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Seven Southern Six Volleyball Teams Will Compete In Season-Opening Mississippi Invitational
SUMMARY: The 2024 high school volleyball season begins this weekend with seven Southern Six teams participating in the Mississippi Invitational at the Jackson Convention Center. The tournament features 32 top state programs, utilizing eight courts for pool play on Friday, followed by bracket matches on Saturday. Each team will play three matches for seeding, with the top teams advancing to either the gold or silver brackets. Notable participants include defending 3A champion OLA and the 6A runner-up Hancock. Admission is $10 per day, with concession stands available, and no outside food or drinks permitted. Pool play starts at 2:30 p.m. on Friday.
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SUMMARY: In challenging weather conditions at Vancleave Stadium, the Gulfport Admirals (2-0) achieved a convincing 35-0 victory over the Bulldogs (0-2). Despite the muddy field, Gulfport’s offense thrived under coach Blake Pennock, racking up 424 total yards, with quarterback Dane Sullivan throwing for 240 yards and four touchdowns. The defense was equally impressive, limiting Vancleave to just 160 yards and forcing two turnovers. Notable performances included running back Dakoreyan Payton and wide receiver Krisjeohn Burks, who caught three touchdown passes. Gulfport’s next matchup is scheduled for September 13 against Madison Central (1-1).
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SUMMARY: As the 2024 volleyball season progresses, teams are aggressively vying for playoff spots. Vancleave’s 3-1 victory over East Central improved their Region 4-5A record to 4-0, while Gautier also won 3-1 against Wayne County. In Region 4-7A, Ocean Springs leads with a 6-0 record, defeating St. Martin, and Gulfport stands at 5-1 after a win at Harrison Central. In Region 4-6A, Hancock remains undefeated at 4-0, while Long Beach‘s victory keeps playoff hopes alive. Poplarville leads Region 8-4A, and OLA dominates 8-3A, staying unbeaten in the region.
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SUMMARY: The Pearl River volleyball team faced a challenging opening day at the Alabama/Mississippi Crossover Tournament in Hanceville, Alabama, losing both matches. They first fell to Lurleen B. Wallace 3-0, with competitive sets ending 16-25, 17-25, and 19-25. Key contributions were made by Allie Varner and Annalaura Williford. In their second match, they battled Lawson State but lost 3-0, with set scores of 19-25, 20-25, and 21-25. Despite having early leads in both matches, the Wildcats could not maintain momentum. They will continue the tournament with matches against Bevill State and Wallace State on Saturday.
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