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Chasing the Golden Ball: Predicting the Contenders in Mississippi's Football Playoff Frenzy

November 06, 2024 • MaxxSouth Sports • Season 1 • Episode 28

This episode focuses on the upcoming high school football playoffs, providing insights and analysis on the 1A through 4A brackets. The hosts, Tanner Marlar and Cody Blaszczak, discuss the playoff matchups, highlighting the key storylines and potential contenders for the state championships. The conversation covers the 1A, 2A, 3A, and 4A brackets, delving into the strengths of teams like Velma Jackson, Calhoun City, Noxubee County, and Louisville.
The hosts analyze the Grenada vs. Saltillo game from the previous week, exploring how Grenada's passing game and the emergence of Zayion Cotton helped them overcome the focus on shutting down running back MaCaleb Taylor.
Additionally, they discuss the upcoming regular-season finale between Starkville and Tupelo, considering its potential impact on the 7A playoff picture and the history of Tupelo's postseason struggles. They also touch on the upcoming basketball season and the excitement surrounding the transition from football to hoops.

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[CHAPTERS]
00:01 Grenada vs Saltillo
05:42 Baldwin vs Calhoun City 1A
10:41 Choctaw County vs Humphreys County
15:48 4A state championship
20:03 Starkville vs Tupelo
27:16 Football fans excited for the playoffs

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SCHOOLS MENTIONED
Grenada, Saltillo, Tupelo Christian, Myrtle, Bakersfield, Okalona, Simmons, Enterprise, Knoxubee County, Lumberton, Straw, Leake, Taylorsville, Ethel, East Marion, South Delta, Velma Jackson, Mount Olive, West Tallahatchie, Sacred Heart, Booneville, Kossuth, Moreville, Choctaw County, Mantachie, Winona, Coahoma County, Humphreys County, East Webster, Belmont, Louisville, Shannon, New Albany, Kosciusko, Tish County, Starkville, Tupelo, Germantown, Clinton.