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Gautier’s Baseball Playoff Debut Highlights Storylines For Gators’ Series Against No. 1 South Jones

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1 year ago

April 23, 2024

228sports.com – MIke Wixon – 2024-04-23 14:09:03

SUMMARY: For the first time in its 27-year history, the Gautier Gators baseball team is headed to the state tournament, ending a long-standing participation drought since the school’s inception in 1997. Facing a challenging opponent, the 23-5 South Jones, ranked No. 1 in Class 5A, the Gators (12-13 overall, 7-8 in region play) aspire to not just make an appearance but to compete at a high level. The best-of-three series kicks off Friday at 7 p.m. in Ellisville, with subsequent games scheduled based on the series’ progression. Under the guidance of second-year coach Deion Ulmer, a South Jones alum, Gautier is focused on leveraging their hard work throughout the season to make a strong showing. The Gators’ playoff run is buoyed by key players and a supportive community rallying for success and school spirit.

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Long Beach Promotes Cody Finley To Head Football Coach

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2 months ago

March 12, 2025

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228sports.com – Hunter Dawkins – 2025-03-12 08:40:00

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

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2 months ago

February 27, 2025

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228sports.com – Bill Glenn – 2025-02-27 21:30:00

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

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2 months ago

February 23, 2025

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228sports.com – Hunter Dawkins – 2025-02-23 20:51:00

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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