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Pearl High School moving down to 6A, but Pirates hope rivalries stay
PEARL, Miss. (WLBT) - Pearl High School is moving down to Class 6A, and the school’s athletic director said Pearl will work to keep the rivalry games Pirates fans circle on the calendar. The Mississippi High School Activities Association released its 2027-29 classifications Monday. Pearl competed in Class 7A...
The Clarion Ledger
MHSAA announces new Mississippi high school classifications for 2027-29 cycle
The MHSAA has announced its new classifications for the 2027-29 cycle for Mississippi high school sports . The most notable change is Pearl moving from Class 7A to 6A. In total, 26 schools are changing classes, with 17 moving down and nine moving up. Class 1A is the largest with 48 schools. Here's which classification each school in the league has been placed in based on enrollment numbers. Class 1A School Enrollment MS School for the Blind 8 MS School for the Deaf 13 Piney Woods 46 Blue Mountain High School 52 Mount Olive Attendance Center 59 Tremont Attendance Center 61 Thrasher High School 61 Jumpertown High School 62 Coffeeville High School 68 Houlka Attendance Center 78 McAdams Attendance Center 80 Hickory Flat Attendance Center 83 French Camp 84 Shaw High School 88 Resurrection 90 West Lowndes High School 92 Noxapater Attendance Center 96 Ethel AttandanceCenter 99 Simmons High School 103 Sacred Heart 107 West Bolivar High School 108 Taylorsville Attendance Center 108 Ashland Middle-High School 108 Wheeler High School 110 Salem Attendance Center 114 Ingomar Attendance Center 114 Nanih Waiya Attendance Center 115 LeFlore County High School 115 West Union Attendance Center 116 Okolona High School 116 Potts Camp
ClutchPoints
Black Lives Matter Sports’ Cicley Gay speaks about HBCU athletics investment, son attending Jackson State
Cicley Gay has an interesting involvement in HBCU life. The chair of the board of the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation. She’s found several ways to engage with HBCU athletics: by starting BLM Sports and through her son, who currently plays football at Jackson State University. She spoke about her HBCU work and new HBCU family ties in an […] The post Black Lives Matter Sports’ Cicley Gay speaks about HBCU athletics investment, son attending Jackson State appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Field Level Media
No. 19 Texas Tech looking for others to step up vs. Jackson State
Texas Tech wasn't the same team after JT Toppin tore his ACL on Feb. 17. The Red Raiders lost four of their final five games, including their Big 12 tournament opener and their NCAA Round of 32 contest against Alabama. Head coach Grant McCasland and his program have had plenty of time to prepare for a new season, one that they'll have to start without Toppin's services. Others will need to step up when No. 19 Texas Tech tips off against Jackson State on Monday in Lubbock, Texas. Toppin, the 2024-25 Big 12 Player of the Year, is one of the sport's elite forces when healthy. But he is on track to miss the start of the season, with McCasland telling CBS Sports in late October that the power forward has not returned to practice and will ramp up slowly when he does. Texas Tech visited fellow top-25 preseason team Kentucky for an exhibition on Oct. 23 and lost 76-65. Only eight players saw the floor, but their coach does not feel his group lacks confidence. "Nobody's waiting for JT to get back, and I mean that respectfully to JT," McCasland said afterward. "There's a part of this where we
theclintoncourier.net
Temple named to Hinds Sports Hall of Fame
Sam Temple of Clinton has been named to the 2026 Hinds Community College Sports Hall of Fame. Temple is a former catcher for Hinds (1990-91) who returned to lead the baseball program as head coach for sixteen seasons (2006-21). Temple compiled 446 career victories, capturing three MACJC State Championships (2010,...
ClutchPoints
Bethune-Cookman’s Raymond Woodie reacts to huge upset over Jackson State
Bethune-Cookman pulled off a resounding victory over Jackson State University , 24-21, that completely opened up the SWAC East race. Heading into week 9 of the football season, no one program has the upper hand. Fierce matchups are happening this weekend. Before Bethune-Cookman turned its attention to a competitive University of Arkansas at Pine […] The post Bethune-Cookman’s Raymond Woodie reacts to huge upset over Jackson State appeared first on ClutchPoints.
hbcusports.com
T.C. Taylor to be ‘more involved’ in Jackson State offense
Jackson State coach T.C. Taylor plans to take a more active role in the Tigers’ offensive play-calling during their bye week as the program looks to correct problems exposed in a 24-21 loss to Bethune-Cookman. Taylor on Monday said he intends to review Jackson State’s offensive approach, identify areas...
vicksburgnews.com
Jayla Hicks earns All-District volleyball honors
CLINTON, Miss. (VDN) — Vicksburg native Jayla Hicks continues to make a name for herself both on and off the court after earning All-District volleyball honors following an impressive 2026 season. Hicks, a junior at Clinton High School, has established herself as one of the team’s standout athletes while...
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Kicks Picks Week 9 Winner is… Sammy Kemp of Carthage!
A winner has been named for week 9 of Kicks Picks and that person is… Sammy Kemp of Carthage!. Congratulations Mr. Kemp, you are the winner of our weekly Friday Night Food Spot Prize, a $15 gift card to Sonic!. You, too, could be a winner. Just be sure...
swrankinnews.com
Florence Eagles remain 5A Region 2 District Champions
The Florence High School (FHS) Lady Eagles volleyball program has had a great 2026 season. They won the district championship last year, losing only one set throughout district play. This year, they were able to take another step forward and finished undefeated in district play, according to second-year Head Coach Kirby Cloer.
darkhorsepressnow.com
Darby Woolever earns MACCC Goalie of the Week honor
JACKSON – After picking up a shutout, Darby Woolever was named the MACCC Goalie of the Week for October 27th after picking up a shutout win over Hinds Community College on Friday during sophomore day. Woolever, who is a native of Senatobia, has appeared in six games this season...
swrankinnews.com
Florence Edges Lanier in 15-14 Thriller
Florence High School picked up a much-needed victory Friday night, defeating Lanier 15-14 in a closely contested matchup. The Eagles entered the game looking to get back into the win column following a difficult stretch of their schedule. Friday's contest proved to be a defensive battle, with neither team reaching...
swrankinnews.com
Pearl Falls to Petal 29-20
Pearl High School suffered a 29-20 loss against Petal Friday night, dropping the Pirates to 2-7 on the season. Pearl entered the matchup looking to snap a two-game losing streak following losses against Meridian and Northwest Rankin. The Pirates put together a more productive offensive showing than in their loss...