4A Sleeper Teams
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We all know who the big boys are. We all know who will step and make some things come together. The question every year will always be which team is going to shock the state? What team is unexpected to…
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Continue ReadingWe all know who the big boys are. We all know who will step and make some things come together. The question every year will always be which team is going to shock the state? What team is unexpected to make a playoff run? Always remember the teams that have a lot returning. Always remember the team who got put out in the first round, but they were young lacking depth. Here are a few teams you need to look out for.
Greene Co
LAST YEAR’S RECORD: 4-6
Last year Greene Co did not make the playoffs. They saw their team lose some games they wish they could get back. This year things may shift. Those sophomores they had out there last year have seen the field and have some experience. They have a three headed monster on offense that is going to help out their young sophomore QB. BJ Johnson is going to be one of their leaders on defense. He is going to be a major factor for them on both sides of the ball. I see them being a better team within their district this year. They have been working hard this off-season to improve. Time to strap it up and see what they have in store.
Houston
LAST YEAR’S RECORD: 8-3, Lost to Senatobia in the first round.
Last year Houston saw their team exit the playoffs fast to the 4A state runner ups. Their offense saw a sophomore put up over 2000 rushing yards of offense. This year their running game will be right back to pumping. Will Echoles Will Echoles 6'4" | 305 lbs | OL Houston | 2024 State MS has been around learning a lot of new techniques to better their offense this season. EJ Stovall will be catching passes and opening up the offense for the running game. Houston is going to have a very stout defense also. Be on the lookout for the Hilltoppers.
Leake Central
LAST YEAR’S RECORD: 1-9
This one is a shocker to you. I already know. Hear me out again, if you will. All Leake Central needs to do is have their kids buy into what Coach Thomas is wanting to instill there. He has Coach Dicenzo Miller on his staff and we know these guys know how to win games. The kids have to believe in themselves. They have some good talent on offense in Jarkea Reed and Demar Gardner Demar Gardner 5'10" | 165 lbs | WR Leake Central | 2024 State MS . These two guys are going to open up the field and help the Gators make some plays. On defense they have JD Thompson coming back. This kid is a monster on defense. They will need him to step up and be a leader this year. Don’t be surprised if they find their way to the playoffs.