FULTON – It’s hard to tell a lot about the state of a high school program from spring football. Guys are still learning the system, there are injuries and the practices carry an overall lighter tone than the those in the fall. However, with the departure of Ashton Shumpert, Charles Moore, Tyler Dossett and a [...]
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Mustangs look for continued success in 2013
MANTACHIE – Last season, the Mantachie football team surprised a lot of people. With a new coach, new facilities and a new style, the Mustangs made the 3A playoffs for the first time ever and defeated rival Mooreville for the first time since 2006. Now, in the second year of the Lynn Moore era, the [...]
Former ICC star Darius Slay selected by Lions in NFL Draft
By ADAM GORE LetsGoICC.com FULTON, MS – Former Itawamba Community College football star turned Mississippi State Bulldog Darius Slay (Brunswick, GA) was selected as the 36th pick of the 2013 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions. “He’s a man cover guy, he’s played very well in the SEC and been productive, and we’ve trying to [...]
Miller takes advantage of extra snaps
By PARRISH ALFORD Daily Journal OXFORD – On what was considered a bounce-back day for the offense, Maikhail Miller didn’t bounce, he barreled through. The former Itawamba AHS star is getting plenty of playing time this spring in the absence of Ole Miss starting quarterback Bo Wallace. In situational work early in Saturday’s almost two-hour [...]
No signing day drama for Shumpert
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. [...]
ICC football signs quality 2013 class on National Signing Day
By ADAM GORE LetsGoICC.com FULTON – The Itawamba Community College football coaching staff released their 2013 signing class after a busy and exciting national signing day in Fulton on Wednesday. “The big thing today is that we went for quality over quantity,” said ICC head football coach Jon Williams. “We have a great class coming [...]
Orr signs with Northeast
FULTON – As the starting tight end for the Itawamba AHS Indians in 2012, Houston Orr was an integral part of one of the most potent offenses in the state. Primarily a blocker, Orr routinely used his 6’4”, 235 lb. frame to to keep defenses off-balance during a season that saw the Indians march to [...]
Shumpert signs with Mississippi State
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 [...]
Mustangs hold football banquet
The Mantachie Mustangs celebrated their 2012 football season last Monday night when they held their annual football banquet. Above, cheerleader award winners front row from are Montana Robbins, All-American, Madison Dickinson, Top All-American and Hannah Kirksey, All-American. Back row: Alli DeVaughn, All-American and Maggie Oswalt, All-American. Football awards front row from left are Dustin [...]
Journal writers share their memorable high school football moments
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 [...]
Pair of ICC football players sign with West Virginia
FULTON – Itawamba Community College head football coach Jon Williams announced sophomore Terrell Pinson (Tupelo) and freshman Ronald Carswell (Macon, GA) signed National Letters of Intent to play football for West Virginia University. “This is a big day for our program,” said Williams. “It’s the first of five or six guys that are planning to [...]
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County adopts new district lines
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IAHS seniors show off student projects
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Superintendent says block scheduling here to stay
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Indians reload for 2013 season
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McDonald wins, MSU advances to NCAA championships
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School district lines redrawn
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IAHS seniors show off student projects
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Superintendent says block scheduling here to stay
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Indians reload for 2013 season
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McDonald wins, MSU advances to NCAA championships
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