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Another academic calendar has come and gone in Southwest Mississippi, meaning that it’s time to reflect upon everything the area’s athletes accomplished in 2025 and 2026.
Looking back on another memorable year in regional sports:
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- The jubilant reaction from Alijah Martin’s hometown when he was selected by the @Raptors with the 39th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft:
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- Ladies and gentlemen, it is my pleasure to introduce you to your 2024 MAIS 5A state champions: The Parklane Pioneers.
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00:00 - Replying to @TheEJliveA truly special moment for a community that helped mold @martin_alijah into the player and man he is today, and the town of Summit will host a parade in his honor on Aug. 1.
- Some clips from @Parklane_Sports' scrimmage against Sumrall earlier today: @KyleRushing22 @TelvinJefferso3 @CarruthDavis16 @Braxtonhughes6 @Arrocus_55
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00:00 - The next stop on the EJ’s football preseason camp tour: @ParkPioneerFB. With star WR @CarruthDavis16 and DE @TelvinJefferso3 leading the way, the defending 5A champs have the returning talent and culture to make their mark in the new-look MAIS postseason this fall.
- Ladies and gentlemen, your 2025 MAIS Overall State Champions: The Parklane Lady Pioneers. Videos feature @ZoeAlford22's game-clinching free throw, the final defensive sequence and ensuing celebration.
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00:00 - A notable quote from @JDDumas3 on his backfield mate @JaxToler1: “Jax Toler should have every junior college offer in the state and a couple D-I offers,” Dumas said. “It’s ridiculous that he doesn’t, he’s the best running back in MAIS and people are missing out on him.”
- South Pike’s Micah Nickerson recently took a visit to nearby Tulane, holds offers from a diverse group of FBS programs.
- Driven by an unrelenting passion for basketball, @sakatomo83 took a bold leap in moving from Osaka, Japan, to the Magnolia State in order to pursue his dream of coaching. The story of Saka, a prime example of how the love of hoops knows no bounds:
- End 3rd Q Parklane 37 | Starkville 0 Pioneers maintained their momentum from the first half, as their defense didn’t allow the Vols to cross the 50 until late in the frame. Meanwhile, Kardez Copeland mossed a defender on a well-placed fade from @Braxtonhughes6.
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- The reveal of the EJ’s 2024 All-County Team: QB: @LizanaJaquan (McComb) RB: @JaxToler1 (PL), @douglaswansley5 (SP) WR: @sheldonisaac12 (McComb), @CarruthDavis16 (PL), @AntwaunAdams1 (SP) TE: @MicahNickerson3 (SP) OL: @camp_lott7 (PL), @grizzlyera_12 (SP)
