The week one high school football season in Mississippi got off to an exciting start with thrilling games throughout the state. Tupelo maintains their number one ranking after an impressive win over Brandon, and they have another difficult matchup this week with Christ Presbyterian Academy (TN). Meanwhile, Starkville and Louisville climb inside the top 10 after hard-fought victories over Oak Grove and West Point. The biggest jumps in this week's top 25 belongs to a pair of MAIS schools; Jackson Prep and Hartfield Academy. These two schools along with Jackson Academy will battle it out this season to see who is the best team in the MAIS. Kosciusko, Noxubee County and DeSoto Central also appear inside the top 25 for the first time this season. Ocean Springs rounds out the top 25 after they suffered a 47-9 defeat to Meridian. High School On SIPREVIOUS: PRESEASON | WK1 |1. Tupelo (1-0)Previous ranking: 1Last week: Defeated Brandon 38-14Next up: vs. Christ Presbyterian Academy (TN)The Golden Wave started the season on offense with 136 rushing yards and one touchdown. Their passing attack also accounted for 204 yards and three touchdowns. 2. Gulfport (1-0)Previous ranking: 4Last week: Defeated Picayune 35-0Next up: vs. LaurelThe Admirals' defense started the season with nine tackles for a loss, and they forced four turnovers. 3. Madison Central (1-0)Previous ranking: 5Last week: Defeated Pearl 17-7Next up: at BrandonThe Jaguars recorded 12 tackles for a loss and one sack in the win over Pearl. 4. Warren Central (1-0)Previous ranking: 8Last week: Defeated Clinton 35-24Next up: vs. PearlQuarterback Nash Morgan totaled 310 yards and three rushing touchdowns in his first game of the season. 5. Starkville (1-0)Previous ranking: 10Last week: Defeated Oak Grove 17-15Next up: vs. West PointJacory Ruffin rushed for 113 yards and two touchdowns in the win over Oak Grove. 6. Louisville (1-0)Previous ranking: 14Last week: Defeated West Point 21-6Next up: vs. ShannonIn the win over West Point, the Wildcats rushed for 260 yards and three touchdowns. 7. Oxford (1-0)Previous ranking: 9Last week: Defeated Collierville (TN) 34-24Next up: vs. South PanolaIn the season-opening win over Collierville (TN), the Chargers rushed for over 200 yards and four touchdowns. 8. Brookhaven (1-0)Previous ranking: 13Last week: Defeated Lawrence County 35-8Next up: vs. Franklin CountyThe Panthers recorded 11 tackles for a loss in their 35-8 win over Lawrence County. 9. Jackson Academy (3-0)Previous ranking: 12Last week: Defeated McGill-Toolen (AL) 16-0Next up: at PicayuneRunning back Aaric Beasley has been one of the top running backs in the state rushing for 646 yards and nine touchdowns. 10. Oak Grove (0-1)Previous ranking: 3Last week: Lost to Starkville 17-15Next up: vs. GermantownEven in the loss, quarterback Kellen Hall passed for 258 yards and two touchdowns. 11. West Point (0-1)Previous ranking: 7Last week: Lost to Louisville 21-6Next up: at StarkvilleThe Green Wave are the most storied program in Mississippi high school football history, and it would be unlike them to start to season 0-2 against their rivals in Starkville. However, if they do lose, West Point still has the talent and coaching where they should be the team to beat in Class 5A. 12. Germantown (1-0)Previous ranking: 15Last week: Defeated Northwest Rankin 60-27Next up: at Oak GroveThe Mavericks had one of the top rushing attacks last week as they rushed for over 300 yards and five touchdowns. 13. Petal (1-0)Previous ranking: 16Last week: Defeated Hattiesburg 36-35Next up: vs. Ocean SpringsAfter beating their crosstown rival, Petal needs to stay focused as they take on Ocean Springs who is reeling after their defeat last week. 14. D'Iberville (1-0)Previous ranking: 19Last week: Defeated Raleigh 21-6Next up: vs. GautierThe Warriors as a team rushed for over 200 yards and three touchdowns in their season-opening win.15. Lake Cormorant (1-0)Previous ranking: 22Last week: Defeated PURE Academy (TN) 27-8Next up: vs. DeSoto CentralThe matchup to watch in their game versus the Jaguars this week is Lake Cormorant's rush defense versus Cade Rodgers and the Jaguars' rushing attack. 16. McComb (1-0)Previous ranking: 24Last week: Defeated Tylertown 41-0Next up: vs. Jefferson CountyThe Tigers' passing game was on point last week with Tramarion Davis passing for over 300 yards and four touchdowns. 17. Jackson Prep (2-0)Previous ranking: UnrankedLast week: Defeated Parklane Academy 38-24Next up: at Copiah AcademyThe Patriots, who have traditionally been the team to beat in the MAIS, finds themselves back inside the top 25 for the first time in over a year thanks in part to their wins over UMS-Wright Prep (AL) and Parklane Academy.18. Hartfield Academy (2-0)Previous ranking: UnrankedLast week: Defeated Columbia 42-28Next up: at Madison-Ridgeland AcademyAfter losing their five-star recruit, Bralan Womack, to the SEC, the Hawks have responded by winning their first two games of the season in convincing fashion.19. Kosciusko (1-0)Previous ranking: UnrankedLast week: Defeated Neshoba Central 55-35Next up: at FlorenceSenior quarterback Caiden Wade passed for 347 yards and three touchdowns in last week's win. 20. Grenada (0-0)Previous ranking: 20Last week: Open weekNext up: at RipleyThe Chargers are looking to jump out of the gate red hot as the extra week off should pay dividends for them this week. 21. Brandon (0-1)Previous ranking: 2Last week: Lost to Tupelo 38-14Next up: vs. Madison CentralThe Bulldogs can find themselves in a hole quick if they cannot defeat the no. 3 team in the state this week. 22. Noxubee County (1-0)Previous ranking: UnrankedLast week: Defeated Heidelberg 21-20Next up: vs. Kemper CountyThe defense led the way versus Heidelberg recording eight sacks and three interceptions. 23. DeSoto Central (1-0)Previous ranking: UnrankedLast week: Defeated South Panola 26-25Next up: at Lake CormorantBacked by senior running back Cade Rodgers and his 211 rushing yards and two touchdowns, the Jaguars got the season off with a win. 24. Hattiesburg (0-1)Previous ranking: 21Last week: Lost to Petal 36-35Next up: vs. LaurelAfter the loss to their crosstown rival, Hattiesburg is desperate for a win before they take on their other crosstown rival in Oak Grove next week. 25. Ocean Springs (0-1)Previous ranking: 6Last week: Lost to Meridian 47-9Next up: at PetalAfter being dominated in all three phases of the game, the Greyhounds will need to bounce back versus Petal who scored 36 points in their win last week. Dropped Out: Picayune, Northwest Rankin, Columbia, Heidelberg and ClintonAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow