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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.
Lydia Hinton steps up as head coach, promising a more aggressive style and a focus on fitness as the team prepares for a competitive season
Mark Alexander, a veteran coach with nearly two decades of experience, is set to leave Starkville Academy and become the boys basketball coach at Jackson Prep, a school celebrated for its athletic tradition and 17 Overall titles.
Starkville Academy edged Brookhaven Academy 5-3 in a tightly contested championship game, highlighted by key hits from Lawson Mullins, Joseph Portera and Case Simmons, and a strong finish from pitcher Micah Buckner.