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Saints clinch first playoff berth since 2013

Not only did the New Orleans Saints end a three-game losing streak to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, they punched their ticket to the post-season for the first time in four years in the process. 2017 will be the year…

High School Girls Basketball: Gulfport vs. Pass Christian

Should have been much more competitive on the girls side with the Lady Pirates coming in with a record of 4-4 against 6A schools. Final score is Gulfport 49, Pass Christian 30. Lady Admirals really hitting their stride heading into…

High School Boys Basketball: Gulfport vs. Pass Christian

The Christmas season always brings the best out of high school basketball on the Gulf Coast with Gulfport’s Hardwood Holiday Classic now less than a week away. Tonight, the Admirals played their final tune-up game at home versus Pass Christian.…

Southern Miss lands Brookhaven duo

Up in Hattiesburg, Jay Hopson had a productive day at the office, signing a mixed bag of eight high school kids and seven JUCO level products. Headlining the former are Brookhaven standouts JJ Jones and Trace Clopton who both had…

East Central tight end inks with Mississippi State

College football’s first ever early signing period kicked off this morning at 7 o’clock sharp and shortly thereafter, East Central tight end Brad Cumbest officially made himself a division I athlete. The star tight end of the Hornets put pen…

High School Boys Soccer: Biloxi at West Harrison

According to News 25’s Ryan Mahan, the fog has brought visibility across the six coastal counties to half a mile or less. The stadium lights at West Harrison High School only helped so much. Hurricanes hosted Biloxi in a non-district…

MCGGG running back named NJCAA All-American

Less than one week removed from his commitment to North Texas, Mississippi Gulf Coast Running back DeAndre Torrey has proven his worth as a soon to be division I athlete. Today, the Gautier alum was named to the NJCAA All-American…

Southern Miss running back accepts Senior Bowl invite

A player with ties to Mississippi and Alabama, Mobile native and Southern Miss running back Ito Smith added another game onto his collegiate career today. USM’s all-time leader in total touchdowns and all-purpose yards has accepted his invitation to attend…

Mississippi All Stars dominate Alabama

The Mississippi-Alabama All Star Game was played 28 times in the Yellowhammer State before ever making its way across enemy lines. In 2015, Southern Miss hosted the classic for the first time and did so for the second time on…

Reggie Bush retiring from NFL

When the Saints were in rebuild mode during the post-Katrina days, they held the number 2 overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft. The Houston Texans selected Mario Williams at number 1 and Reggie Bush practically fell into their lap.…

Jack Wright named 22nd head football coach at MGCCC

Back in 2007, Steve Campbell led Mississippi Gulf Coast to its last football national championship. Today, he was named the new head coach at South Alabama. Meanwhile, his son, Steven Campbell Jr., introduced his first coaching hire as the athletic…

Former LA Tech QB commits to Southern Miss

As if the quarterback situation at Southern Miss wasn’t already interesting enough, the Golden Eagles have landed a big time commitment at that position. On Monday, Northwest Mississippi Community College QB Jack Abraham made it verbal, pledging his allegiance to…

St. Stanislaus offensive lineman commits to Central Arkansas

St. Stanislaus offensive lineman Brandon Tartavoulle has finally received the division I opportunity he’s been waiting on. On Monday, the Rock-A-Chaw senior committed to the University of Central Arkansas after receiving his offer over the Thanksgiving break. He’ll forego the…

MGCCC football standout heading to Tuscaloosa

MGCCC football standout Saivion Smith is returning to the SEC ranks, having committed to Alabama this afternoon. The sophomore was originally a cornerback at LSU and says playing for the Bulldogs “humbled him beyond measure.” Smith will make it official…

Basketball: MGCCC vs. Delgado

In the JUCO ranks, Mississippi Gulf Coast back at home for the first time since November 21st, taking on Delgado for the second time in a week. Bulldogs take this one 92-65, improving their overall record to 8-1. Meanwhile, the…

Gulfport Hardwood Holiday Classic schedule announced

One of the staples of high school basketball on the Mississippi Gulf Coast is Gulfport’s Hardwood Holiday Classic. This year will be the 35th annual showing of the tournament with a field as strong as ever. Today, Gulfport High School…

New Orleans Saints gunning for it all

With four games left to go in the regular season, the New Orleans Saints are right in the middle of a crowded NFC playoff picture and they’re looking to create some separation down the stretch. Even at 9-3, the Black…

Mississippi State headed to the Taxslayer Bowl

Mississippi State is heading back to the Sunshine State for its post-season date against Louisville in the Taxslayer Bowl in Jacksonville, Florida. Last year, the Bulldogs beat Miami of Ohio in the St. Petersburg Bowl despite winning only five games…