South Mississippi has long been known for producing elite running backs, and the latest national rankings back that up. MaxPreps recently released its list of the top 10 returning rushing yard leaders entering the 2026 high school football season, and two Pearl River County standouts earned spots among the nation’s best. Leading the way is Poplarville’s Ty Keys, who checks in at No. 3 nationally after a historic junior campaign. The reigning Mis…
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