Athletics News
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Gallant secures 100th win, No. 13 Wildcats top No. 14 MGCCC
September 19, 2025POPLARVILLE, Miss. — One hundred wins at Pearl River couldn't have come in a bigger moment for men's soccer coach Drew Gallant as the No. 13 Wildcats took down archrival No. 14 Gulf Coast 2-1 Friday night at the PRCC Soccer Complex. -
No. 14 Pearl River drops hard-fought match against No. 19 Gulf Coast
September 19, 2025POPLARVILLE, Miss. — A rivalry match lived up to its billing Friday night as No. 14 Pearl River and No. 19 Gulf Coast traded blows, but the Wildcats ultimately dropped a 3-2 decision to the Bulldogs.
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Fast start, gritty effort highlight Pearl River's battle with East Central
September 18, 2025POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Pearl River football came out swinging Thursday night, surging to a three-score lead, but East Central clawed back and escaped Dobie Holden Stadium with a 37-27 victory.
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Early momentum propels Pearl River to sweep of Itawamba
September 17, 2025FULTON, Miss. — The Pearl River volleyball team had to roll with the punches Tuesday evening against Itawamba but did it with precision, sweeping the Indians 3-0 (25-21, 25-23, 25-15) on the road for their first MACCC sweep of the 2025 season.
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No. 13 Pearl River battles back to win MACCC opener
September 16, 2025DECATUR, Miss. — The No. 14 Pearl River men’s soccer team had to grind out its MACCC opener Tuesday night at East Central, but the Wildcats showed resilience to secure a 2-1 victory.
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No. 14 Pearl River bags nine goals in MACCC opener
September 16, 2025DECATUR, Miss. — No. 14 Pearl River women’s soccer team had to overcome an hour-long lightning delay and a sluggish start Tuesday night in its first conference soccer match of the year but exploded for seven second-half goals in the 9-2 victory over East Central.
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Pearl River looking to get back on track against East Central
September 16, 2025POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Big plays in the second half helped Pearl River football remain within striking distance in last week’s 35-20 loss on the road against Southwest.
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Pearl River takes down East Central in five-set thriller
September 15, 2025POPLARVILLE, Miss. — When Pearl River and East Central get together, five sets have seemed inevitable. The Wildcats and Warriors went the distance for a second time Monday night, with PRCC clawing out a 3-2 (18-25, 25-15, 20-25, 25-23, 15-11)
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Ian González, Avery Wheat named ForrestHealth Wildcats of the Week
September 15, 2025POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Pearl River football’s Ian Gonzalez (Mexico City, Mexico) and Avery Wheat (Gonzales, La.) have been named ForrestHealth Wildcats of the Week for their standout performances.
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Ian González leads Pearl River's second-half surge at Southwest
September 11, 2025SUMMIT, Miss. — Ian Gonzalez (Mexico City, Mexico; St. Stanislaus) gave the Pearl River football team something to rally around in the second half Thursday night, but his spark wasn’t quite enough as the Wildcats fell 35-20 at Southwest.
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No. 8 Pearl River falls short in battle at No. 12 Hinds
September 10, 2025RAYMOND, Miss. — The No. 8 Pearl River men’s soccer team showed plenty of fight Thursday night, clawing back from an early deficit against No. 12 Hinds, but the Wildcats couldn’t complete the comeback, falling 3-2 to the Eagles.
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Pearl River bounces back to knock off Northeast
September 10, 2025POPLARVILLE, Miss. — After dropping a tight second set on the road, the Pearl River volleyball team dug in defensively and stormed back to finish off Northeast 3-1 (25-19, 26-28, 25-14, 25-18)
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Pearl River opens South Division play Thursday night
September 10, 2025POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Fresh off one of the most thrilling wins in recent memory, the Pearl River football team looks to carry its momentum into South Division play Thursday when the Wildcats travel to Summit to face Southwest.
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PRCC's Cory Jackson named MACCC Special Teams Player of the Week
September 09, 2025POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Pearl River football’s Cory Jackson (Petal) made an immediate impact on special teams last Thursday, earning Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference Special Teams Player of the Week honors.
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Pearl River's Kedrick Triplett named MACCC's top offensive player
September 09, 2025POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Pearl River football’s Kedrick Triplett (Florence, Ala.) turned in a game-changing performance last Thursday, and for his efforts he has been named the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference Offensive Player of the Week.
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Pearl River's Morgan Mears tabbed MACCC Defensive Player of the Week
September 09, 2025POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Pearl River volleyball’s Morgan Mears (Hurley; East Central) has been a steady force at the net all season, and her efforts this past week earned her recognition as the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference Defensive Player of the Week.
