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Former newsie. Back in the New York groove. @TempleUniv grad. I am NOT a Krusty Krab
Jackson, MS
Joined November 2014
Micah Jones says he got 'that feeling' every time he visited Florida. The Madison Central tight end committed to play for the Gators tonight. @MicahJones23 @MCJags_Football @GatorsFB
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I mic'd up @JoeyheronCSCS of @AliceAthletics1 during morning lifting Wednesday morning. Coach Heron was recognized with a national award as the top strength coach in Texas. I'll have the story tonight on @KRIS6sports
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"Don't give that guy right there two weeks to prepare for a football game. you're never gonna win". Isaiah Spencer sounds off on his head coach after Jackson State takes down Florida A&M at home tonight. @iamisaiahspence @GoJSUTigers
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An emotional Carter Brown describes the experience of playing in the State championship game following Ogallala's loss to Auburn this morning
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Lanier is announcing their new football coach. Former NFL, Mississippi State and Provine defensive lineman Tommy Kelly is taking over as head coach of the Bulldogs
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Ever wonder who those guys in stripes you boo are? I sat down with two NSAA basketball officials to get a look at what it's like being a high school basketball official
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Lagway + Jones = ?.Florida fans are going to find out next year. Micah Jones said he's looking forward to playing with the freshman QB. @MicahJones23 @GatorsFB
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For the last time from Pete Taylor Park, #USM head coach Scott Berry #SMTTT . @SouthernMissBSB @WLBT
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Tomekia Reed said she was smiling ear-to-ear when she found out Jackson State got their first AP vote in program history. Hear her about it after tonight's game ⬇️. @CoachTReed @GoJSUTigersWBB . 📹: @_kasiethomas
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Stop two on the day, Ridgeland High School. Cyson Burk is signing to play offensive line at Jackson State. @RidgelandFB @BurkCyson @gojsutigersfb @CoachTMc @WLBT
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We've got another signing this morning. Jackson Prep senior Micah Stallworth is signing to Ole Miss. @iam_micah32 @JPsports @goodwin_coach @OleMissFB
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The SEC rivalry runs deep in the Koury household, but now that Joe has signed to play football at Ole Miss, they're a Rebel family. @joekoury_ @OleMissFB @MRAAthletics
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Look for the local connection coming to the Jackson State o-line next year. Cyson Burk (Ridgeland) and Antonio Ross (Hartfield) loved the atmosphere at JSU when they went to visit, and they're excited to stay home to play for the Tigers. @BurkCyson @Antonio_Ross_Jr @gojsutigersfb
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Harlem ❌.Hollywood ❌.Jackson, MS ✔️. Today is my first day as Sports Director at @WLBT!.I'm super excited to be here, and ready to get started covering the teams here in Mississippi
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New @GoJSUTigersFB head coach TC Taylor is not looking for a rebuild, he's looking to continue the success the program has seen the last few years. Catch some of my interview with coach Taylor tonight on @WLBT
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Some news to share. Yesterday was my last day with WLBT. I'm extremely grateful to everyone who made the last two years in Mississippi so memorable. I'll truly miss covering the teams and athletes in the area. I'll be leaving the industry and headed back home to NY 🏠🗽✌️
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MRA grad John White took snaps with the first and second teams during USM's spring game today. He had a passing touchdown and rushing touchdown, and overall looked impressive despite being just a few months into his college career. @whitejohn2004 @MRAAthletics @SouthernMissFB
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Jackson State head coach TC Taylor, AD Ashley Robinson, and several players are here for Thee Recruit Reveal to showcase this year's class. @WLBT
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Leaving high school, Rashad Bolden wanted to play for his dad, Randy, but dad wanted him to venture out on his own. A few years later, the two are together at Mississippi College, with Rashad sitting at 4th in D-II in ppg. @ChoctawSports @GoChoctaws_MBB @standrewssports
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-Be the best DE in the world.-Win a SWAC championship.-Beat Alcorn by 40.@MC_BIGBLUE seniors @BraxtonBarney1 and @iamisaiahspence already have some goals in mind for playing for @GoJSUTigersFB. Can't wait to see them playing for TC Taylor next season
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Could the Nate Train be pulling into the Vet Saturday? 👀.With RBs Irv Mulligan and JD Martin hurt and potentially out for Jackson State's home opener against Lane College, TC Taylor said he wants to get true freshman Nate Blount (Brandon) some carries. @IvBlount @coachwilliamsfb
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St. Andrew's graduate Banks Tolley transferred to App State for his senior year. He led the Sun Belt in with 26 HR and tied for 8th in the country. Though he was only in Boone for one season, his coach said he made a great impact on the program. @BanksTolley2 @SASaintsBsbl
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Kennedy Carruth was emotional on the mound in the sixth inning, knowing she was likely pitching the final inning of her career. Head coach Kevin Griffin left her in the game, and she fittingly struck out the last batter she faced . @kennedy_alexus @BUCoachGriffin @BelhavenSB_
