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St. Martin’s Elijah Washington commits to Jones

At the high school level, some commitment news out of St. Martin today with Elijah Washington giving his verbal pledge to the Jones football program. As a senior, the future Bobcat is doing it all for the Yellowjackets, accounting for…

Derick Hall receives Under Armour jersey

A few months ago, Gulfport linebacker Derick Hall had a decision to make: Under Armour or U.S. Army All-America game. He went with the one he grew up watching and today, the future division I signee saw that decision play…

Drew Brees breaks NFL all-time passing mark

They say records are made to be broken especially when New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is the one breaking them. Last night, the future Hall of Famer needed just 201 yards passing to eclipse Peyton Manning’s all-time mark in…

NLDS Game 4: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves

Let’s go to game four of the National League Division Series matchup with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves. Dodgers win 6-2. In the American League, the Houston Astros take care of business, sweeping the Cleveland Indians in…

Troy Stokes Jr. receives Rawlings Gold Glove award

Even though their season is over, it’s never a bad time to talk Shuckers baseball. This time outfielder Troy Stokes Jr. receives some solid recognition. Stokes was awarded the 2018 MiLB Rawlings Gold Glove for left field. The Brewers’ number…

Ole Miss sets program record 826 yards of total offense

The Bulldogs weren’t the only ones trying to bounce back from a loss as Ole Miss put on a show at home with a 70-21 victory against Louisiana Monroe. The Rebels unleashed an offensive clinic on the Warhawks with a…

Miss State upsets #8 Auburn

After coming up short against former Head Coach Dan Mullen and the Florida Gators, the Mississippi State Bulldogs got back on the good foot, pulling off the upset against number 8 ranked Auburn Tigers Saturday. With a 23-9 victory over…

High School Football: Bay High vs. St. Stanislaus

Last week, the Bay High football program ended a losing streak dating back to 2016. Visiting St. Stanislaus coming in with just two wins, but both teams are tied with East Central atop the region 8 class 4A standings. That…

High School Football: Biloxi vs. Ocean Springs

Biloxi Indians played host to Ocean Springs tonight. Both teams looking to bounce back from a week seven loss. Ocean Springs-13 Biloxi-7 D’Iberville-52 Pascagoula-50 Picayune-36 Stone-21 Gautier-49 West Harrison-14 Wayne County-48 Long Beach-24 Hattiesburg-60 Pearl River Central-7

Brewers vs. Rockies

Former Shuckers pitcher Brandon Woodruff has come a long way from his 2016 season in Biloxi where he was named the Brewers minor league picture of the year. This afternoon, he took the rubber as the game one starter for…

Football: PRCC vs. Jones College

Whiskers up for the 88th annual Cat Fight between PRCC and Jones College, the latter holding a one-game edge in the all-time series. Jones-48 PRCC-7. Wildcats fall to 0-6 on the season and 0-4 in MACJC play. Meanwhile, Bulldogs back…

Gulfport linebacker courted by Tulane

It’s been a Derick Hall kinda week, as the Gulfport linebacker has reeled in yet another division I offer from Tulane. That brings his total up to 19 with his top three still holding steady at Auburn, Florida, and Mississippi…

Drew Brees needs 201 yards to pass Peyton Manning

Two weeks ago, Saints quarterback Drew Brees set a new NFL record, surpassing Brett Favre in career completions. Back for more, the future Hall of Famer is now on the brink of putting his name next to yet another historic…

Mississippi/Alabama All-Star Game

Each year, 40 players are selected to represent the Magnolia State in the Mississippi/Alabama All-Star Game. This year, two standouts from right here on the Gulf Coast are among those 40, those being East Central’s Avery White and Harrison Central’s…

Southern Miss alum finds new home with Tampa Bay Bucs

Yesterday, Southern Miss alum Rakeem Nunez-Roches found a new home in the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. A sixth-round pick of the Kansas City Chiefs back in 2015, Nunie was most recently with the Indianapolis Colts during the 2018…

Mississippi State off to 0-2 start in SEC play

Through five games this season, the Mississippi State defense has been lights out, ranking eighth in the nation in opponent scoring. But ever since the start of SEC play, the offense hasn’t been dishing out any compliments. Thirteen total points…

Gulfport linebacker Under Armour presentation

Gulfport linebacker Derick Hall is in line for some new gear, courtesy of Under Armour. On Tuesday, the future division I signee will receive his All-America jersey during a 2:30 p.m. ceremony in the gym. The senior picked Under Armour…

College football recruiting: recent commitments

Speaking of future college football players, here’s a couple local guys that recently made that commitment to the next level. Yesterday, Pascagoula alum and PRCC freshman Jaeden Ridgeway gave his verbal pledge to Southeastern Louisiana. Meanwhile, St. Martin senior Norde…

Ole Miss disappointed over LSU loss

The red flags from early season wins are waving a little harder at Ole Miss these days, following a second straight blowout loss to begin its run through the SEC West. Not the start to the 2018 season that Gulfport…