National Signing Day: Five Heritage Academy seniors sign to play college football
In addition to Eli Acker (Ole Miss) and Jared Long (Central Arkansas), more than half of the Patriots’ seniors have signed to colleges. “We were blessed with a great group of kids,” coach Sean Harrison said. “Seven signings shows you why we went 14-0.”
Prep basketball: Jared Long’s scoring, rebounding help Heritage Academy boys beat rival Starkville Academy
Long led all scorers with 20 points Tuesday, and his impact was felt in far more than just the scorebook.
Prep basketball: Eli Acker, Heritage Academy boys fight off Tuscaloosa Academy
Acker battled an illness to lead the Patriots with 18 points in a home victory Saturday.
Heritage Academy’s Acker signs with Ole Miss, Long inks with Central Arkansas
Ever since Eli Acker was young, he wanted to play for Ole Miss. It soon became his lifelong dream.
Eli Acker named MAIS Class 5A overall player of year; Heritage Academy dominates all-MAIS team
The senior two-way lineman, who will sign with Ole Miss on Wednesday, took home the top honor for MAIS Class 5A.
After dominant regular season, Heritage Academy readies for first playoff test
As the 11-0 Patriots prepare for their first playoff game after last week’s bye week, head coach Sean Harrison is enjoying the ride.
For top-ranked Heritage Academy boys basketball, ‘there’s no more flying under the radar’
“This year, the target’s on our back,” senior Eli Acker said. “Everybody’s gonna want to beat us.”
Heritage Academy takes 9-0 record into road rivalry matchup with Starkville Academy
The Patriots certainly have the talent to control Friday’s contest in Starkville, but the Volunteers believe they can pull the upset in a crucial late-season district game.