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Konnor Griffin first high school player selected in 2024 MLB Draft
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -The first night of the 2024 MLB Draft was Sunday in Fort Worth, Texas, but in Jackson, friends and family of recent Jackson Prep graduate Konnor Griffin gathered at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame eager to hear his name announced. The crowd at the MSHOF did...
Dakota Jordan makes decision ahead of next season
CANTON, Miss. (WLBT) - Canton native and star Mississippi State baseball player Dakota Jordan has made his decision on whether to return to Starkville or chase his dream of playing in the MLB. Jordan, who was expected to be a first-round draft pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, didn’t hear...
Madison native Niko Mazza selected in 2024 MLB Draft
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Madison native Niko Mazza was the first Golden Eagle taken off the board in the 2024 MLB Draft on Monday. Mazza, an MRA grad, enjoyed a career-best season on the mound, beginning the year as the Friday night ace for USM and solidifying himself in the starting rotation throughout the season.
Jackson State football predicted to finish third in SWAC East; three players named to All-SWAC first-team
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WLBT) - Jackson State football has received its preseason predicted finish along with key players earning preseason All-SWAC honors at the 2024 SWAC Football Media Days. Head JSU football coach TC Taylor enters his second season at the helm of his alma mater after leading a successful debut...
Soledad’s Lopez excels in softball at Jackson State
SOLEDAD — Former Notre Dame softball standout and Soledad resident Julie Lopez made the jump from high school to Division I this year, going all the way to NCAA Division I Regionals with the Jackson State University Tigers. Lopez earned a starting spot at shortstop as a freshman and...
Rebels remember Monte Kiffin at SEC Media Days
Www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-07-15 22:23:00. SUMMARY: At the beginning of SEC Media Days in Dallas, the Ole Miss Rebels addressed the passing of former football coach Monte Kiffin. Lane Kiffin and his players shared emotional memories, describing Monte as a “superhero” and reflecting on his positive impact. Despite the somber mood, Lane pivoted to focus on football, discussing team chemistry and their struggles in 2022 due to poor culture, which they improved upon in 2023. Lane emphasized the importance of fulfilling roles and fostering a positive team environment. He expressed a desire to speak further about his father's legacy at a future celebration of life event.
Jackson State men’s basketball releases 2024-25 schedule
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson State men’s basketball has released its 2024-25 schedule, which features five teams that participated in the NCAA Tournament this past season. Head coach and NBA champion Mo Williams is entering his third season at the helm of the program and will largely have a...
2024 Sanderson Farms Championship tickets available online
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Tickets for the 2024 Sanderson Farms Championship at The Country Club of Jackson are now available online. The championship will take place from September 30 to October 6. Those who wish to attend can purchase their mobile tickets via the ticket link at the Sanderson Farms Championship website. Military personnel and first responders are granted […]
2024 Millsaps Football Season Tickets on Sale Now
JACKSON, Miss. – The Millsaps College Department of Athletics announced season tickets are on sale now for the 2024 Millsaps football season. Ticket packages can be purchased for chair-back seating and discounted general admission tickets. The Majors will be led by new head football coach Brandon Lechtenberg. With six...
Kaleb Johnson Secures Podium Finishes at Jackson, Knoxville, and Huset’s Speedway; Exciting New Racing Prospects Ahead
Kaleb Johnson had an outstanding weekend with podium finishes at Jackson, Knoxville, and Huset's Speedway, capping it off with a top-five result at each track. Johnson expressed satisfaction with his performance and acknowledged the role of luck on Sunday. Despite a late-race incident at Huset's Speedway, he managed to secure a third-place finish, maintaining his lead in the championship standings.
M-Braves take series over Barons with second straight walk-off win on Sunday
PEARL, MS (July 14, 2024) — For the second straight day, the Mississippi Braves walked off with a win over the Birmingham Barons at Trustmark Park. Sunday's 5-4 victory, thanks to Justin Dean's ninth-inning RBI single, gave the M-Braves a 4-2 series win heading into the All-Star Break. The...
Name a tool and the highest-picked HS player in the 2024 Draft has it
PHOENIX -- In 2012 on a Little League diamond in Clinton, Miss., a 6-year-old slugged the first home run of his life and ran around the bases with his arms and body pantomiming an airplane. Since then, Konnor Griffin has emerged into becoming the highest-picked high school player in the...
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