account has Vollenweider’s unique touch.
Rice will not return as football coach at Columbus High School
For the second straight off-season, Columbus High School is in the market for a new football coach.
Starkville High School sends group of 14 to next level
STARKVILLE — Starkville High School football coach Chris Jones felt like a proud papa Wednesday afternoon.
Signing day success nothing new at Noxubee County
MACON — Success breeds tradition.
Minichino column: Shorter enjoys emotional signing day at Noxubee County
“Bear with me.”
Tyrone Shorter hasn’t had to use those words too often in his coaching career.
Power of persuasion helps Green Wave on signing day
WEST POINT — Ke’Aris Smith didn’t lose faith.