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Raylyn Parson crowned 2026 Vicksburg High School Homecoming Queen
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Raylyn Parson received one of the highest honors at Vicksburg High School on Friday night as she was crowned the 2026 Homecoming Queen. Parson officially received her crown during halftime of the Gators’ football game against Cleveland Central, which ended in a 28-26 homecoming victory for Vicksburg.
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Gulfport native to be inducted into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) — The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame has released its class of 2027 inductees. Eight honorees will be recognized for their contributions to sports. The inductees range from baseball, basketball, and football stars to an Olympic gold medalist. “Each of these honorees has elevated Mississippi athletics...
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Jordan Clay crowned 2026 Vicksburg High School Homecoming King
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Jordan Clay has been named the 2026 Vicksburg High School Homecoming King. Clay was officially celebrated during the school’s homecoming parade on Thursday as he prepared to take the field for the Gators on Friday night. “This feels amazing and it just motivates me...
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Celebration Bowl’s early projection has a favorite
The Celebration Bowl now has an early favorite. Toyota has introduced a data-driven projection that ties the HBCU championship game directly to the ongoing title races in the MEAC and SWAC, with Morgan State and Jackson State leading the initial outlook. The projection gives fans a concrete way to follow...
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Gators take down Cleveland Central 28-26 on homecoming night
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Confidence, determination and a two-touchdown performance by Jayden Stewart helped Vicksburg High School secure a thrilling 28-26 homecoming victory over Cleveland Central on Friday night. The Gators overcame an early 12-point deficit before holding off a late comeback by the Wolves to secure the victory...
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Vikings clinch playoff spot and improve to 8-0
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Warren Central High School is officially heading to the playoffs after securing a 34-14 win over Neshoba Central on Friday night. The Vikings improved to 8-0 on the year as they continued their undefeated season with another impressive performance. The Vikings had multiple players step...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...