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Mississippi High School Football Rankings: Top 25 Teams – September 16
Musical chairs would be an apt description of the top 25 of the Mississippi high school football rankings this week as teams from across the state have shuffled around after an eventful third week of games.
Clinton knocked off then-No. 1 Brandon in a 65-62 thriller. Hattiesburg upset No. 2 Oak Grove, and Madison Central won a top-10 battle with Gulfport.
Below is the updated Mississippi On3 Massey Ratings top 25, as of Sept. 16.
The On3 Massey Ratings — which were officially used during the BCS era and have generated college high school sports team rankings since 1995 — rank sports teams by analyzing game outcomes, strength of schedule and margin of victory.
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Previous Ranking: No. 3 (+2)
After watching the top two teams in Mississippi fall over the weekend, Starkville bumped up to No. 1 in Mississippi with a 28-15 win over Meridian. The Yellowjackets lost in the state title to Oak Grove last season and are working to get back for another shot at the crown. Starkville will travel to No. 6 Louisville for a top-10 showdown Friday night.
Previous Ranking: No. 1 (-1)
Brandon fell to Clinton in a shootout for the ages last week, losing 65-62 to the Arrows. That dropped the Bulldogs to 2-1 on the season, but they remain No. 2 in Mississippi. Four-star junior cornerback Preston Ashley is the No. 6 junior in the state, per the On3 Industry Ranking, and leads the No. 12 defense in the Magnolia State.
Previous Ranking: No. 4 (+1)
Madison Central moved up a spot after beating then-No. 9 Gulfport 31-21 last Friday. It has been tough matchup after tough matchup for the Jaguars this year. They entered the season with the state’s projected No. 2 strength of schedule and rose to No. 1 after beating Ocean Springs in week one. Central then fell slightly after losing to Brandon. The Jaguars have another ranked game on deck — No. 16 Northwest Rankin — but they are big favorites.
Previous Ranking: No. 5 (+1)
Tupelo remained perfect on the year with a 35-6 win over Hernando. The Golden Wave kick of a string of tough games this week when they take on Oxford — followed by games against No. 19 West Point, No. 4 Madison Central, No. 20 Germantown, No. 9 Clinton and No. 1 Starkville.
Previous Ranking: No. 2 (-3)
Oak Grove dropped its first game of the season when it fell 27-21 to Hattiesburg. The Warriors were the preseason No. 1 team in Mississippi despite losing championship-winning quarterback and now Ole Miss freshman AJ Maddox. Maddox’s brother, Ole Miss four-star commit Andrew Maddox, stars along the defensive line on a top-10 defense. Oak Grove will head on the road this week to No. 15 Madison-Ridgeland Academy.
Previous Ranking: No. 6
Louisville handled Columbus with ease 50-13 last week to improve to 3-0 on the season. The Wildcats previously snuck by West Point and shut out Neshoba Central. Louisville made history last season by going a perfect 15-0, winning its 12th state championship, tying a state record for the most titles of any school. As the ‘Cats look for a repeat, that difficult road forward starts this week with No. 1 Starkville.
Previous Ranking: No. 12 (+5)
Hattiesburg pulled off one of the upsets of the week by knocking off No. 2 Oak Grove 27-21. It beat Petal in week one and Laurel in week two before the Tigers met up with Oak Grove. Hattiesburg is led by top-50 junior wide receiver Tristen Keys and Arkansas defensive line commit Kevin Oatis. Next on the schedule is a road game against unranked Biloxi.
Previous Ranking: No. 8
Grenada beat a previously ranked Oxford last week by a 41-22 score. The Chargers’ lone loss on the season came 38-24 to Oak Grove. Grenada now has the No. 16 offense and No. 8 defense in the state of Mississippi. The Chargers will play No. 9 Clinton this week in another top-10 clash.
Previous Ranking: No. 17 (+8)
Clinton pulled off the biggest upset of the week, beating No. 1 Brandon 65-62. But the Arrows don’t get a moment of rest — this week, they are up against No. 8 Grenada. Clinton is 2-1 this season, its only loss coming 35-34 to Northwest Rankin.
Previous Ranking: No. 14 (+4)
Hartfield splattered Presbyterian Christian School 71-0 last week in one of the largest point spreads in the country. The Hawks are undefeated this season and have won their last three games by a combined 169-0. They will look to continue that shutout streak this week as big favorites over Starkville Academy. Junior safety Bralan Womack is a top-30 player in the nation, while defensive linemen London Simmons and Reginald Vaughn are committed to Alabama and Arkansas, respectively.
11. West Jones (-4)
12. Warren Central (+6)
13. Picayune Memorial (-3)
14. Jackson Prep (+5)
15. Madison-Ridgeland Academy
16. Northwest Rankin (+7)
17. South Panola (-4)
18. Gulfport (-9)
19. West Point (+5)
20. Germantown (-9)
21. Petal (NR)
22. Ocean Springs (-6)
23. D’Iberville (-3)
24. Brookhaven (NR)
25. DeSoto Central (NR)
Dropped from rankings: Pearl, Oxford, Poplarville
Members of a Fort Worth-area youth baseball team were among dozens of people rescued from rising floodwaters in Mississippi as Tropical Storm Arthur brought heavy rain and dangerous conditions to the Gulf Coast.
According to a release from Cajun Navy 2016, volunteers conducted multiple water rescues along the Biloxi River in Gulfport over the weekend as rainfall caused water levels to rise and flooded homes and roadways.
