Class 6A Preview: Region Predictions and MVPs
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With Mississippi shifting to 7 classifications this offseason, realignment has created entirely new regions in each class. 6A kicks off its a classification that features several teams moving up and consists of many of the best teams in the state…
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Continue ReadingWith Mississippi shifting to 7 classifications this offseason, realignment has created entirely new regions in each class. 6A kicks off its a classification that features several teams moving up and consists of many of the best teams in the state from last year.
Today, we give predictions on how we see each region playing out in the upcoming 2023 season. This classification will have everybody’s eyes on it due to the shear amount of talent at each program.
Region 1
1. South Panola
2. Lake Cormorant
3. Grenada
4. Olive Branch
5. Center Hill
6. Saltillo
Region MVP: DL Kamarion Franklin Kamarion Franklin 6'6" | 255 lbs | DL Lake Cormorant | 2024 State MS , Lake Cormorant
Offensive Player of the Year: QB Raheem Vance Raheem Vance 6'1" | 210 lbs | QB Olive Branch | 2024 State MS , Olive Branch
Defensive Player of the Year: DB Julius Pope Julius Pope 6'0" | 195 lbs | ATH South Panola | 2024 State MS , South Panola
Lineman of the Year: DL Aaron Travis Aaron Travis 6'4" | 250 lbs | DL Grenada | 2024 State MS , Grenada
Region 2
1. Warren Central
2. Vicksburg
3. Ridgeland
4. Neshoba Central
5. Columbus
6. Callaway
Region MVP: DL Tyler Carter Tyler Carter 6'5" | 250 lbs | DL Vicksburg | 2024 State MS , Vicksburg
Offensive Player of the Year: QB Garrison Davis Garrison Davis 5'11" | 190 lbs | QB Holmes County Central | 2025 State MS , Ridgeland
Defensive Player of the Year: DL Ronnie Blossom Ronnie Blossom 6'3" | 225 lbs | DL Warren Central | 2025 State MS , Warren Central
Lineman of the Year: OL Cyson Burk Cyson Burk 6'3" | 270 lbs | OL Ridgeland HighSchool | 2024 State MS , Ridgeland
Region 3
1. West Jones
2. Hattiesburg
3. Terry
4. Forest Hill
5. Jim Hill
6. Pearl River Central
Region MVP: DL Kevin Oatis Kevin Oatis 6'3" | 265 lbs | DL Hattiesburg | 2025 State MS , Hattiesburg
Offensive Player of the Year: QB Jordan Magee, Terry
Defensive Player of the Year: LB Amerrien Bailey Amerrien Bailey 6'0" | 210 lbs | LB Terry | 2024 State MS , Terry
Lineman of the Year: OL Elijah Baker Elijah Baker 6'3" | 290 lbs | OL Hattiesburg | 2024 State MS , Hattiesburg
Region 4
1. Picayune
2. Pascagoula
3. West Harrison
4. George County
5. Hancock
6. Long Beach
Region MVP: DL Jamonta Waller Jamonta Waller 6'2" | 230 lbs | DL Picayune | 2024 State MS , Picayune
Offensive Player of the Year: RB Chris Davis Chris Davis 6'0" | 175 lbs | RB Picayune | 2024 State MS , Picayune
Defensive Player of the Year: DL Jeffery Rush Jeffery Rush 6'2" | 230 lbs | DL Pascagoula | 2024 State MS , Pascagoula
Lineman of the Year: OL Tristen Fortenberry Tristen Fortenberry 6'6" | 245 lbs | OL Pascagoula | 2024 State MS , Pascagoula
Post Season Predictions
State Champion: Picayune
Mr. Football Winner: DL Jamonta Waller Jamonta Waller 6'2" | 230 lbs | DL Picayune | 2024 State MS , Picayune