Golden Eagle sweep

Tearful Mize basks in moment after Jacksonville's boys complete Golden Eagle sweep of county soccer titles, making her a two-time champion in one night.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 3:49am

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The Jacksonville High School boys' soccer team defeated the top-seeded Oxford High School team in a penalty-kick shootout to win the Calhoun County soccer championship, completing a sweep of the boys' and girls' county titles for the Golden Eagles. Chelsea Mize, in her first season as the head coach of both the boys' and girls' teams, became a two-time county champion in one night, with the girls' team also winning their county title earlier that evening.

Why it matters

The Golden Eagle sweep of the Calhoun County soccer championships is a significant accomplishment, as it marks the first time a school has won both the boys' and girls' titles in the same year. Mize's emotional reaction to the achievement highlights the personal significance of the moment, as she had never won a county title prior to this season.

The details

In the boys' championship game, the second-seeded Jacksonville Golden Eagles defeated the top-seeded Oxford High School team 2-1 in a penalty-kick shootout. Goalie Jackson Patterson made a crucial save to help Jacksonville prevail. The victory came just a couple hours after the Jacksonville girls' team beat Donoho 4-2 to become the first girls' team other than Donoho to win the 9-year-old Calhoun County Tournament.

  • The Calhoun County soccer tournament took place from March 30 to April 2, 2026.
  • The Jacksonville boys' team won their county championship game on April 2, 2026.
  • The Jacksonville girls' team won their county championship game earlier on April 2, 2026.

The players

Chelsea Mize

The head coach of the Jacksonville High School boys' and girls' soccer teams, who became a two-time county champion in one night.

Corey Mize

Chelsea Mize's husband, who is a coaching colleague and whose girls' basketball team won a county title in January.

Jackson Patterson

The goalkeeper for the Jacksonville High School boys' soccer team, who made a crucial save in the penalty-kick shootout to help his team win the county championship.

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What they’re saying

“This is one of the best moments of my life.”

— Chelsea Mize, Head Coach, Jacksonville High School Boys' and Girls' Soccer

The takeaway

The Golden Eagle sweep of the Calhoun County soccer championships is a remarkable achievement, showcasing the strength and depth of the Jacksonville High School soccer programs. Chelsea Mize's emotional reaction underscores the personal significance of the moment, as she has now established herself as a championship-winning coach in her first season leading both the boys' and girls' teams.