by The Gridiron Geek | Aug 19, 2026 | News, Previews
The coolest thing about 2026’s Friday Night Lights season isn’t that all 12 schools have threatened to be contenders at some point in the previous few years. It’s not Highway A’s dominance of the state playoff bracket. It’s not even the rising popularity of Varsity...
by The Gridiron Geek | Aug 18, 2026 | News, Previews
The Gridiron Geek likes how the 2026 season sets up for Mississippi Magazine, and not just because we have so many exciting teams to report on. Namely, five out of the six home teams which finished top-half in 2025’s final Jefferson County Power Poll are appearing...
by The Gridiron Geek | Aug 17, 2026 | News, Previews
By tradition, Crystal City High’s preview begins Mississippi Magazine’s coverage of the Dirty Dozen each summer. The Gridiron Geek considers Crystal City football to be the heart-and-soul of local pigskin. We have mourned when we thought the program was kaput,...
by The Gridiron Geek | Dec 16, 2025 | News, Rankings, Recaps
Welcome to 2025’s edition of Jefferson County All-Star Team selections by Mississippi Magazine! The Festus Tigers lead this year’s awards, which should not surprise anyone who saw the Class 4 playoffs. Ten Tigers made the All-Star Team. But in line with...
by The Gridiron Geek | Dec 11, 2025 | News, Rankings, Recaps
Jefferson County Large Schools Coach of the Year: Scott Gerling, Northwest Lions Runner-Up: A.J. Ofodile, Festus Tigers Jefferson County Small Schools Coach of the Year: Frank Ray, St. Pius Lancers Runner-Up: Cory Hanger, Grandview Eagles We should reconsider the...
