Saints host 49ers in 10-2 NFC Showdown
Back on Thanksgiving, the New Orleans Saints became just the 15th team to clinch a division title before week 14 since the NFL went to eight divisions in 2002. Only one of the previous 14 teams would go on to…
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“I Want to be a Tradition:” McKinnley Jackson leaving All-American legacy at George County
George County Defensive Lineman McKinnley Jackson is certainly one of a kind. This afternoon, the state’s number one recruit for the class of 2020 was the one player from Mississippi to receive his All-American Bowl jersey, making him the only…
MGCCC smothers Lackawanna for fifth National Title
Unlike the constant debate surrounding the College Football Playoff, this year’s NJCAA National Championship Game leaves no question as to whether or not the right teams got in. Presenting Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and Lackawanna College, the only two…
MGCCC Football: Area players fulfilling high school goal
Regardless of Thursday’s outcome, Mississippi Gulf Coast has eight local players that have already accomplished something in college they were never able to in high school by winning a state championship. All part of MGCCC’s road to the national title…
MGCCC Bulldogs are National Title Game ready
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College football program is less than 24 hours away from taking center stage in tomorrow’s National Championship game. This morning, the top ranked Bulldogs made their final preparations during a walk through on the campus…
Pair of accolades for George County’s McKinnley Jackson
Over at George County, McKinnley Jackson is slated to receive his All-American Bowl jersey at 2 p.m. Thursday. This comes on the back of Monday’s Mr. Football Awards, going to the four star defensive lineman as the top player in…
4A South still runs through Poplarville: third title game appearance in 4 years
Poplarville football is no stranger to the big stage in recent years, having now gone to the 4A State Championship game in three out of the last four seasons. Historically, it’s what happens next that the Hornets are trying to…
WXXV Student Athlete of the Week: Picayune Offensive Line
Being the best in the state is one thing, but how about the country? The Picayune Maroon Tide currently lead the entire nation in rushing yards, a feat that has played an integral role in getting them to Saturday’s 5A…
George County Football: M.J. Daniels commits to Ole Miss
The outcome of the Egg Bowl doesn’t seem to bother one high school football standout from the Gulf Coast. On Friday, George County’s M.J. Daniels made his verbal pledge to the Rebels despite their dramatic 21-20 loss at the hands…
Maroon Tide rolling to State Title Game: one win away from perfect season
There are only two teams left practicing in December in Class 5A high school football, one of them being Picayune. Head Coach Dodd Lee says his Maroon Tide always expected to be in this moment, playing for the chance to…
MGCCC’s Jack Wright chasing history: seeking second national title at second school
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Football program is less than 72 hours away from taking center stage in the NJCAA National Championship game. This morning, the Bulldogs went wheels up on their way to Pittsburgh, Kansas where they’ll play…
Seal of approval for PRCC’s Seth Smith
From East Central High School to Pearl River Community College, new Head Football Coach Seth Smith has received nothing but praise since taking over the program last month. But the only opinion that really matters is that of family and…
Mississippi State keeping Joe Moorhead
There’s no team that stood more to gain from that Ole Miss Egg Bowl loss than Mississippi State. The Bulldogs are now going to a bowl game for the tenth year in a row and the second under Head Coach…
Ole Miss moving on from Matt Luke
When Keith Carter took on the permanent role as Ole Miss Athletic Director less than two weeks ago, he said, “I’m so excited about Coach Luke. He’s our coach. We couldn’t be more excited about the opportunity we have next…
Former Shucker Trent Grisham traded
A former Biloxi Shucker is now on the move after being traded earlier today. The Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to trade Outfielder Trent Grisham and Pitcher Zach Davies to the San Diego Padres in exchange for Infielder Luis Urias and…
Joe Barlow Invitational Championship: St. Martin vs. University Lab
In the high school basketball ranks, let’s look at the Joe Barlow Invitational Championship Game. University Lab making their way from Baton Rouge to take on the hosting St. Martin Yellow Jackets. University Lab takes home the Joe Barlow Invitational…
Brees excited to play on Thanksgiving
Also hitting the football field on Thanksgiving night is the New Orleans Saints. This will be the third time that the Black and Gold have played on Turkey Day and guess what? They haven’t lost yet. The Saints will travel…
114th installment of the Egg Bowl
Despite a one-sided affair in last season’s Egg Bowl, this year’s installment of the Magnolia State rivalry has a bit of a different feel to it. While Mississippi State won handily last season 35-3, this year’s matchup paints a different…
Mississippi Raiders building team
If you’re looking to go to the NFL or just looking to refine your skills on the gridiron, the Mississippi Raiders want you to join them. It’s an indoor arena football league based in Hattiesburg. The organizers are looking to…
Thanksgiving Classic Championship Game: Gulfport vs. Madison-Ridgeland Academy
The Gulfport Boys Basketball team has won seven of its eight games so far this year. In those seven wins, the Admirals have an average margin of victory of more than 32 points. But they aren’t immune to a close…
New Orleans Saints Tight End Jared Cook showing out
Now that November 10th loss to Atlanta is the only thing standing in between Saints Tight End Jared Cook and a five-game touchdown streak. The off-season acquisition has really come on as of late especially during Sunday’s win against the…
New Orleans Saints out for revenge
Since Sean Payton’s arrival in New Orleans back in 2006, the Saints have flipped the all-time series with the Atlanta Falcons on its head, having won 18 of 27 head-to-head meetings during that stretch. Only twice have the Saints been…
C-USA Title Game scenarios for USM
A new development in USM’s Conference USA Championship Game hopes as first reported by the Sun Herald. According to the article, the league website is calling for a potential three-way tie-breaker to be determined by an average computer ranking comprised…
WXXV Game of the Week Preview: Clash of unbeatens between Picayune at West Jones
For a team that hasn’t played a one-possession game since September 13th, it’s crazy to think that undefeated Picayune is now coming off back-to-back-to-back come from behind victories leading up to its second straight 5A South State championship game appearance.…