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Biloxi Shuckers vs. Pensacola Blue Wahoos

As if winning the first-half title in the Southern League South wasn’t good enough, the Biloxi Shuckers doubled down in the second half and won that championship, too. Tonight, they begin their first post-season run since their inaugural season in…

Biloxi Shuckers starting playoff run at MGM Park

As if winning the first-half title in the Southern League South wasn’t good enough, the Biloxi Shuckers doubled down in the second half and won that championship too. Tonight, they begin their first post-season run since 2015 with a distinct…

25 Teams in 25 Days: Picayune Maroon Tide

Even though everybody is trying to enjoy the day off for Labor Day, the Picayune Maroon Tide continues to roll with the punches, gearing up for week four of their 2018 campaign. On the 22nd stop of News 25’s 25…

High School Football: Ocean Springs vs. Murrah

Over at Ocean Springs, Greyhounds looking for their first win of the season over Murrah. Ocean Springs-49 Murrah-6 St. Paul’s-35 St. Stanislaus-7 Long Beach-53 Bay High-21 South Jones-24 West Harrison-6 Pearl River Central-41 Forrest County AHS-0 Perry Central-42 Pass Christian-14…

High School Football: St. Martin vs. Crestview (FL)

Another undefeated school, St. Martin hosting Crestview out of Florida. The visiting Bulldogs beat up on their first opponent 68-0. Crestview-17 St. Martin-14 Biloxi-37 Stone-14 Rummel-34 Gulfport-6 Picayune-28 Pascagoula-11 Hattiesburg-48 Moss Point-13 East Central-37 George County-0 Poplarville-41 Seminary-25

High School Football: Gautier vs. Hancock

It’s not even September yet, but here we are, already week three of the high school football season. Teams are starting to form their identities as they figure out just how good they can be. If the first two weeks…

Shuckers earn new franchise record 79 win season

Founded in 2015, the Biloxi Shuckers have come a long way and tonight they cement themselves as the greatest regular season team in franchise history. The Shuckers beat the Birmingham Barons with a 10th inning walk-off, securing their 79th win…

Football: MGCCC vs. Mississippi Delta

Mississippi Gulf Coast was back in action tonight for its season opener against Mississippi Delta. Last year, Gautier alum DeAndre Torrey finished fourth in the entire nation in rushing before going on to sign with North Texas. Thus paving the…

25 Teams in 25 Days: Vancleave Bulldogs

Just two weeks into the regular season only six high school football teams from the Gulf Coast enter week three with a record of 2-0. Now, the 21st school on News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days is the only…

Biloxi Shuckers sweep postseason awards

As dominant as the Biloxi Shuckers have been this season, they’ve only swept a five game series three times. But today, they took their brooms out once again for their most impressive sweep yet. All three major post-season awards from…

Saints trade third round pick for QB Teddy Bridgewater

Some movement down in the Big Easy as New Orleans Saints Head Coach Sean Payton may have found his quarterback for the future in Teddy Bridgewater. Today, the Black and Gold traded a third round pick to the New York…

25 Teams in 25 Days: PRC Blue Devils

Stop number 20 on News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days is familiar territory for Jacob Owens. From alma mater to first-ever head coaching job, Pearl River Central is a special place for the former Blue Devil who has his…

25 Teams in 25 Days: George County Rebels

Geographically speaking the 19th school on News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days is further away from our station here in Gulfport than any other stop on tour. But, George County is worth the drive in 2018 where the Rebels…

St. Stanislaus alum named LSU’s backup quarterback

Over in Baton Rouge, the LSU starting quarterback job belongs to Ohio State graduate transfer Joe Burrow who just narrowly beat out St. Stanislaus alum Myles Brennan. According to Ross Dellenger of Sports Illustrated, Burrow was given the nod for…

25 Teams in 25 Days: Poplarville Hornets

An early season favorite to return to the 4A South State title game for the third straight season, Poplarville is every bit the contender once again in 2018. That’s the expectation for Poplarville, where the Hornets come back reloaded with…

MSU suspends QB Nick Fitzgerald for season opener

After months of off-season preparation and anticipation, the college football season has almost arrived. As Mississippi State kicks off Saturday against Stephen F. Austin for their season opener, they will be without perhaps the most important part of their team:…

High School Football: D’Iberville vs. Picayune

Over at D’Iberville, Warriors hosting Picayune in one of three week two match-ups featuring a pair of 1-0 Coast teams. D’Iberville-49 Picayune-33 Vancleave-37 West Harrison-14 Lanier-30 Pass Christian-14 Lumberton-27 Bay High-6 Hancock-41 South Jones-34 Chickasaw-32 Resurrection Catholic-12

High School Football: Harrison Central vs. Stone High

Stone Tomcats also played their first game of the season, visiting Harrison Central. Harrison Central- 32 Stone-20 Gautier-28 Moss Point-7 Gulf Breeze-48 Pascagoula-15 Poplarville-50 Pearl River Central-14 George County-11 Greene County- 7 Madison Central-35 Ocean Springs-10 St. Martin-35 Tylertown-20

High School Football: Gulfport vs. Petal

By the time district play rolled around last season, Gulfport was home to the best defense on the entire Gulf Coast. Prior to that, the Admirals actually gave up at least 28 points in three consecutive losses, the first of…

High School Football: East Central vs. Biloxi

By not scheduling a week one opponent, the East Central football team soaked up every last bit of last year’s run to the 4A state title game. Of course, the South still runs through Hurley until proven otherwise, but tonight,…

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

We are just one night away from a huge showdown at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum with the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship event in Biloxi. Before squaring off in the ring, the competitors had their official weigh-ins at the Coliseum. This…