THS Sports Program Receives National Recognition from Sports Illustrated
Date:May 21, 2008
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Sports Illustrated contacted Athletic Director Danny Porter today (May 21st) to notify him that Tupelo High School has been selected as the 3rd best high school athletic program in the nation. This is the second such recognition that Tupelo High School has received from Sports Illustrated in the past four years. In 2005 the THS Athletic Program was chosen as one of Sports Illustrated’s “top 51” overall high school athletic programs in the United States.
Coach Porter commented, “Being selected third in the nation is a tribute to the players, coaches, administration, and parents. We are so proud of all of our athletic teams!” THS won 9 State Championships in 2006-2007.
THS has won 6 State Championships this school year- 2007-2008:
· Girls’ and Boys’ Cross Country
· Boys’ Swimming
· Tennis
· Bowling
· Golf
2 North Half Championships:
· Track
· Baseball
The Tupelo Public School District is very, very proud of the accomplishments of our student-athletes, coaches, and community. This honor from Sports Illustrated is just another affirmation that the TPSD is truly a school district “where excellence is tradition.”
Randy D. McCoy, Ed.D
Superintendent