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MSD Athletics

At Mississippi School for the Deaf, you will find a wide variety of athletic opportunities at virtually every level. Mississippi School for the Deaf athletics breeds a level of growth above and beyond what the classroom can teach. In many cases it helps improve our student’s academic success. For an MSD student–athlete, nothing compares to competing as a Mississippi School for the Deaf Bulldog! MSD is proud of our National and Mason Dixon Championships!

Volleyball with white, mustard, and blue lines

Volleyball

10 Mason Dixon Championships

Basketball flying into a basketball hoop

Boys Basketball

10 Mason Dixon Championships

Basketball flying into a basketball hoop

Girls Basketball

10 Mason Dixon Championships
1 NDIAA Division II Team of the

Football

Football

11 Deaf National Championships
1 NDIAA Division II Team of the Year
10 Mason Dixon Championships

A purple and mustard shoe with wings

Track

2013
4×4 Relay State Championship 1A

Cheerleading

A purple megaphone with cheer written on the side. Two cheerleader jumping with pom pomsThe MSD Cheerleading program provides students with an opportunity to participate in a very unique sport.  The students involved, available to both boys and girls, learn both fitness and cooperation. Cheerleaders are provided the opportunity to travel to other states to compete, as well as compete in state-level competitions and clinics.  

  • Head Coach - Susan Hawkins
  • Assistant Coach - Kim Swims

Track and Field

Boys Track
Head Coach - Phabian Dean

Girls Track
Assistant Coach - Laura Rushing

MSD Track and Field Team Photo

Football

Head Coach – Arness Georgetown
Assistant Coach – Tyrone Blackmon
Assistant Coach – Phillip Love

Photo of the MSD Football team that is displayed on the scoreboard display

Basketball

(Boys)

Head Coach – Vanetta Kelso
Assistant Coach – Daryl Smith

MSD Bulldog Boys Basketball Team Photo

(Girls)

Head Coach – Vanetta Kelso
Assistant Coach – Laura Rushing

MSD Girls Basketball Team Photo