2025 Pearl River Football News
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Pearl River football announces 38 new additions
February 04, 2026POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The Pearl River football program was excited to announce the addition of 38 athletes as part of National Signing Day. -
Pearl River football adds NFL, SEC experience to staff
January 30, 2026POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Pearl River football is adding a wealth of experience to its staff with the addition of Brandon Deaderick as the program's new defensive line coach.
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From Poplarville to the postseason: six Wildcats are set for Bowl Season
December 11, 2025POPLARVILLE, Miss. — When college football’s bowl season kicks off, five familiar names from Pearl River will be right in the thick of it, each stepping into the spotlight with a chance to shine once more.
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Former Wildcat Carter Hankins returns as Pearl River’s Quarterbacks Coach
December 07, 2025POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Pearl River football head coach Seth Smith has added a familiar face to his staff, announcing the hiring of former Wildcat Carter Hankins as Quarterbacks coach.
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Pearl River adds five-time National Champion as Defensive Coordinator
December 05, 2025POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Pearl River football is adding one of the most respected defensive minds in the country, announcing the hire of five-time National Champion coach Cliff Collins as the Wildcats' new defensive coordinator.
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Pearl River football sends 12 to four-year level
December 03, 2025POPLARVILLE, Miss. — For a dozen Wildcats, the dream continues. Twelve standouts from the Pearl River football program have signed to compete at four-year universities, marking one of the program’s most impressive classes in recent years.
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Five Pearl River football standouts earn All-MACCC
November 20, 2025POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference announced its All-Conference teams Wednesday and five Pearl River football players earned an honor.
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Pearl River shows fight in final game of 2025
October 30, 2025POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The 2025 campaign came to a close Thursday night for the Pearl River football team, as the Wildcats battled hard but fell to Jones College 21-16 at Sim Cooley Field.
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Pearl River football preparing for season finale
October 27, 2025POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The Pearl River football team looks to finish the year strong when the Wildcats travel to Ellisville to face Jones Thursday at 7 p.m.
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Keenan Franks turns in two-touchdown effort against No. 12 Hinds
October 23, 2025POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The Pearl River Wildcats stumbled in their final home