BOYS
OCEAN SPRINGS-- Behind Eli Troutman’s two goals, Ocean Springs began defense of its Class 6A state title with a 5-2 win over Meridian Tuesday night in the first round of the state soccer playoffs.
St. Patrick beat Natchez Cathedral 4-0 on Tuesday night in the first round of the 1A-2A-3A state soccer playoffs.
BAY ST. LOUIS-- The Bay High Lady Tigers opened play in the 4A state soccer playoffs on Tuesday at J.D. McCullouch Stadium in style.
Corey Williams scored 20 points, including a tip-in at the buzzer as Harrison Central beat Biloxi 63-61 on Tuesday night. Devon Ester led the Indians with 21.
The Our Lady Academy girls and Ocean Springs boys soccer teams open the defense of their state soccer championships tonight.
The final rush for seedings begins this week, and hard-charging Pascagoula wants to wrap up the No. 1 seed for the Division 7-5A Tournament.
Biloxi High School suffered a major blow Monday afternoon in the Indians’ bid to gain a Class 6A state championship in boys basketball.
The annual Chevron Classic tips off today at Pascagoula High School with seven games and some intriguing matchups.
GULFPORT -- The road to the 6A South State basketball championship may eventually run through Gulfport.
Keith Broome hit for 19 points and dished out 10 assists as Biloxi knocked off St. Martin 77-46 in Division 7-6A action Friday at St. Martin. Chuck Ester added 18 points and 11 rebounds for the Indians (17-2, 5-0). Johnathan Quarles had 12 points and nine rebounds. Nick Fairley led St. Martin with 19 points.
Long Beach linebacker Richie Brown is scheduled to take an official visit to Mississippi State this weekend. The Parade All-American has the Big 3 and Tennessee as his final college choices. He plans to visit Ole Miss next weekend.
OCEAN SPRINGS -- The defending state champion Ocean Springs Greyhounds gave every indication Tuesday night that they want to return to Jackson for another title run.
Gulfport shook off a loss to Wayne County last weekend in the Hoopsfest with a 57-45 win against D’Iberville on Tuesday.
BOYS
The 18th annual HoopsFest event Saturday offered a brief respite to some sizzling division competition in Coast basketball.
BILOXI -- Wayne County dominated the backboards Saturday night in defeating Gulfport 61-47 in the final game of the 18th annual HoopsFest at the Coast Coliseum.
BILOXI -- Avery Woodson scored 26 points as Wayne County defeated Gulfport 61-47 in the final game of HoopsFest on Saturday night.
BILOXI-- Verlanda Ashley knocked down five free throws in the final 31.7 seconds Saturday as Gulfport turned back Pass Christian 43-35 in the only girls basketball game of the 18th annual HoopsFest.
BILOXI-- Jackson Callaway coach Wayne Brent describes Dontarrius Simmons as his best defensive player.
