PRZ Mississippi: Week 4 Games with Gumption
In this article:
6A Germantown (2-1) vs Gulfport (2-1) Previous Match-Up: This is only the second meeting between the Germantown Mavericks and the Gulfport Admirals in their history. Last year was the first ever meeting between the two programs, and Gulfport took the win…
Access all of Prep Redzone
Continue reading this article and more.
Continue Reading6A
Germantown (2-1) vs Gulfport (2-1)
Previous Match-Up: This is only the second meeting between the Germantown Mavericks and the Gulfport Admirals in their history. Last year was the first ever meeting between the two programs, and Gulfport took the win in that game 34-13. The game was close for one quarter, but the Admirals found their footing in the second quarter. After a 7-7 score in the first, Gulfport would find a way to score 27 unanswered points through the 4th quarter. Germantown is a completely different team from a year ago and I’m certain they are looking to avenge last years lop sided loss. This game will come down to who can keep the opposing teams offense off of the field. Both of these teams are coming off of their first losses of the season. With both of them looking to get back in the win column, these defenses will show their strength and fervor. Though the game will be a defensive affair, but I believe that Gulfport’s offense will be strong enough to outlast Germantown. The Admirals will win 20-14.
Last Years Record: Germantown – Overall: 5-7 District: (2-5) | Gulfport – Overall: 8-5 District: (5-2)
Players to Watch: Gemantown – Trae Stevenson #7 WR | Austin Ghoston Austin Ghoston 5'11" | 210 lbs | LB Germantown | 2023 State MS #4 LB | Drew McClusky #9 QB | Johnathan Pettus #2 CB | Rhett Murphy #14 QB
Gulfport – Jacob Palazzo #3 QB | Gavin Brown #7 RB | Tavaris Henshaw #4 WR | Damon Felder Damon Felder 6'1" | 180 lbs | DB Gulfport | 2024 State MS II #5 DB | Ladarius Jordan #74 OL
Laurel (3-1) vs Petal (3-1)
Previous Match-Up: Two of the most talented teams within the Southeastern Pine Belt region of Mississippi (Laurel and Petal) face off in this interesting Week 4 contest. This game features many of the states top recruits set to face off in a battle that has been lopsided in the previous meetings. Petal is 5-12 all time vs Laurel. This year’s match up will be a defensive battle between these two stout teams. It will be a low scoring affair controlled by the guys in the trenches. Laurel’s offensive line has their hand full with that defensive front from Petal. I’m anxious to see how that group fairs against worthy opponents. Ultimately, whichever team’s Offensive and Defensive Line groups play the best will gain the victory. Laurel will get the win 21-16.
Last Years Record: Laurel – Overall: (10-4) District: (5-2) | Petal – Overall: (4-7) District: (1-6)
Players to Watch: Laurel – Malik Ellis Malik Ellis 6'4" | 235 lbs | OL Laurel | 2023 State MS #67 OT | Malachi Breland Malachi Breland 6'5" | 315 lbs | OL Laurel | 2023 State MS #71 OT | Anthony Rogers Anthony Rogers 5'11" | 175 lbs | DB Laurel | 2024 State MS #12 DB | Caden Arrington #6 RB | La’Troy MCurdy #7 TE/SS | Jeremy Porter Jeremy Porter 5'10" | 185 lbs | LB Laurel | 2023 State MS #4 OLB
Petal – Deljay Bailey Deljay Bailey 6'2" | 185 lbs | QB Petal | 2023 State MS #7 QB | Mason Clinton #95 DT | Amari Butler #2 CB | Kelten Mickell Kelten Mickell 6'2" | 275 lbs | DL Petal | 2023 State MS #90 DE | Skylar Husband Skylar Husband 6'2" | 175 lbs | DB Petal | 2024 State MS #5 CB
5A
Grenada (3-0) vs DeSoto Central (2-1)
Previous Match-Up: 27-20 was the previous score between these two teams in last year’s contest, in favor of Grenada. This year will likely be simlilar in terms of the match ups and scoring, but the outcome will be different! Grenada is a 3-0 team that is rolling. The have a lot of young talent with a respectable defense to add to the mix. I like the Chargers over the Jaguars in this match up. DeSoto Central is definitely looking for revenge from last year’s game, but Grenada is coming along as a complete team and this will bode well for them facing DeSoto Central. Grenada will win 28-13.