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Last year, we talked a lot about how much of an impact Mississippi guys had on the field for Jackson State. This year's recruiting class includes a lot of players from the Magnolia State, and there's a reason for that. @gojsutigersfb @CoachTaylor010 @WLBT
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Announcement time:.Yesterday was my last day at KRIS. I am so thankful to everyone I met in South Texas, everyone who let me tell their story, and everyone who made me feel welcome in an unfamiliar place. I've got big things coming real soon, so stay tuned ✌️
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Yazoo City senior Tamarion Hoover was wearing a Jackson State shirt for today's MS/AL all-star game. The next time Hoover puts on a jersey, it will be to play for JSU. He calls the opportunity to play at JSU a blessing. @Spankfrmypc @GoJSUTigersMBB @BsktBall_Guru6 @mowilliams
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This morning, Konnor Griffin was surprised with the Gatorade National Baseball Player of the Year trophy. Griffin is the first player in Mississippi to win the award in baseball, and the second to win it in any sport. @KonnorGriffin22 @BUCoachGriffin @MomOf3KGs
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I think this week's Friday Night Sports Hero might have the best ending of any I've ever seen (and it was the first take). This week we have @NP__Basketball three-point specialist Steven Garcia
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MRA senior QB John White put himself in the record books in his final high school game, setting a new career passing record with 15,259 yards. I spoke with White to talk about his journey to the Mississippi record books. @whitejohn2004 @mrafootball .
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You know you made it when you're 7-0, ranked, and @KNegandhiESPN talks about you on @SportsCenter
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One of the best live interviews I've seen in a while!. @_kasiethomas spoke with Natalie Hughes, the unofficial adopted little sister of @BelhavenFB, before tonight's season opener against Millsaps. Natalie led the team in the Blazer Walk and will do the pre-game coin toss
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There's a new all-time leading scorer in Mississippi: @jhubb_3. The @MRAAthletics senior scored 28 points in the Patriots' win over PCS tonight with his future coach in attendance to break a 37-year-old record @OleMissKermit @OleMissMBB
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Earlier this month, Jackson Prep seniors Matthew Parker (Vanderbilt) and Cole Allen (Duke) committed to play D-I football next year. The two tackles (Parker: 6'7/311, Allen: 6'6/260) anchor the Prep offensive line. @coleallen62 @MatthewParkerOT @JacksonPrep_FB
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Belhaven football is the USA South Conference champs after taking down Brevard 46-19 today. @_kasiethomas was there and has the wrap up from Belhaven Bowl Stadium. @BelhavenFB @belhavenblazers @BlaineMcCorkle
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A little behind the scenes action. Finn Lucas is a district golf champion, and his coach wanted to make sure he looked good for the camera. @NP__Golf will be competing at the state meet tomorrow. Tune in at ten for a preview
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Jackson State softball is headed to the NCAA Tournament after winning the SWAC Championship tonight in Gulfport. Video from @Matt_DeGregorio . @GoJSUTigers @GoJSUTigersSB
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That headed to State feeling. The moments following the final buzzer after tonight's North Platte District championship win
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Mississippi, if you're looking for a team to root for this weekend, I suggest @FAUMBB . Local grads Alijah Martin (@martin_alijah) and Brandon Weatherspoon (@__bloading__) play a big role for the Owls. I spoke to both players' mothers about the magical run and the Final Four
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Tri-County Academy baseball won game three of the 4A South State Championship tonight, setting up a State Championship series with Kirk Academy next week. @TriCountyBSB @barrett_rj
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Wanna know what a competitor looks like? Look no further than @NP__Basketball's Derrek Ramos. He played through two injuries this season, and did his best Rip Hamilton impersonation. He is this week's Friday Night Sports Hero
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Thursday, Brandon faces Tupelo in the 7A State Championship game. It will be the third state title appearance in four seasons for the Bulldogs. @BHSDogsFB @coachwilliamsfb
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Gary White III grew up in North Platte, going to NPCC basketball games and basketball camps. Now, he plays for the Knights, which he calls "the utter most blessing"
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Madison Central football has 32 seniors on the roster. The last time the Jaguars had 30 seniors was in 2021, when they won the 6A State Championship. They're hoping for the same result this season. @MCJags_Football @MC_BIGBLUE
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Parklane Academy junior Kyle Rushing is the fifth-ranked long snapper in the country in the class of 2026. A unique position comes with unique recruiting and a unique experience on the football field. @KyleRushing22 @PACoachRush
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Belhaven with a huge win at home today in the biggest game in program history (so far). @BelhavenFB @belhavenblazers @BlaineMcCorkle
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Walker Hooks (@Walker_Hooks9) has been dominate on the mound this season for @BrandonBulldog2 . I went to practice today to find out what leads to the success, and got an interesting look at how Walker throws his pitches.
