Warren Central, Brookhaven Extend Streaks in Mississippi High School Football
Two undefeated teams won big on Thursday night, while Meridian overcame a deficit to claim a top regional seed.
By Oliver Bennett ·
Warren Central and Brookhaven each added wins to lengthy winning streaks on Thursday, while Meridian secured a top seed in Class 7A. The games decided key regional standings in Mississippi high school football.
In the top of Class 6A, Region 2, Warren Central (9-0) defeated Canton (8-1) 21-14. Warren Central entered the game with an 18-game winning streak and held the top seed. Canton needed a victory by more than 10 points to steal the region title. Quarterback Nash Morgan opened the scoring with a rushing touchdown. Canton tied the game when Jaden Gee found Kavarrius Murry in the end zone after using a stiff arm to extend the play. Warren Central regained the lead via a reverse pass from Cameron Zellous to Doss Morgan. Canton's next drive ended when Edward Mazie intercepted a tipped pass from Gee. Xavier Jackson then ran the ball into the end zone to extend the lead. Warren Central held the advantage for the remainder of the game.
In Class 5A, Region 3, undefeated Brookhaven (18-0) crushed Natchez 35-0. Brookhaven started fast with Jordyn Kees gaining ground to inside the 10-yard line before scoring on the next carry. Quarterback Jaden Allen connected with sophomore receiver Jeremiah Bibbs for a diving catch. Following a Natchez fumble less than a minute into the second quarter, Allen threw another touchdown to Bibbs. Brookhaven led 21-0 at halftime and finished the regular season undefeated for the first time since 1996.
Meridian defeated Brandon 40-34 to secure a strong position in Class 7A, Region 3. Brandon would have taken the No. 1 seed with a win but risked dropping to No. 4 with a loss. Meridian played for an outside chance at the top seed, which required a Pearl win over Oak Grove. Brandon's Tyson Robinson broke free for a 7-0 lead. Meridian tied the game at 7 when Grant Hill scored from the Wildcat formation. The Wildcats then built a 20-7 lead. Brandon cut the deficit to 20-13 when Robinson cut back into the end zone after Kingston Mays made a big gain. Meridian held on to win the game.
Ridgeland clinched a playoff berth with a 48-6 victory over Greenville in Class 6A, Region 2. Johnathon Heningburg rushed for two touchdowns. Ashton Gorden added a rushing score in the first quarter. The Titans dominated the game to secure their spot in the postseason.
The results finalize the standings for several regions heading into the next phase of the season. Warren Central and Brookhaven remain undefeated. Meridian holds a favorable position in its region. Ridgeland advances to the playoffs. Brandon and Greenville fall back in their respective standings. The scores were reported on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
