Chess players compete in Wildcat Cup
![Photo of Javyn Key who took first place in U1200 for Meridian, and the younger is Brenton Witherspoon, who took 2nd place for the U400 for NWMS.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772125698/mpsdk12net/pktrbkaicz21skqbq16c/PracticePhoto.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1772125698/mpsdk12net/pktrbkaicz21skqbq16c/PracticePhoto.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1772125698/mpsdk12net/pktrbkaicz21skqbq16c/PracticePhoto.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1772125698/mpsdk12net/pktrbkaicz21skqbq16c/PracticePhoto.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772125698/mpsdk12net/pktrbkaicz21skqbq16c/PracticePhoto.png","width":1257}])
On Saturday, February 21, 2026, chess players from Meridian High School, Northwest Middle School, and Jackson Preparatory School participated in the inaugural Wildcat Cup, which was hosted at Northwest Middle School in Meridian, Mississippi.
The event was a resounding success, advancing the chess program within the Meridian area and providing additional opportunities for players to engage in ranked play.
Congratulations to the following players:
U1200
1st place: Javyn King, Meridian High School
2nd place: Mikaylah Edwards, Meridian High School
3rd place: Aaron Walker, Meridian High School
U800
1st place: Cayden McDonald, Northwest Middle School
2nd place: Kimari King, Meridian High School
3rd place: Jontayvius Clark, Northwest Middle School
U400
1st place: Cameron Quincy Minor-Scott, Jackson Prep
2nd place: Brenton Witherspoon, Northwest Middle School
3rd place: George Jones, Meridian High School
Special thanks to Jabo’s for providing lunches for all participating players in cooperation with Singing River Federal Credit Union.
The Wildcat Chess team will be back in action in two weeks at the State Championship.