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#MSPreps: West Point vs. Hattiesburg for 5A state title

The West Point Green Wave celebrate with the Class 5A trophy after beating Hattiesburg 41-15 on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
The West Point Green Wave celebrate with the Class 5A trophy after beating Hattiesburg 41-15 on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Chris Todd, For Clarion Ledger
West Point Green Wave head coach Chris Chambless (right) hugs his son Jake Chambless (18) after beating Hattiesburg 41-15 on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
West Point Green Wave head coach Chris Chambless (right) hugs his son Jake Chambless (18) after beating Hattiesburg 41-15 on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Chris Todd, For Clarion Ledger
West Point Green Wave head coach Chris Chambless (right) walks to midfield after the game with his son Jake Chambless (18) after beating Hattiesburg 41-15 on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
West Point Green Wave head coach Chris Chambless (right) walks to midfield after the game with his son Jake Chambless (18) after beating Hattiesburg 41-15 on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Chris Todd, For Clarion Ledger
The Hattiesburg Tigers receive their silver medals on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
The Hattiesburg Tigers receive their silver medals on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Chris Todd, For Clarion Ledger
The West Point Green Wave and head coach Chris Chambless celebrate with the Class 5A trophy after beating Hattiesburg 41-15 on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
The West Point Green Wave and head coach Chris Chambless celebrate with the Class 5A trophy after beating Hattiesburg 41-15 on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Chris Todd, For Clarion Ledger
The West Point Green Wave celebrate with the Class 5A trophy after beating Hattiesburg 41-15 on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
The West Point Green Wave celebrate with the Class 5A trophy after beating Hattiesburg 41-15 on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Chris Todd, For Clarion Ledger
The West Point Green Wave celebrate with the Class 5A trophy after beating Hattiesburg 41-15 on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
The West Point Green Wave celebrate with the Class 5A trophy after beating Hattiesburg 41-15 on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Chris Todd, For Clarion Ledger
West Point’s Marcus Murphy (2) celebrates his touchdown on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
West Point’s Marcus Murphy (2) celebrates his touchdown on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Chris Todd, For Clarion Ledger
Hattiesburg’s Fabian Franklin (22) runs against West Point on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Hattiesburg’s Fabian Franklin (22) runs against West Point on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Chris Todd, For Clarion Ledger
Hattiesburg head coach Tony Vance checks out a replay on the scoreboard on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Hattiesburg head coach Tony Vance checks out a replay on the scoreboard on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Chris Todd, For Clarion Ledger
West Point’s Xavier Fair (33) returns an interception against Hattiesburg on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
West Point’s Xavier Fair (33) returns an interception against Hattiesburg on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Chris Todd, For Clarion Ledger
West Point’s Marcus Murphy (2) scores a touchdown despite the effort by Hattiesburg's Alexzander Beverly (12) on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
West Point’s Marcus Murphy (2) scores a touchdown despite the effort by Hattiesburg's Alexzander Beverly (12) on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Chris Todd, For Clarion Ledger
West Point’s Marcus Murphy (2) breaks through the Hattiesburg line on his way to a touchdown on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium.
West Point’s Marcus Murphy (2) breaks through the Hattiesburg line on his way to a touchdown on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium.
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Hattiesburg quarterback Snoop Conner (2) stiff arms West Point's Xavier Fair (33) on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Hattiesburg quarterback Snoop Conner (2) stiff arms West Point's Xavier Fair (33) on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Chris Todd, For Clarion Ledger
Hattiesburg quarterback Snoop Conner (2) hands off to Drexian Allen (6) on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Hattiesburg quarterback Snoop Conner (2) hands off to Drexian Allen (6) on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Chris Todd, For Clarion Ledger
West Point’s Tyler Rupert (center) returns an interception against Hattiesburg on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
West Point’s Tyler Rupert (center) returns an interception against Hattiesburg on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Chris Todd, For Clarion Ledger
West Point’s Jason Brownlee (1) and Hattiesburg's Dennis Payton (23) go up for a long pass on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
West Point’s Jason Brownlee (1) and Hattiesburg's Dennis Payton (23) go up for a long pass on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Chris Todd, For Clarion Ledger
West Point’s Jason Brownlee (1) and Hattiesburg's Dennis Payton (23) go up for a long pass on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
West Point’s Jason Brownlee (1) and Hattiesburg's Dennis Payton (23) go up for a long pass on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Chris Todd, For Clarion Ledger
West Point’s Jason Brownlee (1) and Hattiesburg's Dennis Payton (23) go up for a long pass on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
West Point’s Jason Brownlee (1) and Hattiesburg's Dennis Payton (23) go up for a long pass on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Chris Todd, For Clarion Ledger
West Point’s Jason Brownlee (1) and Hattiesburg's Dennis Payton (23) go up for a long pass on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
West Point’s Jason Brownlee (1) and Hattiesburg's Dennis Payton (23) go up for a long pass on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Chris Todd, For Clarion Ledger
