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Bulldogs wrap up season in 15th nationally
SUMMARY: The 14th-ranked Mississippi Gulf Coast team concluded their journey at the NJCAA Division I Men’s Tennis Tournament with a defeat in the No. 3 doubles consolation semifinals, securing a 15th place finish overall. The duo of Hiram Havard and John Thomas Frank faced an 8-2 defeat against Wallace State’s pairing. Despite this loss, coach Sam Blackburn highlighted the team’s strong start and the achievement of finishing top 15 nationally as commendable. The Bulldogs had a commendable season with a 12-7 dual match record and finished second in MACCC play. Their performance included notable victories against NAIA schools and junior college teams, marking a successful year.
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Long Beach Promotes Cody Finley To Head Football Coach
SUMMARY: Cody Finley was named the new head coach of Long Beach High School’s football team after Jacob Massey’s resignation. Finley, previously the offensive line coach, has extensive experience, including coaching at Gibson County High School, where he led the team to back-to-back winning seasons and playoff appearances. He also coached at Stewart County and Cheatham County, where he achieved significant success, including a Region 6AAA championship. Long Beach officials are confident in Finley’s ability to grow the program, emphasizing his leadership, work ethic, and commitment to student-athletes both on and off the field. Finley looks forward to continuing the team’s success.
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Heartbreak City: Pascagoula Falls In Final Four To Ridgeland For Second Year In A Row
SUMMARY: The Pascagoula Panthers lost to the Ridgeland Titans 70-60 in overtime during the Class 6A semifinals, marking their second consecutive Final Four defeat. Coach Lorenzo Wright praised the team’s effort but acknowledged the need to overcome challenges. Despite a sluggish first half, Pascagoula rallied in the second, with Blake Nettles and Quey’sean Taylor stepping up, but ultimately fell short after tying the game. Ridgeland’s strong free-throw shooting and multiple turnovers by Pascagoula were pivotal. Taylor scored 20 points, while Kelan Rich added 13 points and 10 rebounds in his final game. Ridgeland faces Olive Branch in the championship next.
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Pirates Run Aground In Morton’s 38-32 State Quarterfinal Victory
SUMMARY: The Pass Christian Pirates concluded their basketball season with a 38-32 loss to the Morton Panthers in the Class 4A state quarterfinals, marking the second consecutive year exiting at this stage. The Pirates, finishing the season 22-10 overall and 10-0 in region play, struggled offensively in the second quarter, scoring only three points. Despite a strong third quarter, they couldn’t capitalize late in the game, leading to a 6-0 run by Morton after a critical turnover. Coach Robin Sikes noted the importance of capitalizing on scoring opportunities, as the team missed 14 layups during the match.
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