Jackson Prep boys basketball is off to an 11-1 start this year and are receiving national recognition, as they entered the national top 100 rankings on MaxPreps for the first time in program history. 

Madison native and Madison Central alum Braden Montgomery was traded from the Boston Red Sox to the Chicago White Sox last week, after just being Boston’s first-round selection in the MLB draft this past July.

The Ridgeland boys basketball team found a way to win and continued their strong start in a 62-60 victory over Jackson powerhouse Lanier on Tuesday night, thanks in part to a game-winning layup by senior Phil Nelson and a balanced scoring effort.

Following a successful 12-1 season and state-runner up finish, the Jackson Prep football program saw four of their key players sign to play at the next level with division one football programs.

High school football all-state teams were announced earlier this week, with a long list of area players being selected for postseason honors.

Canton Academy hosted their second annual “Teddy Bear Toss” for the children of the University of Mississippi Medical Center on Monday night during halftime of the girls’ basketball game against Winona Christian.

Velma Jackson used a solid defensive performance and rode a hot hand to secure a 65-57 win over St. Andrew’s in a Madison County rivalry on Tuesday night, moving to 2-4 on the season. 

Tyshun Willis, Madison County’s top-ranked football recruit, signed with Mississippi State on Wednesday morning, becoming one of the only players in school history to sign with a power conference school out of high school.

Madison Central’s state championship aspirations came up just short on Friday night, falling 21-3 to top-ranked Tupelo in the MHSAA 7A semifinals.

Madison Central and Velma Jackson are one win away from playing for the state title, with extremely important semifinal matchups looming this week. 

The Mississippi High School Activities Association announced their initial classification realignment for 2025-2027 on Tuesday night, with some major changes coming for area schools. 

Jackson Prep’s bid for an undefeated season and the program’s 23rd state title came up just short on Saturday night at Mississippi College, falling 19-14 to Hartfield Academy in the MAIS 6A title game for the second year in a row.

Tri-County Academy continued their dominance of MAIS 4A on Friday night, defeating Bowling Green 27-3 for the program’s second straight title and third championship in the last four years.

Video highlights from Tri-County Academy's 27-3 championship win over Bowling Green.

Madison County rivals Madison Central and Germantown will meet in the MHSAA quarterfinals on Friday night, marking the first time in history that these two teams have met in the playoffs.

Tri-County Academy and Jackson Prep will both be playing for Midsouth Association of Independent Schools championships this weekend, with both looking to secure an undefeated season and a state title. 

It’s a huge week for Madison County football, as six area teams remain on their run through the playoffs.

Video Highlights from MRA's 17-14 loss against Hartfield Academy.

MRA saw their season come to an end in a 17-14 loss to Hartfield Academy in the MAIS 6A semifinals on Friday night, finishing 9-3 on the season. 

Coach Doug Goodwin stood in the middle of the football field surrounded by his players, holding up one finger. Though his words were inaudible under Kool and The Gang’s “Celebration” blasting over the stadium speakers, anyone could see his mouth for two words—“One more.”