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NFL star Jarquez Hunter partnered with The Refuge of MS to host a football-themed field day for special needs children, featuring drills, face painting and a horse ride, with plans to make the event an annual tradition.
Brian Merkel is back on the bench at Starkville Academy, taking over from Mark Alexander and emphasizing defense and rebounding as the team prepares for a camp in Philadelphia and a new season.
The Rockets announce a 2026 season that opens with a scrimmage against West Point and includes road games against state runner‑up Kosciusko, homecoming against Canton and a final showdown with Callaway.