You’ve blinked, and the high school football season in Mississippi has neared its conclusion but not without championship games crowning title winners from each of the state’s seven classifications.
While the MidSouth Association of Independent Schools has already held its title matchups, the Mississippi High School Activities Association will wrap up the 2025 campaign this week with a stacked lineup of games. Headlined by the 7A battle between Tupelo and Gulfport, schools from all over Mississippi will look to secure bragging rights as the top dogs of their classifications for at least a year — unless, of course, you play for West Point and have practically lived in the postseason finale.
As for Saturday night’s marquis showdown, a pair of talented squads will have a lot on the line. For Tupelo, a talented roster including Florida commit JaReylan McCoy at defensive end and Mississippi State commit Jaiden Hill at running back is trying to repeat as state champions. Meanwhile, a Gulfport crew led by multi-purpose running back Cooper Crosby is making its first title appearance in 43 years. The Admirals will attempt to take down a juggernaut in 7A.
State championship contests will kick off on Thursday at 4 p.m. and run through Saturday night, with the last game scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Games will be played at Davis Wade Stadium on the campus of Mississippi State University. The full schedule can be found below:
Thursday
- Class 1A: Simmons (12-0) vs. Calhoun City (11-1) at 4 p.m.
- Class 5A: Broohaven (11-2) vs. West Point (13-0) at 7:30 p.m.
Friday
- Class 4A: Columbia (14-0) vs. Kosciusko (13-1) at 4 p.m.
- Class 6A: Hattiesburg (12-2) vs. Warren Central (11-2) at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday
- Class 3A: Raleigh (13-1) vs. Noxubee County (11-3) at 12 p.m.
- Class 2A: Heidelberg (12-2) vs. East Webster (13-1) at 3:30 p.m.
- Class 7A: Gulfport (11-2) vs. Tupelo (13-1) at 7 p.m.
Scores from all games can be found here.