Bulldogs face archrivals Friday at Perk

PERKINSTON — Mississippi Gulf Coast's game Friday against No. 11 Pearl River is important not just for the rivalry implications. The Bulldogs can move into a tie with the Wildcats in the MACCC standings.

A win would improve Gulf Coast's chances to host a playoff game, too. Kickoff at Bary Thrash Field is set for 5 p.m.

Buy your tickets ahead of time to save money. It costs $7 for adults or $5 for youth online, or $10 and $7 at the gate. Tickets are available at http://mgcccbulldogs.com/tickets, and the game will be streamed at https://mgcccbulldogs.com/watch. 

Records

• MGCCC: 6-2-1/3-2-1 MACCC, 5^th place in conference
• PRCC: 6-2-2/4-1-1 MACCC, 3^rd place in conference

Last Time Out

• MGCCC beat Meridian 2-1 at Meridian on Tuesday. Laylah Johnson (Fr., Gulfport/Gulfport) scored both goals for the Bulldogs.
• PRCC beat East Mississippi 10-0 on Tuesday in Scooba.

Previous Meeting

On Oct. 30, 2023, Pearl River knocked Gulf Coast out of the NJCAA Gulf South District playoffs in the quarterfinals, winning 1-0 at Poplarville.

Three Ahead

• Tuesday, Oct. 15: vs. Hinds, Perkinston, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday Oct. 22: at Holmes, Ridgeland, 1 p.m.
• Friday, Oct. 25: at East Mississippi, Scooba, 5 p.m. 

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