Olive Branch 21, Collierville, Tenn. 14
DeSoto County high school volleyball action Thursday night saw a battle of two teams that made their respective state championship matches last season. DeSoto Central represented the county in the MHSAA Class III finals, which was won by Brandon 3-0.
Members of the Mississippi State women’s basketball team, including Olive Branch native Myah Taylor, pose for a photo with the International Select team following the Bulldogs’ 96-59 victory to complete the team’s preseason tour of Italy with a 3-0 record. Taylor scored 11 points for State i…
Volleyball
It’s that time of year again, as DeSoto County gridiron squads strap on the pads and start another schedule of games toward possible state championships in Mississippi and Tennessee. That means we also tighten up our chin strap and bring you our overview of the weekend ahead in Friday’s Five…
High School volleyball
DeSoto Central won the annual Set It Off volleyball tournament for the second straight year Saturday in Ridgeland. Last year’s Class III state finalist defeated Jackson Academy 2-1 in the finals with a deciding set score of 16-14. The Lady Jags lost only one set in the weekend tournament, t…
The Mississippi State University women’s basketball team posed with German professional team TK Hanover after the Bulldogs’ 72-49 victory Tuesday in Florence, Italy. The win ran Mississippi State’s record in its preseason international tour to 2-0. Olive Branch’s Myah Taylor is on the Bulldo…
DeSoto Central won the annual Set It Off volleyball tournament for the second straight year Saturday in Ridgeland.
Joe Lodise, Assistant General Manager/Vice President of Finance; Larry Gregory, Executive Director, Mississippi Gaming & Hospitality Association; DeAngelo Williams, Former Professional Football Running Back; Webster Franklin, President & CEO Tunica Convention and Visitors Bureau; Ric…
Horn Lake’s Nakobe Dean (17) and Doron Smith (35) combine to stop an Olive Branch ball carrier during Friday’s jamboree between the DeSoto County football powers at Horn Lake High School. The regular season in high school football starts this Friday night. Olive Branch starts the season this…
Northpoint Christian School quarterback Grey DePriest (7) throws a rollout pass in Friday’s jamboree scrimmage against Potts Camp at Northpoint. The Trojans football team opens the season this Friday night at Fayette Academy.
The Mississippi State women’s basketball, on a preseason tour of Italy, poses with the Deep 3 Select team following the Bulldogs’ 97-49 tour-opening victory on Saturday. Teaira McCowan led the Bulldogs with 19 points and Chloe Bibby added 10 in the game played in Rome, Italy. Olive Branch’s …
David Nugent, a former all-Big Ten defensive lineman at Purdue, who played with the New England Patriots and was a roommate of Patriots' quarterback Tom Brady is the featured speaker for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes 12th annual State Qualifying Golf Scramble on Monday, Aug. 27. Top n…
It has become an annual excursion for young Douglas Whealon and is becoming an annual trip for Cora Stafford, both of Olive Branch.
It could be the biggest football meeting in DeSoto County this fall. But, won’t have region or district implications or playoffs on the line. It won’t even be a full four quarters of football.
Northwest Mississippi Community College will celebrate the start of the 2018 fall sports season with its annual "Meet the Rangers" night on Thursday, Aug. 23 at 7 p.m.
Look for fall sports action to pick up this week as DeSoto County football teams have jamboree scrimmages planned for Friday and the first real games of the volleyball year can be played on Tuesday, although many volleyball teams were in jamboree action on Saturday.
The 2017-2018 Northwest Mississippi Community College women’s basketball team was ranked 15th and made the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Academic Team Honor Roll for the second straight year and third time in the last four years. Players from Horn Lake, Southaven and Lake Cormorant…
For the first time ever in Mississippi, sports fans who want to wager a few dollars on their favorite professional or college team winning a game, winning a championship, or even scoring first will now be legally able to do that in DeSoto County’s backyard.
Fall sports season is well underway at Magnolia Heights School, which unveiled its football, softball and girls’ soccer teams at a Fall Sports Media Day on the Senatobia campus Monday.
It’s hard to believe but at least one area school has already started its fall sports seasons.
Memphis Redbirds outfielder Adolis Garcia has been named the Pacific Coast League Player of the Week for for the week ending Sunday, July 29. Garcia hit .414 in six games, hit six home runs and drove in 14 runs. He also added four doubles and a triple, and he scored nine runs. Memphis opens …
After a season where the word “tanking” was used more often than the word “playoffs,” fans of the Memphis Grizzlies are hopeful offseason moves the team has made can put the NBA franchise back in the conversation for playing beyond the end of the regular season.
Another honor has come the way of Center Hill track and field coach J.J. Downs following this spring’s MHSAA 5A state championship won by the Lady Mustangs.