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WATCH: the game-winning sack from Flour Bluff's Jacob Rose and Dylan Shaw, plus celebration and postgame from the Hornets defenders as Flour Bluff defeats Veterans Memorial to head to their first ever state semi-final game
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Madison Central 8th grader Karley Robinson is not yet in high school, but is playing a huge role for Madison Central. Robinson is one of the top players for the Jaguars, and even scored a triple-double earlier this season. @TameikaRBrown @LadyJagHoops
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For the fifth straight year, the North Platte girls golf team is headed to the State meet. The Bulldogs finished second to only Lincoln Southwest last year
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Two weeks from today, MRA will play their first game of the season. For the first time in four years, the Patriots will have a new QB under center when they take the field. @mrafootball @CoachHerbertDa1
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Jackson State gets the win on the road over Arkansas State tonight. Ken Evans Jr. led the Tigers with 32 points. @GoJSUTigersMBB @mowilliams
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Madison Central hits a last second field goal to get the win over Germantown tonight. @MCJags_Football
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RUMBLE IN THE SOUTH 🧵:.MRA defeats Desoto Central 57-48. Eric Dampier Jr. was named game MVP and had 12 points, 19 rebounds, and four blocks. Will Bizot led the Patriots with 22 points (6/10 from three). @MRAAthletics
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Madison Central scored 11 to defeat DeSoto Central in an elimination game tonight. Sanders Ainsworth hit a two-out grand slam to contribute to an 8-run second inning. @Jaguar_Baseball
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Dustin Saenz, José Valadez Acuña, and Drake Osborn were all selected this week in the 2021 MLB Draft, all by teams in the National League East.
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I spoke to Blaine McCorkle tonight about his new opportunity going to be the head coach at Northwestern State. He said he's grateful to his players at Belhaven for making this move possible. @BlaineMcCorkle @BelhavenFB
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The final out ➡️ the celebration. @NWRSoftball wins the 6A Championship tonight in Hattiesburg. I'll have a wrap up tonight at 10 on @WLBT @NWRCougars
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Jackson Prep baseball wraps up an undefeated district schedule with a win tonight on senior night. (The first pitches by the seniors' dads were juuuuuuust a bit outside). @jprepbaseball @bheavener5
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Four football signees at Madison Central today:.Micah Jones - Florida.Jack Richardson - Southern Miss.Josiah Clemons - Memphis.Marquis Williams - Arkansas St . @MicahJones23 @jackrichardskn @Marquis1W @j_clemons22 @MCJags_Football
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Check out the action from Broken Bow's win over Wayne today in the first round of the Class C1 State volleyball tournament
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Madison Central basketball gets the sweep over Northwest Rankin tonight at home. @MC_BIGBLUE @NWRCougars @TameikaRBrown
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Belhaven football improves to 7-0 with a big win for homecoming today. The Blazers head on the road for the next two games and return home for a huge game on Nov. 11. @BelhavenFB @belhavenblazers @BlaineMcCorkle
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Sorry to interrupt your forecast @MurdockWx but there will be white-out conditions tonight in @NPHSBoneyard for the North Platte girls' basketball game against Millard West. The winner goes to the State tournament @NPHS_Activities @CoachHammond3
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John Carr brings more than two decades of coaching experience at the high school and college level to his first season leading Clinton. Since his arrival this spring, Carr has been working with his players to prepare for the season. @GoArrows
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Jackson State football coach TC Taylor addressing the media following his first spring practice as head coach @WLBT
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Belhaven softball is back on the field a month before starting the 2025 season. The Blazers are coming off the best season in program history, finishing as runners-up in the D-III World Series. @BelhavenSB_ @BUCoachGriffin
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Despite the limitations on fan attendance at the games today, @scbpubschools student section is well represented 😂
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For the fourth-straight season, Brandon will be playing in the South State Championship. The Bulldogs took down Petal tonight to set up a match-up with Ocean Springs next week. @BHSDogsFB @coachwilliamsfb
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Tonight, Ridgeland senior Trae Winn broke the school record for career strikeouts in the Titans' game against New Hope. @CoachEasleyRHS1 @TraeWinn2 @WLBT
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Micah Swedberg is a three-sport athlete at Wallace high school, he is off to a hot start to the track season, and is this week's Friday Night Sports Hero
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The Brandon Bulldogs show off their firepower tonight, taking down Picayune 60-34 to open the season. Special thanks to @TheJeffTakeWVUE for shooting the game for us!. @BrandonBulldogs @coachwilliamsfb
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"Does he -"."Yes".Was the only conversation that needed to happen on the bench when Madison Central junior pitcher Cameron McCain went to the mound in the 7th with a perfect game. He finished the feat in his first varsity start. @RobeyPatrick @MC_BIGBLUE.
