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Pearl River football announces 2024 schedule
SUMMARY: Pearl River Community College (PRCC) unveiled its 2024 football schedule, starting with away games at Northwest and Itawamba in late August and early September. Home games begin on Sept. 12 against Southwest at Dobie Holden Stadium. A notable feature is the first bye-week in MACCC history on Sept. 3. Key matchups include Homecoming against Copiah-Lincoln on Oct. 10 and a game against defending champions East Mississippi on Oct. 17. Under head coach Seth Smith’s fifth year, PRCC added National Champion Offensive Coordinator David Boykin. All games will be livestreamed for free on PRCCMedia.com/gold. Sponsorship opportunities are available through the Golden Gridiron Club.
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Long Beach Promotes Cody Finley To Head Football Coach
SUMMARY: Cody Finley was named the new head coach of Long Beach High School’s football team after Jacob Massey’s resignation. Finley, previously the offensive line coach, has extensive experience, including coaching at Gibson County High School, where he led the team to back-to-back winning seasons and playoff appearances. He also coached at Stewart County and Cheatham County, where he achieved significant success, including a Region 6AAA championship. Long Beach officials are confident in Finley’s ability to grow the program, emphasizing his leadership, work ethic, and commitment to student-athletes both on and off the field. Finley looks forward to continuing the team’s success.
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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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