Last Years Record: Grenada – Overall: (5-6) District: (1-56) | DeSoto Central – Overall: (6-6) District: (5-2)
Players to Watch: Grenada – Jalon Townes Jalon Townes 6'1" | 210 lbs | DB Grenada | 2023 State MS #5 MLB | Tre Parker Tre Parker 6'2" | 225 lbs | LB Grenada | 2023 State MS #8 OLB | Jekerious Williams #1 DB | Jayvon Herring #16 WR | Shane Rosenthall #15 WR | Jaylon Skinner #13 QB
DeSoto Central – Clifton Carter #89 DE | Taurean Davis Taurean Davis 6'2" | 220 lbs | LB Desoto Central | 2024 State MS #11 MLB | Chris Thomas #85 DE/WR | Ethan Minor #84 WR | Andrew Moore #12 QB
D’Iberville (1-2) vs Picayune (3-0)
Previous Match-Up: Last year’s contest between these two teams ended with the 5A State Champions receiving their only lost last year. D’Iberville defeated the Maroon Tide of Picayune 27-13 at home last year, but I believe this year will be a completely different game. Picayune is a loaded group that has aspirations of capturing another state title. D’Iberville on the other hand is a group that is coming off of two heart-breaking losses in the past two weeks. Both of their losses were by a single point to two of the better teams in the state, Laurel & Jefferson Davis Co. Those losses in those type of games that make or break a team’s season, and I’m anxious to see how the Warriors respond. I see this game being a battle for 48 minutes, I give D’Iberville the edge over Picayune in this contest, 27-20.
Last Years Record: D’Iberville – Overall: 10-2 District: (6-1) | Picayune – Overall: (14-1) District: (7-0)
Players to Watch: D’Iberville – Gage Patterson #1 QB | Shannon Donaldson #61 DT | Kevin Rogers II #5 RB/S | Aziyon Abraham #18 RB/DB
Picayune – Dante Dowdell Dante Dowdell 6'2" | 215 lbs | RB Picayune Memorial | 2023 State MS #2 RB | Chris Davis Chris Davis 6'0" | 175 lbs | RB Picayune | 2024 State MS #6 RB | Jamonta Waller Jamonta Waller 6'2" | 230 lbs | DL Picayune | 2024 State MS #11 DE | Darnell Smith #41 HB/FB | Amarion Tyson Amarion Tyson 5'7" | 170 lbs | ATH Picayune Memorial | 2024 State MS #29 LB
4A
Starkville (3-0) vs Louisville (3-0)
Previous Match-Up: This rivalry is one of the greatest in Mississippi History. Starkville and Louisville have met to do battle over 75 times in the two program’s history. Starkville has won the majority of these match ups throughout the years, but these to teams always square up and give their fans a night to remember year in and year out. Last years contest was won by Starkville in a closely contested slug fest. The two power-houses traded blows all night, but in the end Louisville just didn’t have enough to outlast the Yellowjackets of Starkville. This year will be a battle of the undefeateds, as both teams are 3-0 and loaded with plenty of talent. Louisville’s defense has only given up 14 points on the season; however, Starkville has only given up 23 points. With that being said, this game will be won by the team that commits the least amount of turnovers and penalties and whichever defense can get off of the field on 3rd down. I take Louisville in a dawg fight 24-14.
Last Years Record: Starkville – Overall: 11-2 District: (6-1) | Louisville – Overall: (10-3) District: (4-1)
Players to Watch: Starkville – Trey Petty Trey Petty 6'1" | 190 lbs | QB Starkville | 2024 State MS #12 QB | Braylon Burnside Braylon Burnside 6'1" | 180 lbs | ATH Starkville | 2024 State MS #5 WR | EJ Thomas #15 DE/OLB | Christopher Hayes #59 OT | Tony Lucious #4 DT | Ny’jadus Roberts-Holloway #24 OLB | Jermar McCarter Jermar McCarter 6'2" | 220 lbs | LB Starkville | 2024 State MS #25 LB | Curtis Willis #7 FS
Louisville – Gabe Moore #7 DE | Christavious Savior Christavious Savior 6'0" | 160 lbs | DB Louisville | 2023 State MS #4 CB | Keyarrion Jackson #8 WR | Kellon Mann Kellon Mann 6'3" | 200 lbs | ATH Louisville | 2025 State MS #80 TE | Kendon Sanders Kendon Sanders 5'9" | 200 lbs | LB Louisville | 2024 State MS #5 LB/RB | Jykevious Goss #2 RB/WR | Corxavier Coleman #10 LB
New Hope (2-0) vs Itawamba AHS (3-0)
Previous Match-Up: New hope handled Itawamba AHS last year pretty handily in their match-up 24-0. This year the Indians of Itawamba are hoping to avenge their only regular season loss and pointless game from last year. New Hope is coming off of a rough season last year with aspirations of changing their fate, beginning the year off 2-0. A win against Itawamba AHS would be great for this team, but I’m not sure they will have enough to get things done. Itawamba AHS is on a roll as well, and I see them earning the win 31-14
Last Years Record: New Hope– Overall: 4-6 District: (2-5) | Itawamba AHS – Overall: (11-2) District: (5-0)
Players to Watch: New Hope – Alex Dawkins #1 DB | LaDarius Tate #4 RB | Alex McCarter Alex McCarter 6'1" | 210 lbs | LB New Hope | 2023 State MS #10 LB | McKinley Bailey #15 FS | Jeremiah Harkins #28 LB | Tre Doughty #9 WR
Itawamba AHS – Issac Smith #2 DB/WR | Ty Davis #7 QB | Zion Ashby #1 WR | Aaron Shook #9 LB | Peyton Wofford #77 OT | Bryson Walters Bryson Walters 6'2" | 220 lbs | LB Itawamba Agricultural | 2025 State MS #11 LB