Mississippi High School Football - Northwest Rankin holds off Pearl
October 17, 2025: Pearl, MS 39208 The Northwest Rankin Cougars (Brandon, MS) football edged the host Pearl Pirates (Pearl, MS), 33-29 in Friday's league game.
In their next game, the Cougars battle the Meridian Wildcats (Meridian, MS) in a 7A Region 3 game, on Friday, October 24. Northwest Rankin will attempt to better on its 4-3 season record. The Wildcats enter the game with a 2-5 record after their 42-21 league loss to Oak Grove (Hattiesburg, MS).
The Pirates (2-5) will now prepare for their game against Petal (Petal, MS). The Panthers enter the 7A Region 3 game with a 6-2 record. In their last game, Petal held off Brandon (Brandon, MS), 27-21, in a league outing.