<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Playoff seeding is a huge topic of discussion around the state this week. It's time to take a look at the Power Rankings in Mississippi as we approach Week 9:</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} -->
<ol><li>Tupelo (9-0)</li></ol>
<!-- /wp:list -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>The Golden Wave record remains unblemished as we move into week 10 and they move to the number 1 spot in the state. The Wave will stay home on the blue turf for the remainder of the regular season.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>This week: vs. Clinton</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>2. Ocean Springs (8-0)</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>The Greyhounds nearly hung 50 on the board last week against St. Martin. A top 10 matchup on deck with Gulfport this week.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>This week: vs. Gulfport</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>3. Picayune (9-0)</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>In what was expected to be a good battle last week, the Maroon Tide ran off and left George County last week. [player_tooltip player_id='108971' first='Dante' last='Dowdell'] was over 200 yards of total offense again.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>This week: @ Long Beach</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>4. Brandon (8-1)</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>For the first time in 2022 the Dogs fell in a loss to Oak Grove last week. A truly uncharacteristic sloppy offensive performance led to the loss. </p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>This week: vs. Northwest Rankin</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>5. Louisville (8-1)</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>The Wildcats pitched another shutout last week at Leake Central winning 40-0. Louisville is in full control of their own destiny.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>This week: vs. Kosciusko</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>6. Poplarville (8-1)</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>A real battle took place in South MS last week between Poplarville and Columbia in a rematch of last seasons 4A South State title game with the Hornets taking the W.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>This week: vs. Sumrall</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>7. Warren Central (7-1)</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>The Vikings shutout Terry 35-0 in a dominant win last week. No one is going to want to see them come playoff time.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>This week: @ Petal</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>8. Itawamba AHS (9-0)</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>IAHS just keeps on winning convincingly. The Indians are a fun team to keep track of moving forward.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>This week: vs. Mooreville</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>9. Oak Grove (7-2)</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>The 2022 schedule has been a full on grind for the Warriors but they picked up one of the best wins statewide for the year last week against Brandon. </p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>This week: vs. Pearl</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>10. Southaven (8-0)</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>A lot is on the line this week for the Chargers with the opportunity to clinch the Region 1 title.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>This week: vs. Desoto Central</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
Playoff seeding is a huge topic of discussion around the state this week. It's time to take a look at the Power Rankings in Mississippi as we approach Week 9:
Continue reading this article and more.
Continue Reading
Already a subscriber?
Log in