Baldwyn football player Braxton Stewart dismissed after felony arrest

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 7:07 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

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Braxton Stewart, a 19-year-old defensive lineman for Baldwyn, has been dismissed from the football team following his arrest on felony charges. He faces two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, stemming from an incident last week involving a group of juveniles. Stewart allegedly used a handgun during the altercation, though no shots were fired. The police arrested him in Baldwyn on August 17, and he was released on bond the following day. This incident marks a significant loss for the Baldwyn Bearcats, who are already dealing with another player's summer transfer. The team will begin its 2026 season at home against Kossuth on Thursday.

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  • Braxton Stewart charged with two counts of aggravated assault.
  • He was arrested by Baldwyn Police on August 17.
  • Stewart bonded out of jail the next day.
  • He was a standout player with 59 tackles last season.
  • Baldwyn opens the season against Kossuth on Thursday.
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One of Baldwyn’s best defensive players has been dismissed from the football team following a felony arrest. Braxton Stewart, 19, was charged last week with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He was arrested by the Baldwyn Police Department and booked into the Lee County-Tupelo Adult Jail on Monday, Aug. 17. Stewart bonded out of jail the next day. According to Baldwyn ...

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