Three years ago today, Michael Gilbert’s life changed forever when he incurred a severe head injury prior to his senior season with the Southern Miss baseball team. These days, it’s all coming full circle for the one they call Gilly.…
In Hattiesburg, Southern Miss is looking to leave the past in the past after its 43-28 home defeat at the hands of North Texas on Saturday. The Golden Eagles squandered a 21-7 second quarter lead while the Mean Green was…
The hot topic in local sports over the weekend was the Pass Christian football team and the three players that took a knee for the National Anthem before their game at Bay High. The photographs went viral and added to…
The WXXV Play of the Day goes to Sophia Myers and the Flowers for Sophia fundraising campaign. At tonight’s game, students had flowers painted on their faces for the seven-year-old that’s suffering from a rare form of brain cancer and…
As far as records go, the marquee high school football game of the week is Greene County at Poplarville. The 6-0 Wildcats and 5-0 Hornets took centerstage in a battle of unbeatens to kickoff district play for region 7 class…
A crazy first week of district action has Biloxi and Harrison Central as two of the four teams tied atop the region 4 class 6A standings. What they both have in common were even crazier week one finishes so what…
A heavy favorite to repeat as district champions in region 4 class 6A, D’Iberville came into week seven with an overall record of 1-4 and 0-1 in league play. Tonight, the Warriors were looking to bounce back at home against…
As far as records go, the marquee high school football game of the week is Greene County at Poplarville. The 6-0 Wildcats and 5-0 Hornets will square off at 7 tonight in a battle of unbeatens to kickoff district play…
JUCO Thursday: undefeated Hinds hosting Mississippi Gulf Coast. Hinds wins this one 28-21. Itawamba defeats Pearl River 38-36.
The Ocean Springs football program has more than 80 players on its varsity roster and one of them is a girl. But Kaylee Foster says she’s just one of the guys, minus the homecoming dress and high heels. She’s a…
Mason Hunt of the Mississippi Gulf Coast football team has been named NJCAA Special Teams Player of the Week, one day after taking home the like from MACJC. The Stone High School alum was perfect last week in his team’s…
Fresh off its first ever state title game appearance, the Poplarville football program hasn’t skipped a beat in 2017. The class 4A Hornets have ripped off five straight wins to start the season, setting the stage for a battle of…
In the high school volleyball sector, Harrison Central was hosting St. Martin in their first matches since the conclusion of district play. Harrison Central takes the match three games to one.
With each passing game, the future of the LSU football program is starting to collide with the present. St. Stanislaus alum Myles Brennan is that future, but he’s also becoming a part of the now. On Saturday, Head Coach Ed…
“When I say one, you say two. When I say win, you say for you.” It’s the ever popular pre-game chant developed by Drew Brees prior to the 2009 season with the help of U.S. Marines stationed in Guantanamo Bay.…
Also coming off a bye is Ole Miss. Interim Head Coach Matt Luke says this week’s opponent, Alabama, is ranked number one for a reason, but that’s never stopped the Rebels from caring in the past. Two years ago, they…
There are two schools of thought when it comes to bye weeks: they either come at a good time or a bad time. For Southern Miss, it’s a chance to get rested and healthy, but at what cost in terms…
As great as Mississippi State’s win over LSU was two Saturday’s ago, maybe it was too great. Coming off the biggest win over the Tigers in program history, the Bulldogs didn’t rise to the challenge of their top 20 matchup…
Ocean Springs rounding out the 6A games with homecoming night, rolling out the red carpet for Hancock. Hancock wins this one 28-20.
After spending six years in the 5A ranks, Pascagoula once again occupies Class 6A. The Panthers played their first district game back in region 4 for the first time since 2010. Harrison Central doing the honors for Pascagoula’s welcome back…
Over in Biloxi, Indians hosting reigning district champion D’Iberville. Home team still looking for its first win of 2017. Biloxi wins this one 26-23.
The year 2003 is significant to the St. Martin football team for two reasons. One: that’s the last time the Yellowjackets made it to the playoffs. Two: that’s the last time they beat Gulfport. Admirals hosted St. Martin and it’s…
Being noticed by someone you’re trying to impress is always a nice little morale boost, especially in the world of college football recruiting. But as a cautionary tale, it’s important not to let that recognition go straight to the head.…
One game into MACJC South Division play, so far so good for the local teams as Mississippi Gulf Coast and Pearl River sit tied atop the standings. Tonight, they were both at home, looking to keep it that way. The…