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Discipline looming at Mississippi State

When Joe Moorhead took over as head football coach at Mississippi State following the 2017 season one of his main objectives was to create a championship standard. While that’s still the primary goal, there’s a new obstacle in the way…

Jack Abraham named USM’s starting QB

Today, Coach Jay Hopson announced that incumbent starting quarterback Jack Abraham will once again be leading the Golden Eagles on Saturdays. Despite leading the nation in completion percentage last season, Hopson left the door open for Tate Whatley to compete…

High School Football: Pass Christian vs. Long Beach

The Oyster Bowl, formerly known as the Battle for Walmart Parking Lot, between Pass Christian and Long Beach also kicked off tonight. Long Beach-27 Pass Christian-42 Hancock-28 PRC-17 West Harrison-30 Bay High-42 D’Iberville-24 Jefferson Davis County-0 George County-16 West Jones-…

High School Football: Moss Point vs. Pascagoula

Tonight was the Battle of the Cats between Moss Point and Pascagoula.  These two Jackson County schools have now been going at it for 80 years and they played like it tonight. Tigers hosting the Panthers right off Beardslee Lake.…

High School Football Preview: Port City Bowl

As we all know, a calendar year is 365 days and we’ve spent the last 265 days of those without high school football. That all changes tonight, starting with the third annual Port City Bowl. News 25’s Jeff Haeger is…

25 Teams in 25 Days: St. Patrick Fighting Irish

Not even six months into a coaching change, stop number 24 on News 25’s “25 Teams in 25 Days” is already starting to see the results. Maybe not yet on paper, but St. Patrick still feels a lot closer to…

25 Teams in 25 Days: George County Rebels

Stop number 23 on News 25’s ’25 Teams in 25 Days’ is the furthest away from our station here at WXXV and it’s really not even close. But George County is always worth the drive, especially when Lucedale is home…

Former St. Stanislaus QB turning heads in Baton Rouge

Earlier this summer, it was reported LSU Quarterback Myles Brennan was up to 212 pounds, a far cry from his playing weight during his St. Stanislaus days, which has the hype train all but out of the station. Brennan has…

Chase Rogers transferring to Ole Miss

From the state’s all-time leading passer to its all-time leading receiver, Myles Brennan’s favorite high school target Chase Rogers is transferring to Ole Miss. The Ole Miss Spirit first reported the news yesterday, serving as yet another change of heart…

USM football to sell alcohol in 2019

Formerly a dry campus, Southern Miss is now doing away with that policy on Saturdays as a part of its new fan-friendly game day experience at the Rock. Cheers to all Golden Eagles fans who are over the age of…

Emily Goss helmet stickers unveiled at Hancock football

Back at stop number 11, Hancock football is following through with its plan to honor the late Emily Goss during the 2019 season. Yesterday, the Hawks unveiled the helmet stickers to be worn by every varsity player throughout the 11-game…

25 Teams in 25 Days: Resurrection Catholic Eagles

News 25’s “25 Teams in 25 Days” is finally making its way down to the 1A ranks to visit Resurrection Catholic at stop number 22. RCS may be the smallest MHSAA school on the Gulf Coast, but the Eagles usually…

25 Teams in 25 Days: Vancleave Bulldogs

As the start of high school football draws near, so does the end of News 25’s ’25 Teams in 25 Days.’ Rounding out the 4A teams is Vancleave High School, where the first year of the Kevin Fant Era is…

2019 Biloxi Sports Hall of Fame announced

A new round of sports legends in the City of Biloxi have been named to the Biloxi Sports Hall of Fame 2019 Class. Out of around 30 nominations, 13 new inductees were named. High school and college football Coach John…

25 Teams in 25 Days: Long Beach Bearcats

Four weeks down, one to go on News 25’s “25 Teams in 25 Days” where it’s Long Beach at stop number 20. For the Bearcats, last year’s desired outcome didn’t match up with the end result and now they’re doubling…

25 Teams in 25 Days: Pass Christian Pirates

The 19th school on News 25’s “25 Teams in 25 Days” is less than 24 or 25 hours away from hitting somebody else. On jamboree eve, Pass Christian can’t get year one of the Blake Pennock era started soon enough,…