[MENDENHALL, MS] The Muddy River Counselors went down to Mendenhall and came back with a blowout win against the up and coming Mt. Zion Lions 69-35. The Counselors hit the floor to play a 16U game for the first time since their 63-42 defeat on Championship Saturday. Their opponents, the Mt. Zion Lions finished last season as the #8
Author: Trellis S.J. Williams
Terry Bulldogs Make History, Defeating Pearl 22-10
[PEARL, MS] The Terry Bulldogs defeated the Pearl Pirates 22-10 on the road to make school history and notch their first win of region play. The Bulldogs stepped into Ray Rogers Stadium Friday evening with an 0-2 region record and with a spot on the bottom of the MHSAA 6A Region 3 standings. Two losses to Brandon and Northwest
Terry Bulldogs Fall to #1 Brandon on Road to Begin Region Play
[BRANDON, MS] The Terry (HS) Bulldogs started off region play Friday night against the #1 team in the state, the Brandon (HS) Bulldogs, on the road. After the opening night finished, the Terry Bulldogs went down in defeat to Brandon 41-13. Going into this ball game, the odds were stacked high against Terry. Brandon entered the game on top of the Mississippi rankings and was coming off of a bye week. Terry had just taken a disappointing 48-6 blowout loss at home to the Poplarville Hornets. At Brandon High School, it was homecoming night with ceremony proceedings going before the game. The game started at 7:30 PM at the seven-year-old $9.2 Million dollar Bulldog Stadium. The weather was fair, with temperatures at around 75 degrees in Brandon. The Terry Bulldogs shocked fans at the beginning of the game, forcing two fumbles on the first two drives from a Brandon team that had only fumbled once in the first three games. Terry capitalized on the turnovers on their third drive, with Sharonsky Johnson punching in an 8-yard touchdown run. Johnson had to sit out against Poplarville with a mild ankle sprain, but he was back in action against the Brandon Bulldogs. Brandon then showed why they are the #1 team in the state. The Bulldogs responded with a 55-yard bomb from Landon Varnes to Lester Miller to tie the game at 7. Brandon then surprised Terry with an onsides kick that was successful. Brandon capitalized on that as well, with Nate Blount running in for a touchdown at the beginning of the second quarter. Terry then attempted to answer. But on third down, Terry quarterback Jordan Magee fumbled and the ball was recovered by Brandon at the Terry 3-yard-line. This resulted in Nate Blount easily marching into the end zone to give the Brandon Bulldogs a 21-7 lead. Terry then responded with an impressive drive that ended with Jordan Magee connecting with senior wide receiver O.J. Marshall for a touchdown in the back of the end zone to cut the lead to 21-13 since the extra point was missed following the score. However, Terry left 1:32 left on the clock for the half. Brandon then marched down the field in four plays that finished with Landon Varnes connecting with Lester Miller again to take a 28-13 lead at the break. The second half was controlled completely by Mississippi’s top team. They took Terry’s best shot in the first half and then cruised in the second half to a 41-13 victory to kick off region play. Brandon junior quarterback Landon Varnes finished 20 for 28 passing for 328 yards and three
Terry Bulldogs Cruise to 35-0 Victory Over Murrah
[JACKSON, MS] The Terry (HS) Bulldogs continued their early season dominance with a 35-0 stand over the Murrah (HS) Mustangs. The Bulldogs pulled no punches to begin the game. Sharonsky Johnson rushed for two touchdowns in the first six minutes, pushing a 13-0 lead. Murrah then slowed the pace of the Terry offense, forcing a turnover on downs late
Terry Bulldogs Look to Match Last Season’s Win Total with Win Over Murrah
The Terry (HS) Bulldogs are on the precipice of matching last season’s win total without losing a game. Their opportunity will present itself tomorrow night at 7:30 PM against the Murrah (HS) Mustangs. The Bulldogs have already made a mark by going 2-0 for the first time since 2018, the first time in Kris Thigpen’s tenure as coach. This
Terry Bulldogs Dominate in 55-0 Rout of Crystal Springs
[TERRY, MS] The Terry (HS) Bulldogs dominated the Crystal Springs (HS) Tigers 55-0 in the home opener at Bulldog Field. Terry High School started off the day with full excitement in the air. The Terry Bulldogs were beginning the home season hosting the Crystal Springs Tigers. There was a pep rally on campus that had everyone ready for the
Terry Pushes Through Behind Strong Defense to Defeat Raymond 14-7
[RAYMOND, MS] The Terry (HS) Bulldogs defeat the Raymond (HS) Rangers 14-7 at Raymond Field on Friday night. The Bulldogs struck first with a 43-yard touchdown run in the first quarter by senior running back Sharonsky Johnson to take a 7-0 lead with five minutes left in the first quarter. The Raymond Rangers answered in the second quarter with
Championship Saturday Teams Will Be with New Coaches for 2022-23
This past season, the PCA Paladins and the Laurel Knighthawks squared off for the MSAHA Title for the second straight season. Between the two teams, there are six seniors graduating. Five of them come from the Laurel Knighthawks and one from the Paladins. But this is not where the most major changes will occur. There will be changes from
PCA Paladins Hold Off Defending Champions 63-51 to Win Their First Ever 16UB Title
The PCA Paladins defeated the Muddy River Counselors 63-51 in Hattiesburg to capture their first ever MSAHA 16UB Championship. Heading into Saturday morning, the Paladins had the edge as they had defeated Muddy River 49-42 on Friday afternoon to take the double elimination advantage. PCA only needed one win in order to be champions. The defending champion Muddy River
Isaiah Davis Wins MSAHA Conference Player of the Year, Headlining 2022 All-Conference Selections
As the Day 1 of the 2022 MSAHA Playoffs draws to a close, the conference gathers for the skills competition night and the unveiling of the MSAHA All-Conference teams. Isaiah Davis led the way for the boys. The 6’6″ senior forward took the top player honor and was followed at No. 2 by Junior big Kai Welch. Elliot Tulip,