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DeVonta Smith celebrates after scoring. Photo via Alabama Football Instagram.

DeVonta Smith snags the Heisman Trophy

By Charles Stephenson, Sports Editor January 14, 2021

After a remarkable senior season at the University of Alabama, DeVonta Smith secured the Heisman Trophy. He became the third Heisman winner from the Crimson Tide, alongside Mark Ingram and Derrick Henry....

Allison Currie and Sophia Malone work on their sailing skills.

Prep sailing team competes in NOLA

By Jake Mathews, Staff Writer December 19, 2020

On November 20th, the sailing team competed in a regatta at the Southern Yacht Club in New Orleans. They competed against Isidore Newman School, Mount Carmel, St. Michael’s, Fairhope, St. Andrew’s,...

The team gathers around for a word of prayer before their game against Biloxi.

Boys’ soccer kicks off season

By Gavin Mullins, Assistant Sports Editor December 18, 2020

He shoots, he scores! Jackson Prep boys soccer has officially begun here at Jackson Prep and the expectations have never been higher. The boys, coached by Jon Marcus Duncan, will be looking to capture...

Riley Maddox shares the play call with the rest of the offense.

A North Jackson showdown goes south

By Mason Nichols, Sports Editor November 16, 2020

The first football game of November brought a familiar opponent to Flowood: the Jackson Academy Raiders. The Patriots hoped to protect their home turf against their cross-town rival for the second...

Young Athletes to Watch: Moore and Caton

Young Athletes to Watch: Moore and Caton

By Lilly Noble, Features Editor November 5, 2020

Lytle Moore Freshman tennis player Lytle Moore began playing tennis when he was six years old. He became a part of the Jackson Prep tennis team in seventh grade and has played a lot more singles than...

Kayleigh Canoy steps up to bat in the championship series versus Parklane. Photo courtesy of Kayleigh Canoy

Softball finishes successful season at second

By John Henry Andress, Editor November 5, 2020

Prep’s softball concluded their season on September 26 in the state championship game. The varsity team came in second place to Parklane to conclude their season, finishing with a record of 19-15-1....

Jane Ann Sumrall prepares for a return. Photo courtesy of Rebecca Burrow

Net gains for volleyball

By Aubrey Scott Moak, Video Editor November 4, 2020

Jackson Prep Volleyball has recently completed one of the most successful seasons in Prep Volleyball history. Led by Coach Shelby Grace Mays and seniors Rebecca Burrow and Julia Sumrall, the team finished...

Coach Eklund celebrates with Drew Laird (Senior) after a successful defensive drive. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Mooneyham

Coach’s Corner: Coach Eklund

By Lauren Anne Smith, Editor November 4, 2020

Graham Eklund has only been teaching at Jackson Prep for a short period of time, but has become well known on the field and in the classroom. He is one of the coaches for the Varsity Football team and...

The Patriots are accompanied by smoke and balloons as they run onto the field.

A monarch, a monsoon, a milestone: Black collects 400th win amidst chaotic evening

By Mason Nichols, Sports Editor October 25, 2020

Friday was a busy night at Jackson Prep. The Patriot football team welcomed the familiar Parklane Academy Pioneers to Flowood with more on the line than the usual conference win. The 23rd marked Coach...

XC boys bring home the gold

XC boys bring home the gold

By Lauren Anne Smith, Editor October 21, 2020

The cross country team reached the end of their season on October 20th, with the MAIS state meet held at Choctaw Trails. The varsity boys took home the gold by winning the championship with a...

Riley Maddox drops back to pass as John Kennedy Nowell keeps the pocket clear. Photo by Lily Flowers

Patriot-on-Patriot brawl: MRA beats Prep 50-24

By Mason Nichols, Sports Editor October 19, 2020

On the sixteenth, the Jackson Prep Patriot Football loaded onto buses and headed to Madison-Ridgeland Academy to take on an all-too-familiar opponent. The dueling Patriots have established quite the rivalry...

Sam McMullan rushes towards the endzone to extend the Patriots lead. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Mooneyham

Patriots wash out Washington in 42-0 victory

By Charles Stephenson, Sports Editor October 13, 2020

On Friday, October 9th, the Patriots hosted the Washington Generals from Greenville for a quick matchup before the rough weather of Hurricane Delta would interfere with the game. Kickoff was moved to 5:30...

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