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From internet reports ORANGE BEACH, Ala. – William Carey University is one win away from winning its second national championship in women’s soccer. The Lady Crusaders broke open a close game with a pair of second-half goals two minutes apart to take a 3-0 victory over Central Methodist (Mo.) in the semifinal round of …
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By Stan Caldwell stanmansportsfan.com HATTIESBURG – Scott Central blew up the scoreboard Saturday in completing an undefeated season. The Rebels scored early, often and almost every way possible in crushing Leflore County 72-24 in the Class 2A state championship game at M.M. Roberts Stadium on the Southern Miss campus. Scott Central (15-0) …
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By Stan Caldwell stanmansportsfan.com HATTIESBURG – Columbia was in big trouble as the final minute of the third quarter ticked away Saturday The Wildcats trailed Senatobia 21-14 and the Warriors had the ball at the Columbia 27-yard-line with a chance to make it a two-score game. But senior Kentrell Jackson stepped up …
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By Stan Caldwell stanmansportsfan.com HATTIESBURG – A battle between two Jackson Metro teams turned out to be a thriller Friday night at M.M. Roberts Stadium on the Southern Miss campus. Junior quarterback Jake Norris scored on a 2-yard run with under four minutes to play in the game to give Madison Central a …
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By Stan Caldwell stanmansportsfan.com HATTIESBURG – Bay Springs scored touchdowns on three consecutive possessions in the second half to rally past Simmons 32-12 in the Class 1A State Championship game at M.M. Roberts Stadium. It was the first state title in four tries for the Bulldogs (12-1). The Blue Devils lost for the …
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By Stan Caldwell stanmansportsfan.com HATTIESBURG – It was quite the birthday party for Lance Mancuso. The Jefferson Davis County High football team presented their coach with yet another state championship on his 51st birthday Friday, capturing the Class 3A title for the third time in the school’s five-year history. The Jaguars dominated …
MHSAA Championship Round At M.M. Roberts Stadium, Hattiesburg Friday 11 a.m. – Class 3A: Amory (10-3) vs. Jefferson Davis County (9-4) 3 p.m. – Class 1A: Simmons (13-0) vs. Bay Springs (11-1) 7 p.m. – Class 6A: Madison Central (12-1) vs. Brandon (11-2) Saturday 11 a.m. – Class 4A: Senatobia (12-2) vs. Columbia (13-1) 3 …
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From internet reports ORANGE BEACH, Ala. – William Carey University moved one step closer to another national title Thursday afternoon, defeating Westmont (Cal.) University 3-1 in the quarterfinal round of the NAIA Women’s Soccer National Championships at Orange Beach Sportsplex. The top-seeded Lady Crusaders (21-0) advanced to the semifinal round, where they will face …
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The Mississippi High School Activities Association will hold its 2021 Gridiron Classic, sponsored by Blue Cross & Blue Shield this weekend at M.M. Roberts Stadium on the campus of the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg. Here is a quick look at the matchups. CLASS 6A 7 p.m. Friday Madison Central Jaguars (12-1) …
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Blue Cross & Blue Shield Gridiron Classic At M.M. Roberts Stadium Hattiesburg Game-By-Game Results CLASS 6A Madison Central (12-1) 8/27 West Jones 27-21 W 9/3 Brandon 42-19 W 9/10 Northwest Rankin 38-7 W 9/17 OPEN 9/24 Starkville 28-35 L 10/1 Grenada 35-0 W 10/8 Clinton 34-17 W 10/15 Tupelo 35-3 W 10/22 Germantown 31-0 W …
