Long Beach Soccer Set for Friday Night Showdown Against Pascagoula

Long Beach returns to action Friday night with momentum firmly on its side as the Bearcats prepare to host Pascagoula in a 7:30 p.m. matchup. Having won eight of the last ten meetings between the two programs, Long Beach will look to add another chapter to that recent success while extending its current four-game winning streak.

The Bearcats enter the contest playing confident, disciplined soccer, particularly on the defensive end. That strength was on full display Tuesday when Long Beach delivered a commanding 4-0 shutout of Resurrection Catholic. It marked the team’s third straight clean sheet and continued a season-long trend of decisive victories, with five wins coming by margins of three goals or more.

Pascagoula arrives in Long Beach coming off a narrow 2-1 win over West Harrison, a result that showed resilience despite a challenging season. That victory improved the Panthers’ record to 3-9-2 and provided a boost as they head into a tough road environment. Long Beach, meanwhile, sits at 8-6 after Tuesday’s win and will aim to build on its upward trajectory.

When the two teams last met in December of 2025, Long Beach emerged with a hard-fought 2-1 victory in a match that remained undecided until the final moments. Friday’s meeting presents Pascagoula with a chance to flip the script, while Long Beach looks to prove that its recent run is no coincidence.

Fans unable to attend in person can watch the match live on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the Mississippi High School Activities Association and Long Beach High School. Tickets for those attending the game are available through GoFan.com, the school’s official ticketing partner.

With contrasting styles, recent history, and momentum all in play, Friday night’s matchup promises to deliver another competitive chapter between the Bearcats and the Panthers.