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Southern Miss drops conference opener

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…

Play of the Day: Flowers for Sophia

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…

High School Football: Greene County at Poplarville

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…

High School Football: Harrison Central at Biloxi

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…

High School Football: Ocean Springs at D’Iberville

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…

High School Football preview: Greene Co. at Poplarville

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…

MGCCC vs. Hinds

JUCO Thursday: undefeated Hinds hosting Mississippi Gulf Coast. Hinds wins this one 28-21. Itawamba defeats Pearl River 38-36.

Female football player making Ocean Springs history

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…

Poplarville Hornets still rolling

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…

Myles Brennan’s role increasing at LSU

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…

Ole Miss pulling from upset experience

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…

Southern Miss rested for North Texas

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…

High School Football: Pascagoula at Harrison Central

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…

High School Football: St. Martin at Gulfport

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…

MGCCC vs. East Central

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…