By SAM STAFF/Sports Writer

BILOXI — An early season renewal of an old Big 8 Conference rivalry took place at the Biloxi Sports Complex Friday night.

Visiting Hattiesburg slipped past the home-standing Indians 12-7 in a back-and-forth battle. The Tigers remained unbeaten on the season at 4-0, while Biloxi is now 2-2 under first-year head coach Jamey Dubose.

With just over two minutes left in the first quarter, Biloxi quarterback Wyatt Pyron hit Tristain Haynes for30-yards to the Hattiesburg six yard line to set up what would be the only score of the game for the Indians.

Two plays later, Biloxi tailback Jamir Haskins scooted in from the three to put the Indians up 7-0. It also marked the first time this season that the Tigers trailed in a game.

But the Tigers bounced right back with a scoring drive of their own as Jaboris Jones ran five yards for a touchdown early in the second quarter. The point-after failed, and Biloxi led 7-6 at halftime.

Two minutes into the third quarter, Hattiesburg wide out Tyree Barnett took a speed sweep 48-yards through the Indian defense to provide the decisive points and making it 12-7.

Barnett is a transfer from Harrison Central. It marked the 82nd all-time meeting between the two teams in a series that dates back to 1922.

It was Hattiesburg’s first trip to Biloxi in 11 years.

Elsewhere in the “Southern Six” Friday night, here is the complete scoreboard:

FRIDAY’S RESULTS:

West Harrison 55, Bay High 0

Hattiesburg 12, Biloxi 7

Pascagoula 21, D’Iberville 7

East Central 20, North Pike 6

Gautier 48, Moss Point 33

Vancleave 27, George County 24

Petal 49, Hancock 7

Purvis 49, Long Beach 34

Ocean Springs 49, Natchez 16

Pass Christian 47, St. Stanislaus 10

Gulfport 41, Picayune 21

Poplarville 41, Pearl River Central 28

Stone 28, St. Martin 15

Resurrection 40, Mount Olive 14

Yazoo City 48, St. Patrick 7