The Orley Hood Award for Excellence in Sports Journalism

Named for beloved Mississippi newspaperman Orley Hood, the award goes to the outstanding High School sports journalist in Mississippi. It is chosen by a panel of sports journalists.

Winners

• 2014 – Jack Hall
• 2015 – Jack Hall
• 2016 – Grant Murphy
• 2017 – Joe Pearson
• 2018 – Andrew Gardner
• 2019 – Joe Pearson
• 2020 – Joe Pearson