Area Sports

Mississippi Delta Community College’s esports program has completed a landmark inaugural season highlighted by rapid growth, national competitive success and expanded visibility across Mississippi and the nation. Launched during the 2025-26 academic year with 11 student-athletes, the program has nearly tripled in size, growing to 30 participants for the 2026-27 academic year. The expansion reflects…

The team had a good time at Junior Varsity (JV) Drill Team Camp. The team members learned several routines, new sidelines, and had a lot of team bonding! Caroline Barham, Hannah Boggs, Ann Archer Brown, and Marly Williams were named All-American. Harper Reno and Coleman Maranto were awarded Pin It Forward Awards. The JV girls…

Washington School is excited to welcome back a former coach and teacher, Coach Mitch Womack. A 1995 graduate of Delta State University, he earned a bachelor’s degree in physical education and history. Over the past 29 years, he has dedicated himself to coaching, starting with three years as a graduate assistant at Delta State. He…

The Deer Creek varsity cheerleaders report that they had an “amazing time” at cheer camp this past month. During the camp, they say they represented Deer Creek School with pride, sportsmanship, and a positive attitude. School leaders say that, hroughout the camp, the athletes worked hard, pushed themselves outside their comfort zones and showed continuous…

  A very familiar face is returning to the sidelines and track for 2026-2027, the Coach Lacy.                     Also, a very big welcome to Coach Ricky Smither! A huge addition to the staff! Coach Smither will be coaching the Offensive and Defensive Linemen! His experience, success,…

Excited to welcome Coach Smither to St. Joseph! Coach Smither is coming from Greenville High, and he will serve as our Varsity Defensive Coordinator and Head JV Coach. A leader of young men. Blessed to have him.

Delta State University Director of Athletics Mike Kinnison announced the hiring of Chad Cribbs as Head Softball Coach for the Lady Statesmen. Cribbs joins Delta State with a successful background in high school and national travel softball, bringing experience in championship-level competition, player development, recruiting, and program leadership. In his new role, Cribbs will provide…

Mississippi Delta Community College has named Jamar McKnight as the new head coach of the Trojans men’s basketball program. McKnight officially began his duties June 8. A former standout junior college player, NCAA Division I student-athlete, professional basketball player and veteran coach, McKnight returns to the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference (MACCC) with extensive…

Mississippi Delta Community College has named Davis “Doc” Beaver as the new head coach of the Trojans softball program. Beaver brings more than 25 years of coaching experience to MDCC and arrives after a highly successful five-year tenure at Arlington Baptist University in Texas, where he built the institution’s softball program from its inception into…

Byrd Earns South Region Pitcher of the Year Delta State University Baseball’s left-handed pitcher Adrian Byrd has added on to his postseason accolades this morning as he is the 2026 American Baseball Coaches Association and Rawlings South Region Pitcher of the Year. Byrd also earned first team All-South Region honors as a starting pitcher Junior outfielder Tucker Jones and…