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Poplarville facing an old familiar foe in Columbia for Class 4A South State title

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1 year ago

November 22, 2023

228sports.com – Stan Caldwell – 2023-11-22 13:26:17

SUMMARY: Poplarville and Columbia will clash in the Class 4A South State finals, continuing their rivalry. With a 7 p.m. kickoff at Walter Payton Field in Columbia, the teams are set for a high-stakes rematch. Last season, Poplarville edged a win, but Columbia previously beat them in the finals en route to the state championship. Both teams have strong coaching records, with Poplarville’s Coach Beech achieving 106-31 and Columbia’s Coach Bilderback at 69-11. The teams boast talented players, including Poplarville’s freshman running back, Tylan Keys, who has significantly boosted their offense. Columbia counters with impressive quarterback Collin Haney, and dynamic receivers A.J. Lewis and Jeremiah Foxworth, plus a strong running game featuring Amarion Fortenberry. The game’s outcome may be pivotal in controlling the clock and maximizing possessions, with the winner advancing to the state championship against either Louisville or Houston.

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Long Beach Promotes Cody Finley To Head Football Coach

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2 weeks ago

March 12, 2025

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228sports.com – Hunter Dawkins – 2025-03-12 08:40:00

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

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4 weeks ago

February 27, 2025

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228sports.com – Bill Glenn – 2025-02-27 21:30:00

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

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4 weeks ago

February 23, 2025

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228sports.com – Hunter Dawkins – 2025-02-23 20:51:00

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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