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We focus on the athletics of eleven area high schools (Oak Grove, Hattiesburg, Petal, Sumrall, Purvis, Forrest County Agricultural, North Forrest, Lumberton, Sacred Heart, PCS and Lamar Christian), Southern Miss, William Carey and local junior colleges.
On this week's episode of The Pine Belt Sports Podcast, the show announces and breaks down this year's All-Area football team.
On this week's episode of The Pine Belt Sports Podcast, Andrew first gives a run down on the plan for area coverage. Then Charlie and Andrew discuss USM's football's bowl eligibility and all things Southern Miss basketball.
On this week's episode of The Pine Belt Sports Podcast, Andrew Abadie and Charlie Luttrell return after missing last week due to sickness. The duo power through and preview Southern Miss football's final game of the season against ULM and then preview USM MBB's upcoming tournament in Cancun.
On this week's episode of The Pine Belt Sports Podcast, the show previews the high school football playoffs. Charlie Luttrell and Jason Munz then help preview Southern Miss' upcoming football game against Coastal Carolina and basketball game against Vanderbilt.
On this week's episode of The Pine Belt Sports Podcast, Charlie Luttrell and Andrew recap Southern Miss men's basketball exhibition win over Delta State, and then preview USM football's upcoming game against Georgia State. Tyler Cleveland of Scorebooklive then joins the show to discuss recent MHSAA reclassification and high school football playoff picture.
On this week's episode of the Pine Belt Sports Podcast, Charlie Luttrell joins the show to help recap Southern Miss' win over Texas State and then preview the upcoming game Louisiana. WJTV's Blake Levine then joins to breakdown Oak Grove's win over No. 1 Brandon and discuss the high school football state championship contenders.
On this week's episode of the Pine Belt Sports Podcast, Andrew and Charlie recap Southern Miss' win over Arkansas State and preview the upcoming game against Texas State. Andrew then gives his initial thoughts on USM baseball's fall practice and then previews Sacred Heart volleyball's upcoming state championship game and Week 9 of high school football.
On this week's episode of the Pine Belt Sports Podcast, Andrew does a quick dive through the local high school volleyball and football action. From there, Charlie Luttrell and Andrew recap USM's loss to Troy and preview the upcoming game against Arkansas State.
On this week's episode of the PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Andrew and Charlie preview the Southern Miss vs Troy football game. The duo then recaps USM's men and women's basketball media days and give their thoughts on the upcoming season. Andrew closes the shows by previewing the upcoming high school football action.
On this week's episode of the PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Charlie Luttrell joins the show to help discuss Southern Miss football's win over Tulane. Andrew then recaps and highlights the area's High School football games.
On this week's episode of the PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, the shows dives into Southern Miss' upcoming rivalry game, and then breaks down all of the area high school football game matchups.
On this week's episode of the PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, the show dives into Southern Miss' decision to announce Zach Wilcke as the starting quarterback, and then previews and recaps all of the high school football action.
On this week's episode of the PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Andrew breaks down Southern Miss' season-opening loss to Liberty and all of the storylines from last week. The show then recaps and previews the upcoming week of high school football action.
On this week's episode of The Pine Belt Sports Podcast, Taylor Curet joins the show to recap and preview the high school football action. Andrew and Taylor then dive into Southern Miss' football season and talk about the Golden Eagles' upcoming season opener against Liberty.
On this week's episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, the show dives into all of the area teams' upcoming high school football seasons. Follow Pine Belt Sports on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
On this week's episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Area Baseball Coach of the Year Andy Davis joins the show. Davis and Abadie break down the All-Area team and recap Sumrall's championship season.
On this week's episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Area Softball Coach of the Year Wendy Hogue joins the show. Hogue and Abadie break down the All-Area team and recap Petal's championship season.
On this week's episode of the PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Taylor Curet joins the show to help preview the Southern Miss baseball season and all of the area high school baseball teams.
On this week's episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Southern Miss pitching coach Christian Ostrander joins the show to break down the Golden Eagles' pitching staff. Andrew and Oz go through each pitcher on USM's roster and talk about the improvement and potential of the 2022 group. This one of two podcasts this week, so be on the lookout for No. 2 later this week.
On this week's episode of the PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Petal boys basketball coach Brandon Jennings joins the show to discuss his team's 4-0 start in region play as well as at what has made his Panthers so successful this season.
On this week's episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Area football coach of the year Ed Smith talks about the success of Sacred Heart's season.
In this week's episode of the PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, sports editor Andrew Abadie reveals the 2021 All-Area Football Team including Coach of the Year and Player of the Year.
On this week's episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, former Southern Miss punter and host of Eagle Hour Luke Johnson joins the show. Andrew and Luke recap Southern Miss football's first three games of the season and the offense's woes. Then Andrew and Luke dive into high school football and all of the notable storylines for the area teams.
On this week's episode of the PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Taylor Curet joins the show to help preview the second week of high school football. Andrew and Taylor then breakdown Southern Miss' season-opener and dive into what the ceiling could be for the Golden Eagles' season.
On this week's episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Andrew gives the annual high school football preview for all the area teams.
On this week's episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Sumrall and Area Baseball Coach of the Year Andy Davis joins the show to discuss the All-Area team. Coach Davis and Andrew then discuss the Bobcats' 2021 season and their run to the state title series.
On this week's episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Oak Grove and Area Softball Coach of the Year Benjy Hornsby joins the show to discuss the All-Area team. Coach Hornsby and Andrew then discuss the Lady Warriors' 2021 season and their run to the state title series.
On this week's episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, the show previews the 6A softball state championship series between Oak Grove and Hernando. Then the show previews Oak Grove, Purvis and Sumrall's playoff matchups.
On this week's episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Heath Hinton joins the show to discuss the problems of the new NCAA transfer rules and how it impacts Southern Miss basketball. Andrew and Heath then take a deep dive into Golden Eagle baseball possible postseason outcome and if Conference USA deserves a hosting site.
On this week's episode of the PinebeltSPORTS Podcast, Pearl River Community College baseball coach Michael Avalon joins the show. With PRCC baseball ranked No. 2 in the country, Andrew and Coach Avalon discuss the success of the season as well Avalon's hiring and how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the program.
On this week's episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Taylor Curet joins the show. Andrew and Taylor first discuss Southern Miss' spring football practice and what to look for in the Golden Eagles' upcoming spring game. They then recap and preview Southern Miss baseball's upcoming and all of the local high school baseball action.
On this week's episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Andrew briefly recaps the high school and Southern Miss basketball seasons. The show then breaks down all of the recent high school baseball action.
On this week's episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Southern Miss track and field coach Jon Stuart joins the show to talk about the women's program recent Conference USA Indoor Track and Field Championship win. However, Andrew first previews Oak Grove and Hattiesburg basketball's semifinal matchups.
On this week's episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, the show previews the high school baseball season and then Southern Miss baseball and softball.
The order for each team:
USM Softball
USM Baseball
Lamar Christian
PCS
Sacred Heart
Lumberton
North Forrest
FCAHS
Purvis
Sumrall
Hattiesburg
Oak Grove
Petal
On this week's episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Southern Miss softball coach Brian Levin joins the show to discuss the Golden Eagles' upcoming season. The episode also includes Southern Miss baseball Scott Berry's press conference from media day.
On this week's episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, the show looks over some of the high school basketball standings. Sumrall coach Todd Siders joins the show to discuss the success of his young program and the upcoming playoff games.
On this week's episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, the show recaps some of the high school soccer and basketball action as well as previewing Southern Miss basketball's weekend series. Purvis girl's basketball coach Michael Thornton joins the show to talk about his team's 15-0 start and how the program has had turn around success. Southern Miss baseball coach Scott Berry joins the show over the phone to discuss how the Golden Eagle baseball schedule is taking shape.
