Poplarville stampedes past Moss Point 54-12 in Region 8-4A opener

By Stan Caldwell stanmansportsfsan.com   POPLARVILLE – Poplarville may be in the process of reloading, with a relatively inexperienced team, but it was still vintage Hornets in their Region 8-4A opener.   Poplarville ground out 402 yards on the ground, and scored early and often to dominate Moss Point 54-12 Friday night at the Hornet’s …

Crusaders grind out 2-0 triumph over Blue Mountain for ninth straight win

By Stan Caldwell stanmansportsfan.com   HATTIESBURG – The William Carey men are still a bit of a work in progress, but the progress has been steadily upward as the Crusaders dig into the heart of the Southern States Athletic Conference season.   Carey got an early goal from junior newcomer Jack Greenwood in the first …

Carey women remain undefeated with 6-0 win over Blue Mountain

By Stan Caldwell stanmansportsfan.com   HATTIESBURG – If there was any concern at William Carey University about a letdown after a big clash Thursday night between two NAIA Top 10 women’s soccer programs, those concerns proved unfounded.   The Crusaders took care of business in an efficient manner Saturday afternoon, disposing of Blue Mountain College …

Greene County uses big first half to roll past Perry Central 42-14

By Stan Caldwell stanmansportsfan.com   NEW AUGUSTA – After an unexpectedly poor start to the season, Greene County was looking to vent some frustrations against one its biggest rivals.   Mission accomplished.   The Wildcats played a neatly picture-perfect first half and coasted to a 42-14 victory over Perry Central Friday night at Howard Mixon …

Oak Grove comes alive in second half to roll past Laurel 52-14

By Stan Caldwell stanmansportsfan.com   HATTIESBURG – It wasn’t always pretty, and occasionally it was sloppy, but in the end, Oak Grove took care of business.   The Warriors overcame a ton of penalties and two turnovers with a dominant second half, and rolled past Laurel 52-14 Thursday night at Warrior Field.   Oak Grove, …