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Weekend Rewind: 7 things we noticed in the Southern 6 Friday night

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5 days ago

September 18, 2023

228sports.com – Curtis Rockwell – 2023-09-18 14:48:58

SUMMARY: Hancock and Harrison Central are the only undefeated teams in the “Southern Six” prep football teams after four weeks. Hancock achieved a 4-0 record for the first time in 23 years with a 46-7 victory over Petal. Picayune bounced back from a loss and won their last two games, including a comeback win against Gulfport. However, they lost their star player, Chris Davis, to a collarbone injury. D'Iberville defeated Pascagoula for the sixth consecutive time, while Harrison Central moved to 3-0 with a win over Tylertown. Long Beach ended their 29-game losing streak with a 34-20 win over Purvis.

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Hancock off to a 5-0 start for the first time in almost 25 years after win over Vancleave

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11 hours ago

September 23, 2023

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228sports.com – Curtis Rockwell – 2023-09-23 00:29:17

SUMMARY: Hancock High School's football team has started the season with a 5-0 record for the first time in 23 years. The Hawks defeated Vancleave 35-14, with Coach Neil Lollar praising the team's success and veteran players. The game started with Hancock jumping to a quick 14-0 lead, maintaining the advantage throughout the game. Both teams scored in the third quarter, but Hancock sealed the victory with two touchdowns in the final frame. Lollar described it as another tough road test that the team overcame. This achievement is significant for Hancock High, considering their last 5-0 start was in 2000.

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Ocean Springs stuns Picayune, 31-21

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13 hours ago

September 22, 2023

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228sports.com – Curtis Rockwell – 2023-09-22 23:27:23

SUMMARY: Ocean Springs delivered a 31-21 upset victory over two-time state champion Picayune, ending their 29-game winning streak. The Greyhounds dominated the game, holding the Maroon Tide for much of the contest. Ocean Springs has now won four consecutive games after losing their season opener by a single point. Picayune got off to a strong start with a 68-yard touchdown run, but Ocean Springs came back with 24 unanswered points. Despite a late surge from Picayune, Ocean Springs held on for the win. Both teams will have an open date before beginning region play in October.

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Pascagoula topples Biloxi 27-7 in latest game of a long-standing rivalry

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September 22, 2023

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228sports.com – Curtis Rockwell – 2023-09-22 22:52:53

SUMMARY: Pascagoula defeated Biloxi in their 99th all-time meeting, handing the Indians their first home loss of the season. Pascagoula's defense played exceptionally well, holding Biloxi to only seven points. The Panthers took an early lead and never relinquished it, with quarterback Silas Corder throwing three touchdowns. Pascagoula is now 4-1 on the season, while Biloxi drops to 2-3. This win marks Pascagoula's first 4-1 start in a decade. The team will have an open week before beginning Region 4-6A play. Biloxi will travel to Mobile, Alabama, to face LeFlore High next week.

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