The Winona Tigers are the outright champions of Region 5-3A in the school's first year as a 3A team. Winona is 10-0 — one of eight unbeaten MHSAA teams — and 5-0 in the region. As 5-3A champion, the Tigers will host the fourth place team from 8-3A in the opening round of the playoffs Nov, 2. That will be the winner of Friday's game between Tylertown and West Marion. Tiger football players and cheerleaders are (row one, left to right) Emilee Lowery, Javarious Guess, Ahmad Robinson, Blake Cooper, Chris Olton, Jay Lofton, Antonio Kinnel, Davandre Bays, Malcolm Gholston, Robert McMath, Zaevion Ward, Garrett Ables, Andarius Coffey, Joe Reed Tompkins, Tommesha Brown, (row two) Krystle Hughes, Ja’Mes Alexander, Cade Eldridge, Jalen Campbell, Robert Cross, Jekeyvion Burnley, La’Christian Forrest, Tay’Shaun Pointer, Josh Jones, Montavius Harris, Dadarion Small, Jabraelle Davis, Quentin McCorkley, Adavion Hargrove, Deuce Campbell, Mycala Helms, (row three) Madison Carter, Kaelyn Seals, Trey Cox, Hagen Ware, Jadarius Thomas, Dennis Turner, Khristian Williams, Antonio Washington, Marlonzo Small, Toi’ Allen, Daterrious Williams, Derek Blaylock, Luke O’Bryant, Tilor Chapman, Aiden Chapman, Hannah Key, Faith Gammel (row four) Allyn-Claire Gant, Tyra Weathersby, Sean Thomas Gray, Cohlton Triplett, Dorian Curry, Tyler James, Seimeon Flowers, Anthony Richardson, Evan Green, Jakob Welch, Jacob Brannon, Laderrious Davis, Jarius Weeks, Devontae Bays, Jaheim Robinson, Haylan White, Lori Lee Vail, (row five) Mary Hope Gammel, Mason Boyette, Connor Helms, Braden Merchant, Daylon Miller, Timothy Gross, Saveon Gross, Steven Mann, Cole Cochran, Jalyn Phillips, Zachary Jefcoat, Marilois Ussery, Sarah Winters, (row six) Madyson Small, Nick Murphy, and Mia Coy Bridges. Not pictured are James Shelton, Ryshawn Baker, Akil Jones, Jeremy Saffold, and Griffin Faulkner
