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Tupelo Golden Wave prepare for Region 1-7A opener at Southaven

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 7:04 PM

Last updated Oct 8, 2026

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Summary

The Tupelo Golden Wave, with a perfect 6-0 record, are set to begin Region 1-7A play against Southaven on Friday night. They have outscored opponents by an average of 34 points during their non-region schedule, with head coach Ty Hardin emphasizing a consistent approach to their game. The team's linebackers have been particularly strong, combining for 130 tackles and 24.5 tackles-for-loss. Despite Southaven's struggles this season, the Golden Wave aim to maintain their high level of play and avoid complacency as they enter regional competition.

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By the Numbers

•Tupelo is 6-0 entering Region 1-7A play.
•The team outscored opponents by an average of 34 points this season.
•Linebackers combined for 130 tackles and nine sacks.
•Tupelo faces a struggling Southaven team with a 1-3 record.
•Coach Hardin stresses the importance of maintaining focus and improvement.

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7:04 PMYahoo Sports — Golden Wave try to stay locked in as region play begins

What they're saying

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Tupelo has yet to face a real challenge this season, but the collective focus hasn’t wavered. The Golden Wave (6-0) tore through their non-region schedule, outscoring opponents by an average of 34 points per game. They open Region 1-7A action Friday night at Southaven (1-3). For Tupelo head coach Ty Hardin, the approach remains the same. “Let’s treat it like we treated non-division,” he said. ...
— Yahoo Sports

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