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Prep heads into homecoming game on a roll

By Blair Hurst, Sports Editor September 21, 2023

Prep defeated Jackson Academy on September 8 with a final score of 17-10. Prep had a great defensive performance, holding the previously dominant JA rushing attack to only 54 yards. Senior receiver Owen...

#53 Robert Watson and #33 Cole Gideon in the air as Prep soundly defeats Pillow.

Three weeks into season, Patriot football is on a roll

By Blair Hurst, Sports Editor September 5, 2023

  The Patriots improved to 3-0 defeating Adams County Christian and Pillow Academy in weeks 2 and 3. Against ACCS, several Prep guys had great games such as Hayden Frazure who put up 67 receiving...

Amid summer swelter, fall sports heat up

Amid summer swelter, fall sports heat up

By Nolan Canoy, News and Features Editor August 22, 2023

As the new school year dawns upon us, anticipation fills the air as students gear up for their favorite sports. Among the various athletic pursuits, Ultimate Frisbee, softball, cross country, and...

The varsity football team with cheerleaders and coaches. Photo courtesy of Jackson Prep.

Patriots look to repeat as football state champions

By Blair Hurst, Sports Editor August 21, 2023

Prep football is coming off of a state championship season, and are set up to potentially repeat despite many key players graduating.  Center Allen Rebich, running back Lake Womack, and linebacker...

Christopher Maddux (11) and John Woods Hollowell (11) preparing for a game. Photo courtesy of: John Woods Hollowell

Will the Summer Season for baseball continue into spring?

By Jack Dryden, Sports Editor October 13, 2022

Jackson Prep baseball has a reputation of excellence and the program is known for its championship culture. In order to achieve and continue this excellence, the players have to work diligently year round...

A giant cowbell in the balcony of Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville.

College Football Weeks 1-4

By Jack Dryden, Sports Editor October 4, 2022
From Issue 1
Football Recap: Prep over Parklane,  34-14

Football Recap: Prep over Parklane, 34-14

By Jack Dryden and Blair Hurst September 19, 2022

On Friday, September 16, Jackson Prep faced Parklane in the fifth game of their season. Jackson Prep’s record went to 5-0 with a final score of 34-14. On offense, Paxton Thompson led the offense...

Football Recap: Prep defeats Lamar 44-9

Football Recap: Prep defeats Lamar 44-9

By Jack Dryden and Blair Hurst September 14, 2022

On Friday, September 9, the Patriots’ record went to 4-0 after the team went to Meridian to play the Lamar Raiders--winning 44-9.  On offense, quarterback Paxton Thompson connected with receivers...

Basketball teams sweep overall championship

Basketball teams sweep overall championship

By Gavin Mullins, Sports Editor March 9, 2022

After winning the MAIS 6A championship held at Jackson Academy this season, both girls and boys basketball teams were poised to go all the way to win the overall championship tournament.  Following...

Coach Doug Goodwin (photo courtesy Jackson Prep)

Goodwin named new head football coach

By Will Gibbs, Sports Editor February 3, 2022

On February 3, Jackson Prep announced the hiring of its new head football coach, Doug Goodwin. Coach Goodwin will be taking over following Tyler Turner’s recent departure from Prep.  Coach Goodwin...

Senior Andie Flatgard

Basketball shoots and scores

By Will Gibbs, Sports Editor January 25, 2022

Both Jackson Prep basketball teams are off to a great start as conference play has begun. The boys are playing their best basketball of the season. They have won three out of their first four conference...

Your 2021 football Patriots and coaches.

A new era of Prep football set to begin

By Will Gibbs August 18, 2021

The 2021 Jackson Prep football season will officially kick off August 20 when the Patriots take on the Greenville Christian School Saints. However, things will look much different for the Patriots this...

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