The meeting of these two cross town rivals was THE place to be Friday night in Laurel, MS. Fans came out in droves proudly sporting their black and orange to support their teams, packing West Jones high school stadium to full capacity.
MVP
Ben Stevens
West Jones
SCHOLAR ATHLETES
Reed Sumrall
West Jones
Reed is a 3-year letterman on the varsity football team at West Jones, where he leads daily team prayers and game devotions. He is a member of FCA, Bible Club, Art Club, and an active member of Salem Heights Baptist Church. Reed plans to pursue a career in civil engineering. He is pictured with his mother and father, Joey and Priscilla Sumrall.
Reyn Clark
Wayne County
Reyn is a 4-year letterman on the varsity football team and a 2-year letterman in baseball. Reyn is a member of Beta Club and FCA, president of the Bible Club, and has received numerous subject area awards. He plans to attend Jones County Junior College and pursue a degree in radiology. Pictured with him are his parents, John Mark and Kay Clark.
HALL OF FAME
Ray Pickering
West Jones
Ray played in the West Jones-Wayne County rivalry his sophomore, junior, and senior years. He started for the Mustangs as a freshman. In 2003, Ray recorded 10 tackles and a fumble recovery to secure a win over the War Eagles. He also compiled the most all-purpose yards in the Rivalry for the Mustangs, generating over 500 yards. Ray went on to play football and baseball at JCJC and later played Division 1 baseball at Alabama State. In 2009, he returned to his alma mater as a football and baseball coach.
Steve Gandy
Wayne County
Steve played in this rivalry during his junior and senior years. He was a hard-hitting linebacker for the War Eagles and led Wayne County to a South State Championship win over West Jones during the 2003 season. He was the leading tackler in that game and is honored for his efforts in securing that victory and many others.
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