Hattiesburg falls in 5A semifinals
Hattiesburg falls in 5A semifinals By Taylor Curet | March 3, 2021 at 2:34 PM CST - Updated March 3 at 2:34 PM
JACKSON, Miss. (WDAM) - The Hattiesburg Tigers did everything they could to keep their âCinderella storyâ alive but time ran out and the proverbial clock struck midnight.
Lake Cormorant withstood Hattiesburg 56-51 in Tuesdayâs class 5A semifinal battle.
The Gators, who upset Jackson Callaway in overtime to advance to the âBig House,â built a 14-point lead headed into the fourth quarter thanks in part to Hattiesburgâs combined seven points in quarters two and three.
The Tigersâ 24-point fourth quarter fell just short of a comeback and their season ended after three straight road victories to advance to Jackson.
MGCCC women fall to No. 9 Jones
MGCCC women fall to No. 9 Jones By Don Hammack | January 25, 2021 at 10:51 PM CST - Updated January 25 at 10:51 PM
PERKINSTON, Miss. (MGCCC Athletics) - Mississippi Gulf Coast battled back in the third quarter but couldnât erase all the deficit against No. 9 Jones. The Bobcats held on to win 63-53 Monday at the Weathers-Wentzell Center.
The MACCC South Division clash was the first game of the season for both teams.
Gulf Coast was led by Ayanna McNairy (Fr., Brookhaven/Brookhaven) and Sharisse Bridges (Fr., Jackson/Callaway), who had 12 points each. Alisha Tucker (Fr., McComb/McComb) added 10