Week 6 Power Rankings
Jordan Smith
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Large school classifications saw week 1 of division play come and go last week and a Starkville victory over Madison Central dominated the news. Let’s now look forward to what Week 6 holds.
1. Greenville Christian (6-1)
The Saints pitched a shutout last week against Riverside and now look forward to a big test this week at Jackson Academy. Greenville Christian has rolled since a loss in Georgia a few weeks back.
This week: @Jackson Academy
2. Ocean Springs (4-0)
The Greyhounds knocked off Hancock 45-21 last week on the back of three more touchdowns from
Bray Hubbard
Bray
Hubbard
6'2" | 175 lbs | QB
Ocean Springs | 2023
State
MS
. Possibly the toughest test so far is on deck at D’Iberville this week.
This week: @D’Iberville
3. Starkville (5-0)
The Yellow Jackets simply do not lose at home. 44 straight home wins dating back to 2015 for Starkville after knocking off Madison Central last week. A star has emerged at QB for the Jackets in Trey Petty.
This week: vs. Clinton
4. Oak Grove (3-1)
The Warriors returned to their winning ways against Warren Central last week.
Kabe Barnett
Kabe
Barnett
6'3" | 185 lbs | QB
Oak Grove | 2022
State
MS
is the key to whatever the future holds.
This week: vs. Petal
5. West Point (2-2)
The Green Wave got the better of Lafayette County last week, 17-0, in what has become a huge rivalry in Region 1-5A. The jury is still out as to what this West Point offense can be.
This week: vs. New Hope
6. Madison Central (3-1)
The Jags fell at Starkville last week and the result is falling to number 6 in this weeks rankings. Everyone would love to see another matchup with the Jackets come playoff time.
This week: vs. Grenada
7. South Panola (3-1)
The Tigers have won every time they’ve actually got on the field this year. Winners 25-9 over Hernando last week, expect South Panola to remain in the thick of things in 6A north.
This week: vs. Olive Branch
8. West Jones (3-1)
The Mustangs defense is elite. Only 2 points have been given up since dropping a decision to Madison Central nearly a month ago.
This week: @ Natchez
9. D’Iberville (5-0)
Don’t look now but the Warriors are very quietly 5-0 and aren’t getting the love they deserve. They play in the game of the week against Ocean Springs.
This week: vs. Ocean Springs
10. Oxford (3-2)
The Charger defense showed out last Friday shutting out Murrah. The offense still has kinks to work out, but the talent is there.
This week: vs. Tupelo
Bray
Hubbard
6'2" | 175 lbs | QB
Ocean Springs | 2023
State
MS
. Possibly the toughest test so far is on deck at D’Iberville this week.
This week: @D’Iberville
3. Starkville (5-0)
The Yellow Jackets simply do not lose at home. 44 straight home wins dating back to 2015 for Starkville after knocking off Madison Central last week. A star has emerged at QB for the Jackets in Trey Petty.
This week: vs. Clinton
4. Oak Grove (3-1)
The Warriors returned to their winning ways against Warren Central last week.
Kabe Barnett
Kabe
Barnett
6'3" | 185 lbs | QB
Oak Grove | 2022
State
MS
is the key to whatever the future holds.
This week: vs. Petal
5. West Point (2-2)
The Green Wave got the better of Lafayette County last week, 17-0, in what has become a huge rivalry in Region 1-5A. The jury is still out as to what this West Point offense can be.
This week: vs. New Hope
6. Madison Central (3-1)
The Jags fell at Starkville last week and the result is falling to number 6 in this weeks rankings. Everyone would love to see another matchup with the Jackets come playoff time.
This week: vs. Grenada
7. South Panola (3-1)
The Tigers have won every time they’ve actually got on the field this year. Winners 25-9 over Hernando last week, expect South Panola to remain in the thick of things in 6A north.
This week: vs. Olive Branch
8. West Jones (3-1)
The Mustangs defense is elite. Only 2 points have been given up since dropping a decision to Madison Central nearly a month ago.
This week: @ Natchez
9. D’Iberville (5-0)
Don’t look now but the Warriors are very quietly 5-0 and aren’t getting the love they deserve. They play in the game of the week against Ocean Springs.
This week: vs. Ocean Springs
10. Oxford (3-2)
The Charger defense showed out last Friday shutting out Murrah. The offense still has kinks to work out, but the talent is there.
This week: vs. Tupelo