On this week's episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Andrew and Taylor Curet look back on 2020 and talk about some of the things they look most forward to in 2021. They then recap the Southern Miss and high school basketball action.
On this week's episode of the PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, the show releases the 2020 All-Area Football Team. This includes, offensive and defensive MVP, Coach of the Year and Player of the Year.
On this week's episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, newly hired Southern Miss football coach Will Hall joins the show. Andrew and Coach Hall discuss some of the highlights of the early signing day class, the new additions to the coaching staff as well as the future of the Golden Eagle roster.
On this week's episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast,a pair of state championship winning coaches join the show. Lumberton's Zach Jones and Oak Grove's Drew Causey talk about their recent championship games and seasons. Heath Hinton also joins the show to talk about Southern Miss' hiring of Will Hall and the future of the USM football program.
On this week's episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, the show breaks down the Oak Grove and Lumberton state championship games. Oxford Eagle reporter Jake Thompson joins the show to help preview the Warriors-Chargers game then Kent Mohundro of the Daily Corinthian previews the Biggersville-Lumberton game.
On this week's episode of The Pine Belt Sports Podcast, Scorebook Live high school sports reporter Tyler Cleveland joins the show to preview ALL of the South State and North State football matchups from 1A to 6A.
On this week's episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Taylor Curet joins show again to help Andrew discuss the high school football playoff matchups and speculate on Southern Miss' coaching hire.
On this week's episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Andrew previews the Southern Miss-Western Kentucky game and the high school football playoffs. Then Andrew breaks down the possible winners of the Area's Player and Coach of the Year candidates.
On this week's episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Taylor Curet joins the show the discuss the MHSAA reclassifications and the high school football playoffs. North Alabama beat writer Michael Hebert helps preview the Southern Miss-UNA football game.
On this week's episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Andrew opens the show with weekly high school football action. Heath Hinton joins the show (21:00) to discuss Southern Miss football's coaching situation. SB Nation writer Steve Helwick (56:20) comes on the show to preview the Rice-USM game.
On this week's episode of The PineBeltSPORTS podcast, Andrew talks about how Southern Miss football has dealt with COVID-19 and having interim coach Scotty Walden test positive. Later in the show, Andrew previews the key high school football matchups.
On this week's episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Heath Hinton joins the show to discuss Southern Miss' basketball first practice, new coaching hire and schedule. Heath and Andrew then preview USM's game against UTEP and discussing the possible coaching candidates. Finally, Andrew breaks down the high school football standings.
On this week's episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Andrew breaks down how the area games altered their schedule for Hurricane Delta. He then previews this week's high school action and Southern Miss action.
On this week's episode of the PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Taylor Curet joins the show to breakdown this week's high school and junior college football action. Andrew and Taylor also break down the Petal-Oak Grove game and Southern MIss football.
On this week's episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, the show gives away tickets to the Tulane-USM game. Andrew also previews the high school football action and Southern Miss' game against the Green Wave.
On this week's episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, the Laurel-Leader Call's Brad Crowe joins the show for the first time. Brad gives provides insights into some of the high school matchups and helps preview the Southern Miss-Louisiana Tech football game.
On this week's episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, the show features part of Southern Miss interim coach Scotty Walden's press conference. Heath Hinton joins the show to discuss Jay Hopson's resignation and the future outlook of USM football under Walden. Lastly, Andrew closes the show by previewing this week's high school football action.
On this week's episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Andrew does a deep preview and gives analysis on all of the football games happening this week.
On this week's episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Andrew and Taylor Curet give a full preview to the Southern Miss football season. Andrew and Taylor give their analysis on the starting roster, breakdown the schedule and preview the South Alabama game.
On this week's episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Andrew and Taylor Curet give a preview to the high school football season making its return. The show opens with North Forrest canceling its season (2:05). They then recap PCS's Week 1 game and preview the Bobcats' game against Lamar (3:46).
Here are the marks for when each team is brought up:
Hattiesburg, Petal - 10:54
Sumrall - 13:50
Lumberton - 18:14
Purvis - 21:40
FCAHS - 18:00, 24:46
Oak Grove - 27:06
Sacred Heart - 34:12
On this week's episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Taylor Curet rejoins the show to talk about the decisions of the cancellations of the football world. Andrew and Taylor break down the overall reporting and try and explain both sides of the situation as well as the impact on Southern Miss and Conference USA. Later, Andrew and Taylor begin to tease the start of high school football.
On this week's episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Southern Miss' Director of Athletics Jeremy McClain joins the show to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on Southern Miss and Conference USA. McClain also explains how the conference and school plan to prepare for the upcoming football season.
On this week's episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, WDAM's Taylor Curet is back on the show and joins Andrew in discussing the MHSAA's decision on fall sports. Andrew and Taylor then debate the NJCAA's decision to move fall sports to the spring and whether the MACC should follow. Lastly, Andrew recaps some of the best performances in the Deep South Summer Collegiate Baseball League.
On this week's episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Oak Grove football coach Drew Causey joins the show. Coach Causey and Andrew discuss the outlook of the upcoming football season and give a brief preview into the Warriors' season.
On this week's episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Lumberton football coach Zach Jones joins the show to discuss the beginning of summer workouts and how the upcoming football season could look.
On this week's episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Andrew previews the Deep South Collegiate summer baseball league with in-depth roster breakdowns. Andrew also gives a rundown of all the information needed for interested fans.
On this week's episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, WJTV's Jesse Finver joins the show again. Andrew and Jesse discuss how sporting events could look with pandemic rules. Andrew then discuss which national sports stories should get a "The Last Dance" style documentary.
On this week's episode of the PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, WDAM's Taylor Curet returns. Andrew and Taylor discuss the current state of sports in the Pine Belt, the future of the MLB Draft and the Saints' 2020 schedule.
On this week's episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, former Southern Miss beat writer Jason Munz joins the show. Andrew and Munz go down memory lane and reminisce about some of their favorite Pine Belt memories.
On this week's episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Southern Miss men's basketball coach Jay Ladner recaps his recruiting experience during the COVID-19 pandemic and gives a breakdown of his 2020 signing class.
On this week's episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Southern Miss women's basketball coach Joye Lee-McNelis gives a breakdown of her 2020 signing class.
On this week's episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Southern Miss baseball alum Stevie Powers joins the show. Andrew and Stevie look back on his career and go through some of Stevie's top highlights.
On the week's episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, former Southern Miss baseball player and PCS baseball coach Jarrett Hoffpauir joins the show. Jarrett reminisces on his entire baseball career from high school, Southern Miss and MLB days.
On this week's episode of the PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, WDAM's Taylor Curet returns again to discuss the All-Area Basketball Teams and Coaches of the Year. Andrew and Taylor then breakdown the NCAA's vote to allow players to have an extra year of eligibility and what that means for the sports world.
On this week's episode of the PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, WDAM's Taylor Curet rejoins the show. Andrew and Taylor discuss the current situation of high school sports as well as the area's top senior baseball players. Finally, Andrew and Taylor discuss the Saints' free agency moves.
On the week's episode of The PinbeltSPORTS Podcast, joining the show this week is Southern Miss head baseball coach Scott Berry. Andrew and Coach Berry discuss the state of college sports, the future of recruiting amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
On this week's episode of the PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Andrew recaps all the big news and sports cancellations as a result of the Coronavirus as well as how it could affect area coverage.
