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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 […]
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WC freshmen boys defeated Clinton 47-44
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Warren Central’s junior high and freshman basketball teams traveled to Clinton on Thursday, where the freshman boys remained undefeated with a close victory over the Arrows. The freshman Vikings improved to 2-0 on the season after securing a 47-44 win over Clinton. WC jumped...
Starkville Daily News
Yellow Jackets defeat Mustangs 49-12 in Thursday night football
JACKSON – A 28-point first quarter got the Starkville Yellow Jackets off to a good start Thursday night on the way to a 49-12 win over the Murrah Mustangs in Class 7A, Region 2 action. Kingston Johnson threw for six touchdown passes as the Jackets improved their records to...
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Starkville tops Clinton for 31-17 region win
Clinton dropped to 2-5 overall and 1-1 in Region 2-7A after a tough 31-17 loss to #6 Starkville at Arrow Field. The road will get much tougher the next three weeks for the Arrows, who are trying to make the MHSAA playoffs for the first time since 2022. Next up,...
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Jackson State to face Bethune-Cookman in SWAC East matchup
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson State will play a SWAC East game on the road against Bethune-Cookman on Saturday. The Tigers are coming off a gritty win over Florida A&M, a game in which they forced five turnovers and rushed for 228 yards. Bethune-Cookman defeated Mississippi Valley State 34-14 in...
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PPCA cheerleaders named Grand Champions times two
The Park Place Christian Academy (PPCA) varsity cheerleaders made school history on September 9 at the MAIS State Cheer Competition, returning home as two-time Grand Champions. Competing in both the Small Non-Tumbling and Small Game Day divisions, the team earned first place in each division, securing two state championships in...
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Jackson State bounces back, Bethune-Cookman DB earns national honor and another SWAC football storyline
Contenders for the Southwestern Athletic Conference title, such as Alabama State and Prairie View, have dropped back‑to‑back conference games. Jackson State refused to suffer the same fate during its homecoming in a 27-17 victory over Florida A&M on Saturday. The previous week, the Tigers fell to Grambling 45-38 on the road.
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Florence Falls to Cleveland Central
Florence High School struggled to generate offense Friday night, falling 25-7 against Cleveland Central in a region matchup. The Eagles faced a difficult challenge against a Cleveland Central team that limited Florence to just one touchdown throughout the contest. Florence was unable to establish enough offensive consistency to keep pace,...
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USA TODAY Sports Network Week 8 HBCU football rankings
Alabama A&M makes a statement to claim the top spot , while Jackson State stays just ahead of the Bulldogs after a bounce-back win. USA Today ranked all 21 Division I HBCU football teams and where they stand in the 2026 season. Here’s a look heading into Week 8. 1. Jackson State (6-1, 3-1) Last week's rankings: No. 2 A strong bounce-back. The Tigers rallied from a fourth-quarter deficit to beat Florida A&M 27-17, scoring 15 unanswered points in the final quarter. 2. Alabama A&M (6-2, 3-1) Last week's rankings: No. 5 Statement win. The Bulldogs erupted for 61 points in a 61-31 victory over Grambling State, scoring 44 unanswered points after trailing 17-3. That dominant performance earns them a jump up. 3. South Carolina State (5-2) Last week's rankings: No. 4 The Bulldogs were idle this past week. Their 5-2 record and strong nonconference résumé keep them among the top HBCU contenders. 4. Morgan State (5-2) Last week's rankings: No. 3 A setback in Nashville. The Bears lost 25-16 to Tennessee State after being held scoreless in the fourth quarter. They remain in the top five because of their 5-2 start. 5. Grambling State (4-3, 2-2) Last week's rankings:
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Lewisburg Boys Win First-Ever Title, Madison Central Girls Continue Dynasty at Mississippi Class 3 State Meet
SCY (25 yards) It was a historic first for the Lewisburg boys and a baker’s dozen for the Madison Central girls at the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 3 Swimming Championships. The Lewisburg boys captured their first- ever state championship, outlasting runner-up Oxford by nine points. On the...
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Grove Park Junior Golf Clinic continues mentorship legacy
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Grove Park Junior Golf Clinic was held in Jackson and was designed to introduce and develop young golfers. The clinic has been held for more than 30 years at Grove Park, which is one of the first public golf courses that allowed Black families to learn and play. The annual […]
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Richland Earns Impressive Victory Over Mendenhall
Richland High School picked up one of its biggest victories of the season Friday night, defeating Mendenhall 43-35 in a high-scoring region contest. The Rangers entered the matchup facing a Mendenhall team that had established itself as one of the stronger programs in Class 4A. Richland responded with an impressive...
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Jackson State Falls to Alabama State in Four
MONTGOMERY, Ala. | Jackson State volleyball delivered a strong offensive performance highlighted by an impressive outing from Kyra Dove, but the Tigers fell to Alabama State in four sets (24-26, 22-25, 25-14, 23-25) on Sunday afternoon at Lockhart Gymnasium. With the result, Jackson State moved to 9-13 overall and 5-4...