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Mississippi Mr. Football Awards announced for 2022

CLINTON, MS  - Thursday, November 10

 Recipients of the annual Mississippi Mr. Football award were selected on Thursday, November 10, in each of the Mississippi High School Activities Association’s six classifications in conjunction with the Mississippi Association of Coaches. The winners were selected by a committee of high school coaches and members of the media state-wide.

In order of classification, the 2022 Mississippi Mr. Football award winners follow:

• Class 1A: Ty Jones – RB/LB, Bay Springs, Senior
• Class 2A: Austin Goss – QB, Scott Central, Senior
• Class 3A: Suntarine Perkins – RB/LB, Raleigh, Senior
• Class 4A: Isaac Smith – RB/DB, Itawamba, Senior
• Class 5A: Dante Dowdell – RB, Picayune, Senior
• Class 6A: Bray Hubbard – QB, Ocean Springs, Senior

More information about awards presentations will be shared in the coming days in advance of the 2022 Blue Shield Blue Cross of Mississippi Gridiron Classic MHSAA Football State Championships, which will be played at M.M. Roberts Stadium on the campus of Southern Miss in Hattiesburg on December 2-3.

Mississippi Mr. Football Awards announced for 2021

CLINTON, MS  - Monday, November 15

Six players — one from each MHSAA classification — were selected Monday, November 15th as Mississippi Mr. Football recipients for the 2021 season in partnership with the New Orleans Saints, Mississippi High School Activities Association and the Mississippi Association of Coaches.

The winners were selected by a statewide committee of high school coaches and media who cover high school football:

Class 1A: Vontrez Rush, Senior RB, Simmons, Coach Tavares Johnson

• 116 Rushes for 1,615 yards and 26 Rushing TD’s
• 27 Receptions for 331 yards and 4 Receiving TD’s
• 1 KOR for TD
• 4 Pass Breakups
• 2 INT’s

Class 2A: Zy Ford, Senior LB, East Webster, Coach Ron Price

• 132 Tackles, 72 Solo’s, 60 Asst
• 20 Tackles for loss
• 7 Sacks
• 2 Caused Fumbles
• 106 Rushes for 790 yards and 10 TD’s
• 2 Receptions for 26 yards

Class 3A: Malcolm Hartzog, Senior RB, Jefferson Davis County, Coach Lance Mancuso

• 71 Carries for 1,231 yards and 28 Rushing TD’s
• 7 Two-Point conversion rushes
• 7 Receptions for 163 yards and 3 TD’s
• 5 Punt Returns for TD’s
• 6 KOR’s for TD’s
• 11 Kick returns for 403 yards
• 23 Tackles,
• 7 Tackles for Loss
• 3 INT’s
• 7 Pass Breakups
• 1 Fumble return for TD

Class 4A: Jaheim Oatis, Senior DL, Columbia, Coach Chip Bilderback

• 55 Tackles
• 22 Tackles for loss
• 5 sacks

Class 5A: Derrick Burgess, Senior LB, Lafayette, Coach Michael Fair

• 108 Tackles
• 80 Solo Tackles
• 28 Assists
• 38 Tackles for loss,
• 16 Sacks
• 1 INT
• 1 Fumble Recovery
• 1 Blocked Punt

Class 6A: Bray Hubbard, Junior QB, Ocean Springs, Coach Blake Pennock

• 148 Completions, 215 Attempts, 2,007 yards
• 30 TD Passes, 3 INT’s
• 141 Rushes, 1,071 yards
• 20 Rushing TD’s

Presentation dates and locations for the Mr. Football awards will be announced at a later date.

The Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Gridiron Classic is scheduled for Friday, December 3 and Saturday, December 4 at M.M. Roberts Stadium in Hattiesburg.

Mississippi Mr. Football Awards announced for 2020

CLINTON, MS  - Wednesday, November 11

Six players — one from each MHSAA classification — were selected Wednesday, November 11th as Mississippi Mr. Football recipients for the 2020 season in partnership with the New Orleans Saints, Mississippi High School Activities Association and the Mississippi Association of Coaches.