On this week's episode of The PinebeltSPORTS Podcast, joining the show for this week is Heath Hinton. Andrew and Heath talk all things Southern Miss Athletics. They start with USM Baseball (4:50), then softball (17:50) and closeout the USM talk with basketball (21:20). Finally, Andrew breaks down all the possible high school basketball Player of the Year and Coach of the Year candidates (38:40).
On this week's episode of the PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Andrew recaps and previews the high school basketball quarterfinals (2:56). From there, a deep dive into every area team's start to the baseball season (16:36). Andrew then talks about Southern Miss softball's elite offense (32:26) which includes interviews with head coach Brian Levin (36:28) and leading home run hitter Amber Pack (39:15) from Wednesday's doubleheader against Alcorn State. The show closes out with a recap and preview of USM baseball's weekend (41:25).
On this week's episode of The PinebeltSPORTS Podcast, Andrew recaps and previews the action happening in the high school basketball playoffs (3:30). High school baseball has started and Andrew gives his thoughts on each team as the season starts (19:56). He then recaps all the Southern Miss baseball action (30:22) which includes interviews of Drew Boyd making his first appearance on the mound (33:55) and Reed Trimble after his walk-off against UNO (44:56).
On this week's episode of The PinebeltSPORTS Podcast, joining the show for this week is WDAM's, Taylor Curet. Andrew and Taylor talk about breakdown the favorites of the high school basketball district tournaments. From there, we go into a breakdown of all things Southern Miss baseball (28:40). Lastly, Andrew introduces Tanner Shutz and PineBeltSPORTS new additional coverage (51:45).
On this week's episode of the PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, host Andrew Abadie talks signing day, the high School basketball tournaments, Sacred Heart soccer winning South State and Southern Miss softball.
Andrew first recaps signing day and then previews the area basketball team district tournaments. From there, a recap of the Sacred Heart girls' South State win over Our Lady Academy. The show closes out with a deep dive look into previewing the USM softball season.
The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast makes its return with Andrew Abadie as the new full-time host.
Andrew explains the long hiatus for the podcast as well as all the changes that have occurred for PineBeltSPORTS.
Andrew and Jesse then talk about the area's high school basketball teams. Jesse then gives a break down of Southern Miss basketball.
The show closes with some talk about Lady Eagle basketball and what to expect next week.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, we touch on the MLB Draft, the Baton Rouge Regional and the PineBeltSPORTS high school baseball All-Area Team.
First, Camal and Andrew discuss Southern Miss’ Matt Wallner (2:35) and Hattiesburg’s Dexter Jordan’s selection in the draft (6:40), then we the two dive into what happened in the Baton Rouge Regional (12:30).
They close the show with Player of the Year, Coach of the Year and All-Area Team discussion (22:20).
We welcome WDAM’s Taylor Curet to this week’s show to help talk all things Southern Miss baseball. The Golden Eagles are preparing for the Baton Rouge Regional, and we go over everything in preparation for this weekend.
First, we discuss why Ole Miss fans are coming after Taylor on Twitter (4:15), then we quickly look back at Southern Miss’ Conference USA Tournament title (10:55). After, we look at Arizona State (16:40) before looking at the Regional as a whole (22:00).
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, it’s all Sumrall baseball, as the Bobcats prepare for the 4A State Championship series this weekend.
First, Camal and Andrew break down everything that happened in the 4A South State series between Sumrall and West Lauderdale (4:30). We go over each of the three games in great detail before moving on to previewing the 4A State Championship series (27:25).
Also, some Southern Miss talk to close the show (37:44).
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Camal and Andrew start with Sumrall baseball. The Bobcats won Game 3 over St. Stanislaus to punch their ticket to the 4A South State series, and we look back at the big win (7:45) and what to expect from West Lauderdale (15:00).
Camal discuss PCS’ series loss to MRA (25:50) and Oak Grove’s loss to St. Martin (30:55) before the two jump into Southern Miss talk (35:40).
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Camal and Andrew touch on topics from the NFL draft to the high school baseball playoffs.
First, four players from the Hattiesburg area will get NFL shots after either getting drafted in last week’s NFL Draft or signed as an undrafted free agent (9:00). Then, PCS’s Game 1 win over Oak Forest Academy is the topic of conversation (13:30).
After that, we dive deep into Oak Grove and Sumrall’s third round playoff series (18:35) before giving a quick rundown of the state track meet this weekend (34:40). As always, we close with Southern Miss, as the Golden Eagles host Florida Atlantic for the a three-game-series (38:20)
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Camal and Andrew recap the first round of the high school baseball playoffs, then preview the second round.
We start with a Purvis softball discussion and the Lady Tornadoes second-round series win over Bay High (11:10). After a quick recap of the first round of the baseball playoffs (15:40), the two dive into the four area second-round matchups (25:20).
Harrison Central-Oak Grove (27:20), Petal-Biloxi (32:30), NE Jones-Sumrall (35:40) and Lumberton-Hamilton (30:50).
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, we focus solely on this weekend’s first round of the high school baseball playoffs. We discuss Petal-D’Iberville (8:40), Pass High-Sumrall (15:15), Purvis-St. Stanislaus (19:05), Mt. Olive-Lumberton (22:55) and Sacred Heart-Sebastopol (25:10) throughout the episode.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Camal and Andrew open with quirky traditions at The Masters (2:40) before jumping into more local discussions.
First, the two talk about the Tuesday night games they each covered. Andrew was at Lumberton baseball’s loss to Resurrection, and there was plenty to talk about off the field (9:55). Camal covered Oak Grove’s monster win over George County, where the Warriors put themselves in good position to claim the region title (15:50).
Camal runs through the playoff picture quickly (21:00) before the show turns to more of a Southern Miss conversation. Southern Miss baseball’s loss to Ole Miss on Tuesday, (30:10) thoughts on Jeremy McClain as Southern Miss’ new athletics director (36:45), and what they’re looking for in the football spring game Saturday (47:00) close out the show.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Camal and Andrew discuss the Petal-Oak Grove game Tuesday, each of our area team’s playoff picture and some Southern Miss baseball as it prepares for a weekend series against Marshall.
First, Andrew explains what he saw from Tuesday night at Petal (8:00), then Camal goes through all eight area teams and what their playoff position is with two weeks left until the regular season (17:00).
The two close the show with plenty of Southern Miss baseball discussion (35:20).
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, we take a deep dive into Sumrall’s win over Purvis and PCS’ conference-opening win over MRA.
After discussing other prep teams last week, we made sure to include Purvis and PCS this week. After that, we close with a Southern Miss baseball discussion.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, area high school baseball is the main topic.
First, Andrew and Camal discuss the idea of local media promoting and protecting the brand of the school or university he or she covers (10:45). Should the local media promote and protect Southern Miss’ brand? We weigh in. Then, we get into high school baseball talk with plenty to discuss with a few area teams (17:00). Which teams are legit state championship contenders?
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Camal visits with Sumrall baseball coach Larry Knight to discuss a number of topics. Also, Andrew and Camal preview the Conference USA basketball tournament, as well as talk a little bit about Southern Miss baseball’s offensive woes.
First, the interview with Larry Knight is played (10:00). The conversation starts with Sumrall’s turf field, then how his Bobcats fared at the Perfect Game National Showdown last week. They also discuss this year’s team and Knight supporting Louisiana Tech baseball in Southern Miss country.
After that, the two preview the C-USA basketball tournament (26:55), as Andrew will be there for coverage, and Camal dishes out a Southern Miss baseball statistic that could ease the minds of fans (38:15).
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Camal and Andrew hit on a number of high school and Southern Miss topics.
