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#MSPreps: Noxubee County vs. East Central for 4A state championship

Noxubee County head coach Tyrone Shorter and the Tigers celebrate with the Class 4A trophy after beating East Central 41-35 on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Noxubee County head coach Tyrone Shorter and the Tigers celebrate with the Class 4A trophy after beating East Central 41-35 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
Noxubee County head coach Tyrone Shorter gets a second ice water bath after beating East Central 41-35 on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Noxubee County head coach Tyrone Shorter gets a second ice water bath after beating East Central 41-35 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
East Central’s Tony Brown (4) runs wide before scoring another Hornets 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.
East Central’s Tony Brown (4) runs wide before scoring another Hornets 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
East Central’s Brad Cumbest can't catch the pass due to interferene by Noxubee County's Maliek Stallings (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.
East Central’s Brad Cumbest can't catch the pass due to interferene by Noxubee County's Maliek Stallings (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
Noxubee County fans cheer for the Tigers on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Noxubee County fans cheer for the Tigers 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
East Central’s Tony Brown (4) is tackled by two Noxubee County defenders on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
East Central’s Tony Brown (4) is tackled by two Noxubee County defenders 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 East Central Hornets, including Alberto Autrey (77) and Will Boone (50) were emotional after losing to Noxubee County 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 East Central Hornets, including Alberto Autrey (77) and Will Boone (50) were emotional after losing to Noxubee County 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
Noxubee County's Keymarcus Jackson (2) intercepts the final pass attempt by East Central on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Noxubee County's Keymarcus Jackson (2) intercepts the final pass attempt by East Central 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
Noxubee County head coach Tyrone Shorter gets a second ice water bath after beating East Central 41-35 on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Noxubee County head coach Tyrone Shorter gets a second ice water bath after beating East Central 41-35 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
East Central’s Will Boone (50) kneels after receiving his silver medal on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
East Central’s Will Boone (50) kneels after receiving his silver medal 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
Three East Central coaches, including head coach Seth Smith (right), plan a play on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Three East Central coaches, including head coach Seth Smith (right), plan a play 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
Noxubee County's Maliek Stallings (1) catches the game winning pass on the goal line on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Noxubee County's Maliek Stallings (1) catches the game winning pass on the goal line 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
Noxubee County's Travoryus Hatcher (93) tackles East Central's Dylan Grinsteinner (9) on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Noxubee County's Travoryus Hatcher (93) tackles East Central's Dylan Grinsteinner (9) 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 Noxubee County defense gang tackles East Central's Tony Brown 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 Noxubee County defense gang tackles East Central's Tony Brown 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 Noxubee County defense gang tackles East Central's Tony Brown 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 Noxubee County defense gang tackles East Central's Tony Brown 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
Noxubee County’s Maliek Stallings (1) defends a pass at the goal line against East Central on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Noxubee County’s Maliek Stallings (1) defends a pass at the goal line against East Central 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
East Central’s Tony Brown (4) dives into the end zone for a Hornets 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.
East Central’s Tony Brown (4) dives into the end zone for a Hornets 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
Noxubee County’s Maliek Stallings (1) defends a pass at the goal line against East Central on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Noxubee County’s Maliek Stallings (1) defends a pass at the goal line against East Central 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
Noxubee County’s Armoni Clark (5) hands off to Jaqualyn Smith (9) on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Noxubee County’s Armoni Clark (5) hands off to Jaqualyn Smith (9) 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
Noxubee County’s Armoni Clark (5) throws over the East Central pass rush on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Noxubee County’s Armoni Clark (5) throws over the East Central pass rush 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 East Central defense swarms over a Noxubee County ball carrier 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 East Central defense swarms over a Noxubee County ball carrier 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
Noxubee County’s Kyziah Pruitt (8) tries to go between two East Central defenders on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Noxubee County’s Kyziah Pruitt (8) tries to go between two East Central defenders 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
Noxubee County’s Rashad Eades (3) tries to run over East Central's Andrew Seward (26) on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Noxubee County’s Rashad Eades (3) tries to run over East Central's Andrew Seward (26) 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
Noxubee County’s Rashad Eades (3) tries to run over East Central's Andrew Seward (26) on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Noxubee County’s Rashad Eades (3) tries to run over East Central's Andrew Seward (26) 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
Somewhere under the pile a Noxubee County ball carrier scores for the Tigers on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Somewhere under the pile a Noxubee County ball carrier scores for the Tigers 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
Noxubee County’s Kyziah Pruitt (8) catches a pass on a slant over the middle against East Central's Branson Davis (20) on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Noxubee County’s Kyziah Pruitt (8) catches a pass on a slant over the middle against East Central's Branson Davis (20) 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
Noxubee County’s Kyziah Pruitt (8) catches a pass on a slant over the middle against East Central's Branson Davis (20) on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Noxubee County’s Kyziah Pruitt (8) catches a pass on a slant over the middle against East Central's Branson Davis (20) 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
East Central’s Tony Brown (4) runs wide before scoring another Hornets 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.
East Central’s Tony Brown (4) runs wide before scoring another Hornets 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
East Central’s Brad Cumbest can't catch the pass due to interferene by Noxubee County's Maliek Stallings (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.
East Central’s Brad Cumbest can't catch the pass due to interferene by Noxubee County's Maliek Stallings (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
Noxubee County fans cheer for the Tigers on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
Noxubee County fans cheer for the Tigers 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
East Central’s Tony Brown (4) is tackled by two Noxubee County defenders on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
East Central’s Tony Brown (4) is tackled by two Noxubee County defenders 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
East Central’s Tony Brown (4) gets congratulations from quarterback Jarret Goff follwing his first touchdown against Noxubee County on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
East Central’s Tony Brown (4) gets congratulations from quarterback Jarret Goff follwing his first touchdown against Noxubee County 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
East Central head coach Seth Smith exhorts his defense on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
East Central head coach Seth Smith exhorts his defense 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
East Central’s Cameron Gray (3) looks for running room against Noxubee County on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
East Central’s Cameron Gray (3) looks for running room against Noxubee County 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
East Central’s Tony Brown (4) is tackled by Noxubee County's Keymarcus Jackson (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.
East Central’s Tony Brown (4) is tackled by Noxubee County's Keymarcus Jackson (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
East Central’s Cameron Gray (3) gets congratulations from Andrew Seward (26) after drawing a penalty on a fair catch on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
East Central’s Cameron Gray (3) gets congratulations from Andrew Seward (26) after drawing a penalty on a fair catch 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
East Central fans cheer for the Hornets on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the MHSAA Football State Championships at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss.
East Central fans cheer for the Hornets 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