MS Power Rankings: Week 3
As should be expected, the first two weeks of the regular season have been anything but predictable. Outside of the top 3 in this weeks edition of the power rankings, things look to be a jumbled mess. #1 (Last Week…
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Continue ReadingAs should be expected, the first two weeks of the regular season have been anything but predictable. Outside of the top 3 in this weeks edition of the power rankings, things look to be a jumbled mess.
#1 (Last Week #1) Oak Grove (2-0)
The Warriors hold stead at the top spot after going into Alabama and beating traditional power, Hoover, in overtime.
Last week: Beat Hoover 28-21 (OT)
This week: @ Hattiesburg
#2 (#2) Starkville (2-0)
The Jackets also hold onto their spot at #2 after besting West Point in a driving rainstorm on Friday night. Biggest question mark is the special teams unit.
Last week: Beat West Point 39-28
This week: @ Meridian
#3 (#4) Tupelo (2-0)
Up a spot from last week, the Golden Wave is no joke, especially on the defensive side.
Last week: Beat Southaven 40-7
This week: vs. Hernando
#4 (#6) Madison Central (2-0)
In what may have been the most impressive win of week 2, the Jaguars took care of Brandon in convincing fashion. Madison Central has been better than advertised so far.
Last week: Beat Brandon 40-26
This week: @ #7 Gulfport
#5 (#9) Louisville (2-0)
The Wildcats are the biggest mover in this week’s edition moving from #9 last week to #5 this week.
Last week: Beat Neshoba Central 31-0
This week: @ Columbus
#6 (#3) Picayune (1-1)
For the first time in a long time the Maroon Tide dropped a football game, albeit to Louisiana’s Catholic – Baton Rouge and in overtime.
Last week: Lost to Catholic – Baton Rouge 36-35 (OT)
This week: @ D’Iberville
#7 (NR) Gulfport (2-0)
Welcome to the power rankings the Admirals of Gulfport! Time will tell if this bunch is for real, but at this point they have as much reason to be believed in as anyone. Business picks up this week.
Last week: Beat Vancleve 51-14
This week: vs. #4 Madison Central
#8 (NR) Oxford (2-0)
This week we also say hello to the Oxford Chargers for the first time in 2023 as they knocked South Panola out of the rankings by beating them last week.
Last week: Beat South Panola 31-14
This week: vs. Grenada
#9 (#10) Holmes County (2-0)
Up a spot from last week, the Jaguars are two weeks into the season and still haven’t given up a point.
Lsat week: Beat Greenville Christian 45-0
This week: @ Canton Academy
#10 (NR) Pearl (2-0)
We also welcome the Pearl Pirates to the top 10 after knocking out Warren Central in overtime last week.
Last week: Beat Warren Central 25-24 (OT)
This week: vs. Brookhaven