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Celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week responsibly

National Fishing and Boating Week is June 5 through June 13, 2021, which is the perfect time to celebrate more

By JAMES L. CUMMINGS | 5/26/21

Ben, Tangle sign to play ball

Two area basketball players have signed to continue their college basketball careers at four-year colleges. more

5/19/21

The Neshoba Central Lady Rockets hold up the Class 5A State Softball Championship trophy after beating Moss Point’s East Central Hornets on Friday for their eighth straight title.

Lady Rockets finish with perfect record to claim 8th straight title

Zachary Sanders was an assistant coach on the 2013 Neshoba Central team that won a fast-pitch title. more

By ROBBIE ROBERTSON | 5/19/21

Williams signs with Cowley College

Neshoba Central’s Onnahilli Williams signed with Cowley College in Arkansas City, Kansas to further her career in basketball as a Lady Tiger. more

5/12/21

At her signing ceremony are, front row, from left, her dad, Vince Carter; Lexxi Carter; and her mom, Jeannie Smith; second row, from left, Assistant Principal, LaShon Horne; Assistant Principal, Dana McLain; Cheer Coach, Nikki Morrow; Principal Jason Gentry; and Assistant Principal, Brent Pouncey.

Three NC cheerleaders sign with ECCC

Three Nehsiba Central Cheerleaders are headed to ECCC to continue their education and cheering career. more

5/12/21

The Neshoba Central baseball team won the Region 3-5A championship and enters the Class 5A state baseball playoffs with a 21-7 record. Members of the team are, front row from left, Luke Wilborn, Caden Stuart, RB Hardin, Mason Whitehead, Azaylon Hickman, Garrett Martin, Rhett Stovall, Jordan Davis, Caleb Thames; second row from left, Creed Fulton, Dagan Martin, Jacob Killens, EJ Wright, Ramie Harrison, Cade Hall, Demarkez West; third row from left, Jaress Goodin, Grayson Fulton, Jesse Hancock, Bryceton Spencer, Reid Hall, Brayden Reynolds, Pepper Agent and Sanders Griffis. Not pictured is  Landon Coward.

Rockets’ baseball season comes to an end with playoff loss

The Neshoba Central Rockets saw their 2021 baseball season come to an end Saturday as they dropped a 2-1 Class 5A playoff series to Center Hi more

By STEVE SWOGETINSKY | 5/12/21

Lady Rockets capture North State title

The Neshoba Central Lady Rockets completed their sweep of Saltillo on Monday to win the North State championship and advance to the Class 5A state fast-pitch finals. more

By STEVE SWOGETINSKY | 5/12/21

Berry receives Navy award

Neshoba Central High School's Emily Berry was presented with a certificate from the United States Navy for achieving the highest ASVAB score and enlisting to be a part of the elite group of recruits for the Navy. more

5/12/21

Philadelphia High School alumnus Greg Eiland was signed as a free agent by the Seattle Seahawks. Eiland played four years at Mississippi State University.

Philadelphia football standout signed by the NFL’s Seahawks

Philadelphia High School graduate Greg Eiland has signed as a free agent with the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. more

By STEVE SWOGETINSKY | 5/12/21

Ichabods, Wonderboys, Thunderbirds, Quakers and Catamounts keep a dull sports mind sharp

If my kids had ever taken me to school for show and tell, there is no doubt what talent they would have asked me to display before their classmates. more

By AUSTIN BISHOP | 5/6/21

Hunter wins powerlifting championship

Neshoba Central's Jarquez Hunter, center, recently was named MHSAA 5A Powerlifitng State Champion in the 198 Class more

5/5/21

Pictured, left to right, are (Front) Keely Parrett, Jaylen Sisson, Halle Montgomery and Allie Horn (Back) Coach Richard Boykin, Emily Berry, Aaron Phillips, Ty Smith, Jaci Willis and Coach Allison Cook.

Tennis team qualifies for tournament

The Neshoba Central tennis team has eight members who qualified for the 5A Individuals Tournament held last week in Oxford more

5/5/21

Lady Rockets advance to North State in playoffs

The Neshoba Central Lady Rockets have advanced to the Class 5A North State finals with playoff sweeps over Center Hill and Grenada. more

By STEVE SWOGETINSKY | 5/5/21

Rockets enter state baseball playoffs

The Neshoba Central baseball team will enter the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 5A state playoffs this week when they take on Center Hill. more

By STEVE SWOGETINSKY | 5/5/21

Lady Rockets stand at 25-0

The Neshoba Central Lady Rockets opened Class 5A playoff action Monday with a 12-1 victory over Center Hill in fast-pitch softball action. more

By STEVE SWOGETINSKY | 4/28/21

Rockets enter baseball playoffs as region champs

The Neshoba Central Rockets wrapped up the Region 3-5A baseball championship and have drawn a first round bye going into the Class 5A state playoffs. more

By STEVE SWOGETINSKY | 4/28/21

First home runs hold special memories that live through the ages

McCown, a 19-year-old sophomore first baseman for the Holmes Community College softball team, stepped into the batter’s box in the top of the seventh inning of her final softball game, just like she had done since she was 5-years-old. more

4/27/21

Neshoba Central’s Hunter wins powerlifting gold medal

Jarquez Hunter of Neshoba Central won first place in his weight division Saturday in the Mississippi High School Activities Association powerlifting state championship. more

By STEVE SWOGETINSKY | 4/21/21

No. 1 Lady Rockets enter week with 22-0 record

The Neshoba Central Lady Rockets, ranked No. 1 in the nation, picked up four wins last week and improved to 22-0 on the season. more

4/21/21

Philadelphia mixed doubles team heading to state tourney

Philadelphia High School’s Trey Posey and Ruthie Storment have advanced to the Class 2A state tennis tournament which will be held starting Monday in Oxford. more

By STEVE SWOGETINSKY | 4/21/21