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Basketball

Steve Hesser was named the next head coach of the Gulfport boys basketball team.

Gulfport announces Steve Hesser as new boys basketball coach

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Blake Brannon
He’s has amassed more than 700 wins in his career after coaching in Oklahoma and Missouri at the high school and Division II college level.

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6 Golden Eagles earn All-Auburn Regional honors, one named MVP

6 Golden Eagles earn All-Auburn Regional honors, one named MVP

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 11:36 AM CDT
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By Garrett Busby
Southern Miss will host their second straight Super Regional in Hattiesburg against Tennessee.

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The Golden Eagles (45-18) will play host to an NCAA Super Regional at Pete Taylor Park for the...

USM to host Hattiesburg Super Regional for second straight year

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 9:21 AM CDT
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By Renaldo Hopkins
“Baseburg is back!”

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After defeating Penn, Southern Miss going to Super-Regionals

After defeating Penn, Southern Miss going to Super-Regionals

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 5:37 PM CDT
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By Patrick Johnstone
The Golden Eagle bats came alive in the bottom of the fourth, down four runs.

High-school

This year saw four state championship appearances from teams on the coast.

Mississippi Association of Coaches releases All-State teams; Dunsford, Tingle earn POTY honors

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 4:21 PM CDT
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By Dylan Jones
The Mississippi Association of Coaches has officially named their All-State teams for each class. Over 30 Coast players were given accolades.

Ncaa

The Golden Eagles line up for the National Anthem at Plainsman Park in the Auburn Regional

Golden Eagles get revenge on Samford, advance to play Penn

Updated: Jun. 4, 2023 at 7:15 PM CDT
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By Patrick Johnstone
In a game that included a 2+ hour rain delay, USM beat Samford 9-4 to advance to the winners’ bracket to play Penn

Sports Video

Gulfport Sports Hall of Fame adds 12 new members

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Resurrection and East Central go back-to-back as State Champions

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East Central captures the 5A Baseball State Championship

Sports

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SHUCKERS BASEBALL: Shuckers vs. Blue Wahoos (05/31/23, Game 2)

Sports

Matt throws with Milwaukee Brewers prospect Tyler Black

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HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: Saltillo @ East Central (MHSAA 5A State Championship Game 1) [05/31/23]

Sports

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Matt throws with Milwaukee Brewers prospect Tyler Black (Full Version)

Sports

Four South Mississippi teams are taking a swing at the baseball state title. Bill Snyder has...
High school baseball teams to battle for state title

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Sports

21 records were broken at the 2023 state games of Mississippi master swim competition.

21 records broken at State Games of Mississippi master swim competition

Updated: Jun. 3, 2023 at 9:57 PM CDT
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By Sydney Wicker
State Games of Mississippi participants broke 21 records during the 2023 master swim competition on Saturday.

High-school

The win grants East Central their fourth championship in program history — their most recent...

East Central downs Saltillo, 11-0, claims back-to-back 5A State Championships

Updated: Jun. 3, 2023 at 7:03 PM CDT
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By Dylan Jones
The East Central Hornets are your 2023 MHSAA 5A State Champions.

Ncaa

Dustin Dickerson hits two solo home runs in the Golden Eagles’ 7-2 Regional elimination game win

Southern Miss survives elimination game against Auburn

Updated: Jun. 3, 2023 at 4:46 PM CDT
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By Patrick Johnstone
Dustin Dickerson hits two solo home runs in the Golden Eagles’ 7-2 win

Ncaa

Southern Miss suffers heartbreaking loss in extra-innings at Auburn Regional

Southern Miss suffers heartbreaking loss in extra-innings at Auburn Regional

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 4:46 PM CDT
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By Garrett Busby
Southern Miss failed to capitalize on multiple bases-loaded situations in the first nine innings and left 14, proving to haunt the Golden Eagles later in the game.

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Southern Miss baseball player becomes first consecutive first-team All-American in program history

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 7:42 PM CDT
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By Garrett Busby
He will start on the mound for Southern Miss on Friday as the Golden Eagles take on Samford University in the Auburn Regional.

High-school

Resurrection baseball is bringing home a second state championship.

Resurrection captures 1A baseball state crown second year in a row

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 3:12 PM CDT
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By WLOX Staff
The Eagles swept West Union, winning 10-1 in the sixth inning.

Football

Southern Miss football gets three nationally televised games

Southern Miss football gets three nationally televised games

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 4:16 PM CDT
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By Garrett Busby
Head Coach Will Hall led the Southern Miss football program to their first winning season since 2019 and their first bowl win since 2016, ending the 2022 season with a 7-6 overall record and leading the Golden Eagles to a 38-24 LendingTree Bowl victory against former Conference USA foes, the Rice Owls.

High-school

East Central is heading back to the 5A baseball state title series.

East Central baseball aiming to bring home back-to-back state titles

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 6:42 PM CDT
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By Blake Brannon
The 5A State Title series gets started Wednesday as the Hornets take on Saltillo. The team’s path so far has led them through Florence, Picayune, and West Jones.

Ncaa

Southern Miss starting pitcher Tanner Hall on the mound facing James Madison at the Sun Belt...

