5A 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.
Holmes Co
LAST YEAR’S RECORD: 7-5, lost to Lafayette Co in the first round of the playoffs.
Holmes County has some studs that will be back on the field this year. Their defense is going to have some big time leaders coming back. Joseph Head Joseph Head 6'4" | 205 lbs | DL Holmes County | 2023 State MS , Terrance Hibbler and Jaladyn Humphrey are ready to rock and roll. They secondary is going to be very helpful to their team as well. Look for these guys to have some explosiveness on offense. Coach Rogers is very confident in his squad this season.
Gautier
LAST YEAR’S RECORD: 7-4, lost to West Jones in the first round of the playoffs.
Gautier has a great chance of winning a lot of games this year. They have Kaden Irving Kaden Irving 6'2" | 215 lbs | QB Gautier | 2023 State MS on offense for the last season of his high school career. Their passing game is a solid passing game. They have receivers who can go get the ball. If they can add in a small running game to be balanced on that side of the ball it would be very helpful to them. Their defense is going to have to step up and help them out a lot this year. Can’t just score points. They are going to have to be able to stop some people. Getting the ball back in their explosive offense hands is what will be the difference maker for this team next year.
Lake Cormorant
LAST YEAR’S RECORD: 6-6, lost to Neshoba Central in the first round of the playoffs.
This team is loaded with guys who can play ball. Kamarion Franklin Kamarion Franklin 6'6" | 255 lbs | DL Lake Cormorant | 2024 State MS will be there on defense leading the way for the Gators. That side of the ball will be a major plus. Their secondary will have Jarcoby Hopson flying around making great plays. The North stretches a very long way for 5A. This team will have their hands full trying to make the playoffs a smooth run for themselves. I think they have a chance to make it to the North Half. Last year they fought a nice battle during the first round with a very good Neshoba Central team. They fell short, but had no reason to hang their heads after a 27-24 game. Don’t be surprised if this team shocks everyone this season.