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Roundup: George County earns rare win over Wayne; Gulfport drops third straight game

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1 year ago

September 23, 2023

228sports.com – Curtis Rockwell – 2023-09-23 14:12:11

SUMMARY: In a football game, the George County Rebels defeated the Wayne County War Eagles for the first time since 1991 with a score of 14-13 in overtime. The Rebels tied the game in the fourth quarter with a touchdown. The game went into overtime, and the Rebels scored a touchdown to secure the win. The Rebels’ defense had three turnovers, including an interception and two fumble recoveries. In another game, the Brandon Bulldogs defeated the Gulfport Admirals with a score of 35-20. The Bulldogs took an early lead and never trailed. The Admirals suffered their third straight loss. The Harrison Central Red Rebels remained unbeaten with a 23-6 win over the Mendenhall Tigers. The Pass Christian Pirates bounced back from their first loss of the season with a 41-3 victory over the Northeast Jones Tigers.

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Wick’s Picks: Gautier Will Strike Gold In Historic 5A State Championship

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December 4, 2024

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228sports.com – MIke Wixon – 2024-12-04 08:47:00

SUMMARY: The Gautier Gators will compete for their first high school football state championship on Friday night against the West Point Green Wave at the University of Southern Mississippi. With a record of 12-1, Gautier faces the defending champion West Point, who boasts an impressive 12 state titles. The game will showcase Gautier’s spread offense against West Point’s ground-and-pound strategy. Gautier aims to capitalize on their offensive prowess, led by quarterback Trey Irving, who has had a standout season. Gautier coach Marc High emphasizes maintaining focus on the game, avoiding distractions, and minimizing turnovers for a successful title bid.

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Believe It: Gautier Will Play For First State Title After Crazy Ending In 37-35 Victory

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4 days ago

November 30, 2024

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228sports.com – MIke Wixon – 2024-11-30 13:27:00

SUMMARY: The Gautier Gators defeated the Brookhaven Panthers 37-35 in a thrilling Class 5A South State football championship. The game ended dramatically with two missed field goals by Brookhaven in the final seconds, securing Gautier’s spot in the state championship. Despite a missed extra point and a fumble that nearly allowed Brookhaven a comeback, Gautier held on. The Gators, who had suffered close losses in the previous seasons, will face West Point for their first state title. The game featured multiple lead changes, exciting plays, and dramatic moments, making it a memorable and movie-worthy victory.

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13-0 Hattiesburg Rules 6A South State In Suspenseful 39-35 Finish At Picayune

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November 30, 2024

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228sports.com – Rob Sigler – 2024-11-30 01:45:00

SUMMARY: Unbeaten Hattiesburg defeated Picayune 39-35 to win the 6A South State championship at Lee-Triplett Stadium. In a thrilling finish, Picayune, trailing by four in the final two minutes, reached the red zone but faced penalties and tight defense, resulting in unsuccessful end zone attempts. Key plays included multiple nullified touchdowns for Picayune and Hattiesburg’s quarterback Deuce Vaughn throwing four touchdown passes. Despite a comeback attempt, Picayune ended their season at 11-3. Hattiesburg (13-0) will face Grenada for the 6A state title after their victory.

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