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Southern Six High Schools Change Coaches In Baseball, Football, Basketball
SUMMARY: The Southern Six high school sports scene is abuzz with coaching changes. Justin Edwards, who led Vancleave to a 2024 Class 5A state championship, is now head coach at Gulfport High, replacing Jamie McMahon after 13 seasons. McMahon had a 241-142 record and won titles in 2017 and 2023. Ryan Jordan returns to Resurrection Catholic School in Pascagoula, aiming for another state title. Pearl River Central appointed Buddy Turnage as their new baseball coach, while John Feaster left Moss Point for Pearl River Central’s football team. Lastly, Eric Vianney is D’Iberville’s new boys basketball coach, coming off a successful tenure at Picayune.
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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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