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Florence Falls Just Short Against Leake Central
Florence High School came up just short Friday night, falling 30-27 against Leake Central in a closely contested district matchup. The Eagles entered the game riding a two-game winning streak after picking up victories over Jim Hill and Vicksburg. Florence defeated Jim Hill 42-6 on September 25 before earning a...
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The week ahead in JSU sports
A busy week is ahead for Jackson State athletics, including the homecoming contest against Florida A&M on Saturday. Wednesday, Oct. 14 | Softball vs. Rust | Jackson, Miss. | 1 p.m. Softball returns to the field for its third game of the fall against Rust on Wednesday. Friday, Oct. 16...
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T.C. Taylor provides latest update on injured starting JSU QB
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson State quarterback Jared Lockhart is day-to-day with a back injury, head coach T.C. Taylor said Monday. Lockhart exited Saturday’s game against Grambling before halftime with an apparent back injury and did not return. Lockhart saw doctor Monday. Taylor said Lockhart was scheduled to see...
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Simpson Academy wins second straight MAIS 4A, Division 1 fast pitch state title
GALLMAN, Miss. (WLBT) - Simpson Academy defeated Copiah Academy 16-6 Monday night in Game 3 of the MAIS 4A, Division 1 Fast Pitch State Championship series. The win gave the Lady Cougars their second straight state title. The Lady Colonels were seeking their first title in more than a decade.
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Kossuth Volleyball Heads to First-Ever 3A State Final
For the first time in school history, the Kossuth volleyball state championship dream is real. The Kossuth Lady Aggies swept Belmont on Monday night, Oct. 12, to win the Class 3A North Half title, and they will play for a state championship Friday morning at Mississippi College in Clinton. Kossuth...
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Football Recap: Florence Escapes with a Win + How To Watch
Florence and Vicksburg pushed the score to 39-35 the last time they played Vicksburg, but on Friday defenses reigned supreme. The Eagles had just enough and edged out the Gators 15-12. This was payback for the Eagles, who suffered a 39-35 loss the last time these two teams met. The...
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McLaurin Struggles Against Magee in 48-7 Loss
McLaurin High School suffered another difficult loss Friday night, falling 48-7 against Magee. The Tigers entered the matchup looking to bounce back from a 48-0 loss to Raleigh the previous week. However, Magee continued its strong season, scoring 48 points and holding McLaurin to just one touchdown. Friday's contest was...
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Meridian tops Pearl 30-13 in Class 7A, Region 3 matchup
PEARL, Miss. (WLBT) - The Meridian Wildcats defeated the Pearl Pirates 30-13 in a 7A Region 3 matchup Saturday night. Both teams entered the game coming off wins as they opened district play. Pearl had defeated Meridian in each of the teams’ last three meetings. Wildcats strike first. Meridian...
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Football Recap: Terry Adds Another Dominant Win to Their Ledger
There's no place like home for Terry, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They blew past the Forest Hill Patriots 21-0 on Friday. Considering the Bulldogs have won four games by more than 20 points this season, another big win was nothing new. Tyler Osborne...
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Tigers knock off No. 20 UAB, finish 7th in Colonial Lanes Classic
HARAHAN, La. | Jackson State bowling closed out competition at the Colonial Lanes Classic, hosted by Tulane, with a seventh-place finish after going 2-1 in Sunday's championship bracket, highlighted by a victory over No. 20 UAB. The Tigers opened the season with a 3-2 record in Baker competition on Friday,...
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GALLERY – Former NBA player and Jackson native Monta Ellis was honored at Jackson City Hall, as Mayor John Horhn presented him with a key to the city and proclaimed the date “Monta Ellis Day” in Jackson
On Oct. 9th, former NBA player and Jackson native Monta Ellis was honored at Jackson City Hall, as Mayor John Horhn presented him with a key to the city and proclaimed the date “Monta Ellis Day” in Jackson. Known to fans as the “Mississippi Bullet,” Ellis starred at Lanier High School, leading the Bulldogs to four consecutive state championship games and two state titles in 2002 and 2005. As a senior, he was named a McDonald’s All-American and Parade Magazine’s National Player of the Year. Ellis was drafted by the Golden State Warriors in 2005 and went on to play 12 NBA seasons with the Warriors, Milwaukee Bucks, Dallas Mavericks and Indiana Pacers. He finished his career with 14,858 points and earned the NBA’s Most Improved Player award in 2007. The ceremony brought family, friends and community members together to recognize Ellis’ basketball achievements and connection to his hometown. He now serves as general manager of the Alcorn State University men’s basketball program. During the presentation, Ellis expressed gratitude for the recognition and reflected on how Jackson helped shape the person he is today. The honor recognized both his accomplishments in professional basketball and his continued ties to the capital city. (Advocate Photos: Joshua Martin)
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Jared Lockhart injury update: What TC Taylor said about Jackson State QB exit vs Grambling State
This story has been updated with new information. GRAMBLING, LA — Jackson State football quarterback Jared Lockhart did not return after suffering an injury just before halftime in the Tigers' 45-38 loss against Grambling State . Lockhart went down to the ground awkwardly after being tackled on the final play of the second quarter between No. 22 JSU and GSU at Eddie G. Robinson Memorial Stadium on Oct. 10. After the play, Lockhart walked off the field gingerly. He was carted to the locker room at halftime. Lockhart struggled against GSU (4-2, 2-1 SWAC), going 3-for-7 on passing for 75 yards and took one sack. He fumbled the ball twice on pass attempts, including the play he was injured on, with the ball slipping out of his hand as he brought his arm forward. Both were recovered by JSU (5-1, 2-1). Senior Valparaiso transfer Caron Tyler played the entire second half. He finished with 111 passing yards, one touchdown and two interceptions on 6-for-10 passing. He also had eight carries for 67 yards. What TC Taylor said about QB Jared Lockhart's injury JSU coach T.C. Taylor stated after the game that he didn't know much about Lockhart's injury. He added
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Eddie Robinson Jr., T.C. Taylor provide updates on injured quarterbacks
Alabama State and Jackson State are facing uncertain weeks at the most important position on the field, with the health of quarterbacks Andrew Body and Jared Lockhart. Alabama State coach Eddie Robinson Jr. said Body will be evaluated by doctors this week to assess his recovery and determine the next steps in his return-to-play process.
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Richland Bounces Back With Dominant Win Over Raymond
Richland High School returned to the win column Friday night, defeating Raymond 43-0 in a dominant performance on the road. The Rangers entered the matchup looking to bounce back after suffering a 49-20 loss to Morton the previous week. Richland responded with one of its strongest performances of the season,...