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Five Southern Six Teams Set To Make History In First Year Of Girls Flag Football In MHSAA
SUMMARY: A new pilot program aims to introduce girls flag football to Mississippi, with 12 high schools forming teams, including five in South Mississippi. Collaborating with the New Orleans Saints, the Mississippi High School Activities Association plans for games to start in late March. The participating schools include Picayune, Brandon, and Meridian, among others. Although preparation time is short, enthusiasm is high, particularly at George County, where 70 girls expressed interest in joining. Practices will begin on February 17, leading up to a championship game. Mississippi will become the 14th state to support girls flag football, which is gaining popularity nationwide.
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Jacob Massey Resigns As Long Beach Football Coach After Three Seasons
SUMMARY: The Long Beach School Board accepted the resignation of head football coach Jacob Massey during a recent meeting, initiating the search for a new coach. In his three years with the Bearcats, Massey had a 4-29 record but helped end a 30-game losing streak and secured the team’s first Oyster Bowl victory since 2017. Massey expressed gratitude to the school community and plans to move closer to family in Northeast Mississippi. Long Beach has struggled in recent seasons, with its last winning record in 2017. Massey will complete the current school year with the district.
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Pirates’ Soccer Season Ends in 4A Second Round; Lady Pirates Advance To Quarterfinals
SUMMARY: The Pass Christian Pirates (14-7-1) fell 4-1 to the Sumrall Bobcats in the second round of the MHSAA Class 4A soccer playoffs, concluding their season after a strong run including a 4-0 win over Morton. Despite trailing 2-1 at halftime, the Pirates conceded two late goals. Senior Trey Roche scored their only goal, ending the season with 30 goals and 70 points. Coach Michael Archibald highlighted the team’s resilience amid challenges. Meanwhile, the Lady Pirates (11-5-1) progressed to the MHSAA 4A quarterfinals after a 1-0 win over Richland and will face the Sumrall Lady Bobcats next.
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Region 8-3A Baseball: Playoff Pedigrees And Returning Players Set The Stage For 2025
SUMMARY: Region 8-3A baseball is set to be highly competitive in 2025, featuring four postseason teams from the previous year, including St. Patrick and St. Stanislaus. St. Patrick, which finished 17-13-1 in 2024, returns seven seniors, including Jacob Alexander and Ayden Le, both key players recognized in the All-State first team. St. Stanislaus also begins its season with strong returning players. Presbyterian Christian joins the region after a solid 23-11 season. West Marion, the reigning champion, posted a 30-12 record. The region comprises Presbyterian Christian, St. Patrick, St. Stanislaus, Tylertown, and West Marion.
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