EMCC Opts Out of Fall Football Season
Five-time national champion East Mississippi Community College plans to opt out of the fall football season, a source tells WCBI.
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#HSFT20 Stop #50 -- New Hope Trojans
New Hope starts the season off at Houston on September 4th.
#HSFT20 Stop #48 -- Shannon Red Raiders
Shannon will be faced with a tough test as the Red Raiders kick-off the season at Noxubee County on September 4th.
#HSFT20 Stop #49 -- Itawamba AHS Indians
The Indians start the season against Saltillo at home on September 4th.
#HSFT20 - Stop #47 Mooreville Troopers
However, one familiar face remains for the Troopers: quarterback Dawson Phillips.
#HSFT20 - Stop #46 South Pontotoc Cougars
With the experience the Cougars carry into the season as well as added help on the staff, the team is ready to see how they shape up in division play.
#HSFT20 - Stop #45 Pontotoc Warriors
After a slow start to last season, the Warriors finished by winning six of their last eight games including a postseason victory.
#HSFT20 - Stop #44 North Pontotoc Vikings
A strength for the Vikings offense will be the offensive line. They return four starters who all know the system.
#HSFT20 - Stop #43 Eupora Eagles
A point of emphasis that the team has echoed is carrying the right attitude into the season.
#HSFT20 - Stop #42 East Webster Wolverines
East Webster should have a dynamic offense with starting running back Tyrik Pittman and quarterback Steven Betts returning.
#HSFT20 - Stop #40 Columbus Christian Academy Rams
The Rams graduated five seniors who were all key but feel confident in the younger players ability fill the void and take on larger roles.
High School Football Player Injured in Shooting
A Nanih Waiya high school football player is injured after a shooting.
#HSFT20 Stop #39 -- Winona Christian Stars
The Stars kick-off the season against Tunica at home on August 21st.
SEC Moves to Conference-Only Schedule
Amid growing concerns to resume college athletics due to COVID-19, the Southeastern Conference is opting to go conference-only for the upcoming fall football season.
#HSFT20 Stop #38 -- Oak Hill Academy Raiders
Expect to see the Raiders flying around the field as Rosenthal is putting in a system designed around his players.
#HSFT20 Stop #37 -- Winston Academy Patriots
Winston Academy looks to start the season off strong against Leake Academy on August 21st.
MHSAA Releases Fall Sport Guidelines
Among these guidelines the MHSAA issues a "no mask, no entry" policy for stadiums and gyms.
#HSFT20 Stop #36 -- Heritage Academy Patriots
The Patriots began the search for back-to-back state titles with the season opener against Jackson Prep on August 21st.
#HSFT20 Stop #34 -- Hebron Christian Eagles
Hebron Christian starts the season off against Marvell Academy on August 21st.
#HSFT20 - Stop #33 Calhoun Academy Cougars
Winters feels the Cougars competitive tradition plays a huge rule in how the team operates.
MACC Delays Football to October 1st
The Mississippi Association of Community Colleges voted on Friday, July 24th, to delay football season to October 1st.
#HSFT20 - Stop #31 Houston Hilltoppers
Houston hosts New Hope to open the season September 4th.
#HSFT20 Stop #30 -- Belmont Cardinals
2019 was a tough season for Belmont, but the Cardinals look to right the ship in 2020. The team brings back some key players that will play a big part in their success if they can stay healthy!