The time has come. The 2022 MSAHA Playoffs are here. The official brackets were released Monday afternoon and the days in Hattiesburg will be packed. The 18UB Playoffs get started early with the #5 Muddy River Counselors taking on the #4 Jackson Victors at 10:15 AM Thursday morning. The winner of the game will take on the #1 seeded
Author: Trellis S.J. Williams
Counselor Beat: Muddy River Counselors Avenge Last Season’s Championship Loss by Stomping Through 14UB Playoffs
[Jackson, MS] The Muddy River Counselors took home their first ever 14UB Championship on Saturday Afternoon after defeating the PCA Paladins 34-13 in the championship game. Prior to the tournament, the Counselors were considered strong favorites in the 14UB field. They were undefeated in conference and overall with a 6-0 record. The closest game of the season for them
MSAHA Basketball Weekly Ep. 5: Elliot Tulip’s Injury, Upcoming Gulf South District Tourney & More
On this Friday’s edition of MSAHA Basketball Weekly, Trellis and Ollie discuss the Meridian Flyers after Elliot Tulip is now confirmed to be out for the year. They also discuss the teams that are heading to Monroe, LA for the Gulf South District Tournament.
Elliot Tulip Drops 32, Isaiah Davis Scores 25 as Meridian Shocks Laurel 69-49
[Laurel, MS] The Meridian Flyers defeated the Laurel Knighthawks 69-49 on the road. This game was highly anticipated. It was a battle between the No. 2 and No. 3 seeds in the MSAHA conference. The last time the two teams had met, the Laurel Knighthawks had won 71-51. Since then, the Meridian Flyers have upgraded their offense. The first
Counselor Beat: Short Handed Counselors Struggle to Keep Up with No. 1 PCA Paladins 66-84
[Raymond, MS] The PCA Paladins defeated the Muddy River Counselors 84-66 Saturday morning in Raymond. The day started with the match of the top two seeds in 16U boys basketball. The PCA Paladins took the win and defeated the previously undefeated Muddy River Counselors 36-26. At the beginning of the 18U boys contest, the game was high-powered. King Williams
Counselor Beat: Counselors Bring On the Heat As They Grab Marquee Win Over the Jackson Victors
[Raymond, MS] The Muddy River Counselors defeated the Jackson Victors 67-45 at home on Monday night. The Counselors and Victors started off in a tight game. After the first quarter, Muddy River and Jackson were knotted up at 13. Unfortunate circumstances came upon the Counselors early in the second quarter, Jimmy Baker went down after turning his ankle on
Paladins Take No. 1 Seed After Rout of Knighthawks
The PCA Paladins defeated the Laurel Knighthawks 72-57 in Laurel Saturday afternoon to take over the No. 1 seed. The PCA-Laurel game on Saturday afternoon was a highly-anticipated matchup. It was a rematch of last year’s MSAHA Finals, which the Laurel Knighthawks won 57-53. On top of that, it was a contest of the top two seeds in the
PCA Pulls Away Late, Defeating the Meridian Flyers 71-58
The PCA Paladins defeated the Meridian Flyers 71-58 in Hickory to stay undefeated in MSAHA play. The game was close through three quarters, with the game tied 50-50 late. But then the PCA Paladins exploded. They went on a run, hitting threes and scoring off of the Meridian Flyers’ turnovers. PCA made enough separation to take the win over
Meridian Flyers Start Off Hot in Statement Win Over Jackson
[Ridgeland, MS] The Meridian Flyers defeated the Jackson Victors 67-59 Friday night to strengthen their grip on the #3 seed in the MSAHA. The Meridian Flyers came out swinging, starting off with an 18-0 lead over the Victors. Isaiah Davis had 10 quick points early and the Flyers never looked back. The Jackson Victors did bring the game within
Counselor Beat: Counselors Have A Field Day, Getting Two Blowout Wins
The Muddy River Counselors got two blowout wins in 18UB and 14UB on Saturday morning in Raymond. The Counselors started off the morning by taking on the Tupelo Titans. The Counselors came out firing on all cylinders. Sun Michael Williams started off the game fire hot, with 13 points in the first quarter. From there, the Counselors had full
