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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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SWAC Cross Country results and team scores: Alabama A&M and Jackson State take championships
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (World-Track) — Laura Avila claimed the individual crown and Alabama A&M placed three runners among the top five to capture the program’s first Southwestern Athletic Conference women’s cross country championship Tuesday (27) at Apalachee Regional Park. The men’s title was won by Jackson State.
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Hinds to close Eagle Ridge Golf Course
On October 8, Hinds Community College President Dr. Stephen Vacik announced that the Eagle Ridge Golf Course on Hinds’ Raymond campus will be closed at the end of this year. In a letter announcing the decision, Vacik said the course has long been a part of college and community life.
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Warren Central freshmen boys defeat Ridgeland 48-28; girls fall short
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Warren Central High School’s freshmen boys basketball team picked up another victory on Monday as the Vikings defeated Ridgeland 48-28. The Lady Vikes also competed but fell short in a 41-33 loss. WC Freshmen Boys 48, Ridgeland 28. Darius O’Neal scored 15 points to...
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No. 1 Holmes defeats Meridian 23-0 on Sophomore Day
RIDGELAND --- The No. 1 Holmes Community College Lady Bulldogs improved to 15-0 overall and 10-0 in the MACCC with a 3-0 win over the Meridian Community College Lady Eagles here Friday on Sophomore Day 2026. Holmes will end the regular season on Tuesday vs. Itawamba at 5 p.m. in...
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The Montgomery Advertiser
USA TODAY Sports Network Week 9 HBCU football rankings
In the 2026 HBCU football season, it seems like there's an unexpected win somewhere in the SWAC that'll shakeup conference standings. In Week 8, that shakeup was Bethune-Cookman's thrilling win over Jackson State after the Wildcats were dominated by Alabama A&M in Week 7. Conference play started in the MEAC, as the the race to the Cricket Celebration Bowl begins. In Week 9, the biggest game of the HBCU football season will take place in Birmingham when Alabama State takes on Alabama A&M in a game that will have SWAC East implications. 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 9. 1. South Carolina State (6-2, 1-0) Last week's rankings: No. 3 The Bulldogs remain at the top after opening MEAC play with a convincing 22-7 win over Norfolk State. South Carolina State's defense limited the Spartans to seven points, while running back Mason Pickett-Hicks scored twice. The defending HBCU national champions continue to look like the team to beat. 2. Alabama A&M (6-2, 3-1) Last week's rankings: No. 2 The Bulldogs enjoyed an idle week but remain one of the SWAC's top contenders.
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Jackson State women’s golf heads to The Judson in Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG — Jackson State’s women’s golf team returns to competition Monday, Oct. 26, at The Judson, a two-day tournament hosted by Southern Miss at Hattiesburg Country Club, according to Jackson State Athletics. The tournament opens with 36 holes Monday and concludes with 18 holes Tuesday. The field...
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Jackson State cross country heads to SWAC championships as volleyball returns home
JACKSON — Jackson State’s cross country teams will compete for conference championships Tuesday, Oct. 27, during a week that also includes women’s golf, volleyball and women’s soccer, according to the university’s athletics department. The SWAC Cross Country Championships will be held at Apalachee Regional Park...
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HBCU football winners and losers: Stunning results all over the place
Week 8 of the 2026 HBCU football season delivered a major SWAC shake-up, a rivalry win with conference-title implications and a dramatic homecoming finish in the CIAA. Bethune-Cookman delivered the biggest statement of the day, defeating HBCU Black College Football Poll No. 1-ranked Jackson State for its first victory over the Tigers since joining the SWAC.