Area Sports
Long Beach Football Sees Fresh Start with Surprise Donation
Long Beach Bearcats safety Rashad Foxworth can’t remember a time when football wasn’t part of his life. The game has been his passion for as long as he can recall, and every win or loss leaves a lasting mark. “All my life, I cry almost every time we lose,” Foxworth said. That emotion has been…
Read MoreWeek 0 Victory Sets Tone for Long Beach Football Season
The Long Beach Bearcats traveled to Bay Saint Louis to face off against the St. Stanislaus Rock-A-Chaws in a Week 0 jamboree matchup, and they came away with a convincing 24-7 victory. Long Beach demonstrated offensive efficiency and poise, particularly in the closing moments of the game. In a dramatic finish, the Bearcats scored on…
Read MoreMeet the Pirates: Coaches, Students, and Supporters Come Together to Honor Excellence in Sports and Academics
On Wednesday, August 13th, Pass Christian High School came alive with the roar of school spirit as the community gathered for the annual “Meet the Pirates” showcase, a much-anticipated tradition that marks the beginning of another promising year for Pirate athletics. Students, families, teachers, administrators, and community members filled the stands to welcome and…
Read MoreLong Beach High Gears Up for Fall with “Meet the Bearcats”
Long Beach Senior High School is set to welcome students, families, and community members to its “Meet the Bearcats” kickoff event on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 6 p.m. at Lumpkin Magee Stadium. The evening will serve as an opportunity for fans to show their support for the Bearcats while enjoying a variety of activities…
Read MoreUSM’s Foster named to Jet watchlist
Southern Miss Athletics said Wednesday that the Jet Award Foundation has named safety and return specialist Ian Foster as one of 16 players to watch for its 2025 Player of the Year award. The award recognizes the most outstanding return specialist in college football. Now in its 15th year, the Jet Award, named after Heisman Trophy winner…
Read MoreSouthern Miss Inks Colton Cowan to New Contract
After a standout debut season that saw Southern Miss women’s golf capture the Sun Belt Tournament title and earn its first-ever NCAA Regional appearance, head coach Colton Cowan has signed a new multi-year contract that will keep him in Hattiesburg for the foreseeable future. Cowan expressed his enthusiasm about continuing his work with the program,…
Read MoreTickets on Sale Now for Action-Packed Fall at Gulf Coast
Excitement is building along the Mississippi Gulf Coast as tickets are now on sale for the 2025 seasons of women’s and men’s soccer and women’s volleyball at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. With strong momentum from recent postseason success, all three programs are ready to make this season one to remember. The Lady Bulldogs soccer…
Read MoreBraylon Braxton Named to Maxwell Award Watch List
The Maxwell Football Club today announced its watch list for the 89th Maxwell Award presented annually to the outstanding player in college football, which includes Southern Miss quarterback Braylon Braxton (Frisco, Texas). The Maxwell Award has been presented to the College Player of the Year since 1937 and is named in honor of Robert “Tiny” Maxwell…
Read MoreShuckers celebrate 5 former players in MLB All-Star game
The Biloxi Shuckers, the Double-A Affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers, are celebrating five of their former players who were selected for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. Those players are: Freddy Peralta Shane Smith Jacob Misiorowski Drew Rasmussen Josh Hader Perlata and Misiorowski are pitchers with the Brewers. Smith pitches for the Chicago White Sox,…
Read MoreShuckers’ playoff tickets on sale now
The Biloxi Shuckers have announced the release of tickets for games 2 and 3 of the Southern League Division Series, set to be held at Keesler Federal Park on Thursday, September 18 and Friday, September 19. After the Shuckers’ first division title since 2019, they will host games 2 and 3 (if necessary) of the best-of-3…
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