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From Heartbreak to Hoop Dreams: Pascagoula Panthers Springboard from Semifinal Setback to College Courts
SUMMARY: The Pascagoula Panthers’ 2023-24 basketball season concluded with a loss in the Class 6-A semifinals against Ridgeland, ending a 29-game winning streak. This defeat is seen as motivational for four Panthers who signed college scholarships, celebrated in a ceremony at the PHS gymnasium. The signees include Mississippi High School 6-A Player of the Year Dorian McMillian heading to Jackson State, Chris North to East Mississippi Community College, Marguese Grady to Holmes Community College, and CleDarius Ross as a walk-on to Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Coach Lorenzo Wright, gearing up for his ninth season, expressed pride in these athletes’ accomplishments and confidence in their future success, highlighting their hard work and leadership throughout the season.
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SUMMARY: The playoffs begin Friday for several Southern Six teams in Classes 5A, 6A, and 7A. In 7A, Region 4-7A champion Ocean Springs (6-4) hosts Northwest Rankin (5-5) in a rematch of a thrilling regular-season game. In 6A, Picayune (9-2) faces county rival Pearl River Central (2-7). Gautier (9-1) takes on Natchez (6-5) in 5A, while Poplarville (9-2) faces Columbia (8-3) in a 4A matchup. Other notable games include Pascagoula vs. Terry in 6A, Stone vs. Florence in 5A, and George County vs. West Jones in 6A. The playoffs bring high-stakes competition across the board.
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SUMMARY: The high school football playoffs are set to begin, with all teams looking to compete for the championship title. Picayune, the last Southern Six state champions in 2021 and 2022, enters the playoffs as the top seed in Region 4-6A. They face Pearl River Central, which barely made it with two wins. Other strong contenders include Ocean Springs, Gulfport, and Biloxi. Several teams are returning to the playoffs, and experience may play a crucial role in potential upsets. Key matchups include Pascagoula against Terry and Gulfport versus Petal, with many expecting competitive games ahead.
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SUMMARY: Hancock High School achieved a historic feat by having both its boys and girls golf teams win Class 6A state championships in consecutive weeks. The boys team triumphed on October 29 at Mallard Pointe Golf Course, finishing 16 strokes ahead of Saltillo. The girls won the previous week at The Oaks Golf Club, dominating their competition by 53 shots. Sophomore Karstyn Altese led the girls with a 144 total, while senior Logan Jensen claimed the individual title for the boys with a remarkable 67 in the first round. This success showcases Hancock’s strong golf program and community support.
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