Pine Belt Sports

09/07/2026

Just heartbreaking news out of Sumrall.

Football player Chance Daniels passed away last night, confirmed to the Pine Belt News.

We are heartbroken to share the loss of one of our own, Chance Daniels.

Chance was special and loved by so many. He made an impact on everyone around him, and his presence will be deeply missed.

Please keep Chance’s family, friends, classmates, teammates, and teachers in your thoughts and prayers. ❤️

We will continue to share the memories and stories that made Chance so special, because through those memories, a piece of him will always remain with us. Thank you for the photo, Prime Lens Visuals

09/05/2026

READ | The Little Brown Jug is staying in Hattiesburg.

One week after losing a heartbreaker in the final minute, the Tigers found themselves in another thriller

This time, they made the late stop they needed, holding off Laurel for a wild 27-25 rivalry win.

Story by Jackson Vella

READ | The Little Brown Jug is staying in Hattiesburg. One week after losing a heartbreaker in the final minute, the Tigers found themselves in another one. This time, they made the late stop they needed, holding off Laurel for a wild 27-25 rivalry win.

09/05/2026

READ | It wasn’t pretty, but PCS head coach Richard Chambliss will take the win.

The Bobcats got a late touchdown and forced a fumble on their 6-yard line with 1:07 left to hold to a 21-17 win over Mize in a key non-division matchup on Friday night on “The Hill” at Charles Ray Lee Field.

It wasn’t pretty, but PCS head coach Richard Chambliss will take the win. The Bobcats got a late touchdown and forced a fumble on their 6-yard line with 1:07 left to hold to a 21-17 win over Mize in a key non-division matchup on Friday night on “The Hill” at Charles Ray Lee Field.

09/05/2026

READ | Oak Grove and Germantown traded punches from the opening kick until freshman kicker Reed Kelly for Oak Grove delivered the final one. Kelly drilled a 23-yard field goal in the closing moments to lift the Warriors to a thrilling 28-25 victory.

✍️: Josh House

09/05/2026

READ | Lumberton went to North Forrest and didn’t complete a single pass, but grinded out more than 250 yards on the ground in a 26-12 road win Friday night.

Lumberton went to North Forrest and didn’t complete a single pass, but ground out more than 250 yards on the ground in a 26-12 road win Friday night.

09/05/2026

Lumberton HC Jonathan Ladner after 26-12 win over North Forrest

09/04/2026

PREVIEW | Hattiesburg must move on quickly from its heartbreaking season-opening loss.

Waiting Friday is a high-powered Laurel offense and the 105th battle for the Little Brown Jug — a rivalry game both communities spend all year anticipating.

Hattiesburg must move on quickly from its heartbreaking season-opening loss. Waiting Friday is a high-powered Laurel offense and the 105th battle for the Little Brown Jug — a rivalry game both communities spend all year anticipating.

09/03/2026

READ | “My coach has gone through all that, and he still shows up every day. Why can’t I?”

Blake Anderson has shared his story of grief and perseverance with Southern Miss.

His players explain that it gives them even more reason to play for their leader

“My coach has gone through all that, and he still shows up every day. Why can’t I?” Blake Anderson has shared his story of grief and perseverance with Southern Miss. His players explain that it gives them even more reason to play for their leader.

08/29/2026

READ | Petal 35, Hattiesburg 34

A wild one at D.I. Patrick Stadium.

Hattiesburg led by as many as 14 behind a huge night from Tre McQueen, but Petal battled back and took its first lead on a Caiden Belton-to-Josh Crawford TD with 1:08 left.

Petal 35, Hattiesburg 34 A wild one at D.I. Patrick Stadium. Hattiesburg led by as many as 14 behind a huge night from Tre McQueen, but Petal battled back and took its first lead on a Caiden Belton-to-Josh Crawford TD with 1:08 left.