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Mississippi Preseason All-State: Pitcher Reports

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March 4, 2024

Mississippi Preseason All-State: Pitcher Reports

March 4, 2024
Matt Miller
State Director

CLINTON, MS – The Mississippi Preseason All-State was held on Saturday, January 27th at Clinton High School in Clinton, MS. This event was an invote-only event that consisted of some prospects from the 2024-2028 classes across all parts of Mississippi. These players went through extended pro-style workout that included batting practice using Trackman, and much more. Pitchers were able to throw bullpens and were able to get numbers and metrics via TrackMan. There were some players who showed up and continued to build off of prior performances, but there were also some new names who jumped onto our radar with a strong showing at the event.

Concluding our post-event coverage for this event, we take a look back at the scouting reports from the event. Lastly, we look at all pitchers who attneded the Mississippi Preseason All-State.

View all positional stats HERE.

PITCHER REPORTS

Rece Atkinson, Leake Academy (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-3, 192-pounds.
Delivery: Smooth and synced up tempo.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action.
FB: T85, 83-85 mph. Arm side run. T2054, 1978 average rpm.
SL: 72-73 mph. Good sweeping action. T1933, 1893 average rpm.
CH: 80-82 mph. Plus change. Really solid pitch for him. T1546, 1464 average rpm.

Sawyer Bates, Canton Academy (MS), 2025 East Central CC
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 191-pounds.
Delivery: Easy tempo.
Arm Action: LH. More of a 3/4 strike.
FB: T81, 77-80 mph. Arm side run. T1800, 1736 average rpm.
SL: 67-71 mph. Good bite on the slider. T2179, 2051 average rpm.
CH: 73-74 mph. Starting to develop feel but still working on command. T1549, 1470 average rpm.
ATH: 7.01 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 3.92 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Cayden Berryhill, Pearl (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 146-pounds.
Delivery: Smooth tempo. Slightly off line to 1B side.
Arm Action: RH. Loose arm action out of the 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Good arm side run. T2401, 2240 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. Good spin on the pitch. T1908, 1565 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Dies at the plate. Still needs a little more command. T1710, 1609 average rpm.
ATH: 7.18 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 4.03 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 27.70 max vertical.

Corbyn Clayton, Pontotoc City (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-8, 128-pounds.
Delivery: Smooth and synced up delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Quick arm.
FB: T84, 83-84 mph. Plus fastball. T2144, 2081 average rpm.
SL: 72-77 mph. Good spin on the slider with excellent command. T2396, 2316 average rpm.
CH: 78-80 mph. Good change with arm side drop. T2114, 1908 average rpm.
ATH: 7.24 runner in the 60. 1.79 and 4.01 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Drew Davis, Sumrall (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds.
Delivery: Quicker tempo with good direction to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Quick arm out of a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 85-87 mph. Plus fastball with good velocity for a still developing arm. T2400, 2338 average rpm.
CB: 74-75 mph. Good bite on the curveball. T2939, 2731 average rpm.
CH: 79-81 mph. Still getting a feel for this pitch. T1814, 1723 average rpm.
ATH: 7.00 runner in the 60. 1.73 and 3.90 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Kaleb Dunn, Magnolia Heights (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 183-pounds.
Delivery: Easy tempo
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm action
FB: T76, 75-76 mph. Some arm side run with developing command. T1521, 1407 average rpm.
SL: 65-69 mph. Still feeling out the slider. T1987, 1625 average rpm.
CH: 68-69 mph. Dies at the plate but still getting a feel for the pitch. T1706, 1665 average rpm.
ATH: 7.39 runner in the 60. 1.83 and 4.12 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Kevin Landry Farr, Northpoint Christian (AR), 2025 Arkansas
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 183-pounds.
Delivery: Smooth and synced deliver with good direciton to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Quick, 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T87, 86-87 mph. Plus fastball with solid run. T2542, 2448 average rpm.
SL: 78-80 mph. Good spin and feel on slider. T2547, 2523 average rpm.
CH: 80-82 mph. Good arm side action. Could use more work on command. T1747, 1590 average rpm.

