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Football notebook: Some traditional rivalries altered; Gulfport now atop Super 7 Poll
SUMMARY: The 2023 prep football season in Mississippi started normally, but for teams in the “Southern Six”, the regular season will end differently. Gulfport and Biloxi, who have traditionally closed out the regular season against each other, will now face off in week seven. Ocean Springs and St. Martin will also close the regular season against each other for the first time in nearly two decades. Other new regular season-ending match-ups include Pascagoula vs. George County and Picayune vs. Hancock. In Class 5A, Vancleave will close the season against Laurel for the first time ever, as will Gautier.
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Pearl River football announces 2024 schedule
SUMMARY: Pearl River Community College (PRCC) unveiled its 2024 football schedule, starting with away games at Northwest and Itawamba in late August and early September. Home games begin on Sept. 12 against Southwest at Dobie Holden Stadium. A notable feature is the first bye-week in MACCC history on Sept. 3. Key matchups include Homecoming against Copiah-Lincoln on Oct. 10 and a game against defending champions East Mississippi on Oct. 17. Under head coach Seth Smith's fifth year, PRCC added National Champion Offensive Coordinator David Boykin. All games will be livestreamed for free on PRCCMedia.com/gold. Sponsorship opportunities are available through the Golden Gridiron Club.
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Pearl River rodeo kicking off College National Finals Rodeo
SUMMARY: The Pearl River women's rodeo team, after securing the Ozark Region Reserve Champion title, has begun competing in the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming. Competitors include Kate Eiland (breakaway roping, goat-tying), Sydney Poole (breakaway roping), Molli Rae Kinchen (breakaway roping), and Karrigan Cagley (breakaway roping). Blake Lyons, from the men's team, is teaming up with West Alabama's Clarke Gordon for team roping. All events span various dates and times, with performance rounds broadcast on ESPN3 via the ESPN app. For updates, follow Pearl River Community College athletics on Twitter and Facebook.
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Southern Six High Schools Change Coaches In Baseball, Football, Basketball
SUMMARY: The Southern Six high school sports scene is abuzz with coaching changes. Justin Edwards, who led Vancleave to a 2024 Class 5A state championship, is now head coach at Gulfport High, replacing Jamie McMahon after 13 seasons. McMahon had a 241-142 record and won titles in 2017 and 2023. Ryan Jordan returns to Resurrection Catholic School in Pascagoula, aiming for another state title. Pearl River Central appointed Buddy Turnage as their new baseball coach, while John Feaster left Moss Point for Pearl River Central's football team. Lastly, Eric Vianney is D'Iberville's new boys basketball coach, coming off a successful tenure at Picayune.
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