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Which MHSAA girls basketball teams have surged in their new classifications?
The MHSAA released its new reclassifications during the fall of 2024, which saw teams move classes based on student population for the 2025-27 school years.
With the 2025-26 Mississippi high school girls’ basketball season entering its first year with the new classes, teams have adapted well to the change.
The Clarion Ledger looked at six teams that have not been rattled due to a change in scenery.
Canton
Record: 19-3, Old Class: MHSAA 5A, New Class: 6A
Canton will seek to rebound this season after losing in the MHSAA 5A championship game. The Tigers are not showing any signs of trouble while hoping for a return trip to the Mississippi Coliseum after moving up to 6A. Seton Hall signee and reigning Miss Basketball Shamira Morton leads the team, averaging 22 points.
Ingomar
Record: 22-2, Old Class: 2A, New Class: 1A
The defending 1A champions have a good shot at repeating while in a higher class in 2A. Ingomar eclipsed 20 wins or more for a sixth straight season and aims for a 15th overall title in five of the last six years. Freshman Peyton Wray and senior Daylen Grisham lead the Falcons.
Kemper County
Record: 16-2, Old Class: 3A, New Class: 2A
Kemper County had a 14-game win streak last season and followed up with an 11-game streak this year, thanks to a monstrous defense that’s only allowed 717 points through 18 games. Shariah Wooten and Jakayla Chamberlin lead a Wildcats team that averages 50 points a game and 12.2 steals.
Pisgah
Record: 14-4, Old Class: 2A, New Class: 3A
A shift up in classes has not affected Pisgah in the slightest. The Dragons are rolling through 3A with their only losses coming from 7A Brandon and 5A Florence. Senior Laylah Johnson and freshman Desiree Morris have paved the way for Pisgah to make a deep playoff run and a possible appearnce at the Coliseum.
Quitman
Record: 14-8, Old Class: 4A, New Class: 3A
The Panthers are fitting in well after a move to 3A. Quitman has relied on its younger core and a strong defense this season, averaging 14 steals and allowing only three teams to score 60 or more points in 22 games. Freshmen Ka’ley Moody and Sariah Bingham lead Quitman.
West Harrison
Record: 19-1, Old Class: 6A, New Class: 7A
West Harrison has been the only team to move up to 7A, and the Hurricanes have become one of the strongest teams in the class. Senior guard Sydnei Barber has helped command a West Harrison team that has outscored its opponents 950-551 this season, including strong wins over Harrison Central and St. Martin.
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.
“I’m proud of myself for the work I’ve put in. A lot of people say they want to do stuff but they don’t work on it, so I’m proud that I stuck to stuff like practicing at home. Even when I didn’t want to go to practice I went,” Johnson said. “This year since I was a captain I had to show my leadership skills and step up, especially with our shortage of players. Not every year is the best but you’ve got to make the best of what you’ve got and I’m proud that I’ve been able to adapt to the changes.”
Johnson joined a growing pipeline of Warren County players who are headed to East Mississippi. She’s the fourth player from the county to sign there in the past two years. Johnson said another Vicksburg native is to credit for that.
Ryan Theriot, a former St. Aloysius star, is an assistant coach at East Mississippi. He’s mined his hometown for talent, including recruiting Johnson.
“The assistant coach, Ryan (Theriot), is from Vicksburg so he saw me. He emailed me asking if I was interested in playing soccer, so I said yes, if I get the opportunity I would be happy to,” Johnson said. “It’s very surreal, because honestly I did not think I would be playing soccer at this level. It’s hard to get looked at for soccer, especially in Vicksburg. Sometimes Vicksburg gets overlooked.”
During her high school career Johnson has played nearly every position on the field at one time or another, including keeper. She wasn’t sure where she’d play at East Mississippi, and doesn’t really care as long as she’s in the lineup.
“One time I had to play striker, and the next midfield. One time I had to go to defense. It was stressful. But then I’m kind of happy because when I get to college we’ll have other people to play all these positions. It was good for me to be versatile,” Johnson said. “If I have to change positions to play I definitely will, because I do want to start by the end of my freshman year.”
More than anything, she just wants to play and continue to leave her mark.
“I’m really excited to play at this next level so I can tell my kids I played soccer in college,” Johnson said. “I just want to thank my teammates from soccer, softball and volleyball, my coaches, and my mom and grandmom. I love all of y’all very much.”
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 March 7, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mississippi Match 5 numbers from March 7 drawing
08-11-15-23-24
Check Mississippi Match 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 3 numbers from March 7 drawing
Midday: 9-6-4, FB: 4
Evening: 4-5-1, FB: 0
Check Cash 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 4 numbers from March 7 drawing
Midday: 4-3-0-7, FB: 4
Evening: 2-2-0-8, FB: 0
Check Cash 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from March 7 drawing
Midday: 06
Evening: 09
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).
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A surging Georgia basketball team closes its regular season with a road game against an opponent freefalling down the stretch.
It’s a matchup of Bulldogs in Starkville on Saturday, March 7, when Georgia and Mississippi State tip in Humphrey Coliseum.
Georgia (21-9, 9-8 SEC) is coming off a 98-88 upset of Alabama Tuesday night in Athens, its fourth win in the last five games. Forward Kanon Catchings poured in a career-high 32 points.
