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Wick’s Picks: The Winning Predictions Are In For Week 2

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2 weeks ago

September 4, 2024

228sports.com – MIke Wixon – 2024-09-04 16:00:22

SUMMARY: The opening week of the 2024 Mississippi high school football season featured ideal weather after early rain. The St. Martin Yellow Jackets achieved a notable upset, defeating the Vancleave Bulldogs 24-14 to end a 17-game losing streak, while Long Beach surprised Pass Christian 28-21. Other schools like Pascagoula, George County, and Gulfport continued their success from last season, each winning their games decisively. Predictions for the upcoming week suggest competitive matchups, particularly as Gulfport seeks its second win against Vancleave, and Pascagoula aims to maintain its winning streak against East Central.

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Pennock, Stogner Anticipate Next ‘Four-Quarter Fight’ Between Gulfport, Picayune

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1 hour ago

September 18, 2024

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228sports.com – Rob Sigler – 2024-09-18 14:34:23

SUMMARY: Picayune and Gulfport, two top high school football teams, will meet for the 66th time at Lee-Triplett Stadium on Friday. Both coaches, Blake Pennock (Gulfport) and Cody Stogner (Picayune), anticipate a hard-fought match, emphasizing the contrasting styles of their teams. Last year’s game saw Picayune rally from a deficit to win 28-21, highlighted by running back Darrell Smith’s breakout performance. Both teams seek improvement: Gulfport aims to overcome a recent loss, while Picayune has won consecutive games after an early defeat. The game kicks off at 7 p.m., with key strategies focused on controlling the line of scrimmage.

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No. 4 Gulf Coast hits the road again

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17 hours ago

September 17, 2024

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www.mgcccbulldogs.com – Don Hammack – 2024-09-17 23:00:00

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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No. 11 Pearl River’s Cameron Kent tabbed MACCC Goalkeeper of the Week

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2 days ago

September 16, 2024

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www.prccathletics.com – 228admin – 2024-09-16 23:00:00

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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