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Brookhaven football defense dominates in big win over South Jones
The Brookhaven defense made its presence felt all night long in the Panthers' 49-16 win over South Jones. In the first quarter of the game on Oct. 23 at South Jones High School, Brookhaven (8-0) scored two defensive touchdowns, sucking the energy out of the home crowd and helping the the Panthers jump out to an early 28-0 lead. The unit is typically led by senior defensive lineman and University of Texas commit Derwin Fields, and while Fields had an impactful night in the trenches, the defensive standouts for Brookhaven were sophomore defensive end Landon Baker and senior defensive back Reece McNulty, both of whom returned interceptions for touchdowns in the first quarter. "It just made me happy," Fields said. "It's just great seeing them on the field doing what they got to do and executing the job." The fast start set the tone for the rest of the game and quickly killed any upset aspirations that South Jones (6-3) had. In the second quarter, safety Semaj Ross intercepted a pass for the defense's third of the first half. "I was very pleased with how we came out in the beginning," Brookhaven coach Darien Dorsey said. "We were locked in.
WDAM-TV
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Richland Earns Impressive Victory Over Mendenhall
Richland High School picked up one of its biggest victories of the season Friday night, defeating Mendenhall 43-35 in a high-scoring region contest. The Rangers entered the matchup facing a Mendenhall team that had established itself as one of the stronger programs in Class 4A. Richland responded with an impressive...
WDAM-TV
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Former educator teams with Laurel Councilwoman to host new youth development program
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - A former local educator has joined with a Laurel city councilwoman to offer a new youth development program on weekends. Author and former teacher Talib Bey and Ward 7 Councilwoman Marian Allen are co-hosting Saturday workshops for middle and high school students at Laurel’s Second Allen AME Church.
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Picayune Pulls Away From Hancock for 56-27 Regional Win
The Hancock Hawks hosted the Picayune Maroon Tide for the Class 6A Region 4 showdown. The Maroon Tide held a 21-7 lead late in the second quarter when the Hawks looked to make a push before halftime. Hancock quarterback Justin Wedgeworth, the Coast’s leading passer, connected with Talley for a...