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Unbeaten Northwest Rankin Sweeps D’Iberville And Streaks To South State Title Game In 7A Softball Playoffs

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11 months ago

May 5, 2024

228sports.com – Bill Glenn – 2024-05-05 15:29:34

SUMMARY: The Northwest Rankin Lady Cougars, boasting a 29-0 record and ranked No. 3 in the country, faced off against the D’Iberville Warriors in Game Two of the Class 7A softball series. Demonstrating their prowess, the Lady Cougars quickly took control, scoring three runs in the first inning and six in the second, ultimately securing a 10-0 victory on Saturday in D’Iberville. This win propelled them into the 7A South State championship. Pitcher Grace Wallis led the team with a dominant performance, allowing just one hit. The series had started positively for Northwest Rankin, who overcame a temporary setback in Game One to win 7-2, setting the stage for their decisive Game Two victory. Their opponent for the championship will be determined by the outcome of the Petal-Ocean Springs game on Monday night. The D’Iberville team, finishing their season 19-9, showed resilience and improvement, particularly in defense, despite the loss.

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Long Beach Promotes Cody Finley To Head Football Coach

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3 weeks ago

March 12, 2025

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228sports.com – Hunter Dawkins – 2025-03-12 08:40:00

SUMMARY: Cody Finley was named the new head coach of Long Beach High School’s football team after Jacob Massey’s resignation. Finley, previously the offensive line coach, has extensive experience, including coaching at Gibson County High School, where he led the team to back-to-back winning seasons and playoff appearances. He also coached at Stewart County and Cheatham County, where he achieved significant success, including a Region 6AAA championship. Long Beach officials are confident in Finley’s ability to grow the program, emphasizing his leadership, work ethic, and commitment to student-athletes both on and off the field. Finley looks forward to continuing the team’s success.

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Heartbreak City: Pascagoula Falls In Final Four To Ridgeland For Second Year In A Row

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1 month ago

February 27, 2025

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228sports.com – Bill Glenn – 2025-02-27 21:30:00

SUMMARY: The Pascagoula Panthers lost to the Ridgeland Titans 70-60 in overtime during the Class 6A semifinals, marking their second consecutive Final Four defeat. Coach Lorenzo Wright praised the team’s effort but acknowledged the need to overcome challenges. Despite a sluggish first half, Pascagoula rallied in the second, with Blake Nettles and Quey’sean Taylor stepping up, but ultimately fell short after tying the game. Ridgeland’s strong free-throw shooting and multiple turnovers by Pascagoula were pivotal. Taylor scored 20 points, while Kelan Rich added 13 points and 10 rebounds in his final game. Ridgeland faces Olive Branch in the championship next.

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Pirates Run Aground In Morton’s 38-32 State Quarterfinal Victory

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1 month ago

February 23, 2025

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228sports.com – Hunter Dawkins – 2025-02-23 20:51:00

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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