Sports

Jackets not satisfied after first practice

Published Tuesday, July 31, 2018

It took months for Starkville High School players and coaches to get to the first day of fall practice, but it finally arrived on Monday afternoon and spirits were high for the Yellowjackets.

Bulldog bio: Erroll Thompson

Published Monday, July 30, 2018

There isn’t a single senior linebacker on Mississippi State’s football roster for the upcoming season. To say it’s a relatively young group is an understatement.

However there is little worry that the unit is prepared to hold up its end of MSU’s defense.

Starkville Academy's Berkery sees encouraging signs in softball loss

Published Monday, July 30, 2018

There were some building points that Starkville Academy softball coach Thomas Berkery took from the first game of the season against the Oak Hill Academy Lady Raiders on Monday.

Christmas in July: High school football teams begin practice

Published Sunday, July 29, 2018

They are making their list and checking it twice.

For high school football coaches in the area, Monday almost seems like Christmas in July.

The first day of practice brings with it an anticipation about what the coaches will see when they get to the field.

Altmyer ready to take controls as SHS quarterback

Published Sunday, July 29, 2018

Monday marks the real beginning to Luke Altmyer’s high school career at Starkville High School.

Bulldog bio: Corey Thomas

Published Sunday, July 29, 2018

It’s not easy for a 6-foot-5-inch, 310-pound guy to get overlooked.

However that might be exactly what’s happening with Mississippi State defensive tackle Cory Thomas.

Smith on Sports: Sometimes taking stand, means stand

Published Saturday, July 28, 2018

Sometimes taking a stand means stand.

On Friday, former Mississippi State quarterback Dak Prescott of the Dallas Cowboys gave his thoughts when asked about protesting social injustice in America during the national anthem before professional sporting events.

SHS kicker Garin Boniol follows father, commits to Louisiana Tech

Published Saturday, July 28, 2018

Garin Boniol can’t complain about his upbringing.

Bulldog bio: Stephen Guidry

Published Saturday, July 28, 2018

When new Mississippi State head football coach Joe Moorhead addressed the media on his first signing day as MSU’s leader last December, he was asked which of his new players would make an early impact with the Bulldogs come the 2018 season.

Lemonis has kept himself busy at State

Published Friday, July 27, 2018

It’s summer vacation season, but Chris Lemonis hasn’t had the time for any kind of a break. Lemonis, the former Indiana head coach, was hired as Mississippi State’s lead man a little over a month ago.