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A Look Ahead: 7 things in the “Southern 6” to watch heading into the 2023 prep football season
SUMMARY: As the prep football season kicks off in South Mississippi, 228 Sports provides a preview of what to expect in the upcoming season. This year, there are seven classifications instead of the usual six, affecting all 24 schools in the region. There are also eight new coaches, including Blake Pennock and John Feaster who have changed schools. Pascagoula’s Lewis Sims is the longest-tenured head coach in the area. The regular season schedule has changed, with Gulfport and Biloxi no longer closing it out against each other. Three local players have been named to the “Dandy Dozen” pre-season list, and Picayune is aiming for their third straight state championship. Bay High will face Resurrection for the first time ever, and there are no more standout quarterbacks left in the region.
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Wick’s Picks: One Of The Playoff Survivors Will Be The Team Visiting Hattiesburg
SUMMARY: Seven teams from the Southern Six are still in the hunt for a state football championship, but one will be eliminated in Round Two of the playoffs. Key matchups include George County vs. Picayune and Oak Grove vs. Ocean Springs, both of which feature rematches from earlier in the season. Picayune, a strong contender, faces George County after the Rebels upset West Jones. Oak Grove, the defending champion, takes on Ocean Springs, which is looking for its first title. Other matchups include Pascagoula vs. Hattiesburg, Wayne County vs. Gautier, Stone vs. Brookhaven, and McComb vs. Poplarville.
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Region Wrap-Up: Seven Southern Six Teams Look To Run Deeper In State Playoffs
SUMMARY: Only seven teams from the Southern Six are competing for state championships. In Class 7A, Ocean Springs achieved a comeback victory against Northwest Rankin, winning 24-17, and will face defending champion Oak Grove next. Gulfport lost 20-17 to Petal and was eliminated. In 6A, Picayune (10-2) will host George County (7-5) after both teams advanced from the first round. Pascagoula dominated Terry, winning 41-0. In 5A, Gautier edged Natchez 36-30, with quarterback Trey Irving leading the charge. Poplarville narrowly beat Columbia in 4A’s second round and will host McComb next.
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Gulfport Falls Short Of Ending One-And-Done Streak As Petal Wins On Late Field Goal
SUMMARY: The Gulfport Admirals’ season ended in the first round of the state playoffs for the fourth consecutive year, losing 20-17 to Petal. After a slow start, Gulfport tied the game with a touchdown from Cooper Crosby, but Petal clinched victory with a 25-yard field goal in the final seconds. The Admirals struggled offensively, managing only 26 yards in the first half but showing improvement later, with quarterback Dane Sullivan passing for 223 yards and two touchdowns. Despite strong defense led by Andre Peters, the Admirals finished the season at 7-4 under coach Blake Pennock.
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