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High School Football preview: Poplarville at St. Stanislaus

St. Stanislaus and Poplarville have accounted for the last three state football championship game appearances from 4A South. There’s only room for one of those schools in the third round of the playoffs. News 25’s Jeff Haeger is at the…

Restoring St. Stanislaus hoops tradition

The year was 1991 and Jay Ladner was hired as the head boys basketball coach at St. Stanislaus. After two losing campaigns, he went on to lead the Rock-A-Chaws to 18 straight winning seasons, culminating with SSC’s lone state title…

St. Stanislaus embracing next challenge

St. Stanislaus will be hosting Poplarville in a second round matchup of familiar foes from Class 4A. The Rock-A-Chaws have a tall task ahead against the undefeated Hornets, but they’re prepared to sting back after their first round victory over…

St. Martin returns to the postseason

The St. Martin football program has come painfully close to ending its post-season drought in recent years and this time the Yellow Jackets were finally on the right end of the tie-breakers. But they did need some help after losing…

Gulfport produces two division I signees

Gulfport High School had a pair of division I signees this morning starting with soccer star Alexis Arnoult. She’ll be heading off to Louisiana-Lafayette as a top five goal scorer on the Gulf Coast last year and baseball standout Blake…

Rapiscan Systems Classic set for March at Fallen Oak

The longstanding PGA Tour Champions event held every year at Fallen Oak will have a new sponsor this year. The PGA Tour and Rapiscan Systems announced an agreement today making the security screening provider the sponsor of the annual event.…

Vancleave runner signs with USM

This morning, Vancleave High School senior Lina May signed to continue her track career at the University of Southern Mississippi. Coaches say that Lina May will be leaving Vancleave High School as one of the most decorated athletes. As they…

Shuckers 2018 season tickets on sale

It’s only been one week since the World Series ended, but if you’re already waiting for baseball to return we’ve got something for you. Starting today, season ticket packages go on sale for the Biloxi Shuckers 2018 season which covers…

High School Girls Basketball: St. Martin vs. Theodore

For St. Martin girls basketball standout Daphane White, tomorrow will be one of the biggest days of her hoops career thus far. She’ll be signing a national letter of intent with Mississippi State. Tonight, she was leading the charge for…

High School Boys Basketball: Gulfport at Ocean Springs

High school basketball is officially upon us and the big dogs aren’t wasting any time in the non-district portion of the schedule. Tonight, Gulfport made the trip over to Ocean Springs for an early season 6A clash. This was the…

Basketball: MGCCC vs. Bishop State

JuCo hoops action up at Perk, Mississippi Gulf Coast hosting the Wildcats of Bishop State. The Bulldogs win 81-58. Meanwhile, the ladies did work tonight as well, taking care of the Lady Wildcats by the final score of 72-31. Both…

Golden Eagles still playing musical chairs under center

During the offseason, the number one storyline coming out of Southern Miss fall camp was the quarterback battle between Keon Howard and Kwadra Griggs, but who said the battle was over. Howard got the start for the Golden Eagles once…

Basketball: Southeastern Louisiana vs. Jackson State

Lions, tigers, and hoops? Oh my! An exhibition basketball game took place tonight at the Bert Jenkins Gym inside Gulfport High School, but it wasn’t the Admirals tipping off. Both the Jackson State Tigers and the Southeastern Louisiana Lions agreed…

National Junior College Signing Day

Standout high school athletes from across the Gulf Coast put pen to paper today as a part of National Junior College Signing Day. One of the better soccer players heading to the next level hails from Long Beach. Maddie Beets…

Division I basketball coming to Gulfport

When division I basketball makes it way to the Gulf Coast, the coliseum is often the go-to neutral site. Tomorrow, Jackson State and Southeastern Louisiana will tip things off from Gulfport High School. Bert Jenkins Gymnasium will be the venue…

Gulfport reclaims district crown

The Gulfport football team is one win away from having run the gauntlet in Region 4 Class 6A after claiming the district title for the first time since 2015 with a senior night win over Ocean Springs on Friday. After…

West Harrison athletes sign letters of intent

Three star athletes from West Harrison High School in Gulfport have announced where they’ll be playing ball next year. A crowd gathered as the West Harrison student-athletes signed their official letters of intent to play at the collegiate level. At…

Jonathan Holder honored at Gulfport

After getting a taste of the Big Leagues with the New York Yankees in 2016, Jonathan Holder really dug in this season, almost logging five times as many innings in his true rookie campaign. Gulfport High School couldn’t be happier…

High School Football: Ocean Springs at Gulfport

Before the season ever began, the Gulfport Admirals called their own shot, claiming their defense to be the best on the entire Gulf Coast and they’re not wrong. Through five district games, they’re allowing less than ten points per, not…