Scores from last Night: Gulfport ends D’Iberville’s unbeaten run; West Point wins in overtime
Gulfport handed D’Iberville its first loss Friday, winning 28–24 at home in the meeting of district unbeatens highlighted in our Games To Watch preview. The Admirals and Warriors both finished the night 8–1 overall, but Gulfport emerged with the head-to-head victory.
The October 30 results also brought a 52–33 road win for Meridian at Petal, an overtime escape for West Point against New Hope and a fourth-quarter decision between Madison Central and Starkville. On the soccer field, Bay won both matches against D’Iberville, while Park Place Christian Academy opened boys basketball with a close home victory.
Gulfport’s third quarter changes the Coast showdown
Gulfport turned the game with a 14–0 third quarter after trailing at halftime. D’Iberville had scored three points in the opening period and 14 in the second, while the Admirals scored seven in each of those quarters. Gulfport’s unanswered third-quarter production put the hosts ahead for the finish.
D’Iberville scored seven more in the fourth and held Gulfport scoreless in that period, but the Warriors could not erase the difference.
West Point wins in overtime; Madison Central finishes late
West Point beat visiting New Hope 50–48 in overtime after a decisive fourth-quarter rally. The Green Wave outscored the Trojans 21–7 in the final regulation period, then 8–6 in overtime. That finish gave West Point its second victory and a 2–7 record; New Hope fell to 6–3.
Madison Central supplied the only fourth-quarter points in its 21–17 home win over Starkville. The Jaguars scored seven in the final period and kept the Yellowjackets off the board, improving to 5–4. Starkville dropped to 6–3.
Meridian wins at Petal; Oak Grove strikes early
Meridian’s 52–33 victory at Petal moved the Wildcats to 6–3 and left the Panthers 8–2. The Wildcats won the conference matchup away from home.
Oak Grove did its separating before halftime in a 38–7 home victory over Northwest Rankin. The Warriors scored 13 points in the first quarter and 22 in the second while holding the Cougars scoreless in both periods. Oak Grove improved to 7–2; Northwest Rankin fell to 3–6.
DeSoto Central pulls away; Horn Lake earns first win
DeSoto Central beat Hernando 39–14 in Southaven, finishing with a 19–0 fourth quarter. The Jaguars held the Tigers scoreless throughout the second half and improved to 7–2. Hernando fell to 6–3.
Center Hill also moved to 7–2 with a 35–7 home win over Saltillo, which fell to 1–9. Horn Lake’s 26–0 road victory over Southaven supplied a different milestone: the Eagles’ first win. Horn Lake is 1–8, while Southaven dropped to 2–6.
Warren Central stays unbeaten
Warren Central remained perfect at 9–0 with a 49–0 home victory over Callaway. The Vikings scored 21 in the first quarter and 14 in the second, and the Chargers never scored. Callaway’s record fell to 4–6.
Soccer: Bay sweeps D’Iberville
Bay’s girls won 4–0, scoring once before halftime and three times afterward. The boys also earned a 1–0 victory, finding the match’s only goal in the second half. Bay’s boys improved to 2–1–1, while D’Iberville’s boys fell to 1–1.
Elsewhere in soccer, Sacred Heart’s boys defeated visiting Richland 5–0 to improve to 3–1. West Lincoln’s girls won 3–0 at Puckett, evening their record at 1–1. Each of those verified victories came with a clean sheet.
Basketball: Park Place opens with a close win
Park Place Christian Academy edged Jackson HomeSchool 54–51 in boys basketball at Pearl. The Crusaders won their opener to move to 1–0, and the Victors fell to 1–1.
Hillcrest Christian improved to 2–0 with a 70–45 road win over Christ Covenant in Ridgeland. Christ Covenant’s record stood at 0–1 after the game.
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Coverage: 15 verified games. Active sports checked: Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball. This is a source-confirmed selection, not a complete statewide scoreboard or schedule. Unreported results, unconfirmed schedules and unavailable sources are omitted. Schedules may change.
