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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

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On Thu, 10/22/2020 - 03:58 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.

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

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On Wed, 10/14/2020 - 12:30 PM

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

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

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On Fri, 10/09/2020 - 11:10 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.

Sumrall, Purvis clash in pivotal region matchup

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On Wed, 10/07/2020 - 08:43 PM

Purvis and Sumrall could not have had more polar opposite starts to the season – literally – as the Tornados opened the year 4-0 while the Bobcats started 0-4.

However, after the first week of Region 7 play, the outlook for both teams’ season has completely changed.

Ty Badon (3) breaks out a 6-yard run in Purvis' 19-13 win over Seminary. Photo by Van Tyner for The Pine Belt News.

Unbeaten Tornados ready for region opener

By Andrew Abadie, READ MORE > 6,177 Reads
On Thu, 10/01/2020 - 07:26 PM

Purvis continues to keep up its winning ways with its historical start to the year.

However, for Purvis coach Brad Hankins, while the 4-0 start has been great, the start of region play is a signal for his team to become more serious.

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 > 5,968 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’ Keoki Laphand broke out a 24-yard run and scored the go-ahead touchdown run that won the game for the Tornados 19-13.

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 > 2,914 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.

Tornados trying to maintain hot start against Northeast Jones

By Andrew Abadie, READ MORE > 2,009 Reads
On Thu, 09/17/2020 - 11:40 AM

Purvis is off to one of its most successful starts in recent years.

Last week the Tornados shut out Perry Central 18-0 to move to 2-0. On offense, the Tornados have developed a one-two punch with Ty Badon and Kade Sherrill combining for 192 yards and two touchdowns last week.

Tornados striving towards first 2-0 start in six years

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On Fri, 09/11/2020 - 11:22 AM

Purvis had a solid season-opening 33-21 win over Pass Christian to start the year.

Despite the early season success, Purvis coach Brad Hankins feels that his team has many areas that it can improve on.

Purvis faces many unknowns about Week 1 opponent Pass Christian

By Andrew Abadie, READ MORE > 7,976 Reads
On Thu, 09/03/2020 - 07:50 PM

It’s a familiar foe for Purvis, but with the amount of turnover that Pass Christian has had with their coaching and roster, it’s essentially a new team.

After an 8-4 season, former coach Blake Pennock, who spent one season with the Pirates, left for the head coach job at Ocean Springs.

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