West Point quarterback Jake Chambless scrambles against Hattiesburg on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
West Point quarterback Jake Chambless scrambles against Hattiesburg on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Chris Todd, For Clarion Ledger
Hattiesburg head coach Tony Vance stresses a point to his offense on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Hattiesburg head coach Tony Vance stresses a point to his offense on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Chris Todd, For Clarion Ledger
Hattiesburg quarterback Snoop Conner (2) throws against West Point on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Hattiesburg quarterback Snoop Conner (2) throws against West Point on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Chris Todd, For Clarion Ledger
West Point quarterback Jake Chambless scrambles against Hattiesburg on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
West Point quarterback Jake Chambless scrambles against Hattiesburg on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Chris Todd, For Clarion Ledger
Hattiesburg’s Darius Ruffin (1) strains for additional yardage against West Point on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Hattiesburg’s Darius Ruffin (1) strains for additional yardage against West Point on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Chris Todd, For Clarion Ledger
Hattiesburg’s Darius Ruffin (1) runs for additional yardage after the catch against West Point on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Hattiesburg’s Darius Ruffin (1) runs for additional yardage after the catch against West Point on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Chris Todd, For Clarion Ledger
Hattiesburg head coach Tony Vance talks with his staff on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Hattiesburg head coach Tony Vance talks with his staff on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Chris Todd, For Clarion Ledger
The Hattiesburg defense gang tackles West Point's Chris Calvert (3) on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
The Hattiesburg defense gang tackles West Point's Chris Calvert (3) on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Chris Todd, For Clarion Ledger
Hattiesburg’s Drexian Allen (6) is tackled by West Point's Jason Brownlee (1) on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Hattiesburg’s Drexian Allen (6) is tackled by West Point's Jason Brownlee (1) on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Chris Todd, For Clarion Ledger
The Hattiesburg offense celebrates the touchdown by Snoop Conner (2) on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
The Hattiesburg offense celebrates the touchdown by Snoop Conner (2) on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Chris Todd, For Clarion Ledger
West Point’s Marcus Murphy (2) celebrates his touchdown with Ledarius Glover (7) on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
West Point’s Marcus Murphy (2) celebrates his touchdown with Ledarius Glover (7) on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Chris Todd, For Clarion Ledger
West Point head coach Chris Chambless watches his team against Hattiesburg on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
West Point head coach Chris Chambless watches his team against Hattiesburg on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Chris Todd, For Clarion Ledger
West Point’s Chris Calvert (3) runs the ball against Hattiesburg on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
West Point’s Chris Calvert (3) runs the ball against Hattiesburg on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Chris Todd, For Clarion Ledger
West Point’s Marcus Murphy (2) throws a swing pass against Hattiesburg on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
West Point’s Marcus Murphy (2) throws a swing pass against Hattiesburg on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Chris Todd, For Clarion Ledger
The West Point defense tackles Hattiesburg's Fabian Franklin on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
The West Point defense tackles Hattiesburg's Fabian Franklin on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Chris Todd, For Clarion Ledger
Hattiesburg’s Fabian Franklin (22) takes the handoff from quarterback Snoop Conner (2) on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Hattiesburg’s Fabian Franklin (22) takes the handoff from quarterback Snoop Conner (2) on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Chris Todd, For Clarion Ledger
Hattiesburg’s Fabian Franklin (22) takes the handoff from quarterback Snoop Conner (2) on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Hattiesburg’s Fabian Franklin (22) takes the handoff from quarterback Snoop Conner (2) on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Chris Todd, For Clarion Ledger
West Point’s Marcus Murphy (2) runs away from the Hattiesburg defense on his way to a touchdown on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
West Point’s Marcus Murphy (2) runs away from the Hattiesburg defense on his way to a touchdown on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Chris Todd, For Clarion Ledger
West Point’s Marcus Murphy (2) throws over the pass rush by Hattiesburg's William Robinson (17) on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
West Point’s Marcus Murphy (2) throws over the pass rush by Hattiesburg's William Robinson (17) on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Chris Todd, For Clarion Ledger
Hattiesburg's Dandre Humbles (4) looks to stiff arm West Point's Tray Brownlee (5) on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Hattiesburg's Dandre Humbles (4) looks to stiff arm West Point's Tray Brownlee (5) on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Chris Todd, For Clarion Ledger
Hattiesburg quarterback Snoop Conner (2) throws before being hit by West Point's Brentt Cunningham (11) on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Hattiesburg quarterback Snoop Conner (2) throws before being hit by West Point's Brentt Cunningham (11) on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Chris Todd, For Clarion Ledger
Hattiesburg quarterback Snoop Conner (2) directs his receivers on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Hattiesburg quarterback Snoop Conner (2) directs his receivers on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
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