Staff picks
*Chandley Ray, Falkner High School
MHSAA 1A Boys
Chris Bell | Individual: Chandler Ray (Faulkner HS) | Team: Tupelo Christian Prep School |
Preston Speed | Individual: Chandler Ray (Faulkner HS) | Team: West Union HS |
Braedon Methvin | Individual: Chandler Ray (Faulkner HS) | Team: Tupelo Christian Prep School |
State Editor (Chris Webber) | Individual: Chandler Ray (Faulkner HS) | Team: Tupelo Christian Prep School |
"1 sentence summary": Chandler Ray has not been beaten by anyone else in class 1A this year and has the fastest time by a good margin. Tupelo Christian Prep School has the consistency to be counted on when the day comes, while the West Union boys could have a very hit-or-miss day.
Dark horse(s): Brodie Moore (West Union High School), Bounds Simmons (Tupelo Christian Prep School)
MHSAA 1A Girls
Chris Bell | Individual: Lucy Littlejohn (French Camp) | Team: French Camp HS |
Preston Speed | Individual: Lucy Littlejohn (French Camp) | Team: Tupelo Christian Prep School |
Braedon Methvin | Individual: Lucy Littlejohn (French Camp) | Team: Tupelo Christian Prep School |
State Editor (Chris Webber) | Individual: Lucy Littlejohn (French Camp) | Team: French Camp HS |
"1-sentence summary": Lucy Littlejohn is the returning champion and by far the fastest in the field. The team championship battle could quickly go either way, but French Camp knows how to handle itself in a championship event.
Dark horse(s): Anna Bishop Powell (Tupelo Christian Prep School), Morgan Green (Hickory Flat High School)
MHSAA 2A Boys
Chris Bell | Individual: Gabe McElwain (Walnut HS) | Team: East Union HS |
Preston Speed | Individual: Gabe McElwain (Walnut HS) | Team: East Union HS |
Braedon Methvin | Individual: Gabe McElwain (Walnut HS) | Team: East Union HS |
State Editor (Chris Webber) | Individual: Gabe McElwain (Walnut HS) | Team: East Union HS |
"1-sentence summary": Gabe McElwain has a lot going for him and could shatter the MHSAA 2A state meet record, and no one else in the field will be able to touch him. East Union is looking to get a team title thanks to their back half being consistently faster than any other team's back half.
MHSAA 2A Girls
Chris Bell | Individual: Ally Murphy (Myrtle HS) | Team: Walnut HS |
Preston Speed | Individual: Ally Murphy (Myrtle HS) | Team: Walnut HS |
Braedon Methvin | Individual: Eliza McCarley (Baldwyn HS) | Team: Walnut HS |
State Editor (Chris Webber) | Individual: Ally Murphy (Myrtle HS) | Team: Walnut HS |
1-sentence summary": Ally Murphy is a young talent that has shown a lot of potential, and that could potentially take down the slightly more experienced Eliza McCarley, who is the defending champion. Walnut High School has both the depth and speed to score a convincing victory against every other team.