Area Sports
Pass Christian Women’s Soccer Loses a Tight One to West Lauderdale
By Charlie Rook The Lady Pirates entered a quarter final match up with West Lauderdale High School as the underdogs, after losing 1-0 to the team earlier in the season. The team came up just short once again, in what was a 2-1 victory for the Knights. Pass Christian defeated both Richland and McComb…
Read MoreLong Beach High School Men’s Soccer Loses Overtime Thriller
By Charlie Rook In what was almost an incredible upset by the Bearcats, the team was defeated by a final score of 3-1 against West Jones. The final score found the teams tied at 1-1 after the final whistle blew, but it was 2 goals from West Jones in the OT period that…
Read MorePass Christian Soccer Teams Advance to Quarter Finals
By Charlie Rook Both men’s and women’s teams at Pass Christian high school defeated Richland on February 10th to advance to the quarterfinals of the MHSAA 4A soccer tournament. For the ladies it was a 2-1 victory that got the job done, in a close contest. The Lady Pirates now run into a very dominant…
Read MoreLong Beach Soccer Teams Roll to the Second Round
By Charlie Rook Both Long Beach Bearcat teams picked up decisive victories in home matches against Terry high school. The men got the job done 2-0 with a goal in each half, and the women with a dominant 7-0 victory. On the men’s side it was Braiden Bonds and Addison Carrol picking up…
Read MoreLong Beach Shuts Out Terry 2-0 to Advance in Playoffs
When the postseason lights came on Monday night, Long Beach delivered. The Bearcats controlled the moment from start to finish, securing a decisive 2-0 victory over the Terry Bulldogs to continue their playoff run. With disciplined defense and timely offense, Long Beach made it clear they intend to be a serious contender moving forward. Braiden…
Read MoreCoach Matthew DeFillips Selected for Prestigious Tomorrow’s 25 Coaching Fellowship
Long Beach School District is proud to announce that Coach Matthew DeFillips has been named to the Tomorrow’s 25 Coaching Fellowship, a statewide leadership program developed in partnership with the Mississippi Association of Coaches (MAC) and the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA). The fellowship formally recognizes 25 emerging leaders in Mississippi’s high school…
Read MorePass Christian High School Soccer Teams Look for Playoff Pushes After Winning Seasons
By Charlie Rook It’s officially two winning seasons for Pass Christian high school soccer, despite how the playoffs turn out. The men currently sit at 12-4-5 while the ladies sit at 12-8. With these records, both teams have clinched a home playoff game as they look to make a strong push in the 4A…
Read MoreLong Beach and Pass Christian Square Off After Big Wins
The Long Beach Bearcats return to the field Tuesday evening to face the Pass Christian Pirates in a matchup set for 5:30 p.m., with both teams carrying strong momentum into the contest. Long Beach comes in riding an 11-match winning streak after delivering a decisive defensive performance last Friday. The Bearcats shut out Picayune…
Read MoreRock-a-Chaws Edge Long Beach as Nine-Game Run Comes to an End
Long Beach’s high-flying offense cooled off Thursday night as the Bearcats fell just short in a 2-1 loss to the St. Stanislaus Rock-a-Chaws, bringing an end to a nine-game winning streak that had seen the team dominate in recent weeks. After racking up impressive scores in their previous three games, Long Beach faced a disciplined…
Read MoreLong Beach Continues Momentum With Eighth Straight Win
Long Beach continued its strong run of form on Tuesday night, adding another statement win to an already impressive stretch. Entering the matchup against Hancock riding a seven-game winning streak, the Bearcats showed no signs of slowing down and walked away with a convincing 5–0 shutout victory. From the opening moments, Long Beach controlled the…
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