SUMMARY: The Southern Miss baseball team had an exceptional 2025 season, finishing with a 47-16 overall record and setting a new single-season home run record of 106. They achieved an 18-game winning streak, had seven players on the Sun Belt Conference team, and earned both the Sun Belt Player of the Year and Ferris Trophy honors. Head Coach Christian Ostrander praised the team’s unity, leadership, and hard work. Seniors Carson Paetow and Matt Adams reflected on their deep bonds, growth, and gratitude for their time as Golden Eagles. This memorable season also featured Southern Miss hosting another NCAA Regional, highlighting a truly outstanding year.

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SUMMARY: The Mercy Cross Center in downtown Biloxi, Mississippi, marked its first anniversary, having helped 136 homeless individuals transition into housing, jobs, or family reunification. Founded by Bishop Louis Kihneman after seven homeless deaths inspired him, the center offers meals, healthcare, psychiatric support, and job training through community partners like Catholic Charities, Memorial Hospital, Loaves and Fishes, and Goodwill. Brian Fremin, a beneficiary, praised the center for helping him regain stability and reconnect with family. Goodwill’s Leanna Saucier provides digital skills and job readiness training. The center has become a vital transitional hub combating homelessness in Biloxi.

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SUMMARY: Pearl River Community College (PRCC) Wildcats, seeded second, opened the 2025 NJCAA Division II Baseball World Series in Enid, Oklahoma, with an 11–3 mercy-rule victory over Kellogg Community College. Freshman outfielder Jackson Hood ignited the offense with a solo home run in the fourth inning and contributed two hits, two RBIs, and two walks. Pitchers KK Clark and Caleb Dyess delivered strong performances, with Clark earning his 11th win of the season. Head Coach Michael Avalon praised the team’s resilience and preparation. The Wildcats will face in-state rival East Central Community College on Tuesday at 7 p.m. .

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