Area Sports
Rebels earn big win over Mt. Olive to keep playoff hopes alive
By STAN CALDWELL – Dispatch Correspondent Richton’s playoff hopes in Class 1A may still be on life support, but their heart is still ticking. The Rebels needed a win by at least 12 points against Mount Olive Friday night to keep those hopes alive, and they did what they had to do, defeating the Pirates 26-12…
Read MoreRebels earn big win with late comeback over St. Andrews
By STAN CALDWELL – Dispatch Correspondent It’s never over until it’s over, and the Richton Rebels are living proof. Richton was dead in the water, trailing by nine points with under four minutes to play in the game, then summoned up some magic. Sophomore quarterback Dakota Amos threw two touchdown passes to senior Seth Mills…
Read MoreWith county rivalry game in the rearview mirror, what’s next for the Dawgs and Rebels?
By RUSSELL TURNER / Dispatch Editor __________ The Perry Central Bulldogs tore up the field, literally and figuratively, last Friday night as they defeated visiting Richton for Perry County bragging rights in the season opener for both teams. It was an important game for a lot of reasons, but both teams now turn their attention…
Read MoreRebels set for first round of 1A baseball playoffs
By STAN CALDWELL Dispatch Contributor __________ The Richton Rebels are looking to summon the echoes of past glory as they prepare for the high school baseball playoffs. The Rebels are headed back to the postseason as the No. 2 seed in Region 8-1A and will open the Class 1A playoffs at home against Bay Springs in…
Read MoreJackson’s Bulldogs showing grit in rugged 8-3A
Huge game for Dawgs this Thursday a with playoff appearance up for grabs By STAN CALDWELL Dispatch Contributor __________ Ryan Jackson is the son of a coach and a small-town guy with big-time ambitions for his Perry Central Bulldogs baseball team. He may not get to the promised land this year, but Jackson is putting…
Read MoreOFF TO THE RACES… Rebels sweep team championships at regional track and field meet
By RUSSELL TURNER Dispatch Editor __________ Richton High School’s track and field team put on a dominating performance in Hattiesburg last week, claiming the District 8-1A Championship. The Rebels claimed both the boys’ and girls’ titles at the meet, which was held at Hattiesburg High School. RHS outgunned competitors from Resurrection Catholic, Mt. Olive and…
Read MorePCHS baseball program receives $5,000 award from Coca-Cola United / Powerade
By BRAD CROWE – Dispatch Sports The Powerade sports drink brand is known for providing the hydration and electrolyte support athletes need to be their best. Perry Central High School athletes now know the brand also supports them in other ways as well. Players and coaches on the Bulldog baseball team were joined at this…
Read MoreBaseball and softball underway for county schools
By BRAD CROWE – Dispatch Sports Just one day after Valentine’s Day, many local fans celebrated their love for baseball and softball with the arrival of the 2022 MHSAA seasons. Four teams from Perry Central and Richton are back in action with seasoned playmakers, promising newcomers and big goals in mind for the campaigns ahead.…
Read MoreRichton Rotary Tournament underway for 65th consecutive time
By BRAD CROWE Dispatch Staff ________________ For locals, the Richton Rotary Basketball Tournament is almost as big of a holiday season tradition as putting up a Christmas tree — and for many, the tournament comes first. Through Saturday, eight local hoops teams will square off in Mississippi’s longest-running active sports tournament, which has been held…
Read MoreRebels have tough task ahead, but excited to be competing in the postseason
Richton football team rallied around Coach Stephen Rice as they rallied for a playoff berth _______________ By BRAD CROWE Dispatch Staff __________ The 2021 season has presented a number of challenges for the Richton Rebels, whose new-look region contains several juggernaut Class 1A football programs. Head coach Stephen Rice, however, has been battling an even greater…
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