Daily Journal Sports

12/31/2024

Mississippi State closed out its non-SEC slate with an ugly win over Bethune-Cookman.

STARKVILLE – Riley Kugel did not misfire often Monday night, but one of the few times he did proved to be a turning point in a positive way for Mississippi

12/31/2024

If you’re looking for that cliché story about Jaxson Dart’s toughness, grit and the patented run-right-through-you mindset he plays with under center, look no further than a conversation at his kitchen table when he was in fourth or fifth grade.

OXFORD – If you’re looking for that cliché story about Jaxson Dart’s toughness, grit and the patented run-right-through-you mindset he plays with under center, look no further than a conversation

12/31/2024

Southaven avoided a familiar script Monday night against New Albany.

BOONEVILLE – Southaven avoided a familiar script Monday night against New Albany.

12/31/2024

TUPELO – It was Avery Holly’s turn to shine Monday afternoon.

12/31/2024

An 18-0 run by No. 25 Ole Miss in the third quarter Monday against Alcorn State blew open a game that was already at double digits at halftime,

OXFORD – An 18-0 run by No. 25 Ole Miss in the third quarter Monday against Alcorn State blew open a game that was already at double digits at halftime,

12/30/2024

The North Pontotoc boys and girls wrestling teams were both dominant in three matches on Friday, December 20th. The boys advanced to 13-1 on the season, while the girls remain

12/30/2024

Memphis shot nearly 58% from the field in the second half Saturday against No. 16 Ole Miss, and the Tigers defeated the Rebels 87-70 at the FedExForum in Memphis.

12/30/2024

Here are this week's area high school basketball rankings.

AREA HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL RANKINGS

12/30/2024

Monday, Dec. 30

12/30/2024

The Mississippi State women picked up their fifth straight victory on Sunday, as they took down South Carolina State 95-47 on Sunday afternoon.

STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State women picked up their fifth straight victory on Sunday, as they took down South Carolina State 95-47 on Sunday afternoon.

12/29/2024

Former Mississippi State running back Dontae Walker, whose on-field exploits were eclipsed by off-field troubles that he eventually surmounted, died Saturday. He was 44.

12/29/2024

Meet the 2024 Daily Journal Small School All-Area football team.

FIRST TEAM

12/29/2024

Meet the 2024 Daily Journal Large School All-Area football team.

FIRST TEAM

12/29/2024

Michael Gray's Baldwyn Bearcats achieved every goal they set out to, including a state championship. Gray is the 2024 Daily Journal Coach of the Year.

BALDWYN – On a folding table in Baldwyn’s locker room sits four trophies, each representing a goal achieved in the 2024 season. There’s the Skunk Bowl trophy, for beating rival

12/28/2024

When the New Albany Bulldogs made a big play, chances are D.J. Robinson was a part of it. He is the 2024 Daily Journal Two-Way Player of the Year.

NEW ALBANY – When the New Albany Bulldogs made a big play, chances are D.J. Robinson was a part of it.

12/28/2024

The impact of Bryson Walters is measured by more than mere stats. Granted, the stats are really impressive. The Itawamba AHS linebacker is the 2024 Daily Journal Defensive Player of the Year.

FULTON – The impact of Bryson Walters is measured by more than mere stats. Granted, the stats are really impressive.

12/28/2024

The only way to stop Tupelo running back J.J. Hill this season was when Tupelo would pull him after he led the Golden Wave to an insurmountable lead. Meet the 2024 Daily Journal Offensive Player of the Year.

TUPELO – The only way to stop Tupelo running back J.J. Hill this season was when Tupelo would pull him after he led the Golden Wave to an insurmountable lead.

12/27/2024

NEW ALBANY VS ITAWAMBA