Area Sports

Delta State University Women’s Soccer’s Avery Hooker and Kim Bircher earned Gulf South Conference Weekly Honors announced by the conference office this morning. Hooker earned Gulf South Conference Player of the Week while Bircher earned Gulf South Conference Goalkeeper of the Week. Hooker led the Lady Statesmen in their 6-1 win over UAH this past…

Delta State University Football’s Jordan McKnight has earned Gulf South Conference weekly honors announced this morning by the conference office. McKnight has earned the Gulf South Conference Special Teams Player of the week. The Shelby, Miss., native scooped up a blocked punt and took it 12-yards for a touchdown to spark the Statesmen football team…

Delta State University has officially launched its new competitive Esports program and is now recruiting students for its inaugural Spring 2027 season. The new program expands opportunities for students while reflecting the university’s continued commitment to innovation, student engagement and competitive excellence. Delta State will initially field teams in Super Smash Bros. and Madden, with…

The Washington School football team joined the congregation of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Leland for the 9 a.m. service Sunday, August 16. Visiting priest, Rev. Andy Andrews, welcomed the team during a sermon centered on a simple message: God delights in us and loves each of us. Preaching from Matthew 15:10-28, Andrews reflected on…

For the Delta’s Best of the Best contest – Congratulations to Coach Davis, who was voted Best of the Best – Women’s Coach! St. Joseph Catholic School is so proud to have Coach Davis leading the St. Joe Lady Irish! Her dedication, leadership, and commitment to the student-athletes make an impact both on and off…

Deer Creek Town and Racquet Club 2026 Club Championship Results: 1. Luke Ray- 147 T2. Mark Wooley- 148 T2. Jay Wood- 148 Senior Division: 1. Lee McIntire- 137 2. Ralph McGee- 150 3. Ricky Clark- 151 Congrats Luke and Lee Mc!

As the summer begins to come to a close and students get prepared to go back to school, the Leland Park and Recreation’s “Field of Dreams” held its annual trophy ceremony for 2026. Throughout the summer, kids of different ages enjoyed one of America’s most favorite sports, baseball. With the help of many volunteers and…

Saint Joseph Catholic School welcomes Coach Russ Smither. He joins the faculty of the Saint Joseph Catholic School Fighting Irish as the new boys soccer head coach for the 2026-2027 school year.  

Leland School Park Braves welcomes Alexandria J. Bailey as the new Head Girls Basketball Coach. Coach Bailey brings enthusiasm, leadership, and a passion for developing student-athletes both on and off the court. Please join the school in giving Coach Bailey a warm Braves welcome as she begins this new chapter. Welcome to LSP, Coach Bailey!

Delta State University Athletics is gearing up for the third annual Night of Champions on Friday, August 14. Tickets for the event at The Gin in the 8 West District and a limited number of sponsorship opportunities remain available for the signature fundraising event featuring one of the most accomplished figures in college basketball history.…