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Region Wrap-Up: Regular-Season Races Reach Championship Showdown Stage
SUMMARY: This week, head-to-head competitions in the Southern Six will determine regional championships. Key matchups include Gulfport at Ocean Springs for the 4-7A title, George County at Picayune for the 4-6A championship, and Greene County at Poplarville competing for the 8-4A crown. Gautier seeks its first region title in 16 years against Stone, while West Marion, already the 8-3A champion, faces St. Stanislaus. Playoff spots in 3-6A and 4-5A are also on the line. Overall, this week’s games are crucial for playoff positioning and securing championships across multiple regions.
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SUMMARY: On Tuesday, the Pascagoula girls and boys basketball teams both won their Region 4-6A games against George County. The Lady Panthers dominated, overcoming a slow start to win 50-20, with Massyah Thomas scoring 13 points and Khyliyah Moore adding 11. The Panthers defeated the Rebels 59-48, led by Tylon Wilson’s 17 points and Tomareo Johnson’s 11. George County’s Jeremiah Bolton scored a game-high 22 points, but the Rebels couldn’t recover from an early deficit. Pascagoula’s girls improved to 4-4, while the boys improved to 8-2. Both teams will face Hancock next.
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SUMMARY: The West Point Green Wave triumphed over the Gautier Gators, winning 28-21 to secure their 13th state football title at M.M. Roberts Stadium. Gautier started strong with a touchdown from Latrell Pouge, taking a 7-0 lead, but West Point quickly retaliated, leveraging turnovers to establish a 21-7 halftime advantage. The Green Wave extended their lead to 28-7 in the third quarter. Gautier fought back, scoring a late touchdown and attempting an onside kick in the final seconds, but West Point secured the win and finished the season 11-3, while Gautier concluded at 12-2. Coach Marc High praised his team’s effort.
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SUMMARY: Two Southern Six high school football teams, Gautier and Poplarville, reached the state championships after winning South State titles. Gautier defeated Brookhaven 37-35 and will face West Point in the 5A state final, while Poplarville triumphed over Forest 24-21 and will meet Louisville in the 4A final. Ocean Springs and Picayune fell short, with Ocean Springs losing to Brandon 31-13 in 7A and Picayune falling to Hattiesburg 39-35 in 6A. Gautier and Poplarville are aiming for their first state championships, while Picayune and Ocean Springs seek future opportunities after strong seasons.
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