Mississippi Supreme Court Sides with Student Athlete in Eligibility Dispute

In a majority decision, the Mississippi Supreme Court ruled that a student athlete has standing to challenge an eligibility decision made by the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) because he is “directly affected” by the contract between the MHSAA and the public school that he attends. In reversing the appeals court, the high court remanded the case for disposition in line with its holding.   The high court began its analysis by noting that the DeSoto County School D