First, just how bad was the officiating during the Hattiesburg Lady Tigers 5A Semifinal game Tuesday? Bad enough for coach Caronica Jackson to publically say it was the worst officiated game she’s ever been a part of (7:00). Camal also shares his thoughts on the game, as well as the Tigers’ loss to Center Hill later that night (13:45).
After that, Andrew chats about what he saw from Southern Miss baseball over the weekend (17:30) and Southern Miss beach volleyball from Tuesday (29:10). They close the show with a few talking points regarding the high school baseball landscape (35:55).
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, we discuss Hattiesburg High’s basketball semifinal matchups, as well as a heavy dose of Southern Miss baseball.
First, Camal and Andrew break down the Hattiesburg Lady Tigers matchup with Olive Branch in the 5A Semifinals (7:00), and the Hattiesburg Tigers’ semifinal game with an opponent that is yet to be determined. After that, we discuss the positives and negatives of Southern Miss baseball’s 4-3 start to the season (16:30).
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Camal and Andrew discuss the high school basketball playoff picture, as well as Southern Miss baseball and basketball.
First, Andrew discusses his feature on PCS basketball player Sam McCrary (1:30), then Camal breaks down what to expect this week for area basketball teams in the playoffs (5:00). After that, the two give their observations from Southern Miss baseball’s sweep of Purdue and look ahead to this weekend’s series with Mississippi State (17:45).
It’s the high school baseball preview on The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast this week. Camal and Andrew break down each of the eight area prep baseball teams, as well as play sound bites from every coach, to help preview the 2019 season.
Oak Grove (8:10)
Petal (15:45)
Hattiesburg (22:10)
Sumrall (29:25)
Purvis (36:05)
Lumberton (43:15)
Sacred Heart (47:10)
PCS (49:40)
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, there’s a lot to cover. From Art Briles, Jay Hopson, Sacred Heart soccer and National Signing Day, there’s plenty to talk about.
First, Camal and Andrew discuss the Southern Miss football soap opera that took place this week. Then, after briefly chatting about Sacred Heart soccer teams making the State Championship, the rest of the show is centered around National Signing Day.
We play interviews from Oak Grove’s John Rhys Plumlee (20:15), Ben Johnson (28:450, Thomas Holford (31:50) and Tyson Keys (33:30), then Sumrall’s Solomon Landrum (37:50), Petal’s Trent Williams (40:55) and Hattiesburg’s Darius Ruffin (43:45).
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, we chat about the second round of the high school soccer playoffs, as well as other topics from around the area.
After the two talk about Tuesday’s “snow day,” Camal explains why Auburn football coach Gus Malzahn was at the PineBeltSPORTS baseball photo shoot last week. Sacred Heart and Oak Grove’s matchups in the second round of the soccer playoffs is discussed next, then Camal and Andrew close the show with Southern Miss basketball and baseball talk.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Camal and Andrew recap Southern Miss baseball’s media day on Wednesday. Along with a complete breakdown of the Golden Eagles 2019 squad, Camal and Andrew also sit down with Southern Miss pitching coach Christian Ostrander for a detailed interview.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, it’s a Southern Miss heavy show.
First, Camal gives a quick breakdown of where area high school soccer teams stand in the region standings (8:20), then Camal and Andrew dive into multiple subjects regarding Southern Miss athletics.
After discussing what interim Director of Athletics Jeff Mitchell has done so far and what’s next for him, an interview with Mitchell is played (13:25). Southern Miss assistant coaching searches (34:15), baseball season looming (40:20) and a little drama with the basketball program (42:25) follows Mitchell’s interview.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Camal and Andrew touch on a number of topics regarding high school basketball, high school soccer and Southern Miss athletics.
First, at the 8:25 mark, the news of Southern Miss losing two assistant coaches is discussed with some more details. Could there be more changes on the horizon? At the 17:55 mark, Camal paints the picture from Tuesday night’s Meridian-Petal game, along with a postgame interview with Petal coach Todd Kimble.
After that, Andrew talks about Southern Miss basketball’s struggles (27:50), then a quick area basketball and soccer update closes the show (36:10).
On this week’s episode, Camal and Andrew take a look back at 2018 and highlight some of the top moments from area sports. Starting from soccer last February to football coming to an end late in the year to Southern Miss athletics, we discuss it all.
Also, we look ahead at 2019 and what might be in store for area teams and Southern Miss.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, it’s a National Signing Day edition. We have interviews from eight area football players who signed to played Division I football.
Also, Camal and Andrew bring some Southern Miss recruiting thoughts.
Purvis: Matthew Ryals – Southern Miss (10:35)
Sumrall: Dannis Jackson – Ole Miss (16:00)
Oak Grove: Jarius Reimonenq – Arkansas State (22:35)
Oak Grove: Jack Harris – Mississippi State (24:50)
Hattiesburg: Jarod “Snoop” Conner – Ole Miss (30:40)
Hattiesburg: Hakeem Vance – Baylor (33:30)
Hattiesburg: Jaren Handy – Auburn (35:25)
Hattiesburg: Demetris Allen – UTSA (36:45)
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Camal and Andrew hit a few local topics surround area high school and Southern Miss athletics. Andrew discusses what he saw from Petal basketball on Tuesday night, while Camal talks about Oak Grove from Monday. Plus, a look at other area teams.
After more high school talk, there are a few notable Southern Miss topics brought up before Andrew shares a few possible rumors that are circulating.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Camal and Andrew hit a range of topics from football to basketball. First, they discuss how the MHSAA Gridiron Classic did at Southern Miss last weekend. What were some issues and what made the weekend great? After that, they discuss the North-South All-Star game, who’s on the South team from the area and who got snubbed?
Then, Camal and Andrew switch from football to basketball and discuss the two games they covered Tuesday night. Andrew talks about FCAHS-Purvis, while Camal hits on Hattiesburg-Oak Grove.
As always, Southern Miss news closes out the show, highlighted by Jon Gilbert leaving for East Carolina.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, WDAM’s Taylor Curet joins Camal and Andrew to discuss all six MHSAA high school football state championship games, before diving deep into Oak Grove’s matchup with Horn Lake. There’s also an interview with Oak Grove senior quarterback John Rhys Plumlee played.
After high school football talk, Andrew describes what he saw from Tuesday’s Hattiesburg-Petal game and Sunday’s William Carey-Southern Miss game. Also, Southern Miss’ bowl game hopes and other important Southern Miss news.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Oak Grove coach Drew Causey joins the show as his Warriors prepare for the South State Championship against Brandon.
Causey discusses his team, the first meeting with Brandon, practicing during Thanksgiving week and more. After the interview, Camal and Andrew talk about what happened with Hattiesburg and Lumberton last week, as well as more on the Oak Grove-Brandon game. Also, some Southern Miss conversation to close out the show.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Camal and Andrew take a deep dive into Petal-Oak Grove game Friday night. In a debate style format, Camal argues for Petal and Andrew argues for Oak Grove, explaining why each team could win or lose in the second-round matchup.
They also discuss the West Jones-Hattiesburg matchup, as well as East Marion-Lumberton before jumping into Southern Miss talk.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Camal is joined by Mississippi Gridiron’s Chris Brooks to talk high school playoffs. From the Mr. Football selection meeting in Jackson, the two first talk about the talented Mississippi senior class this season before diving into specific topics.
Chris shares his thoughts on Hattiesburg, Oak Grove, Petal and Lumberton, then the two discuss the playoff picture for each classification. Chris also gives his picks for the state championship games in a few weeks.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, we start off with a little Halloween talk before diving into the show.
First, we go over the feature on Petal’s Caleb McGill and how it was covered, then switch over to playoff scenarios for our area teams. After we break down each team’s path to the postseason, Southern Miss football is the topic of conversation.
