Hattiesburg's five-star product Tristen Keys (@Tkgot5) is the No. 1 recruit in Mississippi and No. 1 WR in the country — but it's been a journey to get here. How Keys' upbringing and his mother's inspiration have turned the senior into a No. 1 talent: clarionledger.com/story/spor…

My start date with the Clarion Ledger was on Oct. 1, 2023. My last day would be exactly three years later. I learned today that USA Today eliminated my position covering Mississippi HS sports. Calling it an honor would be an understatement. The people, players, coaches and fans welcomed me more than I can imagine. I sincerely thank you, Mississippi, for welcoming a young 22-year-old kid from New Mexico with open arms. All I wanted was a shot. The athletes across the state rank among the best in the country and rightfully deserve the coverage. Not sure what lies ahead, but I still want to give this a swing; you can reach me at mschavezabq@gmail.com.

Players competing in the Mississippi/Alabama football game were beginning middle school the last time Mississippi beat Alabama, back in 2019. How Mississippi plans to end that six-year drought ahead of MS/AL football game: clarionledger.com/story/spor…

The Mississippi vs. Alabama All-Star Football and Bernard Blackwell Classic rosters for 2026 were announced at the MHSAA offices on Sept. 30. See dates, game times and rosters for all three teams below: clarionledger.com/story/spor…

Just terrible recurring news this 2026 fall season. The shooting that occurred this past Friday is the fifth Mississippi high school athlete to die from reported gun violence in a month.

Who vaulted into top three of latest Mississippi high school Super 25 Football Rankings? clarionledger.com/story/spor…

Defense has been essential for Brookhaven football this season — and Friday night showed why. Led by Texas football commit Derwin Fields (@dirrrtt9), the Panthers forced five turnovers during their 41-28 win against Northwest Rankin: clarionledger.com/story/spor…

FINAL: Brookhaven 41, Northwest Rankin 28. Brookhaven gets its second win over an MHSAA 7A opponent this year and downs NWR. The Panthers forced five turnovers in the win:

The 2026 Mississippi high school football season has arrived at its midway point. See the Clarion Ledger's midseason report card that includes the best games, breakout teams and more: clarionledger.com/story/spor…

Top Mississippi high school football offensive players at MHSAA, MAIS midseason 2026 clarionledger.com/story/spor…

Top Mississippi high school football defensive players at 2026 MHSAA, MAIS midseason clarionledger.com/story/spor…

NEW: #MississippiState plans to reclaim the cowbell world record on Saturday against Missouri. I spoke with two of the students who are leading the planning about why they're doing it and how they will pull it off: clarionledger.com/story/spor… via @clarionledger

Vote top Mississippi high school volleyball star for 2026 midseason in MHSAA, MAIS clarionledger.com/story/spor…

Simmons football postpones homecoming, changes game time after player death clarionledger.com/story/spor…

Why Mississippi high school Super 25 Football Rankings includes three new teams clarionledger.com/story/spor…

Simmons High School football player dies after shooting in Hollandale clarionledger.com/story/spor…

Madison-Ridgeland Academy (@mrafootball) took a gamble, even when momentum wasn't on its side. How a late fourth-down conversion and the connection between Austin Banks III (@lll_banks) and Jack Dalton led to a win for MRA over Jackson Prep: clarionledger.com/story/spor…