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Larry Carter Jr. named VDN’s 2026 Junior High Head Football Coach of the Year
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Great coaches are not just measured by the number of games they win, but by their ability to overcome adversity, develop young athletes and turn challenges into success. For Vicksburg Junior High School head football coach Larry Carter Jr., the 2026 season was a perfect example of that.
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Genesis Phelps leads VJHS to a win over Pearl on Thursday
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Genesis Phelps scored 24 points Thursday night to lead the Vicksburg Junior High School girls’ basketball team to a 40-35 victory over Pearl. Phelps, a seventh grader, knocked down seven 3-pointers to help the Missy Gators secure their first win of the season. VJHS...
WLBT
The End Zone: Week 10
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Week 10 of high school football is here!. Two teams looking to find their rhythm ahead of the postseason, Germantown and Madison Central, met in a Class 7A showdown for the Game of the Week. The Mavericks entered with an explosive offense, averaging close to 40...
ClutchPoints
Bethune-Cookman scores wild upset victory over Jackson State
The 2026 football season has delivered upsets and stunning losses, but this one might be the most shocking. Over the past two seasons, Bethune-Cookman has gained momentum as a formidable SWAC East contender, but it needed a definitive win over one of the conference’s top teams to prove its worth . Today, that victory came. Bethune-Cookman secured a […] The post Bethune-Cookman scores wild upset victory over Jackson State appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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Tupelo runner sets Watson Classic record
CLINTON, Miss. (WTVA) – Tupelo High School runner Andrew Brown is six seconds away from the fastest time ever recorded by a Mississippi high school runner in the 5K. Brown finished in 14 minutes, 44 seconds Saturday at the Watson Cross Country Classic in Clinton. Brown’s 14:44 is the...
knightathletics.com
Southern Virginia Football Storms Back for Victory Over Belhaven
Jackson, Miss. – The Southern Virginia University football team (3-4, 2-2) earned a gritty 23-19 victory over Belhaven University (3-3, 2-2) Saturday afternoon, overcoming a 11-point deficit with a fourth-quarter comeback. The Knights finished with a season-high 411 yards of total offense to secure the program's first-ever win over the Blazers.
msfame.com
Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2027
JACKSON, Miss. – October 22, 2026 – The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2027 today at a press conference held at the Museum. The eight-member class includes an Olympic gold medalist, professional baseball veterans, college football standouts and leaders in women’s basketball. “Each...
vicksburgnews.com
To’Nia Taylor crowned 2026 Vicksburg High School Maid of Honor
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — To’Nia Taylor received a special honor on Friday night as she was crowned the 2026 Vicksburg High School Maid of Honor. Taylor officially received the honor during halftime of the Gators’ homecoming football game against Cleveland Central, where Vicksburg secured a 28-26 victory.
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B-CU Faces Jackson State with First Place on the Line
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The Wildcats return from a two-game road trip with big aspirations as they are set for a huge matchup with Jackson State at Daytona Stadium. The winner of Saturday's game will vault into a tie for first place in the SWAC's eastern division with Alabama A&M, while the loser faces an uphill climb for a potential SWAC Championship berth.
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MC Sports Hall of Fame to induct eight new members during Bicentennial Homecoming
CLINTON — Eight of the most distinguished student-athletes ever to compete for Mississippi Christian University will be inducted into the MC Sports Hall of Fame during a Bicentennial Homecoming banquet scheduled for 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29, in Anderson Hall in the B.C. Rogers Student Center. Teammates, family...
WDAM-TV
600 athletes compete at Camp Shelby during annual Special Olympics Fall Games
CAMP SHELBY, Miss. (WDAM) - Nearly 600 athletes from across Mississippi were at Camp Shelby Saturday for the annual Fall Games for Mississippi Special Olympics. Athletes competed in events like horseshoes, croquet, cornhole, soccer skills and softball. Gold, silver and bronze medals were awarded. Mississippi Special Olympics hosts about one...
Neshoba Democrat
Rockets defeat undefeated Canton team
The Neshoba Central Rockets faced an undefeated Canton squad this past week. The Rockets scored two second-half touchdowns to pull away and take a 26-18 win over the previously unbeaten Tigers on Friday night. Neshoba improved to 5-2 on the season while Canton fell to 6-1. The Rockets will travel...
hbcusports.com
HBCU football report cards FCS edition: Grading each team at midseason
The first half of the 2026 season has delivered a little bit of everything: Jackson State and Alabama A&M battling for SWAC East supremacy, Prairie View A&M surviving a turbulent start while remaining in the West race, and Mississippi Valley State proving it can win conference games. In the MEAC,...
WLBT
600 athletes compete at Camp Shelby during annual Special Olympics Fall Games
CAMP SHELBY, Miss. (WDAM) - Nearly 600 athletes from across Mississippi were at Camp Shelby Saturday for the annual Fall Games for Mississippi Special Olympics. Athletes competed in events like horseshoes, croquet, cornhole, soccer skills and softball. Gold, silver and bronze medals were awarded. Mississippi Special Olympics hosts about one...
Heavy.com
Two Hidden Gems Make Coastal Mississippi a Must-Visit Golf Destination
The Mississippi Gulf Coast is widely known for its casinos, seafood restaurants and beaches, but the region also offers some of the most interesting public golf experiences in the Southeast. Two courses in particular deserve attention from golfers planning a trip to the area: Grand Bear Golf Club in Saucier...
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Eight former student-athletes to join MC Sports Hall of Fame
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) – Eight former student-athletes at Mississippi Christian University (MC) will be inducted into the MC Sports Hall of Fame during a Bicentennial Homecoming banquet. The banquet will be held on October 29, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in Anderson Hall in the B.C. Rogers Student Center. The inductees are Drew Brooks ’03, ’07 […]