With the MHSAA schools kicking off their season this week, we finally have a full slate of games this week in Madison County.

Video highlights from Jackson Academy's 31-23 win over Leake Academy.

Jackson Academy knocked off Leake Academy by a score of 31-23 Friday night, in what was a slugfest for most of the game. 

Wells had a great week on the court for the Mavericks, who went 1-1 on the week. She totalled 38 kills, 16 digs, and 6 aces in two matches on the week. 

After getting a sample size of MAIS football last week and Madison County teams going 3-0 to open the high school football season, Madison County football fans will be able to catch all six MAIS teams in action this week.

Caden Moss has always had a love for football, from his time growing up in the small town of Lake, Mississippi, to his first experience playing football in the second grade, Moss has always had a passion for the game of football.

Highlights from MRA's 42-20 win over Parklane Academy.

Madison-Ridgeland Academy opened the season with a resounding statement on Thursday night, blowing out Parklane Academy 42-20.

Jackson Prep Head Coach Jon Marcus Duncan is at the the top of the mountain in Mississippi high school soccer when it comes to all-time wins, passing Karl Friedrich of Harrison Central.

Humphries, a North Florida commitment, led the Patriots to a 8-1 record over the past week, including an undefeated record in the Gautier Tournament. Humphries tallied 85 kills, 20 aces, 36 digs, and 6 blocks on the week. 

Only three teams will open their season this week, but there are three very strong matchups for fans to watch out for, as Madison-Ridgeland Academy and Canton Academy will be in action at home on Thursday night, while Jackson Academy will be on the road on Friday night.

Madison-Ridgeland Academy faced off with Copiah Academy in a scrimmage on Friday night, putting forth their final preparations for their season opener against Parklane Academy next week.

A golf tournament fundraiser to benefit Madison County Schools will be held at Whisper Lake Golf Club at the end of the month.

Jackson Prep Senior Matthew Parker flipped his commitment from Vanderbilt to Baylor Tuesday.

Chad Lipscomb was recently promoted to the position of Head Baseball Coach for Madison-Ridgeland Academy, after serving on the MRA baseball staff as an assistant coach for the Patriots for the last 16 years, with 14 of the years under former coach Allen Pavette. 

Carter Mansfield has been named the new Sports Editor of The Madison County Journal. 

A metro-area trio was selected in the early rounds of this week’s MLB Draft, headlined by Jackson Prep star Konnor Griffin, who was selected with the ninth overall pick by the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The Lester Penn Invitational was held this past weekend at Mossy Oak and Old Waverly golf clubs in West Point, benefitting the Randy Watkins Junior golf tournament. 

MADISON — A sibling duo here is taking their skateboarding talents global.

Coach Mark Fanning just finished his 29th year as baseball coach at St. Andrew’s with a state championship title, a goal his 11 seniors, including his son Rolen, had been working on their entire athletic career.