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Rogers looks to bring quarterback prowess to MSU
At long last, a lifelong dream was fulfilled for Will Rogers on Wednesday.
Holiday flips to Tennessee
Jimmy Holiday provided an early wake-up call on National Signing Day.
Selmon stays close to home in signing with MSU
The cow bell was ringing loudly and proudly on Wednesday morning at Provine High School after senior Javorrious Selmon put pen to paper to continue his football career at Mississippi State.
Ridgeland’s Banks picks South Alabama
Around this time last year, Yam Banks did not even consider playing football beyond high school.
MOST RECENT
Prep & MRA face off in rematch for MAIS 6A State Championship
The MAIS football championships kick off this week, with the first game starting Thursday.
Heart & Resilience motivate Hartfield’s season
The season is over for the Hawks, but it still began with history being made by the Hartfield football program.
High School Football Week 13: Scores and Highlights
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High School Football Week 12: Scores and Highlights
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A Ridgeland Renaissance
David White has made a great first impression at Ridgeland High School
High School Football Week 11: Scores and Highlights
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High School Football Week 10: Scores and Highlights
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After first loss, no time to sulk for Madison Central
With impending weather expected to wreak havoc this Friday, the Jaguars are forced to deal with an accelerated week of preparation ahead of a Thursday region 2-6A contest with South Panola.
High School Football Week 9: Scores and Highlights
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Another big showdown looms for MRA and Jackson Prep
It was last season that Jackson Prep and Madison-Ridgeland Academy treated high school football fans to theater. A thrilling back-and-forth affair in the AAAA Division I state title game saw JP hoist the trophy in the end with a 33-27 victory. Now the two Patriots are set to square off again, and wh
Neshoba Central rushing attack rockets them to win over Canton
The rockets running back, Jarquez Hunter burst through the Tiger defense several times Thursday night.
High School Football Week 8: Scores and Highlights
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No time to lament loss for Callaway
A mere seconds away from handing Provine its first loss of the season, the Callaway Chargers are ready to stop thinking what might’ve been and start thinking about what could be.
New culture taking over at Ridgeland
The Titans currently sitting in prime position at 5-1, 2-0 in region 2-5A and have a chance for their first 3-0 start in region play in over four seasons.
High School Football Week 7: Scores and Highlights
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Stingy defense propelling Patriots
So far, it has been smooth sailing for Jackson Prep’s state title defense.
Jackson Academy going up against history on Friday night
No player on the 2019 Jackson Academy football roster has experienced the thrill of beating Jackson Prep.
High School Football Week 6: Scores and Highlights
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Petal opens district play against pesky Pearl Pirates
In what is shaping up to be one of the toughest regions in class 6A, Petal is glad to play host to Pearl in Friday’s region 3-6A opener.Both the Panthers (3-1) and Pirates (3-1) enter Friday’s game after a bye week.
Work begins now for Canton
For the first time in over 40 years, the Canton High School football team is undefeated through the first month of the season.
GOTW: Undefeated Canton host the Ridgeland Titans
Coach David White for Ridgeland says his defense will need to make sure big plays don't happen against them.
High School Football Week 5: Scores and Highlights
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High School Football Week 3: Scores and Highlights
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High School Football Week 2: Scores and Highlights
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High School Football Week 1: Scores and Highlights
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Pirates hit the road to open season
The new season is so close, that Pearl High School can almost taste it at this point.
Clinton leaning on youth in 2019
Just two years removed from winning a state championship in Class 6A, the Clinton Arrows are, obviously, looking to do something like that again in 2019.
White introduced as new football coach & AD at Ridgeland
Comes to Ridgeland from the University of Nevada
NATIONAL SIGNING DAY 2019: Athletes around metro sign national letters of intent to play college football
Wednesday is National Signing Day and college football teams across the country are hoping to complete their 2019 recruiting class.
Oak Grove QB John Rhys Plumlee flips from Georgia to Ole Miss
The Oak Grove High School standout is ranked No. 261 overall recruit in the 2019 class.
Nick Saban visits Jackson Prep’s Jerrion Ealy
Alabama Head Football Coach Nick Saban spent Thursday afternoon in Jackson, Mississippi recruiting.
