Michael Chavez

Hattiesburg's five-star product Tristen Keys (@Tkgot5) is the No. 1 recruit in Mississippi and No. 1 WR in the country — but it's been a journey to get here.

How Keys' upbringing and his mother's inspiration have turned the senior into a No. 1 talent:
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My start date with the Clarion Ledger was on Oct. 1, 2023. My last day would be exactly three years later. I learned today that USA Today eliminated my position covering Mississippi HS sports.

Calling it an honor would be an understatement. The people, players, coaches and fans welcomed me more than I can imagine. I sincerely thank you, Mississippi, for welcoming a young 22-year-old kid from New Mexico with open arms. All I wanted was a shot. The athletes across the state rank among the best in the country and rightfully deserve the coverage.

Not sure what lies ahead, but I still want to give this a swing; you can reach me at mschavezabq@gmail.com.

Players competing in the Mississippi/Alabama football game were beginning middle school the last time Mississippi beat Alabama, back in 2019.

How Mississippi plans to end that six-year drought ahead of MS/AL football game:
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The Mississippi vs. Alabama All-Star Football and Bernard Blackwell Classic rosters for 2026 were announced at the MHSAA offices on Sept. 30.

See dates, game times and rosters for all three teams below:
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Just terrible recurring news this 2026 fall season.

The shooting that occurred this past Friday is the fifth Mississippi high school athlete to die from reported gun violence in a month.