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Brookhaven High School Panthers won the 2025 MHSAA Class 5A Football State Championship, defeating West Point 31-19 on December 4, 2025, at Mississippi State's stadium

First state title for Brookhaven since 2004 and only the second championship in program history, achieved under first-year Head Coach Darien Dorsey

Panthers overcame a 12-0 deficit and four first-half fumbles, scoring 21 unanswered points in the third quarter to secure the victory

Caiden Quarles led rushing with 138 yards on 21 carries, while Hampton Smith anchored the defense with 20 tackles

Resolution presented to Head Coach Darien Dorsey, Principal Shonique McLaurin, and the Brookhaven High School Board of Trustees