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7 hours ago
- Sport
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Linebacker TJ White Commits to Navy All-American Bowl
Linebacker TJ White (Jackson, MS/ Jackson Academy), the four-star prosect has officially accepted his invitation to the 2026 Navy All-American Bowl. Having been selected to play in the twenty sixth edition of the Navy All-American Bowl, White will play in the annual East vs. West matchup on Saturday, January 10, 2026, in the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The Bowl will be nationally televised, live on NBC at 1:00 PM ET, and will feature the nation's top 100 high school football players. White was selected by the Navy All-American Bowl Selection Committee, comprised of the All-American Bowl, 247Sports, and NXGN. Navy All-Americans are eligible for the Navy All-American Bowl Player of the Year Award, Anthony Muñoz Lineman of the Year Award, Navy All-American Bowl Defensive Player of the Year Award, Navy All-American Bowl Man of the Year, and Navy All-American Bowl Game MVP Award. Advertisement Only 100 football players receive the honor of wearing the Navy All-American Bowl jersey each year. The 2026 Navy All-American Bowl from the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, will be presented live on NBC and Peacock. About the All-American Bowl As an NBC Sports-owned property, the All-American Bowl is part of a marquee lineup of elite events that includes the Olympics and Paralympics, the Premier League, and primetime's #1 show for an unprecedented 13 consecutive years: Sunday Night Football. The All-American Bowl is annually the most-watched, most-talked about, and most-prestigious high school all-star event with more than four million unique television viewers and more than 25,000 fans in attendance. The history and tradition of the All-American Bowl is unparalleled, as it features: 631 draft picks; 103 Super Bowl champions; 274 Pro Bowl selections; and 18 Heisman finalists. For more information, visit or follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram (@AABonNBC).
NBC Sports
7 hours ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Linebacker TJ White Commits to Navy All-American Bowl
Linebacker TJ White (Jackson, MS/ Jackson Academy), the four-star prosect has officially accepted his invitation to the 2026 Navy All-American Bowl. Having been selected to play in the twenty sixth edition of the Navy All-American Bowl, White will play in the annual East vs. West matchup on Saturday, January 10, 2026, in the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The Bowl will be nationally televised, live on NBC at 1:00 PM ET, and will feature the nation's top 100 high school football players. Can't wait to compete in the Navy All-American Bowl@TomLoy247 @AABonNBC @Andrew_Ivins @G1Bound @ErikRichardsUSA @CoachDDuggan White was selected by the Navy All-American Bowl Selection Committee, comprised of the All-American Bowl, 247Sports, and NXGN. Navy All-Americans are eligible for the Navy All-American Bowl Player of the Year Award, Anthony Muñoz Lineman of the Year Award, Navy All-American Bowl Defensive Player of the Year Award, Navy All-American Bowl Man of the Year, and Navy All-American Bowl Game MVP Award. Only 100 football players receive the honor of wearing the Navy All-American Bowl jersey each year. The 2026 Navy All-American Bowl from the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, will be presented live on NBC and Peacock. About the All-American Bowl As an NBC Sports-owned property, the All-American Bowl is part of a marquee lineup of elite events that includes the Olympics and Paralympics, the Premier League, and primetime's #1 show for an unprecedented 13 consecutive years: Sunday Night Football. The All-American Bowl is annually the most-watched, most-talked about, and most-prestigious high school all-star event with more than four million unique television viewers and more than 25,000 fans in attendance. The history and tradition of the All-American Bowl is unparalleled, as it features: 631 draft picks; 103 Super Bowl champions; 274 Pro Bowl selections; and 18 Heisman finalists. For more information, visit or follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram (@AABonNBC).
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Who won Jackson Metro Student of the Week April 6-12? Find out here
Each week the Clarion Ledger highlights the achievements of outstanding local high school students. Out of five nominees, there can only be one Jackson Metro Student of the Week. The votes are in. It was a tight race, but with just over 50% of the votes, Elizabeth Nichols of Jackson Academy is the Clarion Ledger's Jackson Metro Student of the Week for April 6-12. Nichols is a senior at Jackson Academy. She is an accomplished student who excels both in and out of the classroom. Currently serving as the Student Body Vice President, Nichols is an officer on the Accents Dance Team and was voted by her peers to be a representative on the Homecoming Court. Nichols is an Academy Honors student, serving as a member of the National Honor Society, Rho Kappa, Mu Alpha Theta, and has been twice named as the recipient of the subject award for Spanish. She is active in several JA clubs, has been named a class favorite and won the Faculty Award her junior year. Nichols is very active in her church and community, having participated in mission trips to Mexico and the Dominican Republic, and volunteering with the Hudspeth Regional Center and We Will Go Ministries. Last week's winner: Who won Jackson Metro Student of the Week March 30- April 5? Find out here You can vote to decide the next Jackson Metro Student of the Week. Polls open Monday mornings and close Thursdays at noon. Winners are announced on Friday. Are you a teacher, principal, librarian or other faculty member with a nomination? Click here for the nomination form or contact Mary Boyte at mboyte@ for more information. This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Jackson Metro Student of the Week April 6-12 winner announced
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Jackson Academy four-star WR O'Mari Johnson commits to UNC football, Bill Belichick
Jackson Academy's O'Mari Johnson has committed to North Carolina football and its famous former NFL coach, Bill Belichick. Johnson announced his decision Sunday night on X, formerly Twitter. The 6-foot, 170-pound junior wide receiver is a four-star recruit, according to 247Sports Composite, and is the No. 12 player in Mississippi in the Class of 2026. Advertisement "I felt like UNC gave me a sense of security. I just felt like it was right for me," he said in his social media post. … Each time being on the campus, I have loved the school and (all) it has to offer more and more. I feel like North Carolina is a place where I'll be embraced and modeled as an athlete and student. "I never imagined this opportunity, but I will embrace and give it all that I have to offer. I look forward to learning and contributing to the program." Johnson, who plays wide receiver and defensive back, chose UNC over Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Florida, Tennessee, Arkansas, Florida State, LSU and Penn State. Advertisement He suffered an injury ahead of the 2024 season and missed the regular season, but appeared in Jackson Academy's MAIS Class 6A semifinal playoff game, recording one catch for 33 yards. The Raiders finished the year 9-4. Johnson is the second high school football player from Mississippi to commit to the Tar Heels. The first was Harrison Central wide receiver Darrion Kirksey, who committed on April 4. Michael Chavez covers high school sports, among others, for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at mchavez@ or reach out to him on X, formerly Twitter @MikeSChavez. This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: MAIS football: WR O'Mari Johnson commits to UNC, Bill Belichick