Tyner Flynt, Presbyterian Christian (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds.
Delivery: Smooth and synced up deliver.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm action.
FB: T85, 82-85 mph. Solid arm side run on fastball. T1891, 1845 average rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. Good movement. Developing command. T1918, 1755 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Good pitch for him. Dies at the plate with some arm side run. T1790, 1773 average rpm.
ATH: 7.36 runner in the 60. 1.83 and 4.13 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Kellen Garcia, Sumrall (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 139-pounds.
Delivery: Easy tempo with good direction.
Arm Action: RH. Loose arm action with good extension.
FB: T82, 79-81 mph. Arm side run. T1986, 1887 average rpm.
SL: 67-72 mph. Good feel for the slider. T2273, 2253 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Still working on command but shows it can be a plus pitch for him. T1714, 1537 average rpm.
ATH: 6.93 runner in the 60. 1.73 and 3.91 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Brady Holmes, Clinton (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-10, 152-pounds.
Delivery: Slightly choppy tempo but good direction and extension to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action.
FB: T78, 75-77 mph. Solid arm side run but needs work with command. T1903, 1657 average rpm.
SL: 64-67 mph. Good movement on the breaking ball. T1902, 1816 average rpm.
CH: 71-72 mph. Still working on feel for the change. T1201, 1144 average rpm.

Matthew McKinley, Jackson Prep (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-9, 213-pounds.
Delivery: Easy tempo, cuts off finish.
Arm Action: LH. Short, quick arm action.
FB: T78, 77-78 mph. Arm side run T1801, 1701 average rpm.
CB: 63-66 mph. Good movement, still trying to get a feel for command. T1952, 1826 average rpm.
SL: 68-68 mph. Good bite and feel. T1859, 1843 average rpm.
CH: 70-71 mph. Showed good control. Good pitch for him. T1321, 1253 average rpm.

Jackson Meehan, Northwest Rankin (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-1, 179-pounds.
Delivery: Smooth and synced up delivery. Falls off some towards 1B.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action wit some whip.
FB: T84, 81-84 mph. Plus fastball. Showed excellent command. T2115, 2056 average rpm.
SL: 71-74 mph. Good bite and feel for the breaking ball. T2205, 2082 average rpm.
CH: 77-77 mph. Dies at the plate but still working on feel. T1618, 1467 average rpm.
ATH: 7.26 runner in the 60. 1.76 and 4.03 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Samuel Miller, Jackson Prep (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 157-pounds.
Delivery: Slightly choppy delivery with some fall off to 1B side.
Arm Action: RH. Short, quick arm action.
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Good fastball with a developing arm. T2095, 1971 average rpm.
CB: 66-69 mph. Good spin on the breaking ball. T2332, 2284 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Complements the fastball well. Still feeling for command. T1679, 1605 average rpm.
CUT: 75-77 mph.
ATH: 7.84 runner in the 60. 1.92 and 4.36 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Aiden Peets, Madison-Ridgeland Academy (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 173-pounds.
Delivery: Slightly choppy delivery. Falls off some towards 1B side.
Arm Action: RH. Quick, loose arm action.
FB: T83, 80-82 mph. Good fastball. Mostly straight with a little bit of cut late. T2057, 1973 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. Good bite with excellent feel. T1872, 1819 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Still developing feel for the change. T1282, 1212 average rpm.
ATH: 7.18 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 4.00 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Cayden Prestage, Itawamba (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-7, 168-pounds.
Delivery: Easy tempo.
Arm Action: LH. Loose arm action. Cuts off finish.
FB: T85, 80-84 mph. Plus fastball and solid feel for command. T1899, 1746 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. Good downward motion. T2004, 1897 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Plus change. Will complement fastball well with good command. T1354, 1272 average rpm.
KN: 66-69 mph.
ATH: 7.29 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 4.04 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Wes Pritchard, Lamar School (MS), 2024 East Central CC
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 155-pounds.
Delivery: Easy tempo. Falls off towards 3B side.
Arm Action: LH. Loose arm action from 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 79-80 mph. Good fastball with some arm side run. T2240, 2061 average rpm.
CB: 64-67 mph. Plus curve. T2137, 2076 average rpm.
CH: 71-72 mph. Dies at the plate. Showed good feel for the pitch. T2050, 1749 average rpm.

