http://www.meridianstar.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:24:00 +0000 http://www.meridianstar.com/sports/local_story_311022522.html http://www.meridianstar.com/sports/local_story_311022522.html West Lauderdale's season came to an abrupt end Friday night in Collinsville as Forrest County AHS handed the Knights a 40-21 thrashing. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:23:00 +0000 http://www.meridianstar.com/sports/local_story_311022337.html http://www.meridianstar.com/sports/local_story_311022337.html DECATUR — Newton County’s hopes of an extended run in the Class 4A playoffs came to an abrupt end with a 21-14 loss to Columbia on Friday night. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:23:00 +0000 http://www.meridianstar.com/sports/local_story_311022437.html http://www.meridianstar.com/sports/local_story_311022437.html With Lamar leading by just six points heading into the second quarter of the first round of the MAIS Class AA playoffs, a pair of sophomores provided just the spark the Raiders needed. Dusty Weisner forced a fumble on the first play of the second period on fourth down and John Clinton McElroy raced 55 yards for a touchdown as Lamar rolled past Oak Hill Academy 35-0 at Grey Cobb Field. The Raiders (10-1) will travel to Marshall Academy next Friday as the Patriots rallied for a 28-21 win against Leake Academy. Oak Hill finishes the season 3-9. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:21:00 +0000 http://www.meridianstar.com/sports/local_story_311022251.html http://www.meridianstar.com/sports/local_story_311022251.html East Mississippi Community College has more than a chance to win its first state championship today. In addition to the MACJC football crown, the No. 7 Lions also have the opportunity to make a statement against defending state champ No. 3 Gulf Coast at 2 p.m. at Sullivan-Windham Field in Scooba. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:21:00 +0000 http://www.meridianstar.com/sports/local_story_311022108.html http://www.meridianstar.com/sports/local_story_311022108.html The Meridian Community College women' soccer team will be hosting the 2009 NJCAA District Soccer Championship at Northeast Park on Saturday at 2 p.m. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:16:00 +0000 http://www.meridianstar.com/sports/local_story_311021845.html http://www.meridianstar.com/sports/local_story_311021845.html After winning the MAIS 8-Man Division 1 title in a playoff jamboree Monday, the Calvary Christian Cougars are now just one step away from defending their state crown. In Friday's semifinal, Calvary outgunned Mt. Salus Christian 86-48. The defending state champ Cougars will face Tensas Academy at 10 a.m. Thursday at Mississippi College for the state championship. Tensas, which lost to Calvary in last year's title game, beat Central Academy 70-6 in the other semifinal Friday. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:14:00 +0000 http://www.meridianstar.com/sports/local_story_311021545.html http://www.meridianstar.com/sports/local_story_311021545.html With the MHSAA prep basketball season tipping off Saturday, Enterprise girls coach Polly Kirkland is expecting a solid slate at the Lady Bulldogs Tip-Off Classic. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:12:00 +0000 http://www.meridianstar.com/sports/local_story_311021242.html http://www.meridianstar.com/sports/local_story_311021242.html After meeting each of the past two seasons, the stakes have been raised for the next showdown between No. 7 East Mississippi Community College and No. 3 Gulf Coast. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:09:00 +0000 http://www.meridianstar.com/sports/local_story_311020904.html http://www.meridianstar.com/sports/local_story_311020904.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:48:00 +0000 http://www.meridianstar.com/sports/local_story_309235402.html http://www.meridianstar.com/sports/local_story_309235402.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:38:00 +0000 http://www.meridianstar.com/sports/local_story_310003930.html http://www.meridianstar.com/sports/local_story_310003930.html Meridian coach Larry Weems wanted to see the Wildcats play at a high level before the Class 6A playoffs started. The Wildcats' defense complied from the start of Thursday night's 54-12 waxing of Terry to clinch the Region 3-6A title at Ray Stadium. It took Meridian's offense a little bit longer, but it also played the part, totaling 448 yards. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:37:00 +0000 http://www.meridianstar.com/sports/local_story_310003811.html http://www.meridianstar.com/sports/local_story_310003811.html Collinsville will be jumping tonight as Forrest County AHS comes calling for No. 1 seed out of Region 5-4A West Lauderdale in first round action of the Class 4A state playoffs. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:35:00 +0000 http://www.meridianstar.com/sports/local_story_310003655.html http://www.meridianstar.com/sports/local_story_310003655.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:57:00 +0000 http://www.meridianstar.com/sports/local_story_309005830.html http://www.meridianstar.com/sports/local_story_309005830.html Southeast Lauderdale is set to kick off the opening round of the Class 3A playoffs Friday night when they hit the road to face Collins. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:56:00 +0000 http://www.meridianstar.com/sports/local_story_309005723.html http://www.meridianstar.com/sports/local_story_309005723.html The Clarkdale football team faces a tough test in its opening round of the Class 3A playoffs. The Bulldogs (4-7) are the fourth seed from Region 5-3A and travel to Perry Central (11-0), who is the top seed out of Region 8-3A.