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Prep football roundup: Picayune win streak at 27; Vancleave bombs St. Martin
SUMMARY: Picayune extended its win streak to 27 consecutive games with a 28-21 road win against Brandon, playing their first game as a member of Class 6A. Running back Chris Davis had an outstanding performance with 244 yards and three touchdowns. Vancleave dominated St. Martin, winning 42-7 with three touchdowns from Kyle Capers. Ocean Springs lost to Madison Central on a last-second field goal, while Hancock had a big win over Natchez with Zach Gullung running for over 180 yards and two touchdowns. Harrison Central defeated Ridgeland 21-12, and St. Stanislaus won their game against Forrest County AHS 31-6.
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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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Unbeaten Lady Pirates Softball Team Rolls To Third Mercy-Rule Win In A Row
SUMMARY: The Pass Christian Lady Pirates are off to a strong start this softball season, winning five straight games, including their last three by mercy rule. On Friday, they defeated the Gautier Lady Gators 12-2, with Braylee Cobern, Allie Purchner, and Olivia Saucier each contributing to an early lead. Makinlee Allen earned the win, allowing just five hits and two runs over five innings. The Lady Pirates accumulated 11 hits, including two each from Cobern, Purchner, Saucier, and Emma Purchner. The team also stole eight bases. Their next game is Thursday against Gulfport at 6:30 p.m. at the Philip Terrell Sports Complex.
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Panthers Defeat Terry 59-37, Look To Pounce Back In Final Four Rematch vs. Ridgeland
SUMMARY: Pascagoula’s basketball team, after a dominant 59-37 win over Terry, is headed back to the state semifinals, where they will face Ridgeland, the team that ended their season last year. Coach Lorenzo Wright emphasized the team’s focus on the upcoming game, acknowledging the past defeat but stressing the importance of moving forward. Senior Kelan Rich led the Panthers with 23 points, while Blake Nettles added 16 points, including impressive dunks. Pascagoula’s defense and athleticism were on display, and now they are aiming for a state championship appearance after last year’s unexpected loss.
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