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Once again, the Mississippi Gulf Coast wont be the home of a football state champion

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228sports.com – Curtis Rockwell – 2023-11-25 15:43:14

SUMMARY: For the past four decades, no high school football team from the three southernmost counties in Mississippi has claimed a state championship, with the total victories for coast teams being less than four percent of the 223 state titles awarded since playoffs began in 1981. Only four schools from the region have won championships: Pascagoula, Moss Point, D’Iberville, and St. Stanislaus, with no coast team winning in the last 14 years. As the MHSAA state championship approaches, the Mississippi Gulf Coast will again be absent from the contenders, following Gautier Gators’ recent defeat. Seven titles will be contested over three days at the University of Mississippi, marking the first instance of so many championships in MHSAA history.

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Wick’s Picks: One Of The Playoff Survivors Will Be The Team Visiting Hattiesburg

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228sports.com – MIke Wixon – 2024-11-20 10:49:00

SUMMARY: Seven teams from the Southern Six are still in the hunt for a state football championship, but one will be eliminated in Round Two of the playoffs. Key matchups include George County vs. Picayune and Oak Grove vs. Ocean Springs, both of which feature rematches from earlier in the season. Picayune, a strong contender, faces George County after the Rebels upset West Jones. Oak Grove, the defending champion, takes on Ocean Springs, which is looking for its first title. Other matchups include Pascagoula vs. Hattiesburg, Wayne County vs. Gautier, Stone vs. Brookhaven, and McComb vs. Poplarville.

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Region Wrap-Up: Seven Southern Six Teams Look To Run Deeper In State Playoffs

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228sports.com – Rob Sigler – 2024-11-19 10:27:00

SUMMARY: Only seven teams from the Southern Six are competing for state championships. In Class 7A, Ocean Springs achieved a comeback victory against Northwest Rankin, winning 24-17, and will face defending champion Oak Grove next. Gulfport lost 20-17 to Petal and was eliminated. In 6A, Picayune (10-2) will host George County (7-5) after both teams advanced from the first round. Pascagoula dominated Terry, winning 41-0. In 5A, Gautier edged Natchez 36-30, with quarterback Trey Irving leading the charge. Poplarville narrowly beat Columbia in 4A’s second round and will host McComb next.

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Gulfport Falls Short Of Ending One-And-Done Streak As Petal Wins On Late Field Goal

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228sports.com – Hunter Dawkins – 2024-11-16 16:40:00

SUMMARY: The Gulfport Admirals’ season ended in the first round of the state playoffs for the fourth consecutive year, losing 20-17 to Petal. After a slow start, Gulfport tied the game with a touchdown from Cooper Crosby, but Petal clinched victory with a 25-yard field goal in the final seconds. The Admirals struggled offensively, managing only 26 yards in the first half but showing improvement later, with quarterback Dane Sullivan passing for 223 yards and two touchdowns. Despite strong defense led by Andre Peters, the Admirals finished the season at 7-4 under coach Blake Pennock.

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