by The Gridiron Geek | Sep 29, 2026 | News, Rankings
#1 (T) – Festus Tigers Friday nights have become a challenge to track five A-list contenders at once, missing the good tactic of focusing on one tilt’s pregame show/starting lineups, or showing up to read paper edition programs in the bleachers at 6:30 PM. It is...
by The Gridiron Geek | Sep 23, 2026 | News, Rankings
#1 – Hillsboro Hawks The Blue & White is back. It took exactly 24 months for HC Bill Sucharski’s program to return to prominence following the letdown of former QB Preston Brown’s 2024 injury, precipitating a backslide in which Hillsboro won just two times...
by The Gridiron Geek | Sep 15, 2026 | News, Rankings
The Jefferson County Power Poll has come to an impasse again. There are at least five teams in the Dirty Dozen with exceptional potential to shine in November, yet we’re saddled with a surprisingly low number of quality Ws on the board as of Week 4. We have boasted a...
by The Gridiron Geek | Sep 8, 2026 | News, Rankings
#1 – Northwest Lions Cedar Hill’s Northwest Varsity Football Lions have achieved a benchmark that even some of their fathers weren’t old enough to have experienced as young alumni. It’s been 40+ years since Northwest dominated the local football scene....
by The Gridiron Geek | Sep 2, 2026 | News, Rankings
#1 – Festus Tigers The skill corps of the 2026 Varsity Tigers appears to be well-stocked with speed, numbers, and discipline in the open field. That’s a massive relief. The Tigers’ upgraded schedule does not allow for many Grade 10 kids to put stats on the...
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...
