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Aggies Drop Series Finale to No. 21 Mississippi State, 6-5

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6 months ago

March 17, 2024

Aggies Drop Series Finale to No. 21 Mississippi State, 6-5

STARKVILLE – After clinching the series in a doubleheader sweep on Saturday, the No. 17 Texas A&M softball team dropped the series finale against No. 21 Mississippi State, 6-5, Sunday afternoon at Nusz Park.

Texas A&M (25-3, 5-1) and Mississippi State (21-6, 3-3) exchanged blows as both teams combined to score seven runs in the first two innings. The Aggies struck first with a two-out three-run home run by Aiyana Coleman, followed by the Bulldogs answering with three runs in the bottom half of the opening frame. Jazmine Hill regained the lead for Texas A&M with a two-out solo home run to center in the second inning.

The Aggies carried a 4-3 lead to the bottom of the fourth before the Bulldogs answered with an RBI double to even the score. Mississippi State took its first lead, 6-4, in the sixth scoring runs on a passed ball and an RBI single.

Rylen Wiggins provided the Aggies a glimmer of hope with a leadoff solo home run to left center, followed by a single from Kramer Eschete in the seventh. A sacrifice bunt advanced Eschete, before a pop out and foul out ended the comeback.

Emiley Kennedy (13-2) was saddled with the loss after 6.0 innings of work and three strikeouts, while giving up eight walks and hitting two batters.

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Texas A&M plays a Wednesday midweek at 6 p.m. against Texas State at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

SCORING SUMMARY

T1 | Aiyana Coleman hit a two-out three-run home run to right center scoring Jazmine Hill and Julia Cottrill after reaching by via walks. TAMU 3, MSU 0

B1 | Madisyn Kennedy evened the score with a three-run home run to center after back-to-back walks to begin the bottom half. TAMU 3, MSU 3

T2 | Hill blasted a solo shot to center field, her eighth home run of the season and 45th of her career for the Arizona State transfer. TAMU 4, MSU 3

B4 | Brylie St. Clair walked and later scored after Nadia Barbary doubled to left center. TAMU 4, MSU 4

B6 | Jessie Blaine pinch hit for St. Clair and lined a double to left center. St. Clair reentered and advanced to third after Sacco singled down the third base line. A passed ball scored St. Clair. Ella Wesolowski singled to right field scoring Barbary. TAMU 4, MSU 6

T7 | Rylen Wiggins hit a leadoff solo home run. TAMU 5, MSU 6

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Mississippi Mass Choir new album

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September 10, 2024

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JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – The Mississippi Mass Choir has a new album! We Still Believe is available!

The director and some choir members joined Studio 3 to discuss the songs.

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Fascinating Snake Species Found Along the Mississippi River

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September 9, 2024

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Fascinating Snake Species Found Along the Mississippi River

The Mississippi River stretches 2,350 miles from Minnesota to Louisiana, serving as a vital commercial waterway and a habitat for diverse wildlife. It’s home to abundant fish like largemouth bass and catfish, as well as waterfowl like wood ducks and Canadian geese. But what about snakes? These reptiles are abundant in and along the famous river and are worthy of analysis. Today’s video will explore 12 snake species living around the Mississippi River.

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Vote for Mississippi boys high school athlete of the week Sept. 2-7

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15 hours ago

September 9, 2024

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Vote for Mississippi boys high school athlete of the week Sept. 2-7

There were several top performers across the state in boys high school sports, but only one can be voted athlete of the week for Sept. 2-7.

Fans may vote in the poll BELOW one time per hour per device. The poll closes at noon on Friday.

To nominate a future athlete of the week, email mchavez@gannett.com or message him on X, formerly Twitter @MikeSChavez.

To submit high school scores, statistics, records, leaders and other items at any time, email mchavez@gannett.com.

Nominations

Kendetryon Backstrom, Kemper County: Backstrom had 247 passing yards, going 13-of-16 on completions for with two touchdowns and had six carries for 45 yards and three touchdowns in Kemper County’s 46-8 win over Noxapater.

Ronde Baker, Terry: Baker produced 171 rushing yards on 12 carries with four touchdowns in Terry’s 57-6 win over Pure Academy.

Wyatt Bond, Lamar School: Bond recorded 320 passing yards, going 24-of-37 with three touchdowns, and had 43 rushing yards and two touchdowns in Lamar’s 35-34 loss to Winston Academy.

Coby King, Greene County: King was 24-of-35 passing for 418 yards with a touchdown and had 11 carries for 137 rushing yards with four touchdowns in Greene County’s 51-36 loss to George County.

Tray Kinkle, Holly Springs: Kinkle produced 10 carries for 300 yards and four touchdowns in Holly Springs’ 33-0 win over Byers.

Tyshun Willis, Velma Jackson: Willis had 15 carries for 203 rushing yards with a touchdown, four receptions with 59 receiving yards, and a touchdown. On defense, he recorded four sacks, 8.5 tackles and three tackles for loss in Velma Jackson’s 24-22 win over Yazoo County.

Michael Chavez covers high school sports, among others, for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at mchavez@gannett.com or reach out to him on X, formerly Twitter @MikeSChavez.

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