The PCA Paladins are in the post season! We had an amazing season this year for all age groups. Many of our teams participated in the Gulf Coast District Tournament, held in Monroe, LA. 18u boys were able to get 5th place overall, finishing 2-1. 18u girls placed 4th, with a record of 1-2. 16u boys got 6th, going
Category: MSAHA News
New NFHS Ruling Allows MSAHA Teams to Compete with Public Schools
In a new announcement made over the weekend, the long-awaited decision was made. MSAHA member organizations are now allowed to compete with the public schools in Mississippi. This groundbreaking announcement came after months of speculation about the possible rule change. Robert Pickering, board member of the MSAHA and head coach of the Hattiesburg Forerunners Cross Country program, headed up
Collier Waldmann, Salome Borelly Win Conference Player of the Year as MSAHA All-Conference Announced
[HATTIESBURG, MS] The MSAHA All-Conference selections were announced Thursday night in Hattiesburg during the contest and awards night of the MSAHA Playoffs. The girls and boys lists were announced as well as the alternates to fill out the MSAHA All-Star team that will travel to Flowood to take on the Jackson Prep Patriots. The girls list was announced first
Games Throughout the State Postponed Due to Weather
Coming off a long Thanksgiving break, teams from around the state were set to compete again in the resuming of the season. The Scott County Flames had a game scheduled in Vicksburg against Agape Christian. The Meridian Flyers were set to host Russell Christian Academy in Hickory. The Muddy River Counselors were to go to Central Hinds to take
Championship Saturday Teams Will Be with New Coaches for 2022-23
This past season, the PCA Paladins and the Laurel Knighthawks squared off for the MSAHA Title for the second straight season. Between the two teams, there are six seniors graduating. Five of them come from the Laurel Knighthawks and one from the Paladins. But this is not where the most major changes will occur. There will be changes from
Knighthawk Beat: More Than A Championship
[Hattiesburg, MS] As the ball fell into Kai Welch’s hands, time ran out. The Laurel Knighthawks had done it again. Laurel had won their second state championship in a row. This game, however, meant more than just a state championship. This game was Coach Cliff Jenkins’ last ever game to Head Coach the Laurel Knighthawks. My first ever Knighthawks
PCA Paladins Hold Off Defending Champions 63-51 to Win Their First Ever 16UB Title
The PCA Paladins defeated the Muddy River Counselors 63-51 in Hattiesburg to capture their first ever MSAHA 16UB Championship. Heading into Saturday morning, the Paladins had the edge as they had defeated Muddy River 49-42 on Friday afternoon to take the double elimination advantage. PCA only needed one win in order to be champions. The defending champion Muddy River
Isaiah Davis Wins MSAHA Conference Player of the Year, Headlining 2022 All-Conference Selections
As the Day 1 of the 2022 MSAHA Playoffs draws to a close, the conference gathers for the skills competition night and the unveiling of the MSAHA All-Conference teams. Isaiah Davis led the way for the boys. The 6’6″ senior forward took the top player honor and was followed at No. 2 by Junior big Kai Welch. Elliot Tulip,
The 15th Annual MSAHA Playoff Official Brackets Released
The time has come. The 2022 MSAHA Playoffs are here. The official brackets were released Monday afternoon and the days in Hattiesburg will be packed. The 18UB Playoffs get started early with the #5 Muddy River Counselors taking on the #4 Jackson Victors at 10:15 AM Thursday morning. The winner of the game will take on the #1 seeded
Counselor Beat: Muddy River Counselors Avenge Last Season’s Championship Loss by Stomping Through 14UB Playoffs
[Jackson, MS] The Muddy River Counselors took home their first ever 14UB Championship on Saturday Afternoon after defeating the PCA Paladins 34-13 in the championship game. Prior to the tournament, the Counselors were considered strong favorites in the 14UB field. They were undefeated in conference and overall with a 6-0 record. The closest game of the season for them
