228 Sports: Region play began for many teams in the "Southern Six" Friday night.
Region play began for many teams in the “Southern Six” Friday night.
In D’Iberville, the visiting Biloxi Indians smacked the Warriors 34-27 to open Region 4-6A action.
The win moved Biloxi to 3-1 on the year, while D’Iberville has now dropped four straight games and stands 1-4 on the season.
In Class 5A, Gautier standout signal-caller Kaden Irving accounted for 7 touchdowns on his birthday whipping visiting George County 49-21.
Gulfport continued its dominance over St. Martin Friday night as the visiting Admirals registered a 21-7 win over the Yellow Jackets to open Region 4-6A play.
Head coach John Archie’s crew got a trio of scoring runs from three different players to overcome an early 7-0 deficit and pull out the win. Gavin Brown (6-yards), Emmanuel Bentley (5-yards) and Jacob Palazzo (10-yards) accounted for the touchdown runs.
St. Martin quarterback D.K. Jenkins hit Jaylen Anderson on a 30-yard touchdown toss on the opening drive of the game for SMHS.
Gulfport is 4-1 overall and SMHS drops to 3-2. The win marked the 17th win for Gulfport in 18 all-time meetings on the field between the two teams.
Also, Harrison Central beat Pascagoula in Region 4-6A play 44-31 and Ocean Springs remained unbeaten with a 42-7 win over Hancock.
In Region 4-5A, East Central hammered West Harrison 47-21 in a battle of unbeaten and Picayune remained unbeaten smashing Pearl River Central 49-7.
Resurrection fell to Lumberton 32-30 in Region 4-1A play.
PHOTO GALLERY
September 23, 2022: D’Iberville Aziyon Abraham (18) during the Biloxi versus DÕIberville game at D’Iberville Stadium in DÕIberville, Mississippi. Photo: Bobby McDuffie/228 SportsSeptember 23, 2022: D’Iberville Gage Peterson (1) looks for open receivers during the Biloxi versus DÕIberville game at D’Iberville Stadium in DÕIberville, Mississippi. Photo: Bobby McDuffie/228 SportsSeptember 23, 2022: D’Iberville Aziyon Abraham (18) fights for extra yardage during the Biloxi versus DÕIberville game at D’Iberville Stadium in DÕIberville, Mississippi. Photo: Bobby McDuffie/228 SportsSeptember 23, 2022: D’Iberville Gage Peterson (1) pitches to the running back during the Biloxi versus DÕIberville game at D’Iberville Stadium in DÕIberville, Mississippi. Photo: Bobby McDuffie/228 SportsSeptember 23, 2022: D’Iberville London Adams (4) is tackled by Biloxi Derry Turner jr (27) during the Biloxi versus DÕIberville game at D’Iberville Stadium in DÕIberville, Mississippi. Photo: Bobby McDuffie/228 Sports
September 23, 2022: D’Iberville London Adams (4) during the Biloxi versus DÕIberville game at D’Iberville Stadium in DÕIberville, Mississippi. Photo: Bobby McDuffie/228 SportsSeptember 23, 2022: Biloxi Tristan Bourcy (99) tacks on an extra point during the Biloxi versus DÕIberville game at D’Iberville Stadium in DÕIberville, Mississippi. Photo: Bobby McDuffie/228 SportsSeptember 23, 2022: Biloxi Jamir Haskin (28) celebrates a touchdown in the second quarter during the Biloxi versus DÕIberville game at D’Iberville Stadium in DÕIberville, Mississippi. Photo: Bobby McDuffie/228 SportsSeptember 23, 2022: Biloxi Jamir Haskin (28) takes a handoff to score a touchdown during the Biloxi versus DÕIberville game at D’Iberville Stadium in DÕIberville, Mississippi. Photo: Bobby McDuffie/228 SportsSeptember 23, 2022: Biloxi Jamir Haskin (28) carries during the Biloxi versus DÕIberville game at D’Iberville Stadium in DÕIberville, Mississippi. Photo: Bobby McDuffie/228 SportsSeptember 23, 2022: Biloxi Chase Delaughter (1) finds running room during the Biloxi versus DÕIberville game at D’Iberville Stadium in DÕIberville, Mississippi. Photo: Bobby McDuffie/228 SportsSeptember 23, 2022: D’Iberville Landyn Shannon (3) takes a punt back for a touchdown in the second quarter during the Biloxi versus D’Iberville game at D’Iberville Stadium in D’Iberville, Mississippi. Photo: Bobby McDuffie/228 SportsSeptember 23, 2022: D’Iberville head coach Josh Ladner during the Biloxi versus D’Iberville game at D’Iberville Stadium in DÕIberville, Mississippi. Photo: Bobby McDuffie/228 SportsSeptember 23, 2022: Biloxi Zachary Marlin (16) is sacked by D’Iberville Jamarcius Graves (59) during the Biloxi versus D’Iberville game at D’Iberville Stadium in DÕIberville, Mississippi. Photo: Bobby McDuffie/228 SportsSeptember 23, 2022: Biloxi Duran Parish (12) catches a punt during the Biloxi versus DÕIberville game at D’Iberville Stadium in D’Iberville, Mississippi. Photo: Bobby McDuffie/228 SportsSeptember 23, 2022: D’Iberville Landyn Shannon (3) finds an opening in the line during the Biloxi versus DÕIberville game at D’Iberville Stadium in D’Iberville, Mississippi. Photo: Bobby McDuffie/228 SportsSeptember 23, 2022: D’Iberville Gage Peterson (1) attempts to escape the tackle of Biloxi Braeden Ratliff (9) during the Biloxi versus D’Iberville game at D’Iberville Stadium in DÕIberville, Mississippi. Photo: Bobby McDuffie/228 SportsSeptember 23, 2022: D’Iberville Landyn Shannon (3) runs the ball during the Biloxi versus D’Iberville game at D’Iberville Stadium in DÕIberville, Mississippi. Photo: Bobby McDuffie/228 SportsSeptember 23, 2022: Biloxi Zachary Marlin (16) passes during the Biloxi versus DÕIberville game at D’Iberville Stadium in D’Iberville, Mississippi. Photo: Bobby McDuffie/228 SportsSeptember 23, 2022: Biloxi Chase Delaughter (1) is tackled by D’Iberville Matthew Dartez (24) during the Biloxi versus DÕIberville game at D’Iberville Stadium in DÕIberville, Mississippi. Photo: Bobby McDuffie/228 Sports