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Michael Chavez

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Michael Chavez

@MikeSChavez

high school sports reporter @clarionledger | @sji_update | past: @seattletimes, @crucessunnews | @nmsu alumnus

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Joined July 2020

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Michael Chavez
@MikeSChavez
Aug 13, 2025
Hattiesburg's five-star product Tristen Keys (@Tkgot5) is the No. 1 recruit in Mississippi and No. 1 WR in the country — but it's been a journey to get here. How Keys' upbringing and his mother's inspiration have turned the senior into a No. 1 talent:
How 5-star LSU football commit Tristen Keys became No. 1-ranked Dandy Dozen player for 2025
From clarionledger.com
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Michael Chavez
@MikeSChavez
Jul 12, 2023
I’m not sure who this Shohei Ohtani guy is, but he seems to be popular amongst the media:
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Michael Chavez
@MikeSChavez
May 25, 2024
An emotional Ty Long speaks after Ripley’s (@ripleybaseball) 2-0 loss to Sumrall in the MHSAA Class 4A state title game. Long, a Southern Miss signee (@Ty_Long2) had no earned runs, 27 K’s and only allowed four hits in two games on the mound in the series:
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Michael Chavez
@MikeSChavez
Feb 21, 2024
BREAKING: Eric (EJ) Paymon has announced his commitment to play basketball at Mississippi State. Paymon is the No. 1 high school recruit in the 2024 class in Mississippi. He chooses the Bulldogs over Ole Miss, LSU and NC State:
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Michael Chavez
@MikeSChavez
Aug 26, 2023
Before Richard Sherman’s ceremonial first pitch in Friday night’s game, he was surprised by Ken Griffey Jr.:
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Michael Chavez
@MikeSChavez
Oct 2, 2023
*PERSONAL NEWS* I’m excited to announce I’ve accepted a job covering high school sports (among others) for the @clarionledger part of the @USATODAY network. Eager to start my first full-time reporting job and can’t wait to get started.
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Michael Chavez
@MikeSChavez
Dec 19, 2024
Lanier RB Jeremiah Wilson announces his commitment to Jackson State football. The senior rushed for 1,323 yards on 174 carries with 11 touchdowns, helping Lanier to its best season in 37 years. JSU comes off its Celebration Bowl title and adds a close-to-home commit:
Jeremiah Wilson
@JeremiahWils0n9
Dec 19, 2024
From Maple To Lynch St…🏡110% #Committed #StayingHome #MonsterTech @gojsutigersfb @TigerTalk_TV
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Michael Chavez
@MikeSChavez
Feb 16, 2025
Jackson Academy basketball’s Caleb Gaitor shares his thoughts on the Raiders’ 3OT MAIS 6A championship win over Hartfield Academy with his team surrounding him. The senior was a big part of last seasons title winning team and aims to lead JA into the MIAS Overall tournament:
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Michael Chavez
@MikeSChavez
Aug 14, 2024
Meet The Clarion Ledger's Mississippi high school football 2024 Dandy Dozen: @calebcunning13 @ChoctawCountyFB @akylin3 @DeuceKnight @TheCountyFtbl @_TylerL_12 @five9tm @KamarioTaylor @NoxubeeFB @_iamdrewww_ @ogwarriorsfb clarionledger.com/story/sports/h…
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Michael Chavez
@MikeSChavez
Aug 11, 2023
Northeast Seattle Little League won the Northwest Region title Thursday night, sending them to Williamsport for the first time in its history. This is the 12th Little League World Series appearance for Washington:
Northeast Seattle beats Alaska in Northwest title game, advances to Little League World Series
From seattletimes.com
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Michael Chavez
@MikeSChavez
Jun 29, 2023
great time catching up with @SJI_Update alums!
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Michael Chavez
@MikeSChavez
Jun 22, 2023
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Michael Chavez
@MikeSChavez
May 8, 2025
Madison Central (@Jaguar_Baseball) is in a position it hasn't seen since 2021. How the Jaguars (@RobeyPatrick) are leaning on their senior leadership with Gavin Parrow (@GavinParrow) and Warren Hutchinson (@WarrenHutch28) during the MHSAA 7A playoffs:
Why Madison Central baseball could cross off its 2025 goals with each win during MHSAA playoffs
From clarionledger.com
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Michael Chavez
@MikeSChavez
Aug 21, 2023
Northeast Seattle Little League is 2-0 in Williamsport and advanced to the semifinals of the U.S. bracket. They await the winner of the West Region (California) vs. Southwest Region (Texas). The semifinal game will be played on Wednesday at 3 p.m. EST:
Northeast Seattle tops Tennessee to reach Little League World Series semifinals
From seattletimes.com
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