Clarksdale High School seniors earn community college football scholarships

Three standout players sign with local community colleges to continue their athletic careers.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Three senior football players from Clarksdale High School in Mississippi have earned scholarships to continue their athletic careers at local community colleges. Running back Tommie Magsby signed with Coahoma Community College, nickelback Desmond Ball signed with Northeast Mississippi Community College in Booneville, and guard Jatavion Cole signed with a nearby community college program.

Why it matters

Earning a college scholarship, especially to a local community college, can be life-changing for many high school athletes who may not have the grades or resources to attend a four-year university. These scholarships provide an opportunity for the Clarksdale players to showcase their talents and potentially earn a spot on a four-year college team in the future.

The details

The three Clarksdale High School seniors - Tommie Magsby, Desmond Ball, and Jatavion Cole - all had standout performances on the football field that led to them being recruited and offered scholarships by nearby community college programs. Magsby, a running back, signed with Coahoma Community College. Ball, a nickelback, signed with Northeast Mississippi Community College in Booneville. And Cole, an offensive guard, signed with another local community college.

  • The players signed their community college scholarships in February 2026.

The players

Tommie Magsby

A senior running back at Clarksdale High School who signed a scholarship with Coahoma Community College.

Desmond Ball

A senior nickelback at Clarksdale High School who signed a scholarship with Northeast Mississippi Community College in Booneville.

Jatavion Cole

A senior offensive guard at Clarksdale High School who signed a scholarship with a local community college program.

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What’s next

The players will begin their community college football careers in the fall of 2026.

The takeaway

These scholarships provide a pathway for talented high school athletes from Clarksdale to continue playing the sport they love while also getting an affordable college education close to home.