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Northwest football to hold open tryouts

SENATOBIA – Northwest head football coach Benji Parker has announced an open tryout for the 2026 season roster for Friday, March 27 at 12:30 p.m.

Registration is from 11 a.m. to 12 noon at the Ranger Football Complex and the cost is $20 (cash only; no checks). Tryouts will begin at 12:15.

The campus is located at 4975 Hwy. 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668 and the tryout will take place at Bobby Franklin Field. 

This tryout is only for high school seniors who have not yet signed a National Letter of Intent. All participants should bring a current physical, cleats and workout gear.

For additional details, contact assistant coaches Paige Anders at (662) 562-3414 (randers@northwestms.edu) or Scott Oakley at (662) 562-3424 (scoakley@northwestms.edu).

Bob Bakken

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