What’s going on with the Golden Eagles and what, if anything, should change? We discuss.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Camal and Andrew talk the new MHSAA classifications and playoff scenarios for area teams.
First, they discuss how the new reclassification affects area teams and which new region opponents those teams might see for the next two years. After, with four teams locked into the playoffs and one more still alive, they break down potential playoff seedings.
To close, Southern Miss football controls its own destiny now, and the hosts take a peak at the remaining schedule.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Camal and Andrew discuss what’s left of the high school football schedule. Five area teams are still alive for the playoffs, and every team has a big-time matchup this week. We break down what Friday and Saturday night means for Sumrall, Lumberton, Hattiesburg, Oak Grove and Petal.
To close out high school football talk, we make our picks for which teams will play for a state championship in a little over a month.
After that, Southern Miss football is the topic. With a 2-3 record, we look at the remaining schedule and see what the path looks like for bowl eligibility. Also, USM’s rushing woes continue to hurt the offense.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Camal and Andrew discuss a few topics around the area.
First, they touch on how there’s still a path for the Petal Panthers and what the rest of the region looks like with Oak Grove, Brandon and Pearl. They hit on a few more high school talking points as well.
After high school talk, Southern Miss football, baseball and basketball is discussed. USM basketball coach Doc Sadler met with the media Monday, and a sound bite is played as he shares his thoughts on Conference USA’s new scheduling format.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Camal and Andrew touch on a number of topics in the high school and Southern Miss sports world.
First, the rosters for the Mississippi-Alabama and the North-South football all-star games were released Wednesday and the Pine Belt was well represented with local players. They discuss that then look ahead for what’s left for the three undefeated teams (Hattiesburg, Sumrall and Lumberton).
Andrew talks about what he saw from Southern Miss against Auburn and USA Today released coaching salaries for all Division I coaches. Where does Jay Hopson rank?
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Nevil Barr joins the show as the Oak Grove-Petal game looms Friday. He coached on both sides of the rivalry and discusses what it was like, as well as his time at both schools.
Also, since he was the head coach at Sumrall in 1988, the last time the Bobcats were 6-0, he talks about his time there, too.
Before the interview, Camal and Andrew discuss Southern Miss’ win briefly, then return after the interview with what rivalries were like when they were in high school. They also get more in-depth with the Purvis-Sumrall and Oak Grove-Petal games.
On this week’s episode, Camal and Andrew touch on the high school teams that are starting region play and the numerous Southern Miss storylines surrounding the football program.
With region play starting, Andrew gives his predictions on who will make the playoffs from our area team’s regions. Camal adds his thoughts on Sumrall’s team after watching the Bobcats last week, and Andrew wants PCS and Sacred Heart to play on the first Thursday of the football season.
Southern Miss football hasn’t been short on interesting topics the last few weeks, and we talk about them all.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Camal and Andrew take a look around the high school football landscape after four weeks of games, as well as Southern Miss through two games.
(Note: We experienced a ton of microphone issues. Both mics went out at different points of the show, but I tried my best to edit it together so the show played seamlessly. We should have everything fixed with new equipment next week.)
We start the show with a lot of Southern Miss football talk and what went wrong last week. Offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson had some interesting comments at Monday’s press conference, and we break it down.
9:00 – What went wrong for Southern Miss last week, and what Dawson said
17:15 – Oak Grove
21:20 – Petal
23:30 – Hattiesburg
25:30 – Sumrall
28:45 – Purvis
30:55 – Lumberton
32:20 – Sacred Heart and PCS
On this week’s show, Purvis head coach Brad Hankins joins to discuss his team, earning his first head coaching win and watching his son Carter Hankins play at Southern Miss.
After the interview, Camal and Andrew analyze Southern Miss’ win over Jackson State and what to expect in Saturday’s game against Louisiana Monroe. We also discuss the massive Hattiesburg-Oak Grove matchup.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Sumrall coach Shannon White joins the show to discuss his team, his opponent this week, playing hooky from work and, believe it or not, chicken salad.
Before White’s interview is played, Camal and Andrew share that they witness from the incident of the Laurel-Hattiesburg game Friday, as well as give their opinions. After the interview, Southern Miss head coach Jay Hopson’s new contract is discussed.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, we start our Players of the Week segment to open the show. Both Andrew and Camal will announce their Player of the Week on every episode every week.
After that, they discuss Lumberton’s dominant win, why Petal deserves more credit and thoughts on Hattiesburg.
Andrew also chats about what he’s seen from Southern Miss’ football practice before they get into some NFL talk. Will Nick Mullens be the 49ers’ No. 2 quarterback?
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On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Camal and Andrew hit on topics regarding Southern Miss football and this week’s high school football matchups.
Kwadra Griggs’ suspension, the injuries at the offensive skill positions and Collin Kilcrease’s role on the team is discussed first. Then, storylines surrounding this week’s high school football games are brought up, like jokes between Oak Grove and Purvis’ coaches, Petal naming a starting QB and more.
Southern Miss – 13:05
High School – 19:15
This week on The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, it’s the high school football preview show. Camal and Andrew discuss and analyze each area team and they play sound bites from each area coach.
Before high school is discussed, they breakdown what they’ve seen from Southern Miss’ practice over the past week.
Here’s the mark of when each team is brought up:
Oak Grove – 10:30
Petal – 14:30
PCS – 19:55
Hattiesburg – 26:40
Purvis – 34:10
Sumrall – 40:00
Sacred Heart – 45:30
Lumberton – 50:10
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Camal and Andrew derail a little bit before discussing what they’re both looking for when Southern Miss opens fall practice Friday.
They bounce around topics from the around the sports world throughout the Podcast, so stay on board. Also, some news regarding the show and what to expect in the fall.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Camal and Andrew discuss the Hattiesburg Tigers and if they’re ready to repeat as 5A South champs and play for a state title at M.M. Roberts Stadium. Also, the two discuss some interesting matchups this season before chatting potential sleeper players who don’t get enough credit.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Andrew caught up with former Southern Miss star and Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier. They talk trade rumors and his time at Southern Miss.
Andrew also shares his interesting experience of being in a MLB locker room before going to break. After the break, Camal and Andrew discuss Petal football, Southern Miss running backs and receivers, and Conference USA’s new basketball scheduling format.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Camal and Andrew discuss a handful of local topics. First, the two discuss their separate vacations from last week before talking about Keon Howard’s transfer out of Southern Miss’ football program and what the quarterback position looks like now.
After some Southern Miss baseball conversation, Dexter Jordan’s decision to play baseball at Pearl River Community College instead of Louisiana-Lafayette is analyzed.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, both Camal and Andrew bring something to the table from their separate vacations. First, Sacred Heart coach Lonny Schraeder joins the show for an interview before Camal discusses Sacred Heart’s football team.
After the break, Andrew speaks with Southern Miss outfielder Gabe Montenegro from Virginia after one of Montenegro’s summer league baseball games.
(The audio quality is a little off while Camal recorded outside in Phoenix, Arizona’s 110-degree heat.)
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, the Sumrall Bobcats are the featured team. Camal and Andrew share their thoughts on Sumrall and what to expect in 2018.
Also, Sumrall wide receiver Dannis Jackson discusses his commitment to Mississippi State before the break.
After the break, Mississippi State’s baseball hire and the College World Series Final are topics of conversation. Andrew is not a fan of the new Bulldogs’ head coach.
Finally, Andrew gives his Pine Belt-area Top 10 football player list to close the show.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Lumberton head coach Zach Jones joins the show to talk everything Lumberton. He touches on how summer is going, last year’s disappointing finish and the popular misconception of Lumberton schools shutting its doors for good.
After the break, Camal and Andrew discuss Lumberton as a team and the high expectations the team has this season.