Anyone who has been even remotely following the football recruiting trail during the spring and summer has certainly read many times about Horn Lake linebacker Nakobe Dean and the almost persistent, nearly daily efforts for him to commit to play college football at a particular school.
Anyone who has been even remotely following the football recruiting trail during the spring and summer has certainly read many times about Horn Lake linebacker Nakobe Dean and the almost persistent, nearly daily efforts for him to commit to play college football at a particular school.
University of Tennessee-Martin sophomore Peyton Logan of Horn Lake is projected as a top kick returner for the Skyhawks this fall.
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A little bit of this and a little bit of that in the sports world as we head into another hot, July weekend in the Mid-South.
Soccer fans in the Mid-South are about to get a taste of what top-level soccer is all about.
Former Northwest Mississippi Community College Ranger and Senatobia native Mark Hogan has been named Northwest Mississippi Community College men’s soccer coach.
The Northwest Mississippi Community College Rangers have landed a huge DeSoto County softball commitment for the Class of 2019 in Lewisburg outfielder Oakley Laughter. The standout chose the Rangers over numerous other offers.
During the past week, I was able to take some time off and visit friends and family back home in northern Minnesota. We tried to get a lot done in the short time we took, with the main purpose being to renew friendships from my high school Class of ’72. We still have All-School Reunions up t…
The NJCAA Baseball Coaches Association has announced the 2018 NJCAA National Team roster and coaching staff that will participate in the 84th National Baseball Congress World Series.
Pitcher Kylee Cagle delivers for the Southaven Hellcats 12U team against the Birmingham P.A.T. All-Stars Wednesday at Greenbrook Park in Southaven, as play began in the Dizzy Dean Softball World Series. The Dizzy Dean Baseball World Series begins this weekend at Snowden Grove Park in Southav…
Paige Dill will keep the mascot “Tigers” for another two years following a successful stint with the Northeast Mississippi Community College softball program.
Fifteen-year-old Daniel Kuc of Olive Branch took a two-week trial in the strength and exercise program called CrossFit a couple of years back, wanting to improve strength, speed and agility for sports in high school.
Alex Hay, a former Lewisburg baseball player, leads off second base during a game for East Central Community College this spring. Hay, who is playing summer collegiate baseball for a team in Minot, N.D., is part of the Expedition League All-Star roster in the Lewis Division. Hay is currently…
* The Memphis Grizzlies Summer League Mini-Camp roster will have a group of players who saw time playing in Southaven as part of this year’s Memphis Hustle franchise. The Hustle players named included Myke Henry, Ivan Rabb, Wayne Selden Jr., Deyonta Davis and Kobi Simmons. They are part of t…
After arriving in his new home on Monday, Mississippi State head baseball coach Chris Lemonis began a new era with an introductory press conference on Tuesday at the new Dudy Noble Field.
Priscilla Presley, entrepreneur, actress and producer, in addition to being the wife of the late music legend Elvis Presley, appeared during a media availability Sunday in Memphis. Presley appearance was in connection with her being named by the AutoZone Liberty Bowl as winner of this year’s…
The annual Southaven Junior Golf Open was held Friday at the Southaven Golf Center. Tournament Director David Dixon (center) joined division champions (from left) Preston Johnson (ages 11-12), Gavin Chastain (ages 13-14), Tatum Wilson (ages 8-10) and Eric Webb (ages 15-17). Not pictured was …
Magnolia Heights School has announced that Mollie Blair has been selected as the new Lady Chiefs girls' basketball coach
When Southaven Mayor Darren Musselwhite announced his plan for the Arena at Southaven to host a volleyball program, he turned to a successfully growing DeSoto County club program to spearhead its effort.
The first of two summer basketball camps being put on in DeSoto County by Grizzlies Youth Basketball is taking place this week at DeSoto Central Middle School in Southaven.
The nationally-ranked Itawamba Community College (ICC) softball program held its annual summer camp on June 5-7 at the ICC Softball Complex in Fulton. ICC coaches and players taught campers the fundamentals of the game in a fun, friendly and competitive environment. DeSoto County participant…
Mississippi State baseball coach Gary Henderson earned his second Coach of the Year Award with his being selected as the 2018 National College Baseball Writers Association Coach Of The Year Saturday. Henderson is also the Perfect Game/Rawlings Coach Of The Year. The Bulldogs won its first ga…
A new sports entertainment option has entered the Mid-South sports market with the addition of the Memphis City FC Premier Development League soccer team.
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith women’s basketball coach Elena Lovato has announced the recent signing of NCAA Division I transfer Tae’Lour Richardson to an NCAA Division II letter-of-intent.
After three straight Top 10 finishes and three consecutive bowl berths, Northwest Mississippi Community College has received a number five pre-season ranking in Street & Smith's 2018 College Football Preview magazine.
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