Among those evacuated were members of The Pickles, a Fort Worth-area youth baseball team.
Trey Williams, communications director for Cajun Navy 2016, said the rescue effort began when the mother of one of the players contacted the organization through Facebook seeking help. Initially, the situation did not appear urgent, but rising floodwaters overnight quickly changed conditions.
“They were just wanting to get to their game,” Williams said. “But overnight, the water rose a great bit, and it really did become more of an emergency situation where we needed to get them out of that house.”
According to Williams, volunteers working alongside the Gulfport Fire Department evacuated 12 players, nine adults, and three dogs; two German shepherds and a Labrador, from the flooded property.
The group was staying in an Airbnb near the Biloxi River when floodwaters began surrounding the elevated home. Williams said fast-moving water and changing currents created dangerous conditions for rescuers and those trapped inside.
“The most important thing was that water was very swift and fast-moving,” Williams said. “In that situation, it’s always best to get people out of harm’s way.”
The team rescue was one of several operations conducted by Cajun Navy 2016 during the storm response.
Williams said the rescue reflected the mission that inspired the organization after the historic Louisiana floods of 2016.
“It was neighbors coming together to help neighbors,” Williams said. “Every time we help somebody, they’re very grateful and relieved. In this situation, everybody was safe, everybody got out okay, and that’s why we’re here.”
A conversation on the history of Black cuisine in America
Black chefs and authors, Chef Marcus Samuelsson, Chef Thérèse Nelson, Chef David Rose, and Chef Ameer Natson discuss the origins of soul food and how Black chefs have contributed to American food.
Miguel Fernandez, NorthJersey.com
When you think of Mississippi food, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? The state has lots of iconic offerings, including biscuits, tamales and mud pie.
Talker Research surveyed 5,000 Americans for Hello Fresh. They talked to families about how much they cook at home, pride in local recipes and the states they think have the best cuisine in the U.S.
“Food has always been about more than just sustenance — it’s how we connect, share stories and pass down traditions,” said Michelle Doll Olson, senior manager of culinary development at HelloFresh US. “From California shrimp tacos and Minnesota Juicy Lucy, to Louisiana gumbo and New York bagels, the dishes that define each state carry generations of family memories and cultural pride.”
The average American reportedly cooks 12 meals at home every week. That’s three breakfasts, four lunches and five dinners.
Sharing food is a matter of community pride.
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What does Mississippi taste like?
New Hampshire was proud of its apple cider donuts while Utah bragged about “fry sauce.” Ohio loves its “buckeyes.”
People said the most iconic Mississippi foods are fried catfish and soul food.
Which states have the best food?
The Top 5 foodie states, according to the survey, were:
- California
- New York
- Texas
- Louisiana
- Florida
Residents of neighboring Louisiana were the most confident (94%) that they had the best cuisine.
What dishes and flavors represent other Southern states?
According to the data, here’s what other Southern states say represents them.
- Alabama: banana pudding, pinto beans and cornbread
- Arkansas: catfish, country fried chicken
- Florida: seafood, key lime pie, fresh orange juice
- Georgia: peach cobbler, seafood boils
- Kentucky: fried chicken
- Louisiana: crawfish, Cajun cuisine, gumbo
- North Carolina: barbecue, knoephla soup
- South Carolina: soul food
- Tennessee: barbecue
- Texas: Tex Mex, barbecue
- Virginia: ham
Bonnie Bolden is the Deep South Connect reporter for Mississippi with USA TODAY Network. Email her at bbolden@usatodayco.com.
Odds of winning the Powerball and Mega Millions are NOT in your favor
Odds of hitting the jackpot in Mega Millions or Powerball are around 1-in-292 million. Here are things that you’re more likely to land than big bucks.
The Mississippi Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at June 20, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mississippi Match 5 numbers from June 20 drawing
06-14-22-23-29
Check Mississippi Match 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 3 numbers from June 20 drawing
Midday: 3-3-4, FB: 7
Evening: 9-7-3, FB: 5
Check Cash 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 4 numbers from June 20 drawing
Midday: 0-2-5-1, FB: 7
Evening: 7-1-0-9, FB: 5
Check Cash 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from June 20 drawing
Midday: 02
Evening: 13
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
Winnings of $599 or less can be claimed at any authorized Mississippi Lottery retailer.
Prizes between $600 and $99,999, may be claimed at the Mississippi Lottery Headquarters or by mail. Mississippi Lottery Winner Claim form, proper identification (ID) and the original ticket must be provided for all claims of $600 or more. If mailing, send required documentation to:
Mississippi Lottery Corporation
P.O. Box 321462
Flowood, MS
39232
If your prize is $100,000 or more, the claim must be made in person at the Mississippi Lottery headquarters. Please bring identification, such as a government-issued photo ID and a Social Security card to verify your identity. Winners of large prizes may also have the option of setting up electronic funds transfer (EFT) for direct deposits into a bank account.
Mississippi Lottery Headquarters
1080 River Oaks Drive, Bldg. B-100
Flowood, MS
39232
Mississippi Lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing date. For detailed instructions and necessary forms, please visit the Mississippi Lottery claim page.
When are the Mississippi Lottery drawings held?
- Cash 3: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
- Cash 4: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
- Match 5: Daily at 9:30 p.m. CT.
- Cash Pop: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Mississippi editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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