To start the show, John Rhys Plumlee’s commitment to Georgia and typical summer topics are the center of conversation.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, sports editor Camal Petro kicks off the summer high school football coverage with Oak Grove and a conversation with Mississippi State commit and Warriors’ defensive end, Jack Harris.
First, Camal explains how he’ll highlight one prep football team per week with features on the website and Podcast interviews, then he shares some thoughts on Oak Grove as a team before jumping into the interview with Jack.
After the break, some College World Series talk.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, long-time Southern Miss beat writer Jason Munz joins the show to discuss his time in Hattiesburg and how tough it is to leave for Memphis.
Also, WDAM’s Taylor Curet makes it a party, and the four taste test different root beers to answer the question of what the best root beer is while they drill Jason with questions about his time in the Hub City.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS, Camal and Andrew discuss the Fayetteville Regional and they give their picks for Omaha. Also, Camal breaks down how off the Regional projections were compared to the committee’s selection.
The PineBeltSPORTS Co-Players of the Year, Hattiesburg’s Joe Gray and Dexter Jordan, join the show for a lengthy conversation, then the All-Area team is broken down.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Southern Miss Assistant Athletic Director, Jack Duggan, graces us with his presence with an interview. Camal, Andrew and Jack discuss Jack’s playing days in high school and at Southern Miss, how he got into the business and fun USM stories.
The oddity of this week’s conference tournament is also heavily discussed, as lightning delays have plagued the event from the start.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS, Camal and Andrew recap Hattiesburg’s Game 1 win over Lewisburg Tuesday and preview Game 2 Thursday. Camal pulls back the curtain of some details that weren’t talked about from Game 1, too.
After the break, Andrew discuses what he’s seen from Southern Miss in the last two games. The Golden Eagles have lost back to back games for the first time this season.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Hattiesburg coach Joe Hartfield joins Camal and Andrew from the start. He begins the conversation with a rant about the umpiring situation from Game 1 of last week’s third-round series with South Jones, then he recounts a conversation he had with senior Joe Gray following the Game 2 win before previewing West Jones.
After the break, Camal and Andrew changed locations to discuss state track and Southern Miss baseball.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Camal and Andrew take a deep dive into the third round of the high school baseball playoffs. With Oak Grove, Hattiesburg and Purvis still alive, they break down each series.
After the break, the two talk Southern Miss and its regional hosting chances. Camal thinks that’s out of the question, while Andrew believes there’s still a slim chance.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast Camal and Andrew dive right into the second round of the high school baseball playoffs. They talk Purvis, Oak Grove and Sumrall before taking a break, then after a quick intermission, Sacred Heart and Hattiesburg is discussed.
After high school talk, Southern Miss spring football, softball and baseball dominates the conversation.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS, it’s high school baseball playoff time. Camal and Andrew dive into conversations about each playoff series involving Petal, Purvis, Sumrall, Sacred Heart and Lumberton. Plus, interviews from some of the area’s coaches.
But before that, Camal and Andrew talk Purvis’ hiring of its new football coach Brad Hankins, and an interview with Brad is played.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Camal and Andrew talk in-depth about Oak Grove and Petal baseball and where each team stands heading into the playoffs. Both teams look good in some areas, but both do have some issues.
After the break, Southern Miss football spring practice is discussed, including a lengthy interview with head coach Jay Hopson. Hopson talks about all of the position battles going on in the spring and how that makes these practices more fun.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Purvis baseball is the topic of conversation. After Tuesday’s 18-0 win over Poplarville, Camal and Andrew get caught in the spiral of the Tornadoes success. How good is Purvis baseball? We discuss.
After the break, they touch on all area teams and how they fared Tuesday night. Then, they chat Southern Miss baseball and where it stands in the D1Baseball Regional Projections.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, sports editor Camal and Andrew Abadie hit on a wide range of topics.
Which is more important for Southern Miss baseball? Midweek games or conference games? We discuss. After, we talk media ethics of the Tennessee situation involving former Athletics Director John Currie and a national columnist.
Camal and Andrew hit on some Southern Miss spring practice topics before taking a break. After the break, Petal’s win over Oak Grove from Tuesday night, as well as an interview with Petal right fielder Dylan Pylant dominates the conversation.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, sports editor Camal Petro is joined by potential new co-host Andrew Abadie. The two hit on a plethora of topics spanning form high school to Southern Miss athletics.
First, Camal and Andrew spend a lot of time discussing Purvis’ win over Sumrall from Tuesday night, then an interview with Sumrall utility man Billy Garrity is played. Garrity announced his commitment to Southern Miss baseball Monday night, and he describes his decision.
After the break, Southern Miss basketball, baseball and football is discussed heavily. Topics include Doc Sadler’s new contract extension, Southern Miss baseball weekend against UTSA and spring football.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Hattiesburg girls basketball coach Caronica Jackson joins the show to talk all things State Championship. Her Lady Tigers claimed the 5A State Title last Friday, and she goes into detail about everything from that night.
Prior to Jackson’s sit down, an interview with Petal senior pitcher Hunter Dykes is played following his performance on the mound from Tuesday night. The Panthers won their matchup with Brookhaven 8-4.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, basketball and baseball dominate the conversation.
First, a breakdown of the Hattiesburg Lady Tigers and the Oak Grove Lady Warriors’ semifinal games Tuesday and Wednesday. The Lady Tigers earned a trip to the 5A State Championship with a win Tuesday, and the Lady Warriors’ season ended with a loss to Murrah Wednesday.
Hear from Hattiesburg coach Caronica Jackson and Oak Grove coach Mark Swindle following their semifinal games.
After the break, the temperature of each area high school baseball team is taken. Sports editor Camal Petro goes through each of the eight teams and discusses what’s going right and what’s not.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Purvis’ Tuesday win over Lumberton and the basketball quarterfinal games are the topics of conversation.
First, sports editor Camal Petro discusses the pitching that has helped Purvis jump out to a 2-0 record this early in the season, and an interview from sophomore pitcher Jesse Johnson after his outing Tuesday night is played.
After the break, Oak Grove girls’ coach Mark Swindle, Hattiesburg girls’ coach Caronica Jackson and HHS boys’ coach Ernie Watson join the show for interviews. Each coach discusses their teams’ quarterfinal matchup in Jackson and what to expect.
It’s baseball season, and time of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast Baseball Preview show. To piggyback off the Baseball Preview Magazine, which will be released late next week, sports editor Camal Petro brings content that won’t be in the magazine.
Sound bytes from all eight area coaches (Oak Grove, Petal, Hattiesburg, Purvis, Sumrall, Lumberton, Sacred Heart and PCS) are played, as well insight from Camal.
Oak Grove, Petal, Hattiesburg and Purvis conversation, in that order, takes place before the break. Then, Sumrall, Lumberton, Sacred Heart and PCS are the topics of discussion after the break (19:50 mark).
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, hear from area high school football players who signed National Letters of Intent Wednesday during their school’s National Signing Day ceremony.
From Petal, interviews with Marquise Bridges, Deuce Watts and Phat Watts are played. Then after the break, hear from Purvis’ Jon Bolton and Ramble Johnson, and Hattiesburg’s Fabian Franklin, Raheem Willis and Ray’kell Ducksworth.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, it’s soccer playoff time. Sports Editor Camal Petro touches on each of the eight area playoff matchups next Monday and Tuesday night.
Also, Sacred Heart Crusaders head coach Joe Falla and Oak Grove Lady Warriors coach Clay Smith join the show for interviews previewing their team’s playoff matchup.
On this week’s Episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, former Southern Miss running back Ito Smith joins to discuss playing in the Senior Bowl.
