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Cuevas Dazzles With 33 As Hancock Girls Win Playoff Opener

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228sports.com – MIke Wixon – 2024-02-17 12:56:29

SUMMARY: The Hancock Lady Hawks advanced in the Class 6A girls basketball tournament, defeating fourth-seeded West Jones 62-47, largely thanks to Brooklyn Cuevas’s remarkable performance. Cuevas scored 33 points with seven 3-pointers, contributing to Hancock’s 29th win of the season against only one defeat. The team led West Jones 17-11 after the first quarter and maintained their lead throughout the game. Jordan Bishop also contributed significantly with 15 points. West Jones’s top scorers were K. Carr and M. Russell with 11 and 10 points, respectively. Hancock continues their quest for a state title, set to face Forest Hill next.

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Unbeaten Lady Pirates Softball Team Rolls To Third Mercy-Rule Win In A Row

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228sports.com – Hunter Dawkins – 2025-02-23 15:42:00

SUMMARY: The Pass Christian Lady Pirates are off to a strong start this softball season, winning five straight games, including their last three by mercy rule. On Friday, they defeated the Gautier Lady Gators 12-2, with Braylee Cobern, Allie Purchner, and Olivia Saucier each contributing to an early lead. Makinlee Allen earned the win, allowing just five hits and two runs over five innings. The Lady Pirates accumulated 11 hits, including two each from Cobern, Purchner, Saucier, and Emma Purchner. The team also stole eight bases. Their next game is Thursday against Gulfport at 6:30 p.m. at the Philip Terrell Sports Complex.

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Panthers Defeat Terry 59-37, Look To Pounce Back In Final Four Rematch vs. Ridgeland

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228sports.com – Bill Glenn – 2025-02-23 11:17:00

SUMMARY: Pascagoula’s basketball team, after a dominant 59-37 win over Terry, is headed back to the state semifinals, where they will face Ridgeland, the team that ended their season last year. Coach Lorenzo Wright emphasized the team’s focus on the upcoming game, acknowledging the past defeat but stressing the importance of moving forward. Senior Kelan Rich led the Panthers with 23 points, while Blake Nettles added 16 points, including impressive dunks. Pascagoula’s defense and athleticism were on display, and now they are aiming for a state championship appearance after last year’s unexpected loss.

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How State Bowling Champion Adam Nguyen Rolled His Way To The Top

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228sports.com – 228admin – 2025-02-20 13:13:00

SUMMARY: D’Iberville senior Adam Nguyen emerged as the top high school bowler in Mississippi, claiming the individual title with a total score of 841 after a standout final game on February 6. Previously, his team secured the Class III boys championship, marking their fourth title in six years. Nguyen, who started bowling in eighth grade inspired by his brother, utilized a two-handed technique, enhancing his control. With a 224 opening score, he climbed the ranks to win by eight pins. Nguyen plans to attend the University of Southern Mississippi, majoring in nutrition while pursuing collegiate bowling opportunities.

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