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Weekend Rewind: 7 things in the “Southern 6” we noticed last week
SUMMARY: Last week, the regular season ended for the largest classification teams in Mississippi, while the state playoffs began for smaller classification teams. In Class 4A, Pass Christian secured their second-ever playoff win by defeating Richland 48-6. Poplarville advanced to the second round of the playoffs for the tenth consecutive season, winning 58-26 against Jackson Lanier. Both Picayune and Ocean Springs finished their unbeaten region schedules with home wins, each collecting 19 consecutive league victories. George County pulled off a last-minute win against Pascagoula, securing a spot in the playoffs, while St. Stanislaus won in a thrilling game-ending kickoff return for a touchdown. Vancleave also secured a spot in the playoffs with a 38-35 win over Wayne County. Notable teams that missed the playoffs this year include East Central, Stone, and D’Iberville.
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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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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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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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