Football league
[Upward Sports / church-league football] (Upward)
Statewide, MS · Fall.
Confidence: Low-Medium
Plays across Statewide. Local teams likely in your area — search their directory to confirm.
The details
| Sport | Football |
| Type | Local league / program |
| Affiliation | Upward Sports / independent churches |
| Level / divisions | Age-based; mostly FLAG, some tackle |
| Ages | 5 - 12 |
| Grades | K - 6 |
| Seasons | Fall |
| Season start | Early - mid Sept |
| Season end | Late Oct - Nov |
| Registration opens | May - Jul |
| Registration closes | Late Jul - early Aug |
| Area served | Large churches, especially Jackson metro and Pine Belt |
| Location | Statewide, MS |
| Size | Fragmented |
Notes
Church-based leagues are a real force in MS youth sports. Upward skews heavily flag, so may be adjacent rather than direct competition.
Seasons, fees and registration windows change. Confirm with the league before you pay. Our record: Low-Medium. What our tiers mean
Other football leagues in Mississippi
- Mississippi Recreation & Park Association
- MAIS member school football (grades 5-6)
- MHSAA member middle school football (7-8)
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