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Kioki Laphand (6) celebrates scoring the go-ahead touchdown in Purvis' 19-13 win over Seminary. Photo by Van Tyner for The Pine Belt News.

Purvis off to first 4-0 start since 2010

By Andrew Abadie, READ MORE > 3,111 Reads
On Sat, 09/26/2020 - 10:41 AM

SEMINARY – Tied at 13-13 with three minutes and 15 seconds left, Purvis needed to march the ball 73 yards to get to its first 4-0 start since 2010.

Six plays later, Purvis' Kioki Laphand broke out a 24-yard run and scored the go-ahead touchdown run that won the game for the Tornados 19-13.

Tyrell Pollard hauls in three touchdown cases in the Warriors' win over George County. Photo by Jesse Johnson for The Pine Belt News

Oak Grove crushes George County 59-24 with dominant second half performance

By Charlie Luttrell , READ MORE > 3,418 Reads
On Sat, 09/26/2020 - 01:23 AM

The Oak Grove Warriors finished its three-game homestand to start the season by crushing the George County Rebels 59-24.

While the Warriors outscored its opponents by 62 points in its first two games, George County kept the ball game close in the first half. The Rebels trailed only by a touchdown going into halftime at 24-17.

Robert Henry (6) drops back to make a pass. Photo by Pat Causey for The Pine Belt News.

Lumberton wanting to make statement against Sebastopol

By Andrew Abadie, READ MORE > 3,845 Reads
On Thu, 09/24/2020 - 01:23 PM

Lumberton continues stay on a roll after picking up its second win in a row.

After being shut out in its first game of the season, Lumberton has averaged 47 points in the last two weeks. However, the Panthers will try to make a statement against region rival Sebastopol, which currently holds a 3-0 record.

Garrett Barger scores his first touchdown of the season in the Panthers game against West Jones last week. Photo by Jesse Johnson for The Pine Belt News.

Petal looks to rebound in region opener against winless Pearl

By Andrew Abadie, READ MORE > 3,918 Reads
On Thu, 09/24/2020 - 01:16 PM

While Petal suffered its first loss of the season to 5A power West Jones last week, for Petal coach Marcus Boyles the loss is a critical lesson for his young team.

Quarterback Kevin Barnett sheds a tackle earlier in the season against Gulfport. Photo by Pat Causey for The Pine Belt News.

Oak Grove rested from bye, opens region play against George County

By Andrew Abadie, READ MORE > 3,874 Reads
On Thu, 09/24/2020 - 01:11 PM

Oak Grove comes off its bye week as one of the most talked-about teams in 6A after dominating its first two games of the year.

The Warriors hope to maintain that trend as Oak Grove opens region play against George County.

The Rebels have struggled early on in the season and are still trying to pick up their first win.

Quarterback John Ford (7) gets a pass off against PCS in last week's game. Photo by Richard Thompson for The Pine Belt News.

Sumrall still searching for first win of the season

By Andrew Abadie, READ MORE > 4,516 Reads
On Thu, 09/24/2020 - 01:08 PM

Sumrall is still trying to fix the problems with its offense after the Bobcats suffered a 42-0 loss to West Marion last week.

Miles Harris (5) breaks out a run against Wayne Academy. Photo by Pat Causey for The Pine Belt News.

Crosby leads nation in rushing yards, PCS rides four-game win streak

By Andrew Abadie, READ MORE > 4,634 Reads
On Thu, 09/24/2020 - 12:57 PM

Presbyterian Christian continues to literally run past teams with running back Marquis Crosby at the helm.

Jermaine Powell (18) carries the ball against Petal earlier in the season. Photo by Mark Magee for The Pine Belt News

Hattiesburg staying resilient heading into district play

By Andrew Abadie, READ MORE > 2,336 Reads
On Thu, 09/24/2020 - 12:53 PM

Hattiesburg bounced back last week to regain needed momentum heading into district play as the Tigers defeated the defending 3A state champions Jefferson Davis County 30-25.

Purvis’ Kaleb Shelby (2) celebrates after scoring a touchdown. Photo by Van Tyner for The Pine Belt News.

Purvis stays undefeated, ready for true test

By Andrew Abadie, READ MORE > 2,597 Reads
On Thu, 09/24/2020 - 12:50 PM

Purvis continues to click and stay unbeaten after shutting out Northeast Jones.

While the Tornados pitched its second consecutive shutout, the team also had starting quarterback Hunter Robinson return from injury as he threw a touchdown and totaled 94 yards last week.

PODCAST: 139 - Ticket Giveaway, High School Football Week 3, Preview To The Battle For the Bell

By Andrew Abadie, READ MORE > 1,663 Reads
On Thu, 09/24/2020 - 12:38 PM

On this week's episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, the show gives away tickets to the Tulane-USM game. Andrew also previews the high school football action and Southern Miss' game against the Green Wave.

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