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WATCH: Mississippi State Linebacker Nic Mitchell Talks Specifics About Bulldog Corps
Junior Mississippi State linebacker Nic Mitchell met with the media on Tuesday to discuss the progress of the Bulldog linebacker corps this offseason.
Mitchell said that one of the biggest upsides that he’s seen develop within the group this Spring is the relationship he’s developed with some of the new defensive coaching staff.
“You want to play hard for somebody you know,” said Mitchell. “It’s really been (about) taking that next step and beterring that relationship.”
The Sunshine State native was also adamant that one of the key principles of this year’s squad, as opposed to the last few seasons anchored by Jett Johnson and Bookie Watson, is the depth within the room. There are, however, a few standouts within the group.
“We’ve got a lot of depth,” Mitchell said. “I feel like all of (those) boys are doing good right now, but specifically like (Zakari Tillman), a young guy who is really coming around and playing fast. Stone (Blanton) and (John Lewis), even JP (Purvis), everybody is really coming along. The whole group.”
It is expected that South Carolina transfer and former Madison-Ridgeland Academy standout Stone Blanton will anchor the true middle of the defense to fill the shoes of Jett Johnson, but the second spot is still up for grabs. John Lewis has drawn a lot of interest for the role during the offseason, but if the depth is as certain as Mitchell alluded to, the secondary middle linebacker spot could be a revolving door until someone pulls clear and away.
There were several top performers across the state in boys high school sports, but only one can be voted athlete of the week for Sept. 2-7.
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
Kendetryon Backstrom, Kemper County: Backstrom had 247 passing yards, going 13-of-16 on completions for with two touchdowns and had six carries for 45 yards and three touchdowns in Kemper County’s 46-8 win over Noxapater.
Ronde Baker, Terry: Baker produced 171 rushing yards on 12 carries with four touchdowns in Terry’s 57-6 win over Pure Academy.
Wyatt Bond, Lamar School: Bond recorded 320 passing yards, going 24-of-37 with three touchdowns, and had 43 rushing yards and two touchdowns in Lamar’s 35-34 loss to Winston Academy.
Coby King, Greene County: King was 24-of-35 passing for 418 yards with a touchdown and had 11 carries for 137 rushing yards with four touchdowns in Greene County’s 51-36 loss to George County.
Tray Kinkle, Holly Springs: Kinkle produced 10 carries for 300 yards and four touchdowns in Holly Springs’ 33-0 win over Byers.
Tyshun Willis, Velma Jackson: Willis had 15 carries for 203 rushing yards with a touchdown, four receptions with 59 receiving yards, and a touchdown. On defense, he recorded four sacks, 8.5 tackles and three tackles for loss in Velma Jackson’s 24-22 win over Yazoo County.
Michael Chavez covers high school sports, among others, for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at mchavez@gannett.com or reach out to him on X, formerly Twitter @MikeSChavez.
GRENADA COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A Mississippi woman was killed during a two-vehicle crash in Grenada County.
Officials with the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) said the crash occurred on Highway 7 just after 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 7.
Mississippi woman killed in head-on crash in Louisiana
According to MHP, a 2002 Toyota Sequoia was traveling north on the highway when the vehicle collided with a Mercedes van that was also traveling north.
The driver of the Mercedes, 53-year-old Loretta Hopkins, of Winona, died at the scene.
This crash remains under investigation by MHP.
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