All 7 MHSAA Football Championship games to air on the State Championships Radio Network

Written By Breck Riley

The State Championships Radio Network will broadcast all seven MHSAA football state championship games. Mississippi best broadcasters will provide statewide radio coverage on ESPN 105.9 The Zone (WRKS) in Jackson and on all Mississippi Public Broadcasting stations around the state. And new to the network this year is WUSM, 88.5 in Hattiesburg. “What’s great about the network is that no matter where you are in Mississippi, you’ll be able to find a station carrying the games,” said Jared Shotts, Owner of Shotts Media and executive producer of the State Championships Radio Network. Additionally, fans can follow the games on the State Championship Radio YouTube channel, which will feature an in-booth camera view of the commentators.

Anchoring play-by-play coverage for the broadcasts will be Ben Ingram, Mississippi native and voice of the Atlanta Braves. “I’m grateful to be able to come back home to Mississippi to be a part of these broadcasts,” said Ingram. “The entire crew does a great job providing this coverage and it’s just a great way to wrap up the high school football season.”

Additional play-by-commentary, color commentary, and sideline coverage will be provided by:

  • Jared Shotts – Voice of the Germantown Mavericks/Belhaven Blazers and owner of Shotts Media.

  • Jake Wimberly – Voice of the Brandon Bulldogs and host of The Drive on ESPN 105.9 The Zone.

  • Bryan Eubank – Voice of the Jackson Academy Raiders and executive producer for The Raider Network.

  • Caleb Hamill – Voice of William Carey baseball/soccer.

  • Brandon Davis – PA announcer/color analyst for the Warren Central Vikings.

  • Josh West – Voice of William Carey basketball/volleyball/softball. 20+ years broadcasting in MS.

  • Cliff Barker – Voice of Tri-County Academy Rebels; Color Analyst for Holmes CC Bulldogs.

In between game broadcasts, two-time Mississippi Association of Broadcasters Radio Personality of the Year Breck Riley will host The Wendy’s Tailgate Show. The Wendy’s Tailgate Show will feature interviews with broadcasters, coaches, and other notable guests. Riley will also host the “Mississippi Army National Guard” Halftime Show during the game broadcasts.

This year, the state championship games are being held at M.M. Roberts Stadium on the campus of the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg. The 3A & 7A championship games will be played Thursday, Dec. 5, with 1A & 5A championship games on Friday, Dec. 6 and the 2A-4A-6A games on Saturday, Dec. 7. All broadcasts are proudly presented by Farm Bureau Insurance.

Broadcast Schedule:

Thursday, December 5

3:00 pm – Welcome and Preview

  • 4:00 pm – Noxubee County vs Choctaw County (3A Championship Game)

The Wendy’s Tailgate Show

  • 7:30 pm – Brandon vs Tupelo (7A Championship Game)

The Wendy’s Tailgate Show wrap-up

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Friday, December 6

3:00 pm – Welcome and Preview

  • 4:00 pm – Simmons vs Baldwyn (1A Championship Game)

The Wendy’s Tailgate Show

  • 7:30 pm – Gautier vs West Point (5A Championship Game)

The Wendy’s Tailgate Show wrap-up

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Saturday, December 7

11:00 am – Welcome and Preview

  • NOON  – Charleston vs Heidelberg (2A Championship Game)

The Wendy’s Tailgate Show

  • 3:30 pm – Poplarville vs Louisville (4A Championship Game)

The Wendy’s Tailgate Show

  • 7:00 pm – Hattiesburg vs Grenada (6A Championship Game)

The Wendy’s Tailgate Show wrap-up

Breck Riley