Mississippi High School Football - Northwest Rankin nudges Meridian
October 24, 2025: Brandon, MS 39232
The crowd at Friday's league contest between the Northwest Rankin Cougars (Brandon, MS) and the visiting Meridian Wildcats (Meridian, MS), witnessed Northwest Rankin's football squad edge Meridian by a tally of 5-3.
With the win, Northwest Rankin advances its record to 5-3 on the season. The Cougars host Oak Grove (Hattiesburg, MS) to encounter the Warriors in a 7A Region 3 match on Friday, October 31. The Warriors enter the match with a record of 6-3. Oak Grove won 20-7 in their recent league battle against Brandon (Brandon, MS)
The Wildcats now own a 2-6 record. They play next when they host Petal for a 7A Region 3 battle on Friday, October 31. Meridian will play a Panthers team coming off a 21-14 league loss to Pearl (Pearl, MS). The Panthers record now stands at 6-3.