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Resurrection’s Historic 1A Title Run Reaches Roadblock At Taylorsville

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6 months ago

May 14, 2024

228sports.com – Rob Sigler – 2024-05-14 22:22:58

SUMMARY: Resurrection Catholic’s attempt to win a third straight state championship ended as they were defeated by Taylorsville in the Class 1A South State championship series. The Tartars secured an 8-0 victory in the decisive third game with a strong early lead by scoring six runs in the first two innings, ultimately ending the game with a seven-hit attack and strong pitching by Terry Barnes, who allowed only three hits. Resurrection Catholic, which had a historic run over the last four seasons, was unable to perform offensively, managing just three hits and committing three errors in their final game.

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Gulfport Falls Short Of Ending One-And-Done Streak As Petal Wins On Late Field Goal

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15 hours ago

November 16, 2024

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228sports.com – Hunter Dawkins – 2024-11-16 16:40:00

SUMMARY: The Gulfport Admirals’ season ended in the first round of the state playoffs for the fourth consecutive year, losing 20-17 to Petal. After a slow start, Gulfport tied the game with a touchdown from Cooper Crosby, but Petal clinched victory with a 25-yard field goal in the final seconds. The Admirals struggled offensively, managing only 26 yards in the first half but showing improvement later, with quarterback Dane Sullivan passing for 223 yards and two touchdowns. Despite strong defense led by Andre Peters, the Admirals finished the season at 7-4 under coach Blake Pennock.

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Knight, McNair Team Up To Help George County End 17-Year Playoff Drought

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16 hours ago

November 16, 2024

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228sports.com – Bruce Thornton – 2024-11-16 16:03:00

SUMMARY: The George County Rebels secured their first playoff victory since 2007 with a 26-22 win over West Jones in the first-round matchup. The Rebels improved to 7-5 and will face Picayune next week, who previously defeated them 27-20. After an early struggle, George County rallied with touchdowns from quarterback Deuce Knight, who finished with two rushing and two passing touchdowns. Despite trailing mid-game, the Rebels regained the lead with a late score. The defense held strong, stopping West Jones in the final minutes, ending their season at 8-3. Knight completed 13 of 23 passes for 226 yards.

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Cooper Sparks Picayune’s Domination Of PRC In 6A Playoff Opener

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1 day ago

November 16, 2024

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228sports.com – Rob Sigler – 2024-11-16 00:41:00

SUMMARY: Triston Cooper led Picayune to a strong 48-7 victory over Pearl River Central in the Class 6A playoffs, scoring three touchdowns in the first quarter and securing a 28-0 lead. Coach Cody Stogner emphasized the importance of winning and moving forward. Picayune (10-2) will face George County next, having previously beaten them in a close matchup. Cooper’s standout performance included a 30-yard touchdown run and key defensive plays, while PRC managed a single touchdown, ending their season at 2-8. Stogner was pleased with his team’s focus and execution throughout the game.

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