Smith, who’s from Mobile, went to every Senior Bowl game growing up, and it was a dream come true when he received his invitation in December. He goes into detail of what it means to play in the game and what he has to prove to the NFL scouts.
After the break, we take a look at what’s in the near future as far as coverage at PineBeltSPORTS.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, sports editor Camal Petro is joined by Petal basketball head coach Todd Kimble.
The Panthers are 10-2 on the season and 1-1 in region play. Kimble admitted he wasn’t too sure how the first 10 non-region games would play out, but he’s happy with the way his players have responded to his coaching in his first year with the program.
Kimble also goes into detail on his team’s seven-point loss to Meridian and the last-second defensive effort to beat Oak Grove last week. The Panthers and the Warriors meet again Friday.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, winter sports take center stage. First, sports editor Camal Petro details where the area soccer teams stand with less than a month left on the schedule.
After a breakdown of contending area soccer teams, Sumrall girls and boys’ soccer coach Todd Siders joins the show to discuss both his teams and where they stand in the third year of the program.
After the break, Oak Grove basketball is discussed, and an interview with coach LaRon Brumfield following his team’s win over George County Tuesday is played.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, hear from football PineBeltSPORTS Player of the Year Hattiesburg quarterback Jarod “Snoop” Conner and Coach of the Year Hattiesburg’s Tony Vance.
First, an interview from December with Conner is played. He touches on his season, his statistics and what he’s doing to get better for next season. After the break, Vance’s long, detailed interview is played. He goes over how he first heard of the Hattiesburg job opening, why it lingered in his mind for so long, which led to him applying for the job, and what the last five years have been like for him and the program.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, we have plenty of postgame reaction from both Florida State and Southern Miss coaches and players.
In a remote Podcast, sports editor opens with a brief introduction before getting into postgame press conferences from the Independence Bowl. First, Jay Hopson, Ito Smith and Tarvarius Moore speak, then Florida State’s Interim coach Odell Haggins and players James Blackman, Stanford Samuels III, Cam Akers, Auden Tate and Nate Andrews speak to the media.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, it’s centered on the early National Signing Day. There were three local players who had signing ceremonies, and we’ll hear from all three.
Purvis’ C.J. Bolar (Vanderbilt) and Oak Grove’s Hayes Maples (Southern Miss) and Jaden Crumedy (Mississippi State) all signed Wednesday, and the interviews from each are played.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Southern Miss bowl preparation, the early signing period and the Mississippi-Alabama All-Star Game are the talking points.
Interviews with Southern Miss coach Jay Hopson, wide receiver Isaiah Jones and defensive lineman Rod Crayton are played. Then after the break it’s all MS-AL, which includes a conversation with Oak Grove linebacker and Southern Miss commit Hayes Maples.
There are also interesting tidbits ranging from the early signing day to recruiting throughout the episode.
On this week’s episode, Southern Miss coach Jay Hopson and three players discuss Thursday’s first practice as the Golden Eagles prepare for Florida State in the Independence Bowl.
We start things off with Hopson and Tarvarius Moore interviews, then end the show with Kwadra Griggs and Curtis Mikell.
On this week’s episode, it’s all things State Championship, as we preview Hattiesburg’s 5A State Title game with West Point.
First, an interview from Monday of West Point head coach Chris Chambless. He talks his team, the program and the challenges of facing Hattiesburg.
After the break, Brandon Shields shows the show to touch on every State Championship matchup.
On this week’s episode, all things 5A South State Championship are discussed. First, Hattiesburg head coach Tony Vance sits down with sports editor Camal Petro, then Laurel’s Todd Breland joins the show after the break.
Tony and Todd touch on a variety of topics, but it all focuses on Friday night’s matchup at D.I. Patrick Stadium. After the interviews, Camal gives his thoughts on the game.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, The Sun Herald’s Patrick Ochs joins sports editor Camal Petro for an extended conversation about this week’s playoff matchups.
Hattiesburg, Purvis and Lumberton all play teams in The Sun Herald’s coverage area, and Patrick provides insight on the opponents. After the break, Camal gives his thoughts on Petal-Meridian, as well as the other matchups discussed earlier in the episode.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Purvis football players C.J. Bolar and Mason Kendrick join the show to talk about last week’s win over Mendenhall and this week’s opponent, Florence.
After the interviews, the matchup between the Tornadoes and Florence is broken down.
Before the Purvis, talk, D’Iberville-Petal game is discussed, then after the break, South Jones-Hattiesburg and Vardaman-Lumberton are the topics of conversation to close out the show.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Purvis coach Perry Wheat joins the show to discuss last week’s odd game where his team lost but still made the playoffs because FCAHS didn’t beat Purvis by more than seven points. He also previews Mendenhall, Purvis’ first-round opponent this week.
Other games are broken down, too.
After the break, an interview from Monday of Southern Miss’ Rod Crayton is played. Crayton went through a dramatic injury at a young age, and he’s still living with it. He details what happened and how it doesn’t affect him living his life.
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On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, sports editor Camal Petro breaks down what the playoff picture looks for our area teams.
But before that, an extended interview with Petal sophomore basketball player Treylan Smith is played. Smith talks about being a three-year starter at a young age and what it was like growing up and playing basketball with his older brother, UTEP freshman Tirus Smith.
After the break, each team’s playoff chances and seedings are broken down.
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On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, two Hattiesburg football players sit down with sports editor Camal Petro for interviews, as well as break downs of other area games.
Hattiesburg junior quarterback Jarod “Snoop” Conner is first, and he discusses his offense and playing against Picayune Friday night. Senior linebacker Dexter Jordan also discusses Friday’s matchup with Picayune and the Maroon Tide offense, as well as being back on the football field after not playing his junior season.
After the break, the other seven matchups are discussed.
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On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast Lumberton coach Zach Jones and Petal wide receiver Trent Williams join the show for separate interviews.
Sports editor Camal Petro sat down with Williams following Petal’s win over Brandon last Friday. Williams talks about the game, his season so far and playing in the Panthers’ offense.
After the break, the matchup between Sacred Heart and Lumberton is broken down, then Petro’s interview with Jones is played.
As always, each area game is discussed, too.
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On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, sports editor Camal Petro sits down with Petal head coach Marcus Boyles. They discuss last week’s win over Oak Grove, Boyles’ team and this week’s matchup with Brandon.
After the break, the other seven contests featuring area teams are analyzed.
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Petal beat Oak Grove 41-37 Friday, Sept. 29, and on this special edition of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, hear from Petal players after the victory. Also, sports editor Camal Petro gives his thoughts.
On this week’s episode of the PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, sports editor Camal Petro discusses the two biggest matchups in the area – Petal-Oak Grove and Sumrall-Purvis.
The beginning of the show is dominated with Petal-Oak Grove, and interviews from both Petal and Oak Grove coaches are played.
After the break, Sumrall-Purvis is broken down in detail, then discussions involving the other games in the area.
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On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, PCS coach Joey Hawkins sits down with sports editor Camal Petro to discuss his team and he previews PCS’ matchup with Jackson Prep Friday.
After the break, Camal is joined with PineBeltSPORTS contributor Jacob Kemp to breakdown all of the area games and how each team stacks up in each respective region.
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On this week’s episode, Sumrall coach Shannon White and Brandon Shields join the show for separate interviews.
First, White sits down with sports editor Camal Petro to discuss where his team is at four games into the season and the upcoming matchup with Richton.
After the break, Shields hops on to touch on high school football across the state, then he talks about Region 3-6A, which includes Oak Grove and Petal, and Hattiesburg’s chances in the 5A south.
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On this week’s episode of the PineBeltSPORTS, the mega showdown of Oak Grove-Hattiesburg is the topic of conversation. First, interviews with both coaches from earlier in the week are played, then a breakdown of the game from sports editor Camal Petro.
