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How Pearl River County Became The Home Of Three Top-Tier Teams
SUMMARY: In Pearl River County, some of the best high school baseball in the state is showcased, with notable teams including Picayune, Pearl River Central, and Poplarville excelling in their respective classes. Picayune leads in Class 6A, maintaining an unbeaten region record and recently securing a victory against George County. Pearl River Central, also unbeaten in its region, boasts a 20-2 overall record and anticipates a game that could decide the region title. Poplarville has secured the top seed in 8-4A, ensuring home-field advantage in the Class 4A playoffs. The success of these programs is attributed to a tradition of competitiveness and a strong youth baseball system, where travel ball programs, good coaching, and high-level competition play significant roles in developing the players’ skills from a young age.
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Southern Six Squads Look To Ace Top Region Seeds, Playoff Positions
SUMMARY: The 2024 volleyball season is halfway through region play in the Southern Six, with teams intensifying their playoff efforts. In Region 4-7A, Ocean Springs (24-4, 7-0) remains strong, following a sweep over Harrison Central. The Lady Greyhounds will face Biloxi, while Harrison Central competes with St. Martin. Gulfport (25-5, 6-1) aims to stay competitive against D’Iberville (4-3). Hancock leads Region 4-6A (5-0) and will play Long Beach. In Region 4-5A, Vancleave (5-0) hosts Laurel, while Poplarville aims for another title in Region 8-4A. All Thursday matches are subject to change due to Hurricane Francine.
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Catch Up On History Of Singing River Rivalry Before Pascagoula Plays At Gautier
SUMMARY: The Gautier Gators (1-1) are set to host the Pascagoula Panthers (2-0) for the 24th Singing River Classic on Friday. These teams, separated by the Pascagoula River, have a long-standing rivalry that began in 2002 after the Gautier school was established. Historically, the Gators dominated early matchups but experienced a “Decade of Dominance” from 2010 due to Pascagoula’s success. Recent years have seen Gautier’s resurgence, winning the last three encounters, including a narrow victory last season. Pascagoula leads the series 13-9, with both teams having made playoff appearances in recent seasons.
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No. 5 Gulf Coast faces well-known foe in home opener
SUMMARY: No. 5 Mississippi Gulf Coast will host No. 10 Jones for their first home football game of the 2024 season, with kickoff at A.L. May Memorial Stadium set for 7 p.m. Both teams are 2-0, having won their initial contests against Northern opponents. Gulf Coast has dominated the series, winning the last five games, and offers a potent offense averaging 460.5 yards per game. Jones has notable players like freshman Gerald Modest, while Gulf Coast’s Al Sandifer leads the defensive line. Tickets are available online or at the gate. The game will also be streamed online.
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