South Panola Hires Grenada's Michael Fair as Head Football Coach

South Panola hires Grenada's Michael Fair as head football coach

South Panola, once one of the nation’s most prolific high school football programs, is looking to return to its former glory and has taken a positive step in doing so by hiring Michael Fair as its head coach. Fair, who most recently served as the frontman at Grenada, led a successful three-year stint with the Chargers, where he posted an overall record of 32-9. His best year with the program was in 2024 when Grenada went 15-1 and won the 6A stat…

Michael Fair steps down as GHS head football coach; takes South Panola job

In three years, Michael Fair complied a 32-9 record as head football coach at Grenada High School. Thursday, the veteran coach made it official that he is taking over at perennial power South Panola. Fair replaces Brooks Oakley, who resigned in November 2025, following the Tigers’ 28-27 playoff loss to Neshoba Central.