“Everybody wants to be playing their best basketball come March,” guard Blue Cain said.
Mississippi State (13-17, 5-12) has the SEC’s longest active losing streak of four games. It was pounded 108-74 at No. 5 Florida Tuesday, its third loss in a row of 24 or more points.
Georgia is playing to improve its SEC and NCAA Tournament seeding.
The Bulldogs can finish anywhere from the No. 6 to the No. 10 seed in next week’s SEC Tournament in Nashville.
The top eight seeds get byes to Thursday’s second round with the top four playing its first game Friday in the quarterfinal round.
“I told our guys that and a few other things as well.” Coach Mike White said. “We’re playing for a lot of different reasons right now. You can talk about that or other bullet points you can give your guys about number of wins, seeding and all that type of stuff, but the one we finished with (Thursday) in our pre-practice talk, just reaching your ceiling. Let’s just continue to improve.”
Georgia is 4-2 since freshman forward Kareem Stagg entered the starting lineup. He’s scored in double figures in three of those game including 10 against Alabama and is 8 of 20 on 3s in that stretch.
Catchings is second in the SEC in 3-point shooting in SEC games at 43.6%.
Mississippi State guard Josh Hubbard is third in the SEC at 21.4 points per game and 86 3s, but the team ranks 340th nationally in points allowed (81.2) and 326th in turnover margin (-2.3).
“He’s going to make shots, he’s a really good player, but we’re just going to have to try to make it as difficult for him as possible,” Cain said.
Georgia basketball vs. Mississippi State live updates
Jeremiah Wilkinson has 9 points off the bench and has hit 2 of 4 from 3. Georgia and Mississippi State are tied at 33 with 3:49 to go. Georgia is 7 of 12 on 3s.
Mississippi State leads 25-21 with 7:12 to go in the first half.
Georgia has six turnovers and is 7 of 17 shooting. It is 1 of 7 on 2-point attempts.
Georgia is being outscored in the paint 12-2.
Georgia led 11-6 before Mississippi State went on a 10-1 run. The home team hit 5 of 6 shots in one stretch. Georgia trails 16-15 with 11:28 to go.
Ja’Borri McGhee and Josh Hubbard have 5 points each.
Georgia is just 2 of 7 shooting at the first media timeout. The game is tied at 6 because Blue Cain and Jeremiah Wilkinson have hit 3s. Jordan Ross missed a layup and had 2 turnovers early before being replaced by Smurf Millender.
Who is starting for Georgia basketball vs. Mississippi State?
Georgia’s starting lineup has one change. Point guard Jordan Ross is starting for Smurf Millender. The other four starters are guard Blue Cain, forwards Kanon Catchings and Kareem Stagg and center Somto Cyril.
Georgia basketball injury updates
Georgia did not have any players listed on the SEC Availability Report. Guard Jordan Ross returned from one game out with an ankle injury and and had 4 points and 4 assists in 19 minutes against Alabama.
What time does Georgia basketball vs Mississippi State start?
Tipoff at Humphrey Coliseum is at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 7.
What channel is Georgia basketball vs Mississippi State on today?
The game is available to stream on SEC Network (FUBO free with trial)
Georgia basketball 2025-2026 schedule
Oct. 15 Georgia 61, Georgia State 61, 7 p.m. (exhibition)
Oct. 26 Georgia 81, Troy 65 (exhibition)
Nov. 3 Georgia 104, Bellarmine 59
Nov. 5 Georgia 94, Maryland Eastern-Shore 29
Nov. 9 Georgia 120, Morehead State 81
Nov. 14 Georgia 92, Georgia Tech 87
Nov. 17 Georgia 87, Florida A&M 57
Nov. 21 Georgia 78, Xavier 77 in Charleston
Nov. 23 Clemson 97, Georgia 94 (OT) in Charleston
Nov. 29 Georgia 123, Tennessee Tech 81
Dec. 2 Georgia 107, Florida State 73 in ACC/SEC Challenge
Dec. 2 Georgia 84, Cincinnati 65 in Atlanta
Dec. 18 Georgia 102, Western Carolina 82
Dec. 22 Georgia 103. West Georgia 74
Dec. 29 Georgia 89, Long Island 74
Jan. 3. Georgia 104, Auburn 100
Jan. 6 Florida 92, Georgia 77
Jan. 10 Georgia 75, South Carolina 70
Jan. 14 vs. Ole Miss 97, Georgia 95 OT
Jan. 17 Georgia 90, Arkansas 76
Jan. 20 Georgia 74, Missouri 72
Jan. 24 Texas 87, Georgia 67
Jan. 27 Tennessee 86, Georgia 85 (OT)
Jan. 31 Texas A&M 92, Georgia 77
Feb. 7 Georgia 83, LSU 71
Feb. 11 Florida 86, Georgia 66
Feb. 14 Oklahoma 94, Georgia 78
Feb. 17 Georgia 86, Kentucky 78
Feb. 21 Georgia 91, Texas 80
Feb. 25 Vanderbilt 88, Georgia 80
Feb. 28 Georgia 87, South Carolina 68
March 3 Georgia 98, Alabama 88
March 7 at Mississippi State, 3:30 p.m. SEC Network
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