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Max Zuluaga was one of the best punters in the country this season. Now he's taking his talents to play for the Troy Trojans as a kicker and punter for the back-to-back Sun Belt champions. @max_zuluaga @TroyTrojansFB @MRAAthletics
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Swayze Bozeman turned some heads with his performance at USM's Pro Day last week. The Flora native hopes he gets a shot to realize his dream of playing in the NFL. @SwayzeBozeman.
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Belhaven softball is heading to the College World Series for the first time in program history. Hear about the walk-off home run to win the Super Regional from Anna Caime, who hit the walk-off, and pitcher Kennedy Carruth, who got the win in the game. @BelhavenSB_ @BUCoachGriffin
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Bryce Burnett are you serious?!?! . The 🐇🐇🐇 over the defender (play was called back because of a penalty, but still)
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Mississippi College softball will host an NCAA Regional for the first time ever this week. Hear from head coach Brooke O'Hair and players Camryn Bailey and McCall Lee ahead of their games 👇. @GoChoctaws_SB
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Made it out to the Jackson Prep pep rally this morning to deliver our Giant of the Week plaque to last week's winner Tee Bryant. @JacksonPrep_FB @goodwin_coach @Tre_Bryant3 @WLBT
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Belhaven softball will face a familiar opponent in this year's Super Regional. The Blazers opened their season against Berry College, splitting the two-game series at home . @belhavenblazers @BelhavenSB_ @BUCoachGriffin
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Here's a final recap from the C1 championship game. Hear from @OGIndians coach Andy Gillen, and seniors Carter Brown and Clayton Murphy
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Jay McQueen on Thursday: "[playing in Trustmark Park] is a good chance to see how much ground I can cover". Jay McQueen on Tuesday: *robs an extra base hit with a diving catch in the sixth inning*. @BrandonBulldog2 @JamaurionM
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Maguire Bartlett has started at QB for @GBurgSwedes since 10th grade. He is quiet, but leads by example. The one they call 'Shark' also plays outside linebacker for the Swedes, but has had to play Mike backer a couple of games this year & he's this week's Friday Night Sports Hero
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Kids from across the Metro were at Jackson Prep today, working with coaches and players to hone their pitching and catching skills. @jprepbaseball @bheavener5 @will_gibbs12
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A couple of crazy plays for Madison Central tonight in Vicksburg. The Jaguars get the 34-24 win over Warren Central. @MCJags_Football
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Pack your bags Bulldog fans. Next stop Lincoln! Bulldogs win 53-39
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In three seasons under head coach Sam Williams, the Brandon Bulldogs have three south state championship appearances. They hope to keep that consistency going, and remain one of the top teams in 7A this season. @BrandonBulldogs @coachwilliamsfb
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We're just around the corner from high school football season. @mrafootball fell just short of a 6A title last year. This year, they'll be led by star QB John White as they attempt to get back to the state title game. @CoachHerbertDa1
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The U.S. Army Bowl Combine was held Saturday at Forest Hill High School. The event allowed players from across the region to showcase their skills. @USArmyBowl @SDSports .
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Madison Central overcomes some early errors to get the win over DeSoto Central tonight. The Jaguars will host Germantown next week. @MCJags_Football
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With Belhaven's season ending yesterday, so too ended the careers of Allie Gordon and Kennedy Carruth, two of the most accomplished players in program history. Combined, they have 16 career records. @kennedy_alexus @AllieGordonn @BUCoachGriffin
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I’m at Flour Bluff High School for today’s National Signing Day. Seven athletes are signing here today. Hear from them tonight #kris6signingday @KRIS6sports
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.@jprepbaseball has won eight state championships in the last ten years. There are always high expectations for the Patriots, but head coach Brent Heavener calls this one of the deepest rosters he's had as head coach
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