Sports

Opposing viewpoint: Canton Academy

Published Wednesday, October 3, 2018

There is no one who understands the tradition of Canton Academy better than coach Chase Nicholson.

During his time at Newton Academy, Nicholson went against the Panthers many times.

Loud and physical: MSU, Auburn coaches have concerns going into game

Published Wednesday, October 3, 2018

It’s unclear if Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn has a fever.

It’s apparent though, that if he does, his prescription doesn’t include more cowbell as the famous Saturday Night Live skit Mississippi State shows on the video board each home game suggests.

Stay the course: Getsy insists Bulldogs will not waver from offensive plan

Published Tuesday, October 2, 2018

It was just after noon on Monday when Mississippi State head coach Joe Moorhead stood at the podium for his weekly press conference and promised his Bulldogs’ offensive woes of the last two weeks will be fixed.

Smith on Sports: State, Auburn may not offer many points

Published Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Could we have another 3-2 score or close to it?

With two very good defenses and less that spectacular offenses, it's not too far-fetched to believe that this Saturday's college football game between the Mississippi State Bulldogs and the Auburn Tigers could be very low scoring.

SHS sees support for home swim at Sanderson

Published Tuesday, October 2, 2018

All noise at the Sanderson Center Pool left the moment Thomas Tucker hit the water.

For Tucker, a junior at Starkville High School, all he focused on was what he needed to do at the home meet for the Yellow Jackets on Tuesday.

Seniors contribute to Lady Eagles' win

Published Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Amir Hunt appreciates his seniors, but it goes far beyond the contributions they have made on the softball field for Eupora High School.

East Webster drops home softball decision

Published Tuesday, October 2, 2018

A Class 1, Region 4 championship was on the line on Tuesday when East Webster hosted Hamilton and with that came an opportunity for the Lady Wolverines to nail down homefield advantage and get momentum into the playoffs.

Promise: Moorhead committed to getting problems of Bulldogs 'fixed'

Published Monday, October 1, 2018

Frustration was evident all around Davis Wade Stadium this past Saturday night after Mississippi State fell to Florida.

For the Bulldogs, it was their second loss in a row. A season with so much promise started to look as though it has all spun out of control.

Lady Vols ready for another run in soccer postseason

Published Monday, October 1, 2018

Starkville Academy’s girls soccer seniors know what it’s like to play for state championships.

In the previous two seniors, the Lady Volunteers have reached that point. They won the Class III State crown in 2016 and lost in the state title match at home last season.

District champ Eupora looks to be sharp for softball playoffs

Published Monday, October 1, 2018

This October feeling for Eupora softball is nothing new under head coach Amir Hunt.