Southern Miss baseball heads to Auburn regional in College World Series

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 11:27 AM CDT
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By WLOX Staff
Southern Miss won the Sun Belt Conference tournament and earned an automatic berth in the College World Series regionals.

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USM tops Louisiana to win Sun Belt Conference championship

USM tops Louisiana, 6-2, Sunday to win SBC baseball crown, NCAA berth

Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 4:06 PM CDT
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By WDAM Staff
The University of Southern Mississippi won a Sun Belt Conference baseball championship Sunday with a 6-2 win over the University of Louisiana.

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The University of Southern Mississippi eliminated Appalachian State University , 11-1, in seven...

Armistead pitches USM into Sun Belt championship baseball game

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 7:26 PM CDT
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By WDAM Staff
The University of Southern Mississippi eliminated Appalachian State University, 11-1, in seven innings Saturday evening to reach Sunday's 1 p.m. championship baseball game

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Sherman Hawkins Jr. was the only freshman to advance in the event

Jackson State freshman qualifies for NCAA Track & Field National Championship

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 6:51 AM CDT
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By Garrett Busby
Hawkins was the only freshman to advance to the national championship in the event.

Basketball

She started her head coaching career in Alabama and Tennessee before coming to the Magnolia...

Pascagoula girls basketball coach Crisla Herchenhahn set to retire

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 4:52 PM CDT
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By Blake Brannon
Herchenhahn has been a staple of basketball not just on the Coast, but across the state as well.

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Auburn's Bryson Ware (8) throws the ball during an NCAA baseball game against Georgia on...

Auburn 3B Bryson Ware slams home run #24, breaks school record for most in a single season

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 7:22 PM CDT
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By Dylan Jones
Germantown native and former Pearl River Community College attendee Bryson Ware etched himself into record books on Thursday.

High-school

The Admirals will square off against Lewisburg in a best-of-three series for the 6A state title.

Gulfport eyes first baseball state title since 1985

Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 10:48 PM CDT
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By Blake Brannon
The Gulfport Admirals are heading back to the baseball state title series for the first time since 2017, but are still chasing their first title since 1985.

High-school

The Rock-A-Chaws are hoping to bring home their first state title since 2015.

St. Stanislaus gearing up for first state title appearance since 2015

Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 10:55 PM CDT
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By Blake Brannon
For head coach Brad Corley and his senior captains they say a lot has to go right to make a deep postseason run and they say they’ve been playing their best ball at the perfect time.

High-school

The Resurrection Eagles hope to become back-to-back state champions.

Resurrection baseball making third straight trip to state title series

Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 9:58 PM CDT
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By Blake Brannon
The Resurrection Catholic Eagles are capping off another stellar postseason run with a third straight trip to the 1A State Title series.

Ncaa

USM announces Sunday that pitching coach Christian Ostrander will take over as the Golden...

USM names Christian Ostrander as head baseball coach

Updated: May. 21, 2023 at 3:10 PM CDT
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By WDAM Staff
USM announces Sunday that pitching coach Christian Ostrander will take over as the Golden Eagles' head baseball coach.

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University of Southern Mississippi third baseman Danny Lynch became Saturday the 1st Golden...

USM’s Lynch swats 2 grand slams Saturday in same game

Updated: May. 20, 2023 at 3:47 PM CDT
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By WDAM Staff
USM senior third baseman Danny Lynch cleared a space in the baseball program's record books with two grand slams in the same game

High-school

The championship is George County softball's first in school history.

George County softball completes sweep of Saltillo, crowned 5A MHSAA State Champs

Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 6:47 PM CDT
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By WLOX Staff
On Thursday, the George County Lady Rebels defeated the Saltillo Lady Tigers by a score of 2-1 in Game 2 to be crowned 5A MHSAA Fast-Pitch State Champions.
Friday Night Football Showdown

NFL

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Gulfport alum Derick Hall drafted with 37th pick of 2023 NFL Draft by Seattle Seahawks

Sports

Jeff Stockstill takes over as the next football coach at Pass Christian.
Pass Christian names Scott Central’s Jeff Stockstill as next head football coach

Sports

Collins announced his commitment to Ole Miss Monday.
Harrison Central alum Raymond Collins commits to Ole Miss

Friday Night Football Showdown

Picayune running back Chris Davis announced his commitment to Ole Miss.
Picayune running back Chris Davis commits to Ole Miss

Sports

PRC has named Jacob Webb Sr. as the new head football coach.
Pearl River Central names Jacob Webb Sr. new head football coach

Friday Night Football Showdown

Jacob Aycock was named the new head football coach at Stone.
Stone names former Poplarville DC Jacob Aycock as new head coach

Sports

The Pass Christian School District is pleased to announce its selection of Mr. Patrick “Chase”...
Pass Christian’s Chase Carmody stepping away as head football coach

Sports

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The new age of college football: How Mississippi has handled the changes in transfer portal and NIL

Sports

Jake Bramlett was announced as the new head football coach of Ocean Springs.
Jake Bramlett named Ocean Springs head football coach

Sports

PRC's Jacob Owen will not return as the head football coach next season.
Coach Jacob Owen not returning to Pearl River Central football next season
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