Late Demetric Wright

Football Player, South Panola High Batesville, MS 1995 to 1998

Demetric Wright played for the South Panola Tigers from 1995-1998 under Coach Ed Stanley. He helped lead the Tigers to the Class 5A State Championship, their fifth consecutive district title, their third straight North Half Crown, and a record of 14-1 in 1998. Wright was a skilled defensive back, and his phenomenal talent on the field helped him receive a plethora of recognition. Wright started at cornerback in the Mississippi-Alabama AlI-Star Game and made four tackles; FOX Sports South second team AlI-South; selected first team All-State by The Clarion-Ledger after senior season in 1998; selected by coaches as Most Valuable Defensive Player in Region I Class 5A; intercepted a school-record of 3 passes; recovered three fumbles; and made 52 tackles as a cornerback. He has held the record for the most interceptions for 25 years, a record which has yet to be broken. He was named twice as Q93 Player of the Week. Wright was both a Two-time All-Conference and All-District selection. He was chosen Q93 Student Athlete of the Week.

Rated as one of the top running backs in the south during his senior season in 2003. Selected to the Orlando Sentinel's AllSouthern Team and was voted first team AlI-State by The ClarionLedger. Earned Region 1 Class 5A Most Valuable Offensive Player honors. Was named Nationally player of the week, and Player of the week 14 times out of 30 games played. Rushed for 1,837 and 19 touchdowns in 200 carries in 2003. Totaled 1,546 yards and 11 touchdowns in 205 attempts in 2002. Rushed for a career high and set a state record for 269 yards on 34 carries and scored 2 touchdowns in the 2003 Class 5A State Championship game. Led the Tigers to a perfect 15-0 record and their third state crown, Coached by Ricky Woods.

Marcus Griffin

Football Player, South Panola High Batesville, MS 1999 to 2003