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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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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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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