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East Central running back named player of the year

The dream season for East Central Running back Tony Brown continued yesterday with yet another big award. He’s been tabbed by USA Today as the offensive player of the year for the publication’s All USA Mississippi team. Joining the Gatorade…

NCAA Football: Southern Miss vs. Florida State

In Shreveport today, the Southern Miss football team looked to upset Florida State at the Independence Bowl. The Eagles, who ended the season 8-4, and the 6-6 Seminoles were both looking to finish the year off with a final win.…

USM falls short to Florida State

Florida State defeats USM 42-13 in the Independence Bowl. News 25’s Jeff Haeger is in Shreveport with a closer look at the USM defeat.

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…