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Biloxi Shuckers vs. Mississippi Braves (game one)

The Biloxi Shuckers aren’t even halfway through the season yet, but here they are just three wins away from clinching the Southern League South first half title. That would punch their ticket back to the post-season for the first time…

MSU center fielder named All-South Region second-team

Jake Mangum was tabbed second-team All-South Region earlier today by the American Baseball Coaches Association and Rawlings. That might be a little too low as the junior center fielder leads the SEC with 97 hits. He also leads the Bulldogs…

Bulldogs unphased by pressure of College World Series

In an eight-team field of all Power 5 schools, MSU might be considered the underdog. But, considering State comes from the Southeastern Conference, which placed an NCAA Tournament best ten teams in a Regional, State is exuding confidence as one…

Mississippi State interim coach named Coach of the Year

On paper, the Mississippi State baseball program wasn’t supposed to get to Omaha. Less than a week into the season, the Bulldogs lost head Coach Andy Cannizaro, paving the way for Gary Henderson to work a miracle. On February 21st,…

Port City soccer talks FIFA

The 2018 FIFA World Cup will kick off tomorrow in Russia and it’s really starting to pump up some locals here on the Coast. The Port City Soccer League in Gulfport has several international players on their team from England,…

Marcus Davenport battles through injured thumb

Marcus Davenport was a full participant on day one of mini-camp despite battling through a thumb injury that will require him to have surgery at the end of this week. According to reports, the 2018 first round selection will be…

Mark Ingram opens up about impending four game suspension

Between his impending four game suspension and the perceived narrative of an off-season holdout, Mark Ingram has grabbed more headlines than any other New Orleans Saints player over the past month. That brings us to day one of mandatory mini-camp…

MGCCC’s Brandon Parker named All-America

Speaking of Gulf Coast, some high praise awarded to Brandon Parker earlier today. The West Harrison alum has been tabbed as an NJCAA Division II All-America first team selection for his record-breaking season with the Bulldogs. In 2018, Parker went…

Former St. Martin wide receiver heading to EMCC

All that being said, former St. Martin wide receiver Kalem Reddix is essentially trading places with Dillard. Back in January, News 25 reported the class of 2017 standout had enrolled in classes at Gulf Coast with plan of suiting up…

Former Gulfport linebacker signs with MGCCC

On National Signing Day, former Gulfport linebacker Karlos Dillard was all in as he made it official with the United States Air Force Academy. On Saturday, he announced he had signed with Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Dillard tells News…

Mississippi State is going to Omaha

Baseballs have nothing to do with bananas, but Mississippi State went bananas with bananas as its good luck charm in the Nashville Super Regional. What else can you even say about Omaha-bound MSU following its 11th inning victory over the…

D’Iberville graduate goes pro

A local athlete from D’Iberville High School graduated with only one DI offer from the University of South Alabama. Now, he is about to start his career as a professional baseball player. Dylan Hardy was an outstanding player at the…

Gulfport soccer player wins Gatorade Player of the Year

Fresh off its 6A state championship crown, the Gulfport boys soccer team is no stranger to post-season accolades, but even for the Admirals, Ashton LeBlanc is the recent recipient of some extremely high praise. The rising senior defender has been…

Willie Joe Garry Jr. and Brendan Hardy both turning pro

Pascagoula’s Willie Joe Garry Jr. and Harrison Central’s Brendan Hardy were the only two Coast products drafted right out of high school in the 2018 MLB first year player draft. Those turned out to be picks well spent as both…

Southern Miss Baseball planning ahead

Following its third straight NCAA regional appearance, the Southern Miss baseball team is losing seven extra players this off-season, but the Golden Eagles have plenty of talent returning to Hattiesburg just waiting in the wings. The breakthrough player would have…

Hattiesburg phenom taken by Milwaukee in 2nd Round

Joe Gray of the Hattiesburg Tigers was taken late last night in the second round by the Milwaukee Brewers. It’s believed that his draft slot at 60th overall would be enough to convince him to sign for more than a…