Wyatt Pyron, Biloxi (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 198-pounds.
Delivery: Smooth tempo.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action with good extension to the plate.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Mostly straight fastball. T2139, 2040 average rpm.
CB: 71-73 mph. Showed good command with bite. T2360, 2199 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Plus change with good command. T1357, 1323 average rpm.
ATH: 7.36 runner in the 60. 1.86 and 4.15 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Tucker Rice, Madison Central (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 151-pounds.
Delivery: Quick, synced up tempo.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action with good extension to the plate.
FB: T87, 83-87 mph. Solid fastball with slight run to the arm side. T2229, 2179 average rpm.
CB: 72-73 mph. Exceptional feel for the breaking ball. Good bite to the glove side. T1980, 1812 average rpm.
CH: 78-80 mph. Still feeling out change but still a good pitch to complement fastball. T1663, 1565 average rpm.
ATH: 7.01 runner in the 60. 1.69 and 3.90 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Brody Roberts, Manchester Academy (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 203-pounds.
Delivery: Slightly choppy, quick tempo.
Arm Action: RH. Loose arm action out of the 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 81-82 mph. Arm side run. T1922, 1805 average rpm.
SL: 73-76 mph. Good spin on the slider. Showed good command. T2494, 2397 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Solid arm side drop on the change. Will work well with FB and against LH hitters. T1912, 1850 average rpm.
ATH: 7.83 runner in the 60. 1.84 and 4.30 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Austin Sanders, Pisgah (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Worked out of the stretch. Pulled off slightly towards 1B.
Arm Action: RH. Short, quick arm action out of the high 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 75-78 mph. Mostly straight fastball with slight arm side run. T2146, 2062 average rpm.
CB: 64-65 mph. Good bite on breaking ball with good command. T1928, 1884 average rpm.
CH: 69-71 mph. Still feeling out change. T1338, 1222 average rpm.
ATH: 7.84 runner in the 60. 1.91 and 4.36 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Ryan Saxton, Clinton (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/C
Body: 5-10, 190-pounds.
Delivery: Smooth tempo
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action.
FB: T79, 77-79 mph. Still feeling out command for this pitch. T1966, 1830 average rpm.
SL: 68-71 mph. Good slider. Releasing a little high but good pitch when he finds command. T1952, 1902 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Developing command. T1717, 1619 average rpm.
ATH: 7.99 runner in the 60. 1.89 and 4.36 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Aidan Strong, Itawamba Agricultual (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 183-pounds.
Delivery: Smooth and synced up delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Loose arm action out of a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 78-82 mph. Struggled with command but has good arm side run. T2098, 2016 average rpm.
CB: 63-64 mph. Good 11-5 movement. T2164, 2069 average rpm.
SL: 66-68 mph. Showed comforatbility with this pitch. Good command and movement. T1938, 1882 average rpm.
CH: 71-74 mph. Complements fastball well. T1597, 1459 average rpm.
ATH: 7.63 runner in the 60. 1.83 and 4.19 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Cadyn Williamson, Sumrall (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-9, 144-pounds.
Delivery: Easy tempo
Arm Action: LH. Long arm action.
FB: T80, 75-79 mph. Solid fastball with some arm side run. T1994, 1911 average rpm.
CB: 63-64 mph. Still feeling out the breaking ball. T1682, 1574 average rpm.
CH: 69-71 mph. Showed good feel and command. Works with fastball well. T1547, 1521 average rpm.
ATH: 7.03 runner in the 60. 1.69 and 3.93 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

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Vote Clarion Ledger Mississippi girls high school athlete of the week May 4-9

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Vote Clarion Ledger Mississippi girls high school athlete of the week May 4-9

There were several top performers across the state in girls high school sports, but only one can be voted as the Clarion Ledger athlete of the week for May 4-9.

Fans may vote in the poll BELOW one time per hour per device. The poll closes at noon on Friday.

To nominate a future athlete of the week, email mchavez@gannett.com or message him on X, formerly Twitter, @MikeSChavez.

To submit high school scores, statistics, records, leaders and other items at any time, email mchavez@gannett.com.

