By MDA Staff Writer | November 9, 2026
MISSISSIPPI DELTA — Clarksdale moved into the second round of the Class 4A playoffs, Edwards kept its unbeaten season alive and four other Delta programs advanced during a busy opening weekend of postseason football.
Clarksdale defeated Tishomingo County 41–6 Friday at home. The Wildcats improved to 7–3 and earned another home game against Shannon on Nov. 13. The victory was Clarksdale’s third straight and followed regular-season wins over Byhalia and Rosa Fort.
Coahoma County’s season ended in Macon, where Noxubee County won 41–0. The Panthers entered the playoff game at 3–6 and finished 3–7. Rosa Fort was also eliminated after New Albany defeated the Lions 52–14.
Greenwood survived one of the state’s closest 4A games, defeating Houston 46–38 to reach 5–5. The Bulldogs next face unbeaten Senatobia. In Class 3A, Edwards improved to 10–0 with a 46–0 shutout of Belmont, the Tigers’ second consecutive shutout.
South Delta routed Resurrection Catholic 52–6 in Rolling Fork and improved to 7–3. West Tallahatchie beat Ashland 48–6 and moved to 5–5. Both advanced to Nov. 13 playoff games.
The weekend also closed the regular season for larger classifications. Cleveland Central beat Provine 40–6 Thursday and improved to 7–3 before its Class 5A opener at Pontotoc. Greenville’s season ended at 3–7 after a 48–6 loss to Ridgeland.
Verified Delta results
| Date | Game | Final | Updated record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 5 | Provine at Cleveland Central | Cleveland Central 40–6 | Cleveland Central 7–3 |
| Nov. 5 | Greenville at Ridgeland | Ridgeland 48–6 | Greenville 3–7 |
| Nov. 6 | Tishomingo County at Clarksdale | Clarksdale 41–6 | Clarksdale 7–3 |
| Nov. 6 | Coahoma County at Noxubee County | Noxubee County 41–0 | Coahoma County 3–7 |
| Nov. 6 | Greenwood vs. Houston | Greenwood 46–38 | Greenwood 5–5 |
| Nov. 6 | Belmont at Edwards | Edwards 46–0 | Edwards 10–0 |
| Nov. 6 | Resurrection Catholic at South Delta | South Delta 52–6 | South Delta 7–3 |
| Nov. 6 | Ashland at West Tallahatchie | West Tallahatchie 48–6 | West Tallahatchie 5–5 |
| Nov. 6 | Rosa Fort at New Albany | New Albany 52–14 | Rosa Fort 5–5 |
Upcoming fixtures — Friday, Nov. 13
- Shannon at Clarksdale, 7 p.m.
- Greenwood vs. Senatobia, 7 p.m., venue listed as neutral by MaxPreps
- Cleveland Central at Pontotoc, 7 p.m.
- South Delta vs. Bogue Chitto, 7 p.m.
- West Tallahatchie at Tupelo Christian Prep, 7 p.m.