SUMMARY: The Our Lady Academy Crescents of Bay St. Louis secured their 17th state volleyball championship, triumphing over Belmont in four sets during the Class 3A finals, finishing the season with a 41-4 record. They are the only team from the Southern Six to win a title, while Ocean Springs, Hancock, and East Central fell short in their respective finals. Ocean Springs lost a five-set thriller to Lewisburg, Hancock was defeated by Lake Cormorant, and East Central lost to Lafayette. Additionally, St. Patrick won the girls Class I swimming title, and Pearl River Central captured the boys Class II championship.

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SUMMARY: The Gulfport Admirals showcased their powerful second-half performance by defeating the D’Iberville Warriors 38-19. After a close first half with a 14-13 lead, Gulfport surged in the second half, racking up 134 rushing yards and forcing three turnovers. Cooper Crosby led the Admirals with 132 combined yards and three touchdowns, while teammate Dakoreyan Payton added 122 yards and a touchdown. Quarterback Dane Sullivan completed 22 of 29 passes for 213 yards and a touchdown. Despite D’Iberville’s efforts, including two touchdowns from Jordan Walley, they couldn’t maintain momentum. Gulfport’s next game is against St. Martin on October 25.

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SUMMARY: The Pass Christian Pirates decisively defeated the Moss Point Tigers 41-0, securing their playoff spot for the fourth consecutive year. After losing three games, the Pirates improved to 4-4 overall and gained their first regional victory. The team generated 373 offensive yards, with running back Jacquez Alexander-Dedeaux leading with 148 total yards and three touchdowns. Quarterback Paris Trivillion completed 14 of 17 passes for 209 yards and two touchdowns. The Tigers, still winless at 0-8, struggled offensively, barely crossing midfield. Pass Christian’s next matchup is against Bay High on Halloween, which has playoff implications.

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