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MAIS’ new playoff format could be an M-E-S-S. But it could also be a lot of fun

Summary by The Dispatch
In early November, with relatively little fanfare, the Midsouth Association of Independent Schools (MAIS), the governing body for private-school athletics in Mississippi, revolutionized its playoff system.  Gone are the days of six separate classifications (1A-6A) with a single state champion from each class. In its place is something akin to participation trophies. Let me explain. You see, for the past couple of decades, before each realignment…
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The Dispatch broke the news in on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
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