Ryan Earnest stepping down as head coach, athletic director at Ridgeland High School
Earnest says he stepped down for personal reasons and expects to remain on through the remainder of the school year.
Terry High School names Ronnie Smith Head Football Coach
Ronnie Smith is the new Head Football Coach at Terry High School. The Bulldogs introduced Smith Tuesday at the school’s new facility.
Jackson Prep two-sport standout Jerrion Ealy de-commits from Ole Miss
247 sports rates Ealy as the 45th best high school recruit in the country, the nation’s #4 running back recruit and the #2 prospect in Mississippi.
Prep’s Ealy shines in high school All-Star game
Earns MVP honors in Under Armour All-America Game
LIVE UPDATES: Commits, flips and more: What to expect on Early Signing Day in Mississippi
With the day finally here, the dreams of playing college football are about to become a reality for many high school athletes.
Florence introduces Rod Davis as new head football coach
Florence High School introduced its new head football coach Tuesday. Rod Davis joins the FHS staff after spending 4 years at Northwest Rankin as their assistant head coach and defensive co-coordinator.
Mississippi tops Alabama in annual all-star game
Mississippi wins 2nd straight meeting, 24-20
Scott Central defeats Taylorsville for 2A state title
Scott Central beat the defending state champions of Taylorsville Saturday in the MHSAA 2A State Championship game.
Taylorsville to play in state title game without starting quarterback
The MHSAA football championship press conference was held Monday morning at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame. As teams are preparing for the big games this weekend, we take a look at the battle in 2-A between Scott Central and Taylorsville.
Friday Night Football Week 15: Scores and Highlights
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SportsDeck Player of the Year: Jonathan Mingo
Prior to his final game of the season, Brandon wide receiver Jonathan Mingo had 70 catches for 1,293 yards and 14 touchdowns.
Brandon & Madison Central prepare for 6A semi’s
Bulldogs host Oak Grove while Jaguars travel to Horn Lake
Friday Night Football Week 14: Scores and Highlights
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SportsDeck Player of the Week: Jimmy Holiday
Madison Central’s Jimmy Holiday accounted for over 330 total yards and four touchdowns in a 6A playoff game against Oxford.
Player’s death leads to look at player safety
UMMC: “We do as good of a job as any state in the country as far as taking care of our football players”
Northwest Rankin takes on Madison Central in Game of the Week
When the Cougars and the Jaguars faced in October, Northwest slid by with a 32-28 win. The Cougars are now focused on fixing their mistakes from round one to be perfect this week against the Jags.
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Local teams compete in MAIS State Championships
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MAIS using instant replay for state championships
Coaches can challenge; officials in press box will review plays
Jaguars seek revenge in playoff catfight
Madison Central travels to Northwest Rankin in our Game of the Week
Vigil held to celebrate life of Jeremiah Williams
Williams, a junior defensive back for Greenville High School, died Friday, a week after he broke his C1 and C4 vertebrae in a game against Madison Central.
EMOTIONAL VIDEO: Moment of silence held before Greenville High School basketball game to honor Jeremiah Williams
Williams, a junior defensive back for Greenville High School, died Friday, a week after he broke his C1 and C4 vertebrae in a game against Madison Central.
Friday Night Football Week 13: Scores and Highlights
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SportsDeck Player of the Week: Brandon’s Will Rogers
Brandon High School’s Will Rogers threw a pair of touchdown passes last week to help Brandon win the Eat Dirt Rival Pearl.
Greenville mayor releases statement following high school football player’s death
Jeremiah Williams, a junior defensive back for Greenville High School, died Friday, a week after he broke his C1 and C4 vertebrae in a game against Madison Central.
GAME OF THE WEEK: Jackson Prep faces rival JA in playoff semifinals
It’s a tale as old as time. Jackson Prep and Jackson Academy facing off in the MAIS Semifinals.
END ZONE FORECAST: Chilly and Damp for Week 13
Temperatures will be just near that 50 degree mark as we kick off football games across the area Friday night, dropping into the upper 40s by halftime and the mid 40s by the 4th quarter.
GoFundMe page setup to help injured Greenville football player
Fundraiser was started by father of Madison Central player