Mississippi High School Football Players Nominated for Awards

Mississippi high school football is celebrating standout players with fans voting for the top wide receivers and quarterbacks of the year. Notable wide receiver performances include Nowell, who caught 74 passes for 1,436 yards and 27 touchdowns, and Weaver with 80 catches for 1,281 yards and nine touchdowns (SI Article 1). In the quarterback category, Taylor led the Tigers to the state championship game with 2,903 passing yards and 40 touchdowns, while Wilcox threw for 3,623 yards and 41 touchdowns (SI Article 2). Meanwhile, Georgia's football program is already focusing on recruiting for the Class of 2026, with a priority on identifying top talents for future success (247Sports Article 4). In Illinois, Burke Gautcher has been named the Daily Chronicle All-Area Football Player of the Year, contributing to Sycamore's impressive 32-4 record over three years, playing multiple positions and achieving significant success (Shaw Local Article 5).