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Prep notebook: Trio of hoops coaches honored as well as a gridiron veteran; POTW revealed

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228sports.com – Curtis Rockwell – 2023-11-08 16:16:19

SUMMARY: Ocean Springs head boys basketball coach Colin Goley has been selected as an all-star coach for the Mississippi High School Activities Association. Along with Bay High head coach Kelton Thompson and Pascagoula boys head coach Lorenzo Wright, Goley will be part of the coaching staff for a pair of postseason games next spring. Thompson will be the head coach for the boys’ South squad in the North/South All-Star Basketball Game, while Goley and Wright will serve as assistants in other games. In addition, former Gulf Coast high school football coach Mike Battles, Sr. was recently honored with The Alabama Football Coaches Association Lifetime Achievement Award for his significant contributions to the sport.

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Pass Christian Extends Unbeaten January Streak, Stays Perfect In Region Play

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228sports.com – Hunter Dawkins – 2025-01-19 15:08:00

SUMMARY: The Pass Christian Pirates extended their unbeaten January streak with a 53-42 win over Bay High and a 40-25 victory against Moss Point, improving to 15-8 overall and 4-0 in the region. The Pirates’ offense has been key, averaging 60 points per game during their six-game winning streak. In the Moss Point game, Pass Christian’s strong second half (28 points) helped secure the win. Landon Hall led the Pirates with 30 points in the Bay High game, while Kyran Laneaux added 11. Pass Christian will face Canton next, with a potential scheduling update due to weather concerns.

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West Harrison Rules Rivalry Night With Double Wins At Long Beach

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228sports.com – Hunter Dawkins – 2025-01-18 20:59:00

SUMMARY: The West Harrison basketball teams secured decisive victories over Long Beach on Friday. The Lady Hurricanes dominated 61-26, with Sydnei Barber scoring 19 points, while Jazlee Deschamp added 15. Long Beach’s Paityn Langley led her team with 13 points. In the boys’ game, West Harrison won 67-50, despite Long Beach’s early lead. Logan Robinson led the Hurricanes with 17 points, followed by Owen Reese with 12. Long Beach’s Andre Windham scored 25 points but was the only Bearcat in double digits. West Harrison will next host George County, while Long Beach faces Picayune.

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Boys And Girls Basketball In Full Swing With Eight Games In One Day At Panther Classic

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228sports.com – Bill Glenn – 2025-01-07 18:05:00

SUMMARY: The Raising Cane’s Panther Classic at Pascagoula Gymnasium launched the 2025 sports year with a full day of basketball, featuring eight games among 14 schools. Athletic director Steve Engle praised the event’s success and volunteers. Highlights included the Baker girls’ dramatic overtime victory over D’Iberville, 53-49, and Northeast Lauderdale boys defeating Resurrection, 61-43. Hancock managed a close win against Greene County, 45-38, while Meridian beat Ocean Springs, 51-44, with standout performances. The event culminated with Biloxi securing a high-scoring 67-54 win against Hattiesburg, and West Jones defeating Pascagoula, 62-47, in the final game.

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