Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week: Resurrection Catholic's Carter Taylor!
Well gentlemen, start your engines, it's time to hit the tracks! WXXV can say with confidence that this is one of the most unique and exciting…
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Anonymous donor gifts Mississippi State Athletics $8 million
On Thursday, Mississippi State Director of Athletics Zac Selmon announced that an $8 million investment has been made in the Bulldog football program. Everyone knows that the game of college…
Mississippi State Athletics Announces Historic $8 Million Investment in the Football Program
STARKVILLE – Mississippi State Director of Athletics Zac Selmon today announced the receipt of a single pledge of $8 million to Mississippi State Athletics to advance its mission of delivering exceptional competitive resources that will uplift the Bulldogs football program. This…
Eli Manning leads group of 1st time nominees for Pro Football Hall of Fame
By JOSH DUBOW Two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning, former Defensive Players of the Year Luke Kuechly and Terrell Suggs, and postseason kicking hero Adam Vinatieri are among the first-time nominees for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame. The Hall…
Ocean Springs alum Bart Edmiston Jr. receives MACCC Special Teams Player of the Week honors
When Ansley took over the Student Athlete of the Week segment three seasons ago, she started it off with a bang,…
Vancleave's Jordyn Raynor makes history making the first Bulldog field goal as a female
WXXV’s Ansley Brent first introduced you to this incredible athlete last year when featuring her as a WXXV Student Athlete of the…
Derick Hall's One Percent Foundation gives back to those who saved his life 23 years ago in the NICU at Memorial hospital
September is neonatal intensive care unit, or NICU, awareness month. If you are from the Mississippi Gulf coast, and follow along with sports…
George County baseball team receives 2024 State Championship Rings
Earlier this year, the George County baseball program accomplished something that hadn't been done since the year 1997. For that reason alone, it's worth celebrating almost four…
Biloxi Shuckers unveil new ballpark name as regular season comes to an end
The Biloxi Shuckers close out their regular season on Sunday at home, but the season will continue as they are playoff bound for the first time…
The New Orleans Saints improve to 2-0 after dominating in Dallas in week 2, defeating the Cowboys 44-19
Week two was a chance for the New Orleans Saints to prove that their 47-10 win over the Carolina Panthers in week one wasn't a fluke. It's safe to say they did just that as they defeated the Dallas Cowboys…
Shuckers announce first pitch for 6:35 p.m. on Tuesday for game one of SLDS
BILOXI, MS – The Biloxi Shuckers have announced that game one of the Southern League Divisional Series will begin at 6:35 p.m. on Tuesday, September 17 at Keesler Federal Park against the Montgomery Biscuits. Fans can purchase tickets HERE. The…
Carr’s Saints visit Prescott’s Cowboys just as pursuit of playoff redemption starts for both QBs
By SCHUYLER DIXON Updated 6:27 PM CDT, September 12, 2024 ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dak Prescott can’t get the Cowboys deep enough in the playoffs. Derek Carr can’t get his teams into the tournament, as it is affectionally known, enough in the first…
Deuce Knight goes down with an injury as Biloxi defeats George County 23-13
Biloxi and the Indians go on the road and defeat George County 23-13.
Gautier defeats Pascagoula 38-31 in overtime thriller
Pascagoula drops their first game of the season after falling to Gautier on the road 38-31 in overtime.
Harrison Central drops first home game to Quitman 27-20
Harrison Central welcomed Quitman to town, but dropped their home opener 27-20.
Ocean Springs still in search for the first win after falling to Northwest Rankin 29-28 in OT
Northwest Rankin came to Ocean Springs and defeated the Greyhounds 29-28 in overtime.
Picayune rallies from second half deficit to defeat D'Iberville 28-19
Picayune and the Maroon Tide protect home field and defeat D'Iberville after scoring 21 unanswered points to end the game.
Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week: OLA Volleyball’s Ava Davis
This week’s WXXV Student Athlete of the Week is Our Lady Academy volleyball’s senior setter Ava Davis. The sport of volleyball is known for…
No. 6 MGCCC Bulldogs football takes down Jones CC in thrilling fashion, 27-20
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College welcomed the Jones Community College Bobcats to town for week three action of Junior College football. After trailing for a majority of the game, the Bulldogs came…
Shuckers adjust schedule for final home series against M-Braves
BILOXI, MS – Due to Tropical Storm Francine, the Biloxi Shuckers and Mississippi Braves have been postponed on Tuesday and Wednesday at Keesler Federal Park. Tuesday’s game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Thursday, September 12 starting…
Former Bay High standouts hold basketball camp
Two former Bay High basketball standouts and current professional players made a return to their high school over the weekend. Former Mississippi State star Tolu Smith and brother Galen…
Derek Carr and the Saints rout the Panthers 47-10 in Klint Kubiak’s play-calling debut
By BRETT MARTEL Updated 5:52 PM CDT, September 8, 2024 NEW ORLEANS (AP) — It took Derek Carr and the Saints’ new offense one series to produce a touchdown on an explosive play — and one half to score 30 points.…
Optimistic Saints and rebuilding Panthers set to unveil new offenses in NFC South clash
By BRETT MARTEL Updated 6:59 PM CDT, September 5, 2024 NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A glitzy, renovated Superdome will host two new-look offenses in Week 1 of an NFL season that also will end in New Orleans. While the Saints and…
Poplarville escapes with a win, 13-7
The Poplarville Hornets welcomed the Stone Tomcats for their Week 2 matchup. Poplarville wins a defensive battle versus Stone High, by a score of 13-7. The Tomcats will have a bye next…