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MOUNT OLIVE, Miss. — Former Mount Olive Attendance Center standout Zyrus Craft continues to make his hometown proud as he has been selected to represent Allen University Football at the 2026 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Football Media Day.
Craft will join Head Coach Cedric Pearl and teammates Bush and Bowman on Wednesday, July 22, at 9:00 a.m. ET in Macon, Georgia, where they will preview the upcoming football season and represent the Allen University Yellow Jackets before media members from across the conference.
Being chosen to attend SIAC Media Day is a significant honor and reflects the respect Craft has earned through his leadership, character, and dedication to the game. As one of the team’s leaders, he will help represent the vision, goals, and expectations for the Yellow Jackets as they prepare for the 2026 season.
A proud early graduate of Mount Olive Attendance Center, Craft has continued to excel both academically and athletically. His commitment to hard work, discipline, and faith has helped him achieve success at every level, making him a positive role model for young athletes in his hometown and beyond.
Family, friends, coaches, teachers, and community members have watched Craft’s journey with pride and excitement. His selection to represent Allen University on one of the conference’s biggest preseason stages is another milestone in a career built on perseverance, humility, and determination.
As the Yellow Jackets prepare to defend the hive this fall, Craft’s hometown will undoubtedly be cheering him on not only for what he accomplishes on the football field, but for the outstanding young man he has become.
SIAC Football Media Day
Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. ET
Location: Macon, Georgia
Congratulations to Zyrus Craft on this well-deserved honor. The Mount Olive community wishes him, Coach Cedric Pearl, and the Allen University Yellow Jackets a successful season.
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