In October 2001, two undefeated football teams met for what West Marion head coach Brad Duncan described as “the Super Bowl.”“The biggest crowd that’s ever been in Foxworth,” Duncan said.The Trojans (7-0) defeated Columbia (7-0) by the score of 12-7.
If there’s anyone who knows what a talented runner looks like, it’s Shelton Gandy.The second-year Wayne County head coach rushed for more than 6,000 yards in three years at Waynesboro Central High School.
Week 8 of the high school football slate featured many key region contests. Here’s a look at some of the Friday night scores from around the Pine Belt...
Tennessee intercepted three passes, shut down Southeastern Conference rushing leader Kylin Hill and withstood an injury to quarterback Brian Maurer in a 20-10 victory over Mississippi State on Saturday.
A number of high school football games were pushed up to Thursday night with impending rain expected on Friday. Here’s a look at some of the scores from around the Pine Belt...
In what’s been called the SEC West of Class 3A football, Columbia and Jefferson Davis clash in an all-important region 8-3A contest on Friday night.The Wildcats roar into Bassfield at 6-0 while the Jaguars are 2-4, having dropped three of their last four games in part due to a slew of injuries.
For the third straight week, Jones College put up over 400 yards of offense while limiting its opponent to less than 200 yards – it resulted in a third straight win.
Prior to the 2019 season, a panel of Conference USA media members predicted North Texas and Southern Miss to finish No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, in the C-USA West Division standings.It appears Saturday’s matchup between the two will loom very large as to whether those predictions hold true.
Purvis High School rolled into Friday night’s region 7-4A opener against Stone with a three-game win streak and a ton of confidence.The Tornadoes didn’t waver when the game was moved to Saturday morning at Pearl River Community College, jumping out to a 26-6 lead over the Tomcats.
Folks around Hattiesburg may recognize Pearl River Community College’s punter as a former Tiger.Then again, they may not because Hattiesburg didn’t do a whole lot of punting when Gayden Hence was in high school.The PRCC freshman is getting plenty of opportunities in Poplarville.
Jones College notched another complete performance on Saturday in its 49-6 win over PRCC.The No. 12 Bobcats (4-2, 3-1 MACJC) racked up 448 yards of offense while limiting the Wildcats to just 100 yards.
Petal High School returned to a damp football field after a lengthy lightning delay on Friday, knotted 7-7 with rival Oak Grove.Panthers head coach Marcus Boyles put the football in the hands of senior Micah McGowan 27 times.
The first Friday in October provided plenty of thrills – and lightning. Many weather delays across the Pine Belt pushed games late into the night, while some were postponed to later dates.Here’s a look at some of the scores from week seven of the high school football season...
When junior placekicker Briggs Bourgeois went down with an injury during USM’s spring football game, coach Jay Hopson was unsure who to turn to.“It was my biggest concern leaving spring practice and the spring game,” Hopson said.
Taylorsville head coach Mitch Evans described the Tartars’ 28-0 loss at Jackson Prep last Friday as a little slice of “humble pie.”The loss was Taylorsville’s first of the season and first shutout since 2004. The Tartars responded on Thursday by dominating Bay Springs 42-6 to open Region 5-2A play
When Jones College and Pearl River Community College line up opposite one another on Saturday at 2 p.m., it will be for the 89th time.The longstanding rivalry continues this weekend in Ellisville where the No. 14 Bobcats are off to a 3-2 start (2-1 MACJC).
Southern Miss will not field a football team on Saturday – but coach Jay Hopson wants to his team improve this week.The Golden Eagles (3-2, 1-0 Conference USA) are working on fundamentals and technique during their bye week, ahead of the October 12 contest against North Texas.
University of Southern Mississippi quarterback Jack Abraham was named Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week after throwing for 351 yards and three touchdowns against the University of Texas-El Paso.
In its 6-0 start to the season, Bay Springs has found different ways to win ball games.At Clarke County on Friday, it was the defense that stepped up and yielded just seven points. Junior Eddie Payton had a hand in the Bulldogs’ success with 11 tackles, one sack and two forced fumbles.
District play began for many teams in week six of the high school football season. Here’s a look at some of Friday night’s scores from around the Pine Belt...
The offense came alive for Jones College and the defense held its own as the Bobcats trounced Southwest Mississippi 34-6 on Thursday night.No. 17 Jones gained 504 yards of offense compared to the Bears’ 163.
If there’s one thing Jay Hopson knows well, it’s defense.The 27-year coaching veteran has seen a lot talented football players from stops at LSU, Florida and Michigan.His compliments of USM defensive back D.Q. Thomas can be considered high praise.
After hosting the school’s first playoff game last season, Richton has gone through some growing pains in 2019.An inexperienced group of Rebels turned to senior Dylan Farve on Friday night, who helped lead Richton a 40-11 win over Sacred Heart.
District play begins Friday for class 5A – a new season and new life for many programs around the Pine Belt.Hattiesburg High is hoping to start strong at Wayne County after a 1-3 non-district record.
In what is shaping up to be one of the toughest regions in class 6A, Petal is glad to play host to Pearl in Friday’s region 3-6A opener.Both the Panthers (3-1) and Pirates (3-1) enter Friday’s game after a bye week.
Two years and one week after trading Stephone Anthony to the Miami Dolphins, the Saints are bringing the 2015 first round pick back to New Orleans, according to an NFL Network report.
Munoz, who closed with a 2-under 70, made it two straight weeks for South American winners, following Joaquin Niemann winning last week at the Greenbrier.
Chase Garbers threw for four touchdowns, but No. 23 California needed a game-saving tackle at the 1-yard line from linebacker Evan Weaver on the game’s final play to defeat Mississippi 28-20 on Saturday.
