Archives for June 2023

#323: More coaching moves, and big recruiting news – 06/21/23

June 21, 2023 by Brad Locke Leave a Comment

Brad is back to report on what’s been a busy past few days.

Several big coaching moves have happened in the past week, including Mitch Howell taking the Saltillo boys basketball job (1:32). On the football front, Thrasher has hired Taylor McCutchen (3:21), and Nettleton has brought in alum Brian Rea to lead its baseball program (4:27).

We’ve seen a slew of college football commitments this week. West Point’s Zay Lowery pulled the trigger for Southern Miss (5:19), Biggersville’s Jathan Hatch picked Louisville (5:56), and Starkville’s Braylon Burnside is going with hometown team Mississippi State (7:09).

Also today, Brad has an update on Tupelo QB Jeremiah Harrell (7:45), and he discusses his football position rankings (8:59).

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#322: Coaching moves; star RB commits to USM – 06/14/23

June 14, 2023 by Brad Locke Leave a Comment

Brad keeps it short and sweet on this week’s episode.

He first has an update on New Site basketball player Chloe Chism (1:15), who is returning to form after a knee injury that limited her last season. On the basketball coaching front, there have been some more moves: Amanda Morrow is taking over Mooreville’s girls (2:49), while North Pontotoc has made hires for both of its teams (3:43).

In recruiting news, Houston tailback Jalen Washington has committed to Southern Miss (4:55).

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#321: Baseball wrap-up; big coaching moves – 06/07/23

June 7, 2023 by Brad Locke Leave a Comment

Brad is back after a week in Pearl, where he covered the baseball state championships.

East Union won the 2A title for a second straight year (1:56), blowing past Pisgah in a two-game sweep. In 3A, Amory also went back-to-back (3:25), capping a remarkable run after a tornado destroyed the Panthers’ facilities in March. West Union and Saltillo were also in Pearl and fell short in their title series (5:36).

With the 2022-23 sports year in the books, it’s time for some summer basketball. Brad has an update on Pontotoc’s girls (6:33), who are getting some help in their quest to return to the 4A title game. Tupelo’s girls are looking to reach the 6A final again, and that effort will get a boost once injured starters Lamarah Cleaves and Jade Rucker return from ACL injuries (9:44).

We’ve got some big coaching news, with Adam Kirk stepping down as Corinth boys coach (11:11). Among the other moves this past week (12:34): Brent Kuhl will lead Mantachie girls basketball, while Mark Monaghan was hired for Starkville baseball.

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