Blue Devils split pair with Grenada

Water Valley rallied from a disappointing 5-2 loss to Grenada to earn a doubleheader split with the Chargers Saturday. The Blue Devils won the second game 5-1 thanks to a five-run sixth inning and good relief pitching from Walt McCullough. (March 8, 2010, Page 8A)

Shuffield set to face Thompson Saturday

Local Mixed Martial Arts fighter Codie Shuffield will be back in action Saturday night with a highly anticipated fight against a growing rival, Mike Thompson. Shuffield will look to improve his 8-1 record on a Pro-Am fight card when he meets Thompson at the Raleigh Springs Mall in Memphis in Cage Assault. (March 5, 2010, Page 8A)

Lafayette’s Robinson signs with NWCC

Lafayette pitcher Stormy Robinson has signed a scholarship offer to play for Northwest Mississippi Community College. Robinson transfered back to LHS after two years at South Panola because she wanted to graduate with the class she was originally in. Robinson gained a lot from the transfer, including extra recognition from colleges during South Panola’s 2008 state title run. (March 5, 2010, Page 7A)

Rebels down LSU in home finale

Ole Miss remained in the hunt to tie Mississippi State for a share of the SEC’s Western Division title with a 72-59 win over LSU Thursday night at C.M. “Tad” Smith Coliseum.

Chris Warren led four Ole Miss players in double figures with 22 points, while Zach Graham came off the bench to score 16 points. The Rebels earned their first sweep of LSU since 1999 and also secured another 20 win season for coach Andy Kennedy, who now has been a part of three of the eight seasons where the Rebels have won 20 or more games. (March 4, 2010, Page 6A)

LHS pitcher throws no-hitter

LAFAYETTE BASEBALL — Lafayette senior right-hander Matt Taylor pitched a complete-game, no hitter Tuesday in the Commodores’ 10-0 win over South Pontotoc  at W.V. Brewer Field. Taylor finished the game with seven strikeouts and he was just two walks away from having a perfect game to his credit. (March 2, 2010, Page 8)

OHS lifters place second in meet

OHS POWERLIFTING — Oxford’s boys and girls powerlifting teams continue to perform well this season, finishing second at this weekend’s meet held at the OHS gym. (February 23, 2010, Page 11)

Area teams getting ready for new season

PREP BASEBALL — Oxford, Water Valley and Lafayette will all kick off their 2010 seasons this weekend, participating in jamborees around the region. (February 18, 2010, Page 8)

Rebels host Vandy to open home stretch

OLE MISS MEN’S HOOPS — With its regular season winding down, Ole Miss will look to finish strong starting tonight against Vanderbilt at home. The Rebels are coming off of a 71-63 loss at Mississippi State. (February 18, 2010, Page 8)

OM’s Rogers to retire

OLE MISS ATHLETICS — After 28 years of service, Ole Miss Senior Associate Athletics Director Langston Rogers has decided to retire. His retirement will become official at the end of April. (February 17, 2010, Page 6)

Tyler’s coaching job this season his best

OXFORD CHARGERS HOOPS — Although the Oxford Chargers may not have had the overall talent they’ve had in the past, they were still able to rack up 17 wins this season. This season’s success was about more than just wins and losses for the Chargers and coach Drew Tyler. (February 17, 2010, Page 6)