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PRCC's Avery Wheat named MACCC Offensive Player of the Week
September 09, 2025POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Pearl River volleyball standout Avery Wheat (Gonzales, La.; East Ascension) proved to be an offensive force all week long, and on Tuesday she was recognized as the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference Offensive Player of the Week.
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Jalen Anderson, Morgan Mears named ForrestHealth Wildcats of the Week
September 08, 2025POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Pearl River football's Jalen Anderson (Slidell, La.) and Morgan Mears (Hurley; East Central) have been named ForrestHealth Wildcats of the Week for their standout performances.
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No. 15 Pearl River grabs clean sheet win against St.Louis
September 07, 2025ST. LOUIS, Mo. — The No. 15 Pearl River women’s soccer team capped a perfect weekend at the Midwest/South Showcase Sunday morning, defeating St. Louis 2-0.
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No. 10 Pearl River falls just short against defending National Champions
September 07, 2025ST. LOUIS, Mo. — The No. 10 Pearl River men's soccer team gave pushed National Champion and fifth-ranked Northeast to the brink Sunday morning at the Creve Couer Soccer Park, but ultimately fell short, 2-1.
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Pearl River sweeps Bevill State and Coastal Alabama
September 06, 2025POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The Pearl River volleyball team bounced back from a rough two-match stretch Saturday, sweeping Bevill State 3-0 (25-19, 25-15, 30-28) and Coastal Alabama 3-0 (26-24, 25-19, 25-13).
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No. 15 Pearl River erases 3-0 deficit to defeat No. 17 Northeast
September 05, 2025ST. LOUIS, Mo. — In a battle of ranked opponents, the No. 15 Pearl River women’s soccer team staged a thrilling comeback Friday night at the Midwest/South JUCO Showcase, rallying from a 3-0 deficit to defeat No. 17 Northeast 4-3.
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Pearl River drops matches against Santa Fe and Lawson State
September 05, 2025ENTERPRISE, Ala. — The Pearl River volleyball team opened the Lurleen B. Wallace tournament Friday, dropping each of its matches. The Wildcats lost to Sante Fe 3-0 (19-25, 17-25, 23-25) to begin the day and fell to Lawson State 3-2 (17-25, 20-25, 25-8, 26-24, 14-16).
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No. 10 Pearl River outlasts No. 11 Heartland
September 05, 2025ST. LOUIS, Mo. — In a rematch of the 2024 National Tournament, the No. 10 Pearl River men's soccer team outlasted No. 11 Heartland on Friday evening, earning a 3-2 victory.
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PRCC's Triplett delivers decisive blow in wild 48-42 victory
September 04, 2025POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Just when it looked like all hope was lost for the Pearl River football team Thursday night inside Dobie Holden Stadium, lightning struck in the form of Kedrick Triplett (Florence, Ala.).
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Pearl River shows grit against Jones College
September 03, 2025POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The Pearl River volleyball team showed grit Wednesday afternoon, rallying from a 2-0 deficit before ultimately falling to rival Jones College 3-1.
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Pearl River football looks to rebound against Itawamba
September 02, 2025POPLARVILLE, Miss. — After showing flashes of promise in its season opener against Northwest, the Pearl River football team will aim to put it all together Thursday when the Wildcats host Itawamba inside Dobie Holden Stadium.
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Kedrick Triplett, Holly Jones named ForrestHealth Wildcats of the Week
September 02, 2025POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Pearl River football's Kedrick Triplett (Florence, Ala.) and women's soccer's Holly Jones (Liverpool, England) have been named ForrestHealth Wildcats of the Week.
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Pearl River takes care of Gulf Coast in first-ever volleyball meeting
September 01, 2025PERKINSTON, Miss. — Pearl River volleyball continued its road trip Monday, taking archrival Gulf Coast in the first-ever matchup between the teams. The teams battled most of the match, with Pearl River holding onto late momentum in set four to defeat the Bulldogs 3-1 (26-24, 25-16, 22-25, and 25-20).
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PRCC closes Pensacola State Tournament with sweep of Gadsden State
August 30, 2025PENSACOLA, Fla. — The Pearl River volleyball team wrapped up the Pensacola State Tournament Saturday, splitting the day against No. 4 Kansas City and Gadsden State. PRCC dropped the opener to KCKCC 3-0 (10-25, 9-25, 20-25) before sweeping GSCC 3-0 (29-27, 25-16, 25-18)
