Prep football capsules: New Hope expecting — not just hoping for — win over Lafayette
The Trojans have lost two straight games as they prepare for the best defense in Region 1-5A, but coach Wade Tackett’s high expectations haven’t wavered.
Prep football roundup: Starkville, West Point both fall on the road; Noxubee County steamrolls Hatley
The Jaguars’ Vic Sutton scored from 10 yards out with 4:49 to go to send Starkville to its first defeat this year, while the Green Wave lost their second straight game.
Prep football capsules: Hosting Lake Cormorant, Columbus looks for something to go its way
The Falcons’ 1-5 record likely belies their talent: Their biggest loss was by 13 points, and they haven’t lost a game by more than a touchdown since. But the Falcons need to turn in wins sooner or later.
Prep football roundup: Caledonia jumps on Mooreville for district road win
Darrius Triplett ran for 180 yards and four touchdowns on 11 carries in the blowout win.
Prep football roundup: Columbus comes up just short at Center Hill
Quarterback Ethan Conner was 7 of 11 passing for 200 yards and a touchdown and also ran for two scores.
West Lowndes volleyball has an off night at Hamilton
The fire the Panthers showed in a big win over Okolona on Monday wasn’t there Tuesday against the Lions.
West Lowndes rolls to massive win over Vardaman
Quarterback Melvin Crawford Jr. connected for touchdown passes of 62, 33, 20 and 14 yards and also earned rushing scores of 8 and 23 yards on the night.
Prep football roundup: Heritage Academy pulls away for big win over Bayou Academy
Caledonia, Starkville and Hebron Christian all picked up wins this week, while Columbus, West Lowndes and Oak Hill Academy were among the losers.
West Lowndes volleyball takes second set against Grenada but drops home match
Taking a set from a Class 5A program had the Panthers feeling somewhat optimistic despite their loss Thursday.
Prep football roundup: Columbus drops close one at Holmes County Central
Almost every local team played on the road Friday. See how they fared here.
Prep volleyball roundup: New Hope stays unbeaten with sweep of Choctaw County
The Trojans (8-0) have still not dropped a set in regular-season competition all year.
Prep football capsules: Heritage Academy faces Magnolia Heights in first district test
Heritage Academy football coach Sean Harrison knows winning MAIS Class 5A, District 1 this year likely means going undefeated in division play.
Increased depth, strong offense could take West Lowndes football to new heights
Melvin Crawford, Marcquez Holliday and Marquez Shelton return on offense, and coach Anthony King said a solid freshman crop will help spell his stars when they need a breather — a luxury in Class 1A football.
West Lowndes girls basketball star Marvaysha Seals signs to MUW
The crafty combo guard picked the Owls over Mississippi State and East Mississippi, Itawamba and Northwest Mississippi community colleges.
Caledonia, West Lowndes hire new boys basketball coaches
Additionally, Columbus softball coach Eric Thornton has left for another position.
West Lowndes softball player Takara Givens signs to Mississippi Valley State
Givens became the school’s first softball signee since a player two years ago went to Coahoma Community College.
West Lowndes boys basketball coach Donta Yates won’t return next season
The Lowndes County School District will not renew Yates’ contract, which is set to expire May 22.
Columbus High softball routs West Lowndes
Azariah Young, Kyshauna Burton and Nykira Hines each had multiple hits for Columbus.
Prep basketball: Perfect season for West Lowndes girls ends with semifinal loss to Pine Grove
The Panthers, who had been the state’s last undefeated team, finished the year with a record of 25-1.
Prep basketball: West Lowndes girls advance to state semifinals; boys fall in quarterfinals
POPLARVILLE – One streak is still alive, but another ended as West Lowndes split two games in the Class 1A South Quarterfinals Thursday night.