SUMMARY: Gulfport dominated Picayune with a decisive 41-21 victory, led by Cooper Crosby who rushed for three touchdowns and amassed 244 yards. Dakoreyon Payton contributed two more rushing touchdowns, totaling 139 yards. Quarterback Dane Sullivan threw for 168 yards and a touchdown. Despite early chances for Picayune, they struggled with turnovers, including a missed field goal and several failed fourth-down attempts. The Maroon Tide’s Darrell Smith managed two touchdowns, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Gulfport’s strong offensive performance. Coach Blake Pennock praised his team’s execution, while Picayune’s coach emphasized the need for growth from the defeat.

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SUMMARY: As the high school volleyball regular season nears its end, playoff spots are almost decided in the Southern Six. Ocean Springs has clinched a region title, while Hancock, Vancleave, Poplarville, OLA, and Resurrection are close behind. In Region 4-7A, Gulfport and D’Iberville vie for playoff spots alongside Harrison Central and Biloxi. Hancock leads Region 4-6A, and Pearl River Central is competing in Region 3-6A. East Central and Poplarville maintain strong records in Regions 4-5A and 8-4A, respectively. Meanwhile, Resurrection tops Region 8-1A, with a potential title clinch ahead against Lumberton.

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SUMMARY: The Long Beach Bearcats defeated the Bay High Tigers 36-35 on Friday, earning their first win against them since 2018. The match, held at J.D. McCullough Stadium, showcased a seesaw battle with multiple lead changes. Long Beach running back Junior Brown was a standout, rushing for 177 yards and three touchdowns. Bay High’s Xander Ladner contributed significantly with 229 passing yards and four touchdowns. Long Beach’s defense was led by Jayden Scott, who recorded nine tackles. Both teams demonstrated strong performances, setting the stage for upcoming games, with Long Beach facing Purvis and Bay High visiting West Harrison.

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