🏆 Congratulations to the Canton Academy Panthers — State Champions! 🐾
There’s a new king of the gridiron in Mississippi, and it wears Panther blue.
Canton Academy has officially claimed the state championship, capping off a dominant season with grit, teamwork, and one name that every college scout should now be circling: Christopher Hunter.
If you’re an MSU recruiter reading this—don’t sleep. Hunter isn’t just good. He’s special. A multi-sport, multi-position phenom, Hunter did it all this season: offense, defense, and special teams. He racked up an eye-popping 2,263 yards on just 134 carries, averaging 16.9 yards per carry with 34 total touchdowns. That’s not just production—that’s explosiveness.
He’s the kind of athlete you build a program around. Watch his Hudl highlights, and you’ll see it right away—he’s got elite vision, breakaway speed, toughness between the tackles, and a fearless mentality that bleeds into every play. Whether it’s lining up at running back, locking down a receiver, or changing field position in special teams, Hunter is a one-man highlight reel.
Canton Academy’s title run wasn’t just about the numbers. It was about heart. And Christopher Hunter was the heartbeat of that championship squad.
Mississippi State, take note.
Because if you let this local gem slip through your fingers, you might be watching him dominate against you someday soon.
Shoutout to the Panthers.
Shoutout to Christopher Hunter.
And shoutout to every recruiter smart enough to pay attention.
The future is now.
And it’s wearing No. 1 in Panther country.
