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Pre Football: “By the Numbers” and the “Super 7 in the Southern 6 Poll”

A high school football player in a blue jersey with 'Sacred Heart' and the number 12 is about to throw a football, being pursued by an opponent in a white jersey with a gold helmet.
St. Patrick linebacker Kenner Williams chases Sacred Heart quarterback Landrum Garner Friday night. (Photo by Matt Bush)

By Curtis Rockwell/Sports Director

We’ll take a look at some “By the Numbers” this week before we get to the weekly poll:

For the 70th time, neighborhood rivals Long Beach and Bay High will face off on the football field this week.

These two longtime meet Friday night at McCulloch Stadium in the Bay. Long Beach won just one game last year, and you guessed it that lone victory was a 49-0 thumping of Bay High at hom.

A football player in a white jersey with gold accents runs with the ball while being pursued by an opponent in a blue jersey. The scene captures a dynamic moment in a night game.
St. Patrick’s Sean Surginer looks for some running room vs. Sacred Heart Friday night. (Photo by Matt Bush)
A high school football player in a blue uniform with the number 12 is attempting to throw a pass while a defender in a white uniform approaches him. A teammate in blue is on the ground nearby.
St. Patrick defender Jackson Spear stays focused on Sacred Heart quarterback Landrum Garner Friday night. (Photo by Matt Bush)
A football player in a white jersey with the number 5 runs with the ball, evading a tackle from a player in a blue jersey. Another player in a blue jersey lies on the field behind them. An official watches the play.
St. Patrick quarterback Layton Davis heads toward the edge vs. Sacred Heart Friday night. (Photo by Matt Bush)

two years ago, the Beacracts managed just two wins, one of which was an exciting 36-35 road win over the Tigers also at McCulloch Stadium. The win last year was for the first for second year LBHS head coach Cody Finley at the helm of the Bearcats. But, after a 17-7 win over visiting Forrest County AHS last week, Finley has his team looking at a 2-1 start to the season for just the second time in eight seasons this week.

Meanwhile, the Tigers are still looking to give French his win first at BHS. After falling 42-7 last week to another rival in St. Stanislaus, Bay High comes into this one carrying a 15-game losing streak and the Tigers have also dropped 19-out-of-their last 20 games as well

The Bearcats lead this all-time series 40-27-2. But, the two teams have split the last 10 games at 5-5.

A football player in a white jersey, evading a tackle by a player in a blue jersey, while cheerleaders and spectators watch in the background.
St. Patrick’s Owen Jones looks to change direction vs. Sacred Heart Friday night. (Photo by Matt Bush)
A football player in gold pants and a white jersey runs with the ball, while two defenders in blue jerseys pursue him on a football field.
St. Patrick’s Colton Harper makes a move toward the sideline vs. Sacred Heart Friday night. (Photo by Matt Bush)
A high school football game in progress, featuring a player in a white jersey running with the ball while being pursued by two defenders in blue jerseys.
St. Patrick running back Gabe Cabral looks for some running room vs. Sacred Heart quarterback Friday night. (Photo by Matt Bush)

In addition, several other “Southern Six” squads are looking to get back on track. St. Patrick fell in its season-opener to Sacred Heart last week 30-19 and the Fighting Irish have lost 21 out of their last 24 games.

And, St. Stanislaus has won just three out of its last 18 games while Moss Point has won just three out of its last 24 games as well.

“Super 7” in the “Southern 6”

Every Tuesday through the first week in December, we will publish our “Super 7 in the Southern 6” weekly poll involving all 24 prep football teams in our coverage area.

The weekly poll is the only one in the state that is voted on by a panel of veteran sportswriters, a few selected area coaches and other media members.

This is the Sept 8th rankings:

A high school football player in a white and blue uniform throws a football during a night game on a field.
Gulfport quarterback Jackson Wolverton and his Admirals return to action this week. (Photo by Bobby McDuffie)

“Super 7 in the Southern 6”

  1. Gulfport
  2. Poplarville
  3. Pass Christian
  4. D’Iberville
  5. Pascagoula
  6. Picayune
  7. St. Martin

(Others receiving votes: Biloxi, Pearl River Central, Stone, Gautier, Ocean Springs)

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