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COLUMN: On high school mascots, logos and lack of common sense 

No one expects high school athletic departments to spend the money required to be completely original.  Universities will spend millions of dollars on branding. Over ... Read more

by Nathanael Gabler, Thursday, November 14, 2019 12:09 pm

Ole Miss women's basketball

Ole Miss women’s basketball sign nation’s No. 9 class

The Ole Miss women’s basketball team won just three SEC games in Yolette McPhee-McCuin’s first season as head coach.  In spite of early results, the turnaround ... Read more

by Nathanael Gabler, Wednesday, November 13, 2019 5:42 pm

Oxford Athletics

Oxford holds college signing day for five Chargers

On the opening morning of the early signing period for all NCAA sports, Oxford High School held a signing ceremony Wednesday morning for five seniors ... Read more

by Nathanael Gabler, Wednesday, November 13, 2019 2:16 pm

Oxford football

Staying Grounded: All eyes on JJ Pegues ahead of Playoffs

JJ Pegues doesn’t take everything seriously – he can sense the moment, he can be serious when he needs to be. But for the most ... Read more

by Nathanael Gabler, Wednesday, November 13, 2019 12:21 pm

Ole Miss football

Improved Ole Miss pass rush critical against potent LSU passing game

Ole Miss defensive coordinator Mike MacIntyre came to Oxford with a lot of work to do. The 2018 Rebel defense allowed 36.2 points per game ... Read more

by Nathanael Gabler, Tuesday, November 12, 2019 2:19 pm

Water Valley football

Familiar reunion awaits as Water Valley travels to Choctaw County in playoffs

Brad Embry admitted this week of preparation is a little different for his Water Valley team. Entering the second round the 3A state playoffs on ... Read more

by Nathanael Gabler, Tuesday, November 12, 2019 2:19 pm

Ole Miss football

SEC Nation coming to the Grove Saturday for LSU vs. Ole Miss

SEC Network’s Saturday morning flagship preview show will be coming to Oxford this coming weekend, as Ole Miss hosts Louisiana State University. Coming live from ... Read more

by Nathanael Gabler, Sunday, November 10, 2019 12:29 pm

Ole Miss football

“It’s a whole offense” award: John Rhys Plumlee on his multiple freshman rushing records

The Rebel freshman out of Oak Grove continues to surprise defenders with his speed. On Saturday afternoon against New Mexico State, John Rhys Plumlee’s big ... Read more

by Nathanael Gabler, Saturday, November 9, 2019 7:30 pm

Ole Miss football

Numbers say Ole Miss simply is not running a two quarterback system

The Rebel coaching staff can say all they want about running a two-quarterback system. Simply put, every number suggests that’s not what’s happening. “Coming down ... Read more

by Nathanael Gabler, Saturday, November 9, 2019 6:56 pm

Water Valley football

Water Valley blows out Kossuth early in 3A playoff opener

WATER VALLEY – Sometimes, a pair of back-to-back penalties can change the course of an entire football game. Water Valley got their 3A playoff title ... Read more

by Nathanael Gabler, Friday, November 8, 2019 10:20 pm

Lafayette soccer

Commodore soccer picks up pair of home wins over Itawamba Agricultural

Lafayette girls learning and adjusting, but remain undefeated The Lafayette High School girls soccer team has yet to surrender a goal this season. Thursday evening ... Read more

by Nathanael Gabler, Friday, November 8, 2019 9:36 am

high school football

Playoffs and regional titles on the line: High School football previews

As the air turns brisk, the games start to mean a little more. That’s where we’re at this week. For Lafayette and Oxford, Friday night ... Read more

by Nathanael Gabler, Friday, November 8, 2019 9:19 am

Ole Miss Basketball

The Rebels’ big unknown: how Luis Rodriguez went from bench afterthought to starter

Luis Rodriguez seemed like a completely different player this week.  The sophomore didn’t speak to media once throughout the season last year. That was in ... Read more

by Nathanael Gabler, Thursday, November 7, 2019 2:23 pm

Ole Miss Basketball

Ole Miss basketball preview pt. 1: Roster outlook, schedule breakdown and predictions

There’s no way to look at Kermit Davis’ first year in Oxford as anything but an overwhelming success. Ole Miss went 20-13 (10-8 SEC) in ... Read more

by Nathanael Gabler, Wednesday, November 6, 2019 2:46 pm

Oxford basketball

Charger hoops sweep home openers against Calhoun City

Guard duo of Owens, Blackmon dominant in Oxford’s home opener The Oxford boys basketball team never had trouble scoring on Tuesday night in their first ... Read more

by Nathanael Gabler, Tuesday, November 5, 2019 11:20 pm

Ole Miss football

Rebel defense “focusing on us” in preparing for New Mexico State

This week, Ole Miss gets a rare mid-season meeting with a non-SEC opponent. For the Rebels, the New Mexico State game on Saturday could not ... Read more

by Nathanael Gabler, Tuesday, November 5, 2019 2:28 pm

High School Playoffs

High School football playoff scenarios

Friday kicks off the start of high school football playoffs for Class 2A, 3A and 4A – including an at-home Water Valley playoff game against ... Read more

by Nathanael Gabler, Tuesday, November 5, 2019 2:28 pm

Lafayette soccer

Lafayette soccer having fun, stepping into new roles

Turnover is just the nature of the business in high school sports. However, the Lafayette boys soccer team is dealing with quite a bit more ... Read more

by Nathanael Gabler, Tuesday, November 5, 2019 10:12 am

Ole Miss soccer

Mo O’Connor named to SEC All-Freshman team

It didn’t take long for Morgan “Mo” O’Connor to take her on-field impact from Oxford High School down the road to the Ole Miss soccer ... Read more

by Nathanael Gabler, Tuesday, November 5, 2019 9:52 am

Ole Miss football

Rich Rodriguez: Passing game “awful” in Auburn loss

AUBURN, Ala. – Ole Miss has been able to run the ball all year. They actually came into this weekend leading the entire SEC in ... Read more

by Nathanael Gabler, Saturday, November 2, 2019 10:44 pm

Ole Miss football

Offense stagnant, Ole Miss drops comeback bid runs out of time at Auburn

AUBURN, Ala. – Ole Miss had a shot on the road against the No. 11 team in the nation. The Rebel defense provided the team ... Read more

by Nathanael Gabler, Saturday, November 2, 2019 9:32 pm

Ole Miss football

How Ole Miss is planning to attack the Auburn Tigers

Ole Miss hasn’t played a defense all season that’s quite like the Auburn Tiger defense they’ll go up against on Saturday. For the Tigers, that ... Read more

by Nathanael Gabler, Saturday, November 2, 2019 12:17 pm

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