By Curtis Rockwell/Sports Director

PICAYUNE — Ocean Springs hosts St. Martin in the “Smith Group Realty Homefield Advantage” Game of the week.

Each week during the school year, SouthMiss6 Sports will feature a “GOTW” sponsored by The Smith Group Realty, your “Homefield Advantage” for buying and selling real estate in South Mississippi.

One of the most important games between these two neighborhood rivals in quite some time takes place Thursday night in a key Region 4-7A contest in which boths teams are looking to solidify a spot in the upcoming Class 7A South State playoffs.

The Greyhounds have qualified for a berth in the postseason for the past eight seasons, but need a win and some help to extend that streak to nine. The Yellow Jackets are looking to finish as either the third or fourth seed in the loop.

St. Martin is looking to qualify for the state playoffs for the first time in eight years as well. The Yellow Jackets are 7-2 overall and 3-2 in the region race, while OSHS is 3-6 overall and 2-3 in the loop.

This marks the 62nd all-time meeting between the two teams on the football field, and OSHS has completely dominated the series at 50-11. The Greyhounds have won eight straight in the series, and 19 out of the last 20, after a 49-21 win last season.

St. Martin hasn’t beaten OSHS since 2017.

Led by a team passionate about providing clients with a positive, personalized real estate experience, The Smith Group Realty brings years of knowledge, experience, and dedication to helping families and individuals find their perfect home

“At the Smith Realty group, we believe buying or selling a house should be a positive, personal experience. With knowledge, compassion and dedication, we’re here to guide you ever step of the way, helping you to feel right at home every step of the way.

You always have the Homefield Advantage with The Smith Realty Group!”