Watch LIVE as The Ripley Tigers Face North Pontotoc in Jamboree Action Tonight

August 22, 2025 Jon Myers

RIPLEY, Miss. – High school football is back, and the Ripley Tigers are ready to kick off jamboree action tonight against North Pontotoc. Fans can catch the Tigers on the field and also tune in from home with multiple broadcast options.

How to Watch the Tigers

Fans who can’t make it to the game can follow all the action live on:

A New Era for Ripley Football

The Tigers are entering the 2025 season with renewed determination under new head coach Rico McDonald. After a tough 2024 campaign that ended with a 2-9 record, Ripley is looking to bounce back to its winning ways. From 2020 to 2022, the program had strung together three straight nine-win seasons, proving that the talent and tradition are firmly in place.

Coach McDonald, a Ripley native and former standout player himself, brings fresh energy and high expectations. His leadership marks the beginning of a new chapter, one built on discipline, player development, and restoring the Tigers’ identity as a consistent playoff contender.

Key Players to Watch

Several Tigers are expected to step into major roles this season:

Cole Rakestraw (WR/LB) – A versatile playmaker who can impact both sides of the ball.
Louis Edgeston (OL/DL) – A force in the trenches expected to anchor the line.
Eli Perry (DL) – Brings strength and toughness up front.
Kee-Won Adams (WR) – A dynamic option in the passing game.
Aiden Rucker (LB) – A defensive leader who sets the tone.

With experienced returners and a new coaching staff, Ripley is determined to prove that last year was just a setback — not the standard.

Looking Ahead

Tonight’s jamboree against North Pontotoc will give Tiger fans their first real look at the 2025 squad in action. It’s not just a tune-up, but also a chance to see how Coach McDonald’s vision is taking shape before the regular season kicks off.