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Playoff roundup: Terry knocks out George County; Pass, Poplarville advance
SUMMARY: Terry’s R.J. Hall was instrumental in leading the Bulldogs to a 31-29 playoff victory over George County with six touchdowns, including crucial plays on special teams and defense. His pivotal moments included an 84-yard kickoff return and a 34-yard pick 6. George County’s efforts to close the gap were thwarted by Hall’s 99-yard kickoff return late in the game. Despite a strong performance from George County’s Deuce Knight, who threw for 283 yards and rushed for another 83, Terry recovered an onside kick to secure their win and a 7-4 season record, advancing to face West Jones. Other playoff results included Pass Christian’s historic victory, Brookhaven’s overwhelming win against Vancleave, and Oak Grove, Brandon, West Jones, and Poplarville each securing their spots in the subsequent playoff rounds.
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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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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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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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