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  • nc_coach.JPG Titles nothing new for Newton County

        Newton County captured its seventh fast-pitch state championship, outscoring defending champion Houston 26-3 in two games. The Cougars took home the title despite not having a single senior on their roster –– still, few were surprised.

    May 21, 2013 1 Photo

  • nesh_medal.JPG Embry completes 5A title sweep

    In his first year coaching the Neshoba Central softball team, Trae Embry won two state titles but wouldn't take all the credit.

    May 21, 2013 1 Photo

  • Morgan takes runner-up at Nationals

    Meridian Community College golfer, TJ Morgan, from Bruce, MS, tied for the
    individual medalist at the NJCAA D1 National Championship held in Lubbock, TX, but lost on the first hole of a playoff. TJ shot 7 under for the tournament with a 76 on the first day followed by 68, 67 and a last round 70. Aksel Olsen from Wallace State Community College won the playoff. TJ was named  First Team All-American for his high finish.

    May 20, 2013

  • MSU’s Renfroe wins Ferriss Trophy

     The first time Mississippi State coach John Cohen saw Hunter Renfroe play baseball, he marveled at his natural ability.
        Three years later, he's also in awe of his work ethic.

    May 20, 2013

  • ent1.JPG (PHOTOS) Enterprise in the Class 2A State Championship Slideshow of Enterprise in the Class 2A State Championship fast pitch series.

    May 19, 2013

  • nc1.JPG (PHOTOS) Newton County wins Class 4A Slideshow of Newton County in the Class 4A State Championship fast pitch series.

    May 19, 2013

  • nesh1.JPG (PHOTOS) Neshoba wins Class 5A Slideshow of Neshoba Central in the Class 5A State Championship fast pitch series.

    May 19, 2013

  • nc_trophy.JPG Newton County beats Houston 10-0 to claim 7th fast-pitch championshi

    Players from Newton County’s dugout barely made it to the foul line before a celebratory dogpile ensued here Saturday. Indeed, winning never gets old.
        The Lady Cougars blanked Houston 10-0 Saturday at Freedom Ridge Park, completing an easy sweep of their best-of-three, Class 4A State Championship Series and gaining a measure of revenge after falling short a year ago.

    May 19, 2013 1 Photo

  • nesh_celebrate2.JPG Rockets roar by East Central, claim 5A crown

    Trae Embry took somewhat of a gamble when he accepted the softball
    coaching job at Neshoba Central -- leaving his hometown and his comfort zone for a
    new opportunity.

    May 18, 2013 1 Photo

  • Newton County wins state

    May 18, 2013

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