Area Sports
Werynski wins Second Individual Title of the Fall as Men’s Golf Wins Derrall Foreman Invitational
The Delta State University Men’s Golf Team played a solid third round to bring home an 892 (+28) team score to win the Derrall Foreman Invitational Tuesday afternoon at the Cleveland Country Club. This is the first team title since the Statesmen won the 2024 Music City Invitational. Delta State had three golfers in the…
Read MoreDeer Creek Advances to State Tournament
The Deer Creek Warriors softball team went 4-2 during the North State Tournament and advanced as the No. 4 seed in this year’s MAIS 2A state softball tournament. In the opening game Saturday, Sept. 27, the Warriors defeated Discovery Christian 15-0 behind a 14-hit performance. Pitcher Sandy Dominguez threw a no-hitter. Game two was a back-and-forth battle…
Read MoreWerynski Takes Top Spot as Statesmen Place Third in the Dunning Invitational
Delta State University Men’s Golfer Ty Werynski became the first Statesmen Golfer to finish first in a tournament since 2020 as the Statesmen finished third in the Sam Dunning Invitational this morning at the Mossy Oak Golf Course in West Point. Werynski shot nine birdies leading to a 65 (-7) in the final round putting…
Read MoreA Century of Champions: Delta State Football
The year 2025 marks a historic milestone as Delta State University celebrates 100 years of excellence in education, athletics, and community impact. As part of the university’s centennial celebration, we proudly spotlight the legacy of the Delta State football program. A Legacy of Champions Playing its inaugural season in 1926, the Delta State University football program…
Read MoreDelta State Men’s Golf Placed Runner-Up at Montevallo Invitational
The Delta State University Men’s Golf team opened the 2025 fall season in impressive fashion, claiming a second-place finish at the Montevallo Invitational hosted at Timberline Golf Club. The Statesmen posted a three-round team score of 875 (292-286-297). Leading the way for Delta State was Ty Werynski, who carded rounds of 68 (-3), 69 (-2),…
Read MoreDelta State University Athletics mourns the loss of former Softball Coach, John Garris
Delta State Athletics mourns the loss of John Garris, former Head Coach for the Delta State Lady Softball program from 1994 to 1998. DSU extends its sincere condolences to his family and friends. Garris’ first head coaching stop was at Delta State in 1994 where he turned a program that had gone 8-32 the previous…
Read MoreDanny Lynch to lead the Mississippi Delta CC Baseball Program
Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC) is proud to announce that Danny Lynch has been selected to lead the Trojan baseball team for the 2025-2026 season. Lynch was the director of hitting and infield development at The University of Southern Mississippi for the 2024-2025 season, after being elevated from graduate assistant during the 2023-2024 season. In…
Read MoreMDCC: Ernest T. Jones Named Interim Head Football Coach
Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC) is proud to announce the appointment of Ernest T. Jones as the Interim Head Football Coach for the Trojans. Coach Jones brings an extensive and impressive background in collegiate football, combining on-field coaching, player development, and athletic administration. His career highlights include a head coaching tenure at Alcorn State University…
Read MoreGenerals claim MAIS All-Sports Award for second straight year
Washington School has once again earned top athletic honors, bringing home the MAIS All-Sports Award for the second year in a row. The Mississippi Association of Independent Schools presents the award annually to the school that accumulates the most points across all varsity sports, based on final placements within each classification. This year’s title reflects…
Read MoreMS Sports Hall of Fame to Recognize c/o ’25 and Special Awards during Upcoming Induction Events
The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum is gearing up for one of its most anticipated events of the year, the Annual Hall of Fame Induction Weekend, presented by Howard Industries, set for August 1–2, 2025. The weekend will celebrate the previously announced Class of 2025 inductees with a series of events honoring their…
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