Mississippi Power Rankings: Week 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 1 was wild as expected and due to that we already have shakeup throughout the Top 10. Check out below where we stand headed into week 2:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#1. (Last Week 1) Oak Grove (1-0)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Warriors dominated in every phase and showcased why they may be the most talented team in the state from top to bottom by handing Wayne County their largest loss in school history. On deck is a test on the road to one of Alabama's traditional powers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last week: defeated Wayne County 49-0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This week: @ Hoover</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#2. (#2) Starkville (1-0)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Jackets hold onto the number 2 spot with the margin between 1 and 2 being very slim. [player_tooltip player_id='273258' first='Trey' last='Petty'] was electric in week one as was running back Courtland Cooper who only ran 5 times for over 100 yards and 2 TD's. It is West Point week now for the Yellow Jackets.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last week: defeated Noxubee County 49-18</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This week: @ West Point</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#3. (#4) Picayune (1-0)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Maroon Tide picked up right where they left off in 2022 by besting 7A Brandon 28-21 and rightfully jumped up a spot this week. [player_tooltip player_id='344053' first='Chris' last='Davis'] is a man among boys offensively. Out of state test this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last week: defeated Brandon 28-21</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This week: vs. Catholic (La.)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#4. (#5) Tupelo (1-0)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Golden Wave got off to a fast start against a foe from Tennessee and did not look back. The Wave defense was stout as expected, forcing 6 turnovers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last week: defeated Whitehaven (TN) 37-0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This week: vs. Southaven</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#5 (#3) Brandon (0-1)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It was a fight to the end, but the Dogs came up on the short end in week one vs. Picayune.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last week: lost to Picayune 28-21</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This week: vs. Catholic (La.)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#6. (#6) Madison Central (1-0)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Jags were tested to the very end, coming up one point winners over Ocean Springs last week. As a young team, one would think that was the best possibly scenario for week 1. A top 10 battle is on deck this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last week: defeated Ocean Springs 15-14</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This week: vs. #5 Brandon</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#7. (NR) Warren Central (1-0)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Vikings burst onto the scene with their 7th consecutive Red Carpet Bowl victory and consequently into the power rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last week: defeated Clinton 28-7</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This week: @ Pearl</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#8. (#10) South Panola (1-0)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Up two spots from last week's initial rankings, the Tigers look to be as advertised with [player_tooltip player_id='910403' first='Julius' last='Pope'] and [player_tooltip player_id='346336' first='Michael' last='Johnson']. Rivalry week upcoming.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last week: defeated Houston (TN) 28-26</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This week: vs. Oxford</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#9 (NR) Louisville (1-0)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Welcome to the rankings the Wildcats of Louisville after stiffling West Point in week 1. The Wildcat defense is stout.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last week: defeated West Point 25-14</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This week: vs. Neshoba Central</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>10. (NR) Holmes County Central (1-0)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Does West Point have company in 5A north? Antravian Pernell went off for 116 yards and 2 TD receptions in a week one shutout.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last week: defeated Vicksburg 25-0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This week: vs. Greenville Christian</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->