The winners were selected by a statewide committee of high school coaches and media who cover high school football:

• Class 1A: Robert Henry, Lumberton
• Class 2A: Ty Keyes, Taylorsville
• Class 3A: Chandler Pittman, Magee
• Class 4A: Ty Cooper, Louisville
• Class 5A: Jarquez Hunter, Neshoba Central
• Class 6A: Justin Walley, D’Iberville

Henry, a senior running back/quarterback, has rushed for 1,440 yards, passed for 419 yards and accounted for 27 touchdowns for Lumberton (8-1). Henry was Class 1A Mr. Football in 2019.
Keyes, a senior quarterback, has completed 84 of 132 passes for 1,552 yards with 16 TDs and 3 interceptions for Taylorsville (8-1). Keyes was Class 2A Mr. Football in 2018 and 2019
Pittman, a senior quarterback, has passed for 1,496 yards and rushed for 682 yards and accounted for 26 TDs for Magee (8-0)
Cooper, a senior defensive end, has 9 quarterback sacks, 2 QB hurries and 2 fumble recoveries for Louisville (9-1)
Hunter, a senior running back, has accounted for 1,767 yards and scored 22 touchdowns for Neshoba Central (8-1)
Walley, a senior wide receiver/defensive back, accounted for 1,200 all-purpose yards, 14 TDs, 2 interceptions and 2 blocked kicks for the Warriors (9-0)
Presentation dates and locations for the Mr. Football awards will be announced at a later date.

The Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Gridiron Classic is scheduled for Friday, December 4th and Saturday, December 5th at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson.

Mississippi Mr. Football Awards announced for 2019

CLINTON, MS  - Wednesday, November 7

Six players — one from from each MHSAA classification — were selected Tuesday, November 12th as Mississippi Mr. Football recipients for the 2019 season in a partnership with the New Orleans Saints, Mississippi High School Activities Association and the Mississippi Association of Coaches.
The winners were selected by a statewide committee of high school coaches and media who cover high school football:

Class 1A: Robert Henry, Lumberton
Class 2A: Ty Keyes, Taylorsville
Class 3A: Kentrel Bullock, Columbia
Class 4A: Ike Chandler, Itawamba AHS
Class 5A: Randy Anderson, Lafayette
Class 6A: McKinnley Jackson, George County
Henry, a 5-9, 180-pound junior running back/quarterback, has rushed 125 times for 1,510 yards and 24 touchdowns and passed for 589 yards and 7 TDs for the Panthers (9-3).
Keyes, a 6-0, 180-pound junior quarterback and Mr. Football in 2A for 2018, has completed 170 of 242 passes for 3,200 yards with 39 TDs and 7 interceptions for the Tartars (11-1).
Bullock, a 5-10, 195-pound senior running back, has rushed 152 times for 1,690 yards and scored 31 TDs for the Wildcats (11-0).
Chandler, a 6-0, 180-pound senior running back, has rushed 211 times for 2,299 yards and scored 31 TDs for the Indians (12-0).
Anderson, a 5-11, 205-pound senior quarterback/defensive back, has rushed for 1,389 yards with 18 TDs and passed for 446 yards and 5 TDs for the Commodores (8-3).
Jackson, a 6-3, 315-pound senior defensive lineman, has collected 69 tackles, including 32 for loss with 10 quarterback sacks for the Rebels (7-4).

The Mr. Football selections from Class 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A, 2A and 1A will be recognized at a banquet in Jackson on Monday, December 2nd in Jackson. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi Gridiron Classic State Football Championships are set for December 6th and 7th at M.M. Roberts Stadium on the campus of the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg.

Mississippi Mr. Football Awards announced for 2018

CLINTON, MS  - Wednesday, November 7

Six players — one from from each MHSAA classification — were selected Wednesday, November 7th as Mississippi Mr. Footballs for the 2018 season in a partnership with the New Orleans Saints, Mississippi High School Activities Association and the Mississippi Association of Coaches.

