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Leake Academy Football State Championship location and broadcast information
State Championship Location/Broadcast Information:
Game – Thursday, November 20, 7:00 pm
Location: "The Brickyard" at Jackson Academy
4908 Ridgewood Rd, Jackson, MS 39211
Radio: 98.3 The Christmas Station (WKOZ-FM)
Online stream (AUDIO ONLY): Boswell Media Sports YouTube Channel, 98.3 App,
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Audio – Southgroup Insurance Coaches Show – Thursday, November 20
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Audio/Photos: Leake Academy players and coaches preview state championship at MAIS Media Day
Coaches and players from the Leake Academy football team previewed Thursday's 3A State Championship game vs Tri County Academy at MAIS Media Day event Monday morning at the MAIS Headquarters in Pearl.
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