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In an eight-team field of all Power 5 schools, MSU might be considered the underdog. But, considering State comes from the Southeastern Conference, which placed an NCAA Tournament best ten teams in a Regional, State is exuding confidence as one…
On paper, the Mississippi State baseball program wasn’t supposed to get to Omaha. Less than a week into the season, the Bulldogs lost head Coach Andy Cannizaro, paving the way for Gary Henderson to work a miracle. On February 21st,…
The 2018 FIFA World Cup will kick off tomorrow in Russia and it’s really starting to pump up some locals here on the Coast. The Port City Soccer League in Gulfport has several international players on their team from England,…
When you consider the fact that Mississippi State started the season by getting swept at Southern Miss, lost its head coach the following week, and then began SEC play with a mark of just 2-7, in hindsight, its run to…
Houston Texans third-round pick Martinas Rankin is recovering from foot surgery and is expected to be ready to go by the start of the season. The Mississippi State alum and former MGCCC product underwent the procedure to repair damage suffered…
Marcus Davenport was a full participant on day one of mini-camp despite battling through a thumb injury that will require him to have surgery at the end of this week. According to reports, the 2018 first round selection will be…
Between his impending four game suspension and the perceived narrative of an off-season holdout, Mark Ingram has grabbed more headlines than any other New Orleans Saints player over the past month. That brings us to day one of mandatory mini-camp…
Speaking of Gulf Coast, some high praise awarded to Brandon Parker earlier today. The West Harrison alum has been tabbed as an NJCAA Division II All-America first team selection for his record-breaking season with the Bulldogs. In 2018, Parker went…
All that being said, former St. Martin wide receiver Kalem Reddix is essentially trading places with Dillard. Back in January, News 25 reported the class of 2017 standout had enrolled in classes at Gulf Coast with plan of suiting up…
On National Signing Day, former Gulfport linebacker Karlos Dillard was all in as he made it official with the United States Air Force Academy. On Saturday, he announced he had signed with Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Dillard tells News…
Baseballs have nothing to do with bananas, but Mississippi State went bananas with bananas as its good luck charm in the Nashville Super Regional. What else can you even say about Omaha-bound MSU following its 11th inning victory over the…
A local athlete from D’Iberville High School graduated with only one DI offer from the University of South Alabama. Now, he is about to start his career as a professional baseball player. Dylan Hardy was an outstanding player at the…
Fresh off its 6A state championship crown, the Gulfport boys soccer team is no stranger to post-season accolades, but even for the Admirals, Ashton LeBlanc is the recent recipient of some extremely high praise. The rising senior defender has been…
Pascagoula’s Willie Joe Garry Jr. and Harrison Central’s Brendan Hardy were the only two Coast products drafted right out of high school in the 2018 MLB first year player draft. Those turned out to be picks well spent as both…
Following its third straight NCAA regional appearance, the Southern Miss baseball team is losing seven extra players this off-season, but the Golden Eagles have plenty of talent returning to Hattiesburg just waiting in the wings. The breakthrough player would have…
Today, News 25 was the first to report that Harrison Central’s Brendan Hardy has opted to forego his commitment with Jones County Junior College and sign with the New York Mets. That being said, the most hectic week of his…
Harrison Central star pitcher Brendan Hardy will have to think about what to do next after being drafted by the New York Mets late this afternoon. The right-hander was taken in the 31st round as the 920th overall pick after…
Willie Joe Garry Jr. has a lot to think about this summer. On the one hand, the Pascagoula center fielder has already signed with Pearl River Community College and then on the other he has until July 6th to decide…
Joe Gray of the Hattiesburg Tigers was taken late last night in the second round by the Milwaukee Brewers. It’s believed that his draft slot at 60th overall would be enough to convince him to sign for more than a…
In the high school ranks, Pascagoula center fielder Joe Garry Jr. was the first local product to hear his name called as a ninth round pick of the Minnesota Twins. The speedy center fielder was taken at 274 overall, leaving…
East Central alum Konnor Pilkington didn’t have to wait very long to hear his name called on day two of the draft as a third round pick of the Chicago White Sox. The left-handed junior out of Mississippi State was…
With the seventh-to-last pick of the day, USM’s Luke Reynolds went to the Chicago Cubs in the 10th round. At 308 overall, Reynolds is a day two pick with incredible upside as both the Conference USA Player of the Year…
Late last night, Southern Miss pitcher Nick Sandlin got the call of his life and it sounded like something straight out of a movie. On the other line was his agent who asked him “are you ready to be a…
In the minor league sector, the Biloxi Shuckers are home to a pair of award winners in the form of right-hand pitcher Zack Brown and second baseman Keston Hiura. Today, the Double A duo swept the Milwaukee Brewers organizational honors…