Nominations

Kara Applewhite, Sumrall: Applewhite had four hits with a home run and five RBIs in Sumrall’s 10-0 win against East Central.

Caydance Brumfield, West Marion: Brumfield produced four hits and five RBIs in West Marion’s two wins against Pisgah.

Addison Collum, West Union: Collum pitched eight innings and recorded seven strikeouts and only two earned runs in West Union’s wins against Smithville.

Addison Cornish, West Lauderdale: Cornish recorded five hits and a home run in West Lauderdale’s wins against Choctaw Central.

Addison Davis, George County: Davis pitched nine innings with 20 strikeouts and recorded two home runs and four RBIs in George County’s wins against Pearl River Central.

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.

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Mississippi turkey season bag limit, structure proposed for nonresident hunters

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May 11, 2026

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Mississippi turkey season bag limit, structure proposed for nonresident hunters

‘We’re doing this to decrease the pressure we get early in the season. We’re trying to move that pressure on into later in the season.’

If a proposal made in the April meeting of the Mississippi Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks is finalized, nonresident turkey hunters will see big changes in the 2027 spring turkey season.

“We’re doing this in a way to impact how hunting pressure occurs and how the harvest happens in the early season,” said Caleb Hinton, Wild Turkey Program coordinator for the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. “We’re doing this to decrease the pressure we get early in the season. We’re trying to move that pressure on into later in the season.”

Turkey hunters enjoy a three-bird bag limit and a little more than six weeks of hunting in spring, which is similar to some other states. What is at issue is when it opens. March 15 is the typical opening date for the regular season, making it one of the earliest in the nation.

That early opening date combined with a growing trend among turkey hunters is where the problem lies.

Mississippi is a destination for early season, nonresident hunters

Possibly more than any other group of hunters, turkey hunters like to travel. For some, it may be a matter of seeing a different landscape and hunting birds under condions they don’t encounter in their home state. For others it may be a quest to harvest each of the subspecies in North America.

For yet another group, it’s the challenge of harvesting a gobbler in each of the 49 states that have turkeys.

“It seems to be getting more and more popular every year,” Hinton said.

Regardless of why a turkey hunter chooses to travel, it puts a target on Mississippi’s back because for the first few weeks of the season, it’s almost the only game in town, so hunters flock to the state.

In an effort to curb the amount of hunting pressure in those first weeks of turkey season, MDWFP proposed limiting nonresident hunters to two legal gobblers per season and only one of those can be harvested before April 1.

“Hopefully, it will help curb the massive influx of pressure we get the first week or two of the season,” Hinton said.

When will turkey season changes for nonresidents be voted on?

The proposed changes aren’t the first that have been geared toward alleviating pressure on turkeys in the early part of the season by nonresidents. In 2022, the commission passed a rule requiring nonresident hunters to enter a drawing for a hunt on public land during the first two weeks of turkey season. Currently, the number of hunters drawn is limited to 800.

Like that change, the current proposal will pass or fail by a vote of the wildlife commission. In the April commission meeting, the proposal passed an initial vote. It is now in a 30-day public comment period and a final vote will be taken in the May meeting.

Public comments may be submitted at https://www.mdwfp.com/proposed-rules-regulations.

A lifelong outdoorsman and wildlife enthusiast, Brian Broom has been writing about hunting, fishing and Mississippi’s outdoors for the Clarion Ledger for more than 14 years. He can be reached at 601-961-7225 or bbroom@gannett.com.

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Mississippi high school addresses social media post, says it won’t tolerate racism or harassment

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May 10, 2026

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Mississippi high school addresses social media post, says it won’t tolerate racism or harassment

LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) – A Mississippi high school has made a statement after a social media post involving a student surfaced.

Northeast Lauderdale High School officials say they’re reviewing a social media post involving a student.

In a statement, the school said administrators are aware of the post and are “reviewing the situation.”

The school said it is committed to maintaining a safe, orderly and respectful environment for students and staff.

“Neither our district nor our school accept or condone racism, discrimination, harassment, or behavior that is inconsistent with the expectations of our school community,” the statement said.

Officials said they are working with the appropriate parties and will address the matter in accordance with district policies and procedures.

The school added that it cannot share additional details because of student privacy laws.

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