Poplarville wins shootout against Hancock High 60-54
Poplarville wins big on the road behind a monster performance from junior running back, Tylan Keys.
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Picayune defeats Biloxi 23-14
The Biloxi Indians was on the road Friday evening looking to for another win vs Picayune Maroon Tide but fell short 23-14. Here are the highlights.
Gulfport Alum, Olympian Brittney Reese named new assistant coach at UC Long Beach
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport High School is recognizing one of its most accomplished graduates. Olympic Gold Medalist Brittney Reese begins a new coaching…
Southern Miss Golden Eagles defeat Jackson State Tigers
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- It was an exciting weekend of college football all across the Magnolia State, including right up the road in Hattiesburg. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen…
Saints Report: New Orleans Saints fall to Arizona Cardinals in first regular season game
NEW ORLEANS, LA. (WXXV)- The New Orleans Saints’ first regular season game ended in a 20-13 loss. The Saints hosted the Arizona Cardinals at…
AP Top 25 college football poll ranks Ohio State in the top spot
By The Associated Press In the first AP Top 25 college football poll rankings of the regular season, the Ohio State Buckeyes took the lead, followed by Penn State at No. 2 and LSU at No. 3. The Buckeyes slid into position to dominate this week’s rankings with 55 first-place votes…
Mississippi State opens at Southern Miss with both programs looking to improve
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Updated 3:49 PM CDT, August 28, 2025 Mississippi State at Southern Miss, Saturday, noon EDT. BetMGM College Football Odds: Mississippi State by 13 1/2. How to watch: ESPN Key stats Mississippi State (2024) Overall offense: 377.2 yards…
WXXV Friday Night Showcase returns
Many South Mississippi High School football programs are participating in jamboree games tonight. That means our High School Football Showcase returns to WXXV NBC tonight at 10. Join Sports Director Ansley…
Biloxi Shuckers announce complete 2026 schedule
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The 2026 schedule for the Biloxi Shuckers has been announced. Minor League Baseball and the Shuckers made the announcement on Tuesday. The 2026 complete schedule includes 69 home games. Game times, promotions, and ticket sales will be…
25 Teams in 25 Days: Hancock Hawks
It’s week four of our 25 Teams segment and athletes truly can’t wait for those Friday Night Lights in just nine sleeps. It’s day 16 of 25 Teams in…
25 Teams in 25 Days: Harrison Central Red Rebels
It’s week three of our high school football preseason coverage which means we are less than two weeks out from week zero! On day 14 of 25…
25 Teams in 25 Days: Long Beach Bearcats
We’re ten days away from jamborees here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and we have ten more teams to feature after tonight. Sports Director Ansley Brent stopped by…
Texas takes top spot in USA Today preseason coaches poll, leading nine SEC teams
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Updated 1:58 PM CDT, August 4, 2025 Texas holds the top spot in the USA Today preseason coaches football poll released on Monday. The Longhorns received 28 of the 67 first-place votes. Defending national champion Ohio State…
Deion Sanders says he had bladder cancer but will coach the Colorado Buffaloes this season
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer Colorado coach Deion Sanders says he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of bladder cancer but after surgery his oncologist considered him cured. Dr. Janet Kukreja, the director of urologic oncology at the CU…
Trump signs executive order seeking to clarify college athletes’ employment status
By WILL WEISSERT Updated 4:08 PM CDT, July 24, 2025 WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order mandating that federal authorities clarify whether college athletes can be considered employees of the schools they play for — attempting to…
Tennessee embraces QB battle as Florida, Mississippi State seek new heights
By ALAN COLE Updated 2:23 PM CDT, July 16, 2025 ATLANTA (AP) — The Southeastern Conference’s evolving quarterback situations continued to be a focal point of SEC media days on Wednesday. Florida quarterback DJ Lagway went 6-1 after taking over as…
SEC media days: LSU, South Carolina, Ole Miss quarterbacks in spotlight
By MAURA CAREY Updated 4:27 PM CDT, July 14, 2025 ATLANTA (AP) — The opening day of SEC football media days Monday featured LSU, South Carolina, Ole Miss and Vanderbilt. The Commodores have Diego Pavia at quarterback going into his second season and…
East Central Lady Hornets celebrate state championship win at WXXV!
WXXV News 25’s Sports Director Ansley Brent sits down with the 2025 Class 5A Softball State Champions, the East Central Lady Hornets. Brent is joined by Head…
Diamond Youth Baseball Tournament wraps up in Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Youth baseball all-stars took to the diamond in Pascagoula Monday, looking to bring home a championship to their respective communities. We’re talking about the 10…
2025 Moss Point Hall of Fame honorees announced
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The third class of honorees for the Moss Point Sports Hall of Fame have been announced. This year’s class is 20 members strong and ten of these honorees are from the pre 1970 era of schooling…
Local youth participate in Dale Brown Boys and Girls Basketball Camp
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Local legend and former NBA player Dale Brown is back hosting his 17th annual Boys and Girls Basketball Camp at Taconi…
WXXV News 25 Sports Director Ansley Brent previews Shuckers vs. Smokies
The Biloxi Shuckers have a chance to clinch the first half title of the South Division today. WXXV Sports Director Ansley Brent is at Keesler…
Mississippi State on tap to host 2025 MHSAA football state championships
CLINTON – For the first time in nearly a decade, the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi Gridiron Classic (Mississippi High School Activities Association Football State Championships) will be held in Starkville at Mississippi State’s Davis Wade Stadium on December…
WXXV News 25 Sports Director Ansley Brent is at the Biloxi Shuckers 10-year celebration
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- There are many reasons to celebrate over at Keesler…