** Updated with new dates 5/9/25
Jacket Athletics has announced Fall and Winter sports tryout dates for the upcoming 2025-2026 season. We will include additional dates as they are available.
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VOLLEYBALL
Jacket Volleyball Tryouts: Makeup Date
(for rising 7th-12th graders)
Monday, April 28
4:30pm - 6:30pm
Starkville High School Gym
If you were not able to attend Volleyball tryouts this week, all may grades may participate in a Make-up Tryout on April 28. Must have physical updated in Dragonfly to tryout. For more information, contact Coach Meghan Mullane at mmullane@starkvillesd.com
FOOTBALL
Jacket Football Tryouts: Varsity
(for rising 10th-12th graders)
Monday, April 28
4:00pm
SHS Football Field
Must have physical updated in Dragonfly to tryout. Bring cleats.
BASKETBALL: GIRLS
Jacket Basketball Tryouts: Junior High Girls
(for rising 8th-9th graders)
April 28-29
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Armstrong Junior High Gym
Must have physical updated in Dragonfly to tryout.
Jacket Basketball Tryouts: Girls 7th
(for rising 7th grade girls)
May 5-7
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Armstrong Gym
Must have physical updated in Dragonfly to tryout.
Jacket Basketball Tryouts: Varsity Girls
(for rising 10th-12th graders)
May 6 & May 8
4:15pm - 6:15pm
Starkville High Gym
Must have physical updated in Dragonfly to tryout.
BASKETBALL: BOYS
Jacket Basketball Tryouts: Boys 8th
(for rising 8th grade boys)
May 8-9
May 19-20
4:30pm - 6:00pm
Armstrong Gym
Must have physical updated in Dragonfly to tryout. Wear basketball shoes, shorts, and t-shirt.
Jacket Basketball Tryouts: Boys 7th
(for rising 7th grade boys)
May 12-13
4:30pm - 6:00pm
Armstrong Gym
Must have physical updated in Dragonfly to tryout. Wear basketball shoes, shorts, and t-shirt. Any questions email Coach Rodriguez: rrodriguez@starkvillesd.com
Jacket Basketball Tryouts: Boys 9th-12th
(for rising 9th-12th graders)
May 12 & May 14
4:30pm - 6:00pm
Starkville High Gym
Must have physical updated in Dragonfly to tryout. Wear basketball shoes, shorts, and t-shirts. Any questions email Coach Carlyle: acarlyle@starkvillesd.com
SOCCER
Jacket Soccer Tryouts: Boys and Girls
(for rising 7th-12th graders)
GIRLS
May 14
4:30pm - 6:00pm
SHS Grass Practice Fields
BOYS
May 15
4:30pm - 6:00pm
SHS Grass Practice Fields
Students are encouraged to participate in both days of tryouts and must have a physical updated in Dragonfly to tryout.
CROSS COUNTRY
Jacket Cross Country Interest Meeting: Boys and Girls
(for rising 7th-12th graders)
May 19
5:30pm
Athletic Complex Meeting Room
SWIM
Jacket Swim Tryouts
(for rising 7th-12th graders)
May 20
5:00pm - 6:00pm
MSU Sanderson Center Pool
Must have physical updated in Dragonfly to tryout. Contact Coach Melissa Hubley with any questions: melissadhubley@gmail.com
BASEBALL
Jacket Baseball Tryouts
(for rising 9th-12th graders)
May 14
4:15pm
Yellow Jacket Field
- Players will go through a defensive and hitting evaluation
- Pitchers will throw a short bullpen
- Catchers will catch bullpens, showcasing receiving & blocking skills
A list of all participants who made the team will be posted the following morning (5/15) on our website www.starkvillebaseball.com
Try-out Guidelines
- ALL Participants MUST bring a current physical to try-out if one is not already on file
- ALL Participants MUST be currently enrolled in SOCSD.
- ALL Participants MUST bring their own equipment for tryouts.
Jacket Junior High Baseball Tryouts
for rising 8th graders
May 15
4:15pm
Yellow Jacket Field
- Players will go through a defensive and hitting evaluation
- Pitchers will throw a short bullpen
- Catchers will catch bullpens, showcasing receiving & blocking skills
for rising 7th graders
May 16
4:15pm
Yellow Jacket Field
- Players will go through a defensive and hitting evaluation
- Pitchers will throw a short bullpen
- Catchers will catch bullpens, showcasing receiving & blocking skills
A list of all participants who made the team will be posted on our website www.starkvillebaseball.com
Try-out Guidelines
- ALL Participants MUST bring a current physical to try-out if one is not already on file
- ALL Participants MUST be currently enrolled in SOCSD.
- ALL Participants MUST bring their own equipment for tryouts.
SOFTBALL
Jacket Softball Tryouts
for rising 9th-12th graders
May 13
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Cornerstone Park - Red 10 Field
for rising 7th-8th graders
May 14
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Cornerstone Park - Green Fields
Students must have an updated physical loaded into Dragonfly to participate in tryouts. Please wear tennis shoes or cleats. For more information, contact Coach Bourland at rbourland@starkvillesd.com
