MAIS high school football championships kicked off Friday night with Jackson Prep defeating Hartfield 34-27 in the Class 4A Division I title game.
The Patriots (12-1) and Hawks (7-5) traded blows for nearly the entire game before Jackson Prep running back Wade Smith found the end zone with just under two minutes remaining to give his team a 34-27 lead. Hartfield quickly moved the ball down the field but an incomplete pass on fourth-and-goal sealed the victory for the Patriots, who claimed their 27th state championship.
The Class 4A Division I matchup was the only championship game held at Mississippi Christian University this season. The remaining six title games will take place throughout the upcoming week at Raider Stadium on the campus of Jackson Academy.
Here’s a look at the MAIS championship schedule.
Wednesday, Nov. 18
- 6 p.m.: River Oaks School (La.) (11-1) vs. Newton County Academy (10-4) in the Class 1A Division I championship.
Thursday, Nov. 19
- 3 p.m.: Wayne Academy (7-6) vs Cathedral (7-5) in the Class 3A Division II championship.
- 7 p.m.: Tri-County Academy (11-1) vs. Heritage Academy (5-7) in the Class 3A Division I championship.
Friday, Nov. 20
- 10:30 a.m.: Briarfield Academy (La.) (9-1) vs. Tallulah Academy (La.) (10-2) in the Class 1A Division II championship.
- 3 p.m.: Oak Hill Academy (11-2) vs. Lee Academy (10-2) in the Class 2A championship.
- 7 p.m.: Parklane Academy (10-3) vs. Magnolia Heights School (11-1) in the Class 4A Division II championship.
