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Prep football Preview 2023: Vancleave hopes to capitalize again after its best season in over a decade

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August 5, 2023

228sports.com – Curtis Rockwell – 2023-08-05 17:14:56

SUMMARY: Vancleave High School’s football team had a successful season last year, with one of their biggest playoff wins in program history. They finished with an 8-4 record, the best in their coach Kevin Fant’s tenure. Vancleave hopes to continue their success with the implementation of a new seventh classification by the Mississippi High School Association. They will now be part of Region 4-5A, which includes teams like Gautier, East Central, Stone, Laurel, and Wayne County. Vancleave’s first game of the 2023 season will be against St. Martin.

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How State Bowling Champion Adam Nguyen Rolled His Way To The Top

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2 days ago

February 20, 2025

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228sports.com – 228admin – 2025-02-20 13:13:00

SUMMARY: D’Iberville senior Adam Nguyen emerged as the top high school bowler in Mississippi, claiming the individual title with a total score of 841 after a standout final game on February 6. Previously, his team secured the Class III boys championship, marking their fourth title in six years. Nguyen, who started bowling in eighth grade inspired by his brother, utilized a two-handed technique, enhancing his control. With a 224 opening score, he climbed the ranks to win by eight pins. Nguyen plans to attend the University of Southern Mississippi, majoring in nutrition while pursuing collegiate bowling opportunities.

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How State Bowling Champion Adam Nguyen Of D’Iberville Rolled His Way To The Top

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1 week ago

February 15, 2025

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228sports.com – MIke Wixon – 2025-02-15 18:13:00

SUMMARY: D’Iberville senior Adam Nguyen won the state high school bowling championship, finishing with a total score of 841 after a clutch final game where he scored 227. Initially ranking third, he moved up to first place in Jackson on February 6. D’Iberville also clinched the Class III team title, marking their fourth championship in six years. Nguyen, inspired by his brother, started bowling in eighth grade. With a 3.5 GPA, he plans to study nutrition at the University of Southern Mississippi and is open to college bowling opportunities. He encourages everyone to try bowling, emphasizing its enjoyment.

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Jacob Massey Resigns As Long Beach Football Coach After Three Seasons

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February 12, 2025

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228sports.com – Hunter Dawkins – 2025-02-12 14:49:00

SUMMARY: The Long Beach School Board accepted the resignation of head football coach Jacob Massey during a recent meeting, initiating the search for a new coach. In his three years with the Bearcats, Massey had a 4-29 record but helped end a 30-game losing streak and secured the team’s first Oyster Bowl victory since 2017. Massey expressed gratitude to the school community and plans to move closer to family in Northeast Mississippi. Long Beach has struggled in recent seasons, with its last winning record in 2017. Massey will complete the current school year with the district.

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