SUMMARY: No. 4 Mississippi Gulf Coast is preparing for a challenging matchup against Southwest Mississippi this Thursday, following a recent victory. Coach Jack Wright emphasized the Bears’ explosive offense, highlighting their effective passing game. Gulf Coast has won 17 consecutive meetings against Southwest and leads the series 64-22-3, though last year’s game was close, with Gulf Coast rallying from a 20-7 deficit. The Bulldogs focus on correcting mistakes from their comeback win over Jones. Freshman Henry Brewer leads Southwest’s offense, showcasing impressive performance with key receivers. The game starts at 7 p.m. and can be streamed online.

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SUMMARY: Cameron Kent, the goalkeeper for the No. 11 Pearl River men‘s soccer team, has been named the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference Goalkeeper of the Week. In a standout performance, he saved all six shots in a match against Southwestern Illinois and contributed to a 1-0 victory over No. 14 St. Louis, saving four more shots. Kent, who has allowed only 10 goals and made 28 saves in six games, has helped the team navigate a challenging schedule. Pearl River will next play on Tuesday against Southwest and return home on Friday to face Copiah-Lincoln.

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SUMMARY: Montrell Chapman, a sophomore linebacker from Batesville, has been named Bulldog of the Week for Sept. 9-15 after contributing 10 tackles, including one for loss, in No. 5 Gulf Coast’s 27-20 victory over No. 10 Jones. His interception concluded Jones’s final drive and helped limit the opponent to 207 total yards. Other nominees included freshman quarterback Landon Varnes, who threw for 310 yards and two touchdowns, leading a comeback win, and sophomore JP Coulter, who recorded nine receptions for 118 yards and returned three punts for 45 yards. For more updates, follow @MGCCCBulldogs on social media.

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