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Biloxi Shuckers vs. Tennessee Smokies

Not only did the Biloxi Shuckers finish with the best first-half record in the Southern League they also had the best mark at home of any team in the league. Tonight, the Shuckers returned to MGM Park with hopes of…

Ole Miss junior up for nation’s top wide receiver award

Last season, Ole Miss wide receiver AJ Brown earned the distinction as the state’s best player by winning the Conerly Trophy. As for this year, he’s already been tabbed as the nation’s top wideout in at least one pre-season publication…

Southern Miss QB battle open for business

For the better part of Jay Hopson’s tenure at Southern miss, there’s never really been a surefire that’s-the-guy starting quarterback. At the same time, certain situations haven’t really allowed for him to have one. For example, in his first year,…

PRC and George Co. catchers named to high school all-star roster

In the high school ranks, a pair of local standout catchers have been selected to compete alongside the nation’s best. Yesterday, Pearl River Central’s Hayden Dunhurst and George County’s Logan Tanner were named to the Perfect Game All-Star Classic representing…

C-USA Media Days: Southern Miss Golden Eagles

As Jay Hopson enters his third season as head coach at Southern Miss there’s a developing sense of continuity for the upcoming campaign, but for the second year in a row Coach Hop is also dealing with a pre-season quarterback…

SEC Media Days: Mississippi State Bulldogs

After nine years with the same head coach getting used to a new one takes some time, but first-year head man Joe Moorhead doesn’t have any to waste as the next in line at Mississippi State. Today, the former Penn…

Southern Miss picked fourth in C-USA West

With the recent news of Southern Miss quarterback Keon Howard’s decision to transfer, it’s hard to project the Golden Eagles in 2018. Today, that was represented in the league’s pre-season poll. USM was picked to finish fourth in the Conference…

Mississippi State QB tabbed for Davey O’Brien watch list

Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald is the recipient of some more high praise. Earlier today, the rising senior was one of 26 players named to the Davey O’Brien Award watch list after being one of eight semi-finalists in the running…

SEC Media Days: Florida Gators

When Dan Mullen left Mississippi State to become the head man at Florida back in November, he did so as the second-winningest coach in MSU history. Today, he took part in SEC Media Days with his new school for the…

SEC Media Days: Ole Miss Rebels

Gulfport native Matt Luke is going into his 18th season as either a player or coach in the Southeastern Conference. After all those years, the new head coach of the Rebels is finally checking SEC Media Days off his bucket…

Port City FC postseason bound

Port City FC has announced their home playoff date for July 26th. This will be the biggest adult soccer game ever played on the Gulf Coast with the 7 p.m. matchup set to be played at Gulfport’s Herbert Wilson Stadium.…

Shuckers centerfielder named to MiLB Team of the Week

Shuckers centerfielder Corey Ray has been tabbed by MLB Pipeline for its Minor League team of the week for the second time in three weeks. The number six ranked up-and-comer for Biloxi has been on fire as of late, homering…

Port City Sounders play Saturday against AFC Mobile

The Port City Sounders will focus on AFC Mobile in a match-up Saturday that determines the seeding for the Gulf Coast Premier League Cup. If the Sounders win, they will host the semi-final on July 26th. If they lose or…

Long Beach infielder named Underclass All-American

Long Beach High School Bearcat Cade Crosby has shined in the summer spotlight on the diamond and his hard work is paying off. This multi-sport athlete was recently selected as a Perfect Game Underclass All-American. Underclass Perfect Game makes this…

Southern Miss athletics get new uniforms

You can expect some new swag from the Golden Eagles this season as they showcased new uniforms today. Season ticket holders and Eagle Club members were invited to a uniform unveiling party Thursday night on the school’s campus. The Southern…

Southern Miss football has four QBs on roster

The Southern Miss quarterback situation seems under control before going into fall camp on August 2nd. After Keon Howard announced his departure from the team, the depth charted seemed to slim down. Returning senior Kwadra Griggs seems to be the…

Soccer team has a ball with Boys and Girls Club

The Boys and Girls Club had a special guest appearance at their Forest Heights Center in Gulfport. A couple players from semi-pro soccer team Port City Sounders took the day off today to hold a soccer clinic, introducing their love…

Port City Sounders update

Coming off an impressive 15-0 victory against the Real United Riverhawks, the Port City Sounders focus on their game this Saturday against AFC Mobile. The Sounders will have one more home game which will either be the quarterfinal or semi-final.…

Equipment changes for high school softball in 2019

Expect some equipment rule changes for the upcoming 2019 softball season to reduce the risk of injury. The changes recommended by the National Federation of State High School Association’s softball rules committee were approved by the NFHS board of directors.…

Ocean Springs adult basketball league

For locals who still wanna be like Mike or are simply staying in shape check out the Ocean Springs Park and Rec adult basketball league. The league consists of 16 teams, two divisions, and one championship. There’s a regular season…

Mayor FoFo Gilich chimes in on Croatia’s win

A well-recognized man is celebrating Croatia’s big victory. Mayor FoFo Gilich, who carries Croatian blood, says he is very proud of his team who was the underdog in today’s game. Mayor Gilich was in Croatia last week. He says the…

GSSA World Series at Gulfport Sportsplex

The Gulfport Sportsplex is booming with excitement as the GSSA World Series takes place. The Girls Fast Pitch World Series started this week with over 150 softball players competing. On Friday, the Boys World Series starts with 60 teams going…