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No signing day drama for Shumpert

By | 6:08 am | February 13, 2013 | Sports

FULTON – There was plenty of signing day drama in North Mississippi but not in the case of Itawamba AHS 4-star running back Ashton Shumpert. As expected, Shumpert signed with Mississippi State Wednesday after being committed to the Bulldogs since Jan. 7. “I have been waiting on this day for a long time,” Shumpert said. [...]

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Shumpert signs with Mississippi State

By | 11:00 am | February 6, 2013 | Sports

Itawamba AHS 4-star running back Ashton Shumpert signed a national letter of intent with Mississippi State today in a ceremony held at the school. “I have been waiting on this day for a long time,” Shumpert said. “I’m glad to get the signing over so we can finally get back to business.” Shumpert rushed for [...]

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Journal writers share their memorable high school football moments

By | 9:43 am | January 2, 2013 | Sports

We asked the nine writers who covered most of the high school football games for the Journal this fall to share their most memorable moments: More than Fair Starkville defensive end David Fair, Jr. suffered a torn knee ligament (ACL) – the third of his high school career – early this season. His two options [...]

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Houston DE Jones adds a star, gains MVP honors

By | 6:01 am | December 19, 2012 | Sports

By BRANDON SPECK NEMS Daily Journal MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Houston defensive end Chris Jones went into Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic week as a 4-star defensive end. He picked up a fifth star from 247Sports on Friday. He also took home the Mississippi MVP trophy after he picked up eight tackles, a sack and three tackles for [...]

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