After the break, other area games are discussed, which includes North Forrest-Sacred Heart, Petal-Laurel and more.
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On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Sacred Heart head coach Lonny Schraeder joins the show to discuss this week’s opponent, Sumrall, his team and how the matchup of this week’s Game of the Week happened.
After some analysts of the game, and the break, some of the area matchups are broken down.
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On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Hattiesburg coach Tony Vance joins the show for a lengthy interview on his team’s upcoming game with Laurel, and he also touches on numerous topics about his team.
After the break, the other seven matchups between our area teams are discussed, but a heavy emphasis is put on the Wayne County-Oak Grove and Gulfport-Petal games.
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On this week’s episode, the first games of the high school regular season are the top of conversation. We go through all six games in the area, finishing the show with Oak Grove-Purvis – our Game of the Week – talk.
After going through the four other games, and after the break, Hattiesburg-Petal and the Game of the Week are discussed heavily, which includes sound bites from Oak Grove coach, Drew Causey, and Purvis coach, Perry Wheat.
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On this week’s extended episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, it’s the high school football preview show. Every year we go around and interview area coaches for the PineBeltSPORTS Football Outlook Magazine, and there are quotes and sound bites that go unused.
Well, we’ve taken those quotes and sound bites and used them to paint a picture of our eight high school football teams.
Be on the lookout for the magazine, which should be available in two weeks. There will be even more content available in the magazine, and it’ll be completely different from this Podcast.
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On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Patrick Ochs of The Sun Herald joins the show to discuss coast football. He details some of the teams Pine Belt schools might see in the regular season and in the post season.
Ochs talks in-depth about teams like George County, Gulfport, Picayune, Poplarville, Resurrection and a few others.
After the break, the second installment of the top 15 potentially must-see games of the 2017 prep football season is discussed.
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On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, PCS football and Oak Grove quarterback John Rhys Plumlee dominate the show.
But first, five of the top 15 must-see prep football games this season are broken down. Afterwards, an audio clip of PCS head coach Joey Hawkins after the team’s second official practice on Tuesday is played, followed by thoughts on defensive ends Tyson Holford and Thomas Holford.
After the break, the full interview with Plumlee from Monday afternoon is played.
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This week on The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, former Sumrall Bobcat and Ole Miss Rebel joins the show to discuss a multitude of topics.
He discusses his new assistant coaching job at Louisiana Tech, his time as a graduate assistant at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and coaching in the Cape Cod Baseball League. Other topics include why the Knight family has a calling to be a teacher or coach and his college coach Mike Bianco.
After the break, some housekeeping notes end the show.
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On this week’s episode, Webb Lewis of SES Mississippi joins the show for an extended interview. Lewis touches on local and high school football teams from around the state, as well as local players in the SES Mississippi Elite 10 – C.J. Bolar and Fabian Franklin.
Find out which local teams Lewis believes has a chance to reach the state championships.
After the break, an interview with newly hired Purvis basketball coach Eric Cooper is played. Cooper was officially hired as the Tornadoes head coach Monday night after the school board approved it.
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On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Petal football is the topic of conversation to start the show. Camal Petro caught up with Petal head coach Marcus Boyles recently to touch on a number of topics.
Also, how is Petal’s quarterback Jordan Wilson doing during his first offseason as the starting quarterback?
Since there wasn’t an episode last week, after the break Purvis football is discussed, which includes quick conversations with wide receiver C.J. Bolar and running back John Bolton.
The show closes with Brett Favre to Green Bay talk that popped up on Twitter last week.
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On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Taylor Braley joins the show to detail the process of being drafted in the MLB draft last week and deciding to forgo his senior season to go pro.
After the break, an audio clip from an interview with Oak Grove linebacker Hayes Maples on Monday is played, and Maples discusses why and when he decided to give Southern Miss is commitment.
An interview with Oak Grove head coach is also played, as Causey touches on a number of topics regarding his football team.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Camal Petro touches the MLB draft, high school summer basketball and high school football 7-on-7.
To start the show, Taylor Braley and Kirk McCarty’s picks in the MLB Draft are discussed, which includes the where each player sits in the bonus money pool for each respective pick. Plus other thoughts.
After the break, thoughts from Tuesday’s HHS summer basketball league game with Moss Points, as well as a sound bite from head coach Ernie Watson. Then, observations from the 7-on-7 games with Hattiesburg, Sacred Heart and PCS.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, we recap the Hattiesburg Regional that ended early Tuesday morning in a marathon day of two games.
After some analysis, sound bites from the Southern Miss and Mississippi postgame press conferences are played. Before the audio clips, the umpires’ controversial calls were discussed, but also why that shouldn’t be the reason Southern Miss fans are upset.
Also, a quick tease of the summer magazine, which is scheduled to be released at the end of the month.
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On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Southern Miss is the main subject.
Conference USA Tournament talk starts the show, then after finding out Hattiesburg would be a Regional host site, Southern Miss coach Scott Berry and a few players reacted to the news Monday when the four-team field was released.
Also, ticket sales, Mississippi State in the regional and a glimpse of what Illinois-Chicago could look like when Southern Miss plays the Flames Friday at 1 p.m.
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On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, it’s a jam-packed show with two guests.
First, the 2017 PineBeltSPORTS Baseball Player of the Year Drew Boyd is the guest to talk about his senior season, career at Oak Grove, his arm injury and how his focus at the plate changed.
After the break, William Carey coach Bobby Halford joins the show to discuss last week’s opening round tournament win to send his baseball team to the NAIA World Series. On the phone from Lewiston, Idaho, where the World Series takes place, he previews the 10-team tournament, too.
On this week’s show, with the high school athletic calendar complete, summer coverage plans are discussed to open the show. Afterwards, Southern Miss’ chances to host a regional and the Conference USA Tournament in Biloxi are talked about before the break.
After the break, host Camal Petro dives deep into Oak Grove and Hattiesburg’s South State series with Gulfport and Pearl River Central, respectively. Analysis and comments from the two series, and why both teams failed to advance to the state championships.
Immediate plans of coverage on PineBeltSPORTS.com closes the show.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Sacred Heart senior and Southern Miss Track and Field signee Raegan Green joins the show to discuss the her day at the State Championship track meet last Friday, then signing with Southern Miss on Monday.
Following the break, a quick discussion on Petal’s new basketball coach, Todd Kimble, takes place before diving into baseball playoff talk.
Presbyterian Christian’s game with Jackson Academy is first, then thoughts and interviews on Oak Grove’s matchup with Gulfport and Hattiesburg’s showdown with Pearl River Central closes the show.
On Episode No. 4 of the PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, the third round of the MHSAA playoffs is the topic of conversation. First, Patrick Ochs of The Sun Herald joins the show to discuss Oak Grove and Hattiesburg’s opponents – Biloxi and West Harrison. After the break, interviews from Oak Grove coach Chris McCardle and Hattiesburg’s Joe Hartfield are played.
On this week's show, the second round of the high school baseball playoffs is discussed with sound bites from area coaches on their upcoming playoff series. Then after the break, an update from a few teams' spring practices.
On episode No. 2 of the PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Hattiesburg baseball head coach Joe Hartfield joins the show. At the 21:00 mark, the first round of the high school baseball playoffs is discussed.
The Petal-Oak Grove softball district title game and the controversial call closes out the show at the 33:50 mark.
PCS senior and Southern Miss baseball signee Will McGillis joins the inarguable show to discuss his ACL injury he suffered last August, and he has a message for Southern Miss baseball fans. Also, the high school playoff picture is discussed, as well as Southern Miss' loss to Ole Miss on Tuesday.