Playoff Central: Leake Academy Hits Road for Championship Rematch; MHSAA Postseason Advances

Postseason high school football intensity is ramping up across Neshoba, Leake, Winston, and Scott counties. While Class 5A and 6A programs launch their opening-round MHSAA bracket runs this Friday night, local 1A, 2A, and 4A squads are stepping into second-round action, alongside MAIS powerhouse Leake Academy as they battle in high-stakes postseason play.

MAIS Class 3A (Div. I – Second Round): Leake Academy Rebels

• Matchup: Leake Academy Rebels  (9-3) at Tri-County Academy (10-1)

The Leake Academy Rebels hit the road for a massive second-round clash at Tri-County Academy. This high-stakes matchup serves as a direct rematch of last year’s 3A State Championship game, where Leake Academy dramatically captured the state title on a last-second field goal, making this one of the most anticipated postseason showdowns in Mississippi.

MAIS 3A Division 1 Playoffs Bracket 

MHSAA Class 6A – First Round

• Neshoba Central Rockets (7-3): South Panola Tigers (5-4) at Neshoba Central Rockets (7-3)

6A Playoff Bracket 

MHSAA Class 5A – First Round

• Leake Gators (7-2): West Point Green Wave (3-7) at Leake High Gators (7-2)

5A Playoff Bracket 

MHSAA Class 4A – 2nd Round

• Louisville Wildcats (9-2): Amory Panthers (7-3) at Louisville Wildcats (9-2)

4A Playoff Bracket 

MHSAA Class 2A – 2nd Round

• Scott Central Rebels (8-2): Scott Central Rebels (8-2)at Perry Central (7-4)

2A Playoff Bracket

MHSAA Class 1A – 2nd Round

• Nanih Waiya Warriors (8-2): Nanih Waiya Warriors (8-2) at Lumberton (6-4) 

• Noxapater Tigers (4-6): Simmons Blue Devils (8-1) at Noxapater Tigers (4-6)

1A Playoff Bracket