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East Central follows Myricks seven scores in high-scoring 63-42 win over St. Martin
SUMMARY: East Central defeated St. Martin in a high-scoring football game, with a final score of 63-42. East Central running back Ben Myrick had an impressive performance, accumulating 338 rushing yards and seven touchdowns. St. Martin’s Noreel White also had a standout game, with 226 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Despite a strong start from East Central, St. Martin fought back and tied the game at 28-28 before East Central pulled away with Myrick’s touchdowns in the fourth quarter. The win improves East Central’s record to 2-3, while St. Martin remains winless at 0-5.
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Heartbreak City: Pascagoula Falls In Final Four To Ridgeland For Second Year In A Row
SUMMARY: The Pascagoula Panthers lost to the Ridgeland Titans 70-60 in overtime during the Class 6A semifinals, marking their second consecutive Final Four defeat. Coach Lorenzo Wright praised the team’s effort but acknowledged the need to overcome challenges. Despite a sluggish first half, Pascagoula rallied in the second, with Blake Nettles and Quey’sean Taylor stepping up, but ultimately fell short after tying the game. Ridgeland’s strong free-throw shooting and multiple turnovers by Pascagoula were pivotal. Taylor scored 20 points, while Kelan Rich added 13 points and 10 rebounds in his final game. Ridgeland faces Olive Branch in the championship next.
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Pirates Run Aground In Morton’s 38-32 State Quarterfinal Victory
SUMMARY: The Pass Christian Pirates concluded their basketball season with a 38-32 loss to the Morton Panthers in the Class 4A state quarterfinals, marking the second consecutive year exiting at this stage. The Pirates, finishing the season 22-10 overall and 10-0 in region play, struggled offensively in the second quarter, scoring only three points. Despite a strong third quarter, they couldn’t capitalize late in the game, leading to a 6-0 run by Morton after a critical turnover. Coach Robin Sikes noted the importance of capitalizing on scoring opportunities, as the team missed 14 layups during the match.
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Unbeaten Lady Pirates Softball Team Rolls To Third Mercy-Rule Win In A Row
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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