Best of MS — Podcast
Individual
Live-Stream On-Air Talent
WINNER: Luke Sides — DeSoto Central High School
Luke offers some fantastic commentary that keeps viewers engaged. He can easily follow plays and be incredibly professional.
FINALISTS:
John Gibson Eatherly & Malick Yedjou — St. Joseph Catholic School Madison
Podcast On-Air Talent
WINNER: Kaitlyn Hicks — Lewisburg HS
Kaitlyn is very comfortable and personable on camera. Her personality is very engaging and she is great at staying on script even when live.
FINALISTS:
Publication
Podcast of the Year:
WINNER: Panthers on the Prowl — Amory High School
Really liked the chemistry this team had. They discuss topics that reach and entertain a broad audience.
FINALIST:
Just Sayin — Madison Central HS
News Podcast
WINNER: The Anchor — Lafayette HS
Excellent discussions about the upcoming school year and was relevant to the audience!
Culture/Entertainment Podcast
WINNER: Caslyn Trost — Lafayette HS
The concept behind the podcast itself is very creative. Hearing other people’s stories and what they would tell their younger selves is very heart warming and engaging. Audio quality is good and the interview flows very well.
FINALISTS:
Panthers on the Prowl — Amory HS
Maison Ball, Terris Harris, Annalise Kirk & Omari Walker — Madison Central HS
Sports Podcast
WINNER: Maison Ball, Terris Harris, Annalise Kirk & Omari Walker — Madison Central HS
It’s clear that Jaguar News Network puts quality into its production; the audio quality is clear and crisp, the visuals and graphics are good, and I even like how they added sound effects. The dynamic between the hosts is super entertaining, their personalities mesh well with each other, and they all seem to be knowledgeable on each topic.
FINALISTS:
Cameron Jones & Tyler Wiley — Lafayette HS
Maison Ball, Terris Harris, Annalise Kirk & Omari Walker — Madison Central HS
Live-Stream Program
WINNER: DeSoto Central Sports Network — Desoto Central HS
This live program was exciting and had a lot of different features. It showed different parts of their event and had lots of entertaining commentaries.