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PRCC men’s basketball turns to a familiar face to round out staff
SUMMARY: Pearl River head basketball coach Chris Oney has announced the addition of Landon Lewis to his staff for the 2024-2025 season. Lewis, previously an assistant coach at PRCC, returns after serving as a graduate assistant on Jay Ladner’s Southern Miss men‘s basketball staff for two seasons. During his tenure at Southern Miss, the team achieved a 41-24 record and secured a Sun Belt regular season title and NIT berth. Lewis, who holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Sports Management from Southern Miss, has deep ties to the Mississippi community college system, with family members having long histories of involvement in the field.
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Gulfport’s 35-0 Victory Is The Shine On Rainy Night In Vancleave
SUMMARY: In challenging weather conditions at Vancleave Stadium, the Gulfport Admirals (2-0) achieved a convincing 35-0 victory over the Bulldogs (0-2). Despite the muddy field, Gulfport’s offense thrived under coach Blake Pennock, racking up 424 total yards, with quarterback Dane Sullivan throwing for 240 yards and four touchdowns. The defense was equally impressive, limiting Vancleave to just 160 yards and forcing two turnovers. Notable performances included running back Dakoreyan Payton and wide receiver Krisjeohn Burks, who caught three touchdown passes. Gulfport’s next matchup is scheduled for September 13 against Madison Central (1-1).
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Teams Battle For Playoff Berths As Volleyball Season Reaches Midpoint Â
SUMMARY: As the 2024 volleyball season progresses, teams are aggressively vying for playoff spots. Vancleave’s 3-1 victory over East Central improved their Region 4-5A record to 4-0, while Gautier also won 3-1 against Wayne County. In Region 4-7A, Ocean Springs leads with a 6-0 record, defeating St. Martin, and Gulfport stands at 5-1 after a win at Harrison Central. In Region 4-6A, Hancock remains undefeated at 4-0, while Long Beach‘s victory keeps playoff hopes alive. Poplarville leads Region 8-4A, and OLA dominates 8-3A, staying unbeaten in the region.
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PRCC volleyball comes up short on opening day of Alabama/Mississippi Crossover Tournament
SUMMARY: The Pearl River volleyball team faced a challenging opening day at the Alabama/Mississippi Crossover Tournament in Hanceville, Alabama, losing both matches. They first fell to Lurleen B. Wallace 3-0, with competitive sets ending 16-25, 17-25, and 19-25. Key contributions were made by Allie Varner and Annalaura Williford. In their second match, they battled Lawson State but lost 3-0, with set scores of 19-25, 20-25, and 21-25. Despite having early leads in both matches, the Wildcats could not maintain momentum. They will continue the tournament with matches against Bevill State and Wallace State on Saturday.
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