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Ocean Springs Secures Wins Over Moss Point: Girls Triumph 20-16, Boys Dominate 66-43

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8 months ago

December 1, 2023

228sports.com – Jame Spain – 2023-12-01 14:57:40

SUMMARY: The Ocean Springs girls' basketball team narrowly defeated Moss Point with a score of 20-16, while the boys' team had a more decisive victory at 66-43. The girls' match featured a sluggish start, with Ocean Springs leading by just one point after the first quarter and by three at halftime. Key free throws made by Moriah Jackson, Taylor Fairley, and Ka'Marrah Jimmerson solidified their win, with Starr Jackson leading the scoring for the Lady Greyhounds. In contrast, the boys' game started aggressively with Ocean Springs leading 24-6 in the first quarter and maintaining a strong lead throughout, despite Moss Point's improved performance after the break. Key players for Ocean Springs included Elijah Isom, Kaleb Bradley, and Maddox Noblitt, contributing significantly to their 6-2 record, while JuJuan Nettles and Quehoy'Sean Taylor led the scoring for Moss Point.

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Burnham, Wise, Zielinski named Cobalt All-America Scholars

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2 days ago

July 24, 2024

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www.mgcccbulldogs.com – Don Hammack – 2024-07-24 23:00:00

SUMMARY: Three sophomores from Mississippi Gulf Coast's national championship golf team—Will Burnham, Jackson Wise, and Andrew Zielinski—received Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar awards for their academic and athletic achievements. To qualify, players must participate in at least 50% of competitive rounds, have a stroke average under 77, and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.2. Burnham, ranked No. 1 nationally, graduated with a 3.84 GPA and will play at Southern Miss. Wise, with a 3.65 GPA, will continue at Mississippi State, and Zielinski, ranked No. 2, graduated with a 3.92 GPA and will join Lee University.

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66 Pearl River athletes and three teams recognized by NJCAA for their academic success

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3 days ago

July 23, 2024

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www.prccathletics.com – 228admin – 2024-07-23 23:00:00

SUMMARY: Pearl River Community College announced that 66 student-athletes and eight teams achieved academic excellence, being recognized by the National Junior College Athletic Association. Teams with a GPA of 3.0 or higher included women's soccer (3.81), volleyball (3.45), and softball (3.44); all were honored as 2023-24 NJCAA Academic Teams. Individual student-athletes earned recognition based on their GPAs, with first-team selections achieving a 4.0 GPA. Notable individuals include AJ Hansen (Baseball) and Chloe Ezell (Women's Soccer). For updates on PRCC athletics, follow them on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook.

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Dees joins Baseball coaching staff

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5 days ago

July 21, 2024

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www.mgcccbulldogs.com – Don Hammack – 2024-07-21 23:00:00

SUMMARY: New Mississippi Gulf Coast baseball coach Zach Allen has appointed Kade Dees as an assistant coach, completing his staff. Dees, who played for Allen in junior college, will serve as the hitting coach and work with catchers. He brings valuable experience, having recently been part of East Central's successful staff that reached the NJCAA Division II World Series. Dees also played for Delta State, contributing to their championship season. He holds degrees in health and sports performance. Dees expressed enthusiasm for coaching at Gulf Coast and working alongside Allen, citing the excellent facilities and campus.

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