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PRCC’s Meet the Wildcats scheduled for August 21
SUMMARY: Pearl River Community College will host its annual Meet the Wildcats event on August 21 at Marvin R. White Coliseum, providing fans an early look at the 2024-25 Wildcats. The event features introductions for all PRCC teams, including volleyball, soccer, football, and basketball, along with performances by the Spirit of the River Marching Band and cheerleaders. Admission is free. Tickets for fall sports are currently on sale, with various pricing options, including all-sport passes for $123. The box office is cashless, accepting only credit and debit cards, encouraging fans to buy tickets in advance. For updates, follow PRCC Athletics on social media.
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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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