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Shuckers trio makes big league rotation

At the beginning of Milwaukee Brewers spring training, the narrative was one open spot in the starting rotation and three pitchers in the running for that job. As it turns out, all three former Biloxi Shuckers got the job anyway.…

Southern Miss Football: Spring Practice Day 2

Coming off the most controversial offseason of the Jay Hopson era, a lot of the recent conversation about Southern Miss football program hasn’t really been about football. But with spring practice officially underway, all the talk is back to x’s…

Mississippi State, Ole Miss NCAA Preview

Much like Mississippi State and Ole Miss dominated the college football landscape during the inaugural playoff rankings in 2014, this year is the closest equivalent for the two schools in college basketball. For the first time since 2002, both the…

Baseball: William Carey vs. Mississippi College

The William Carey baseball team is no stranger to MGM park with its third annual exhibition game against the Biloxi Shuckers now less than two weeks away. Tonight, the Crusaders got a little preview of what’s to come in a…

MACJC Softball: MGCCC vs. Co-Lin

In the spirit of March Madness, if you were ranking the best pitchers in junior college softball, Mississippi Gulf Coast freshman Kristen Cade would be a one seed. Coming off back-to-back MACJC Pitcher of the Week awards, the Harrison Central…

High School Baseball: St. Martin vs. Harrison Central

The chase is on in region 8 class 6A with Biloxi on top of the district standings after last night’s 6-4 win at D’Iberville in nine innings. That leaves St. Martin as the only other undefeated team in the division…

NJCAA Tournament: PRCC vs. Williston

After winning its first ever Region 23 Tournament title, the Pearl River Community College men’s basketball program is making good on its first ever trip to the NJCAA Tournament. 11 seed Wildcats one of 24 teams gunning for a national…

Ole Miss returns to NCAA Tournament

As far as first impressions go, Kermit Davis Jr. is making a really good one in Oxford. His first Selection Sunday as head coach of the Rebels was one to remember for Ole Miss. The Rebs are back in the…

Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs draw no. 1 seed

As Mississippi State continues its ascension into the elite ranks of nationally-renowned women’s basketball programs, Selection Monday has become something to celebrate in Starkville. Today, the Bulldogs were tabbed as a number 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament for the…

Saints Center Max Unger retiring

The NFL Free Agency period can be a little unpredictable, but the New Orleans Saints didn’t have much time to address their need at center that they didn’t know they had until Saturday. Over the weekend and without warning, Max…

Mississippi State dancing for first time in 10 years

The other Bulldogs are dancing as well with the Mississippi State men’s team drawing a five seed on selection Sunday. MSU will take on 12 seed Liberty in a first round game out of the east region, representing the program’s…

Teddy Bridgewater heir apparent to Drew Brees

Back-up Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater and his ‘bike life’ dance appear to be the future at quarterback in New Orleans. According to ESPN’s Dianna Russini, during the NFL Combine, Saints Head Coach Sean Payton was on record saying “I have my…

High School Baseball: George Co. vs Jackson Prep

Out of 130 high school baseball games taking place at this week’s Battle at the Beach, tonight’s matchup between George County and Jackson Prep was the most star-studded of them all. The Rebels return their two-headed monster from last year’s…

PRCC Basketball heading to NJCAA Tournament

Let’s head to Pearl River Community College for the WXXV Play of the Day where the basketball team is going to Hutch for the very first time. On Friday, the Wildcats won their first ever region 23 championship, securing their…

St. Patrick hires new football head coach

Today, St. Patrick Catholic High School officials announced the football program’s next head coach to be Trey Bailey. He joins the Fighting Irish after stops at St. Andrew’s, Raymond, and most recently Richland where he led the Rangers to just…

MSU Women’s Basketball wins SEC Tournament

Mississippi State Women’s Basketball won their first ever SEC Tournament Championship. The Bulldogs took down Arkansas in the title game yesterday by the score of 101-70. Confetti fell from the rafters as MSU players and coaches cut down the nets…

MSU’s Teaira McCowan wins Gillom Trophy

On the women’s side, the most outstanding player in the Magnolia State is also the SEC Player of the Year with the Gillom Trophy going home with Teaira McCowan. That keeps the award in Starkville for the fifth consecutive year…

MSU’s Quinndary Weatherspoon wins Howell Trophy

The best men’s and women’s college basketball teams in the state of Mississippi both reside in Starkville. A big reason for that is the best men’s and women’s college basketball players in the state of Mississippi both reside in Starkville.…

St. Patrick Soccer’s Chad Hudson signs with MGCCC

One local high school soccer standout is taking his talents to the next level. Today, St. Patrick senior Chad Hudson signed his national letter of intent to play his next two years at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. After scoring…

High School Baseball: Harrison Central vs. Ocean Springs

Dating back to 2014, five out of the last six games played between Harrison Central and Ocean Springs have been decided by just one run. Tonight’s matchup followed a similar trend for the region 8 class 6A rivals. Red Rebels…