The Mississippi High School Activities Association will crown six football champions Friday and Saturday in games at the University of South Mississippi's M.M. Roberts Stadium in Hattiesburg.
Here is a class by class breakdown of the contests:
CLASS 6A
The French Camp boys basketball team won three of its first four games, but with room for improvement, according to coach Robert Leathers.
“We're still trying to figure out who we are,” he said. “We have a bunch of new guys.”
The Choctaw County football season, and the Chargers' 10-game winning streak, came to an end with a 33-14 loss to Noxubee County in the 3A North State final.
The Choctaw County boys and girls basketball teams will participate in a tournament at Winona Thursday and Saturday.
The Chargers and Lady Chargers play Senatobia Thursday, the girls at 4 p.m. and the boys at 5:30. Winona girls play Eupora at 7 p.m. and the boys play Eupora at 8:30.
Choctaw County has beaten Noxubee County once this year. The Chargers will have to do it again to reach the MHSAA Class 3A State Championship Football Game. The Chargers and Tigers meet Friday at Choctaw County to see who will play for the state title.
The Midsouth Association of Independent Schools (MAIS) concluded its 2019 football season with four undefeated champions and the end to Jackson Prep’s seven-year reign atop the largest classification.
Choctaw County's magical ride in the MHSAA Class 3A State Football Playoffs continues following a 35-28 second-round victory over defending state champion Water Valley,
“Our guys just played hard,” said CCHS head football coach Jeff Roberts.
Zavier Coleman drilled a three-pointer as time expired to give Choctaw County boys basketball a dramatic 32-31 season opening victory over Winona.
The Midsouth Association of Independent Schools (MAIS) will crown six state football champions this week. Five of the six games will feature rematches from regular season games and four teams will be attempting to complete perfect seasons.
French Camp enjoyed an outstanding beginning of the basketball season with two victories each by the boys and girls teams. The boys defeated Starkville Christian 44-42 and Hebron 88-59. The Lady Panthers were winners against Starkville Christian 36-28 and Hebron 45-40.
