Mississippi high school basketball championships 2026, MHSAA Class 1A, 4A winners

The 2026 Mississippi high school boys and girls basketball championships are under way at the Mississippi Coliseum. Games began March 5 and run through March 7.

The MHSAA championships contain all 14 games from boys and girls in Classes 1A-7A.

Here is a recap of some of the games.

Morton dominates second half, defeats Leake Central for boys Class 4A title

Morton (22-8) took down Leake Central (25-9) and won its first title since 1998. The Panthers trailed going into halftime but outscored the Gators by 17 in the second half to win 67-55. Tay Reese was the game’s MVP with 16 points and six rebounds.

Leake Central’s Jermichael Stewart had 24 points.

Calhoun City boys take Class 1A over Leflore County

It’s been a long title drought for Calhoun City (27-5) since its last in 1988. But the Wildcats snapped that streak after winning 65-59 to take the 1A title over Leflore County (27-4). Guard Jaylon Jackson won game MVP, scoring 27 points. Juszyant Garvin added 19 points and 10 rebounds. Calhoun City also won the 2025 1A football title.

Leflore County’s Emoni Journey had 19 points.

Ingomar girls win fourth straight title, beat Okolona in Class 1A for 15th overall

The Ingomar girls (34-2) downed Okolonoa (27-6), winning 65-48 in the 1A championship game. Its their fourth straight title and 15th overall. Miss 1A Basketball winner Daylen Grisham won game MVP with 16 points. Peyton Wray added 20 points and 11 rebounds.

Okolona’s Sanaa Chandler had 11 points and eight rebounds.

Michael Chavez covers high school sports for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at mchavez@gannett.com or reach out to him on X, formerly Twitter @MikeSChavez.

Tia Reid covers Jackson State sports for the Clarion Ledger. Email her at treid@usatodayco.com and follow her on X @tiareid65.