RB Shumpert picks Bulldogs over Rebels
Ole Miss’ pursuit of an additional running back for the 2013 signing class likely won’t involve Itawamba AHS standout Ashton Shumpert. Shumpert gave a verbal pledge to the Rebels’ biggest rival, Mississippi State, Monday afternoon. (January 8, 2013, Page 8)
Late rally not enough to lift Mississippi past Alabama
A fourth-quarter rally wasn’t enough to propel the Mississippi All-Stars past Alabama in the 26th annual Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic played Saturday afternoon in Montgomery, Ala. (more…) (December 17, 2012, Page 1B)
Buchanan turning into OM pitch man
JACKSON — Ryan Buchanan is learning just how hard it is to be a recruiter first hand.
The Jackson Prep quarterback said in June when he verbally committed to Ole Miss that he would become one of the Rebels’ best recruiters in the coming months. (more…) (July 27, 2012, Page 6A)
Notes from Clarion Ledger’s Dandy Dozen photo shoot
VIDEO BLOG: This afternoon the Clarion Ledger held its annual Dandy Dozen photo shoot at Jackson State’s Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium.
(more…) (July 25, 2012)
Canton’s Bouldin not a typical OL
Offensive tackle Daronte Bouldin won’t get a chance to play quarterback his final season at Canton High School, but it’s not because he doesn’t have the arm strength or the athletic ability to get it done. (July 3, 2012, Page 6)
Liggins-Shumpert face off in opener
One of the best games to open 2011 high school season will be played tonight in Tupelo and will feature several top high school prospects, including Lafayette quarterback Jeremy Liggins.
The 6-foot-3, 280-pound Liggins and the rest of the Commodores travel to play the Golden Wave and their top player, junior running back Ashton Shumpert. (more…) (August 19, 2011, Page 8A)
Tupelo poses a test in opener for LHS
Lafayette’s defense of its Class 4A state title begins Friday night on the road against a Class 6A team that coach Anthony Hart is expecting to be in the playoffs this year.
The Commodores, winners of 16 games in a row, travel to play the Tupelo Golden Wave in the opener, one of two games to start the year on the road. Lafayette’s schedule is tougher overall compared to the 2010 season, especially early in the non region half of things. (August 18, 2011, Page 1B)
