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PODCAST: 154 - Purvis Basketball Coach Michael Thornton, USM Baseball Coach Scott Berry

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On Thu, 01/14/2021 - 12:42 PM

On this week's episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, the show recaps some of the high school soccer and basketball action as well as previewing Southern Miss basketball's weekend series. Purvis girl's basketball coach Michael Thornton joins the show to talk about his team's 15-0 start and how the program has had turn around success.

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PineBeltSPORTS 2020 All-Area Football Team

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On Wed, 12/23/2020 - 09:59 AM

Against all odds, the 2020 football season is finally in the books. The season saw its fair share of excitement with six of the area teams making the postseason.

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Hunter Robinson signs his Letter of Intent on Purvis High School’s baseball field. Photo by Andrew Abadie for The Pine Belt News.

Purvis’ Hunter Robinson signs with Pearl River CC

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On Wed, 12/02/2020 - 03:52 PM

Purvis’ Hunter Robinson signed to further his baseball career with Pearl River Community College on Tuesday.

“It’s a big day and a dream come true to play college baseball,” Robinson said. “I’m glad my family is here and I’m ready to sign that paper and make it official.”

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Purvis' Elise Jackson, who scored 11 points, dribbles past Sacred Heart's Avery Smith. Photo by Van Tyner for The Pine Belt News.

Unbeaten Purvis hands Sacred Heart 46-23 loss

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On Wed, 12/02/2020 - 03:23 PM

PURVIS – Two of the Pine Belt’s best teams of 2019 clashed on the hardwood on Tuesday night.

The undefeated Purvis and undefeated Sacred Heart girls’ basketball teams looked to have a memorable non-district showdown. Instead, it was a night that resulted in an unprecedented lopsided 46-23 win for the Lady Tornados.

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Purvis' Hunter Robinson prepares to snap the ball against Greene County. Photo by Van Tyner for The Pine Belt News.

Purvis to face unbeaten Newton County in first round of 4A playoffs

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On Fri, 11/06/2020 - 11:07 AM

Purvis rose to the occasion to get back into the playoffs but will face a tall task in the first round of the 4A playoffs as a No. 4 seed.

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Purvis quarterback Hunter Robinson (7) dives and scores on a 6-yard run to give Purvis a late lead of 28-13. Photo by Van Tyner for The Pine Belt News.

Purvis punches ticket to playoffs with 28-13 win over Greene County

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On Fri, 10/30/2020 - 11:20 PM

PURVIS – Like many teams this year, Purvis has faced its fair share of adversity this season.

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In Purvis' 35-6 win over FCAHS, the Tornados rushed for over 400 yards. Photo by Van Tyner for The Pine Belt News.

Hankins: ‘We have to win to get in’ – Purvis one game away from playoffs

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On Thu, 10/29/2020 - 12:41 PM

Purvis finally snapped its three-game losing streak with a 35-6 win over rival Forrest County Agricultural.

The win gives Purvis a chance to decide its destiny with a winner-takes-all game against Greene County to get into the playoffs, most likely as the No. 4 seed.

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Purvis quarterback Hunter Robinson attempts a pass earlier in the season against Sumrall. Photo by Richard Thompson for The Pine Belt News.

Rivals FCAHS, Purvis face off with playoffs on the line

By Andrew Abadie, READ MORE > 5,652 Reads
On Thu, 10/22/2020 - 02:58 PM

Both Purvis and Forrest County AHS find themselves in similar must-win situations.

Last week’s 35-7 loss to Poplarville deepened Purvis’ hole in region play with an 0-3 start. FCAHS was off to an 0-2 start, but with Sumrall having to forfeit last week, it put the Aggies in the hunt for the playoffs.

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Kade Sherrill runs the ball against Sumrall. Photo by Richard Thompson for The Pine Belt News.

Purvis’ region schedule stays unkind as Tornados face gritty Poplarville

By Andrew Abadie, READ MORE > 2,270 Reads
On Wed, 10/14/2020 - 11:30 AM

Region play has been anything but kind for Purvis as the Tornados are off to an 0-2 start.

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Cole Daniels (96) breaks through Purvis' offensive line and comes up with the sack that ultimately sealed the Bobcats' win over the Tornados. Photo by Richard Thompson for The Pine Belt News.

Sumrall holds off Purvis comeback to win 28-21

By Andrew Abadie, READ MORE > 6,916 Reads
On Fri, 10/09/2020 - 10:10 AM

PURVIS – Sumrall’s defensive line kept Purvis’ offense in check for the first half of Thursday night and helped the Bobcats jump out to a 28-6 lead.

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