The winners were selected by a statewide committee of high school coaches and media who cover high school football:

• Class 1A: Demarrius Turner, Simmons
• Class 2A: Ty Keyes, Tayorsville
• Class 3A: K.J. Jefferson, North Panola
• Class 4A: Christian Allen, Mendenhall
• Class 5A: Jarod Conner, Hattiesburg
• Class 6A: Nakobe Dean, Horn Lake

Keyes, a 6-0, 190-pound sophomore quarterback, has completed 180 of 266 passes for 3,204 yards with 36 TDs and 6 interceptions for the defending 2A champion Tartars, 12-0.
Jefferson, a 6-3, 225-pound senior quarterback, has completed 138 of 219 passes for 2,499 yards with 31 TDs and rushed for 818 yards and 7 TDs for the Cougars, 10-1.
Allen, a 5-11, 185-pound senior quarterback, has completed 83 of 141 passes for 1,480 and 21 TDs and rushed for 852 yards and 11 TDs for the Tigers, 10-1.
Conner, a 5-11, 210-pound senior quarterback, has completed 116 of 213 passes for 1,943 yards and 23 TDs and has rushed for 1,341 yards with 22 TDs for the Tigers, 11-0.
Dean, a 6-1, 220-pound senior linebacker, has 134 tackles, 22 tackles for loss, 6 quarterback sacks and 3 interceptions for the Eagles, 11-0.

The Mr. Football selections from Class 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A, 2A and 1A will be recognized at a banquet in Hattiesburg on Thursday, November 29. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi Gridiron Classic State Football Championships are set for Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 at M.M. Roberts Stadium on the campus of the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg.

Mr. Football Winners for 2017 announced

CLINTON, MS  - Wednesday, November 8

• 1A:  Chris Smith (Nanih Waiya), a 5-10, 180-pound junior running back/receiver/cornerback, has totaled 1,544 all-purpose yards and scored 30 TDs for the Warriors (11-1). He also 27 tackles and 2 interceptions on defense.
• 2A:  Don Ragsdale (Pisgah), a 5-10, 190-pound junior running back/safety, carried 311 times for 3,081 yards and scored 39 touchdowns for Pisgah (9-3). He had 69 tackles and 5 sacks on defense.
• 3A:  D.D. Bowie (Morton), a 6-1, 197-pound senior quarterback/receiver/defensive back, accounted for 2,664 yards and 40 TDs for the Panthers (8-4). He also had 2 blocked field goals and 1 interception. He has committed to Ole Miss.
• 4A:  Myles Brennan (St. Stanislaus), a 6-4, 187-pound senior quarterback, has completed 253 of 363 passes with 46 TDs and 1 interception for the Rock-A-Chaws (10-1). He also has rushed for 445 yards and 9 TDs. He has committed to LSU.
• 5A:  Jordan Murphy (Hattiesburg), a 6-1, 175-pound wide receiver, has caught 70 passes for 1,556 yards and scored 21 TDs for the Tigers (9-3). He has committed to Tennessee.
• 6A:  Cam Akers (Clinton), a 6-0, 215-pound senior quarterback, has completed 123 of 192 passes for 2343 yards with 25 TDs and 4 interceptions for the Arrows (10-1). He has also rushed for 1,312 yards and scored 22 TDs.

Six Recognized As Mr. Football for 2016

CLINTON, MS  - Thursday, November 10

Six players, one from each MHSAA classification, were selected Thursday, November 10 as Mississippi’s Mr. Football for the 2016 season in a partnership with the New Orleans Saints.  The winners as chosen by a selection by a statewide committee of high school coaches and media who cover high school football.

The Mr. Football selections from Class 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A, 2A and 1A will be recognized at a banquet in Starkville on Thursday, Dec. 1. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi Gridiron Classic State Football Championships are set for Dec. 2-3 at Davis Wade Stadium on the campus of Mississippi State University in Starkville. The awards are a partnership with the Saints, MHSAA and Mississippi Association of Coaches.

“As proponents of youth football, we are thrilled to participate in the recognition of the top players in the state of Mississippi,” said Saints President Dennis Lauscha.  “Annually, we are very active with numerous youth program visits all across the state of Mississippi. We also recognize that many high school coaches from Mississippi participate in the various coaching clinics that we host throughout the year and it’s very natural that we are supportive of the missions of the Mississippi Association of Coaches and Mississippi High School Activities Association.  We are very proud of our long history of having some of the very finest men, both professionally and personally, that Mississippi high schools have produced, including Archie Manning, Freddie McAfee, Deuce McAllister and so many other fine players, as members of the Saints family and we look forward to the next generations following in their footsteps.”