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Stiff Competition in Class 5A and 6A this Baseball Season
SUMMARY: The Mississippi Coastal area, known as the “Southern Six,” boasts excellent high school baseball programs, with expectations high for the season in the Class 5A and 6A brackets. A brief overview of some teams reveals:
– **PR Central**, under Coach Neal Walther, finished the 2023 season with a 22-12 record, preparing for challenges in a new classification.
– **George County**, led by Brandon Davis, aims to improve upon an 18-13 record, moving up to Class 6A.
– **Hancock**, with Coach Anthony DeWitt, seeks to build on an improved start to the season.
– **Long Beach**, coached by Garrett LaRosa, looks to rebound from a 12-14 season.
– **Pascagoula** introduces new Head Coach Colton Caver, seeking a turnaround from an 8-13 record.
– **Picayune**, under Evan Nichelson, aims to leverage momentum from last season’s performance.
– **West Harrison**, **East Central**, **Gautier**, **Stone County**, and **Vancleave** each have specific goals, ranging from maintaining championship streaks to significantly improving records and playoff performances.
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First-Time State Champion Hornets Thrived Under Pressure Right To The Thrilling End
SUMMARY: Poplarville football, established in 1911, finally secured its first state championship under Coach Jay Beech, who has led the Hornets to the playoffs every season since 2014. With a 29-28 victory over Louisville, Poplarville claimed the Class 4A title, overcoming a fourth-quarter deficit. Beech praised his team’s resilience, particularly in light of injuries faced throughout the season. This year, the Hornets won 10 out of 11 one-possession games. Beech expressed pride in the team’s execution in high-pressure situations, marking this championship as a significant milestone for both the program and its players.
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How The Fishing Linebacker Helped Lead Gautier To New Heights In 2024
SUMMARY: Fredrick Nicholson, a standout linebacker at Gautier High School, was pivotal to the team’s defense and led the Coast in tackles. His strong work ethic and leadership were influenced by his family, especially his father, a retired Army sergeant. Dedicated to football since childhood, Nicholson developed a pregame fishing ritual that helped him stay centered. Despite the loss in the state championship, he emphasized growth and community support over the final score. Nicholson’s commitment extends beyond football; he is involved in sports journalism and aims to continue learning while pursuing a future in football or athletic administration.
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17-1 Lady Canes Cruise, Hurricanes Outlast Late Rally In Region Wins At George County
SUMMARY: West Harrison defeated George County in both basketball games on Monday night. The Lady Hurricanes won 69-33, improving to 17-1 overall. Sydnei Barber scored 26 points in the first half, leading the team to a dominant victory. In the boys’ game, West Harrison won 65-57, improving to 8-8. The Canes built a strong 22-6 lead after the first quarter, with Jazeer Carter scoring 25 points and 12 rebounds. Despite a late rally from George County, led by LB Bradley’s 26 points, the Rebels fell short. West Harrison remains undefeated in region play at 3-0.
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