Josh Berrian

Area squads return to the coast Friday, continuing non-region play and we highlight 16 of the 24.

New Orleans overcomes defensive lapse late and another officiating blunder for instant classic against Houston.

Several coast squads light up the scoreboard as non-district action continues.

Several coast teams try to build on success from wins on opening week, while others looked for redemption in the second week of the season.

Football season begins on the coast as 21 of 24 area squads take to the gridiron for 2019 action.

Former St. Stanislaus standout is leaving Lousiana-Lafayette after two seasons.

Of the 24 coast teams, 16 were in action Friday with nine preseason games in South Mississippi.

Star wide receiver, Michael Thomas, was a 'no-show' for New Orleans first training camp practice of 2019 as he holds out for a bigger contract.

Formerly known to South Mississippi as Chris Jackson, the coast star will become the 14th LSU athlete or coach to have his/her jersey retired.

Initially signing with Southeastern Louisiana in December to play football, Pearl River CC defensive lineman Jaeden Ridgeway has a change of heart, will return to JUCO for 2019 season.

After winning the 2019 National Cup Regional Championship, a local coast soccer club earn their spot to represent the southeast on the big stage in the US Club Soccer National Cup XVIII Finals.

Multiple records broken as well as a new queen crowned in the 72nd annual event.

Sounders eliminated from playoffs with AFC Mobile win against Pensacola FC Saturday.

65-year-old former college pole vaulter comes out of retirement to teach & compete with his daughter.

After being selected #1 overall by the Pelicans in the 2019 NBA Draft, Zion Williamson returned to New Orleans, this time being introduced as a new member of the team.

Former Harrison Central product led International League in home runs with 24.

Biloxi Shuckers media relations manager and broadcaster takes us behind the scenes, showcasing what it takes to call a Shuckers baseball game.

Shuckers infielder joins WLOX to discuss his hometown, favorite food, choosing a super power, and being married in the minors in his first all-star selection with Biloxi.

Backup quarterback,Teddy Bridgewater, practices with the first team as Drew Brees was absent, handling a legal battle in San Diego.

A star-studded class of thirteen former athletes and coaches were inducted into the Gulfport Sports Hall of Fame Saturday.

WLOX catches up with the Saints’ all-time receiving leader and one of the newest members of the Black & Gold’s Hall of Fame.

The Wildcats enter the 2019 JUCO World Series as the No. 1 seed after winning their second-ever Region 23 Championship.

A historic season for St. Martin came up just two wins short of their ultimate goal, as the Yellow Jackets fell 5-0 in a series-deciding game two to DeSoto Central in the Class 6A State Championship Series.

Second-year head football coach, Joe Moorhead, headlines event as main speaker.

Yellow Jackets will face Desoto Central in the 2019 MHSAA 6A State Championship.

Head Biloxi boys track & field coach retires after serving 32 years at Biloxi Public Schools.

Student athletes highlighted at Indian Nation for earning athletic scholarships to college.

Several games on the coast postponed due to inclement weather.

Ocean Springs shutout by Brandon in game one of 6A South State Championship while Picayune's baseball season ends at the hands of West Jones.

Harrison Central boys, George County girls' season ends.