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West Jones' Matthew Nixon breaks away from Petal's Garrett Barger to score a touchdown. Photo by Jesse Johnson for the Pine Belt News.

West Jones stages fourth-quarter comeback to stun Petal 34-31

By Andrew Abadie, READ MORE > 285 Reads
On Sat, 09/19/2020 - 01:21 AM

SOSO - With two minutes and 28 seconds left in the game, Petal trailed 34-31 as West Jones took the lead after being shutout at halftime.

Petal quarterback Jackson Allen marched the Panthers from their own 33-yard line into West Jones territory.

Petal quarterback Jackson Allen (10) threw for 234 yards and two touchdowns in the Panthers' 38-12 win over Laurel. Photo by Mark Magee for the Pine Belt News.

Petal, West Jones to feature quarterback showdown

By Andrew Abadie, READ MORE > 962 Reads
On Thu, 09/17/2020 - 03:19 PM

This week’s game between Petal and West Jones has become one of the most anticipated matchups in the state.

Both teams have the same strengths and weaknesses, but the excitement the game has garnered is due to the matchup between senior quarterbacks Alan Follis and Jackson Allen, who both lead high-powered passing offenses.

Jackson Allen threw four touchdown passes in Petal's 35-17 win over Brookhaven. Photo by Mark Magee for the Pine Belt News.

Increasingly confident Petal hosts healthier Laurel for home opener

By Andrew Abadie, READ MORE > 5,658 Reads
On Fri, 09/11/2020 - 11:24 AM

It was a tale of two season-openers for Petal and Laurel.

Last week, Laurel entered its game against Hattiesburg as a favorite and lost 26-12 while Petal entered its game with Brookhaven and quickly established unlikely dominance in a 35-17 win.

Cam'ron Martin scores a touchdown against Hattiesburg. Photo by Mark Magee for the Pine Belt News.

Inexperienced Petal to take on veteran heavy Brookhaven

By Andrew Abadie, READ MORE > 2,070 Reads
On Wed, 09/02/2020 - 10:40 PM

Petal and Brookhaven are polar opposites coming into the 2020 season.

Petal comes off a successful season and is now an inexperienced team after losing so many players. Brookhaven struggled with a 5-7 season but now returns a vast amount of experience.

134 - Previewing the 2020 High School Football Season

By Andrew Abadie, READ MORE > 5,178 Reads
On Fri, 08/28/2020 - 05:36 PM

On this week's episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Andrew and Taylor Curet give a preview to the high school football season making its return. The show opens with North Forrest canceling its season (2:05). They then recap PCS's Week 1 game and preview the Bobcats' game against Lamar (3:46).

Petal to rely on Cherry and Harris’ leadership, experience for upcoming season

By Andrew Abadie, READ MORE > 12,212 Reads
On Tue, 08/04/2020 - 10:48 AM

Despite coming off a successful year, Petal will have to reload for the 2020 season.

However, Petal does return essential experience in Micah Cherry and Jonathan Harris, who both started on offense and defense.

According to Petal coach Marcus Boyles, the team will rely on both their leadership and experience.

Landon Jordan’s hitting helps Team Caver blow past Team Floyd, 12-5

By Andrew Abadie, READ MORE > 8,706 Reads
On Wed, 07/01/2020 - 06:52 PM

POPLARVILLE – Team Caver’s team hitting has been hard to ignore since opening day for the Deep South Summer Collegiate League.

Petal pitcher signs with East Central Community College

By Andrew Abadie, READ MORE > 15,088 Reads
On Thu, 05/21/2020 - 02:32 PM

Petal’s Cole Sellers signed with East Central Community College baseball on Thursday.

Sellers, a 6-foot-1 pitcher, managed to gain attention from colleges during fall scrimmages and through game film from the spring season.

Petal's Smith chooses MVSU

By Andrew Abadie, READ MORE > 1,757 Reads
On Fri, 04/24/2020 - 03:21 PM

Petal basketball’s leading scorer Treylan Smith made his decision for the next level and signed with Mississippi Valley State.

According to Smith, he chose MVSU because of head coach Lindsey Hunter’s extensive NBA experience and having been a similar type of player as Smith.

Pine Belt baseball players help with tornado clean up

By Andrew Abadie, READ MORE > 2,059 Reads
On Thu, 04/23/2020 - 04:47 PM

On any other given day, you would find various Pine Belt athletes facing off on the field.

However, after last week’s recording-breaking tornado, which was recorded as the third widest tornado in U.S. history at 2.25 miles wide, a group of local baseball players got together to help with tornado cleanup.

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