With free football camp in Starkville, Jeffery Simmons hopes to ‘pass the crown’ to next generation
STARKVILLE — Before Jeffery Simmons was a first-round NFL draft pick, before he was a standout at Mississippi State, even before he was a phenom at Noxubee County High School, he was a water boy.
Noxubee Co. finds balance between school, football
Noxubee County High School football coach Tyrone Shorter is driven by a goal.
While most coaches are defined by wins and losses, Shorter feels he is best defined by graduation day.
Chamberlain leads Noxubee County past West Point
MACON — The week before one of the biggest rival games on his team’s schedule, Noxubee County High School football coach Tyrone Shorter decided to try somebody new at quarterback.
Noxubee County finding its stride on defense
MACON — Not counting the injuries to his team, Tyrone Shorter is feeling a lot better.
The longtime assistant now in his second season as head coach of the Noxubee County High School football team can talk a little more confidently about his defense now that he is beginning to see more effort like the stingy Tigers of old.
Robinson, Jones step up for Tigers
MACON — It’s one thing to step forward when you have a week to prepare knowing you’ll be without your starting quarterback.
It’s an entirely different proposition to lose a starting running back a day before a game and have to scrap your game plan, especially against an athletic and experienced defense.
But champions emerge when their teammates need them.
Noxubee County will be without Ballard for 4-6 weeks
MACON — The Noxubee County High School football team is going to have to go to plan B.
Noxubee County coach Tyrone Shorter said Tuesday that junior quarterback Deangelo Ballard will miss four to six weeks after fracturing his leg Friday in a 45-29 victory against 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.
Noxubee County pulls away from Starkville
MACON — Even after a disappointing loss last week in the second annual Fall High School Jamboree, Noxubee County High School football coach Tyrone Shorter was convinced his team could still run the football.
Starkville, Noxubee County will renew rivalry
STARKVILLE — One of the better, low-scoring defensive struggles of 2010 took place when the Noxubee County High School football team defeated Starkville 14-7 in the regular-season opener for both squads.
Starkville coach Jamie Mitchell and Noxubee County coach Tyrone Shorter believe that type of encore is possible when the teams kick off the 2011 season at 7:30 tonight in Macon.
Columbus sends message, beats Noxubee County
STARKVILLE — Maybe this is the season Columbus High School becomes part of the playoff conversation in Class 6A football.
Columbus sent a message quickly to the Class 4A North Half finalists Noxubee County with a 27-12 victory Saturday in 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.
Noxubee County begins preparations for ‘Y’all vs. Us’
MACON — Scott Parenteau’s job is to keep the momentum rolling.
Word already is out that the Noxubee County High School football team will play host to Louisville High as part of season three of Cellular South’s “Y’all vs. Us” prep football series.
Excitement building in Noxubee County for
The excitement is building in Noxubee County.
Additions will bolster Noxubee County coaching staff
Joey Sanders has been working in the Greater Golden Triangle area for more than a year.
On Monday, though, he officially will get approved to return home.
NCHS’ Joey Sanders grew into All-Star, Bulldog thanks to 7-on-7 camps
Joey Sanders wasn’t always a go-to performer.
Growing up and maturing in the Noxubee County High School football program, Sanders learned to love the passing game.
As one of quarterback Omarr Conner’s favorite targets, Sanders blossomed into an All-State wide receiver as a senior and earned a scholarship to play football at Mississippi State.