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Elise Jackson, who scored 34 points, attempts a jump shot in Purvis' playoff win over Bay High. Photo by Van Tyner for The Pine Belt News.

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Jackson's big night propels Purvis past Bay High 47-39
By STAN CALDWELL
Mon,02/14/22-10:58PM , 6,777 Reads
PURVIS – The playoffs are the time for stars to shine.

And no one’s star shone brighter Monday night than that of Purvis senior Elise Jackson, who carried the Lady Tornadoes past Bay High 47-39 in the opening round of the Class 4A girls basketball playoffs at the Purvis gym.
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Petal defeats Oak Grove, sets up showdown with Brandon in district championship
By STAN CALDWELL
Wed,02/09/22-8:30AM , 2,532 Reads
Two of the hottest shooting teams in Mississippi will square off Friday night when Brandon and Petal meet in the boys championship game of the Region 5-6A Tournament at Oak Grove.
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William Carey opens season with series win over Lindsey Wilson College
By STAN CALDWELL
Sat,02/05/22-8:51PM , 6,001 Reads
Patrick Lee knew what he was looking for and when he got it, he didn’t hesitate.
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Signing National Letters of Intent on Wednesday were linebacker Braxton Miller (Pearl River Community College), defensive lineman Adarius Haynes (Jones College), offensive lineman Klaybron Pollard (Southern Miss), long snapper Alex Rozier (Alabama), offensive lineman McKale Boley (Virginia), quarterback Kabe Barnett (Northwest Mississippi CC) and wide receiver Tyrell Pollard (Northwest Mississippi CC). Photo by Jesse Johnson for the Pine Belt News.

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Pollard chooses USM as Oak Grove sends seven to next level
By STAN CALDWELL
Wed,02/02/22-7:28PM , 11,052 Reads
Although the early college football recruiting period in December has taken some of the shine off the traditional Signing Day on the first Wednesday in February, it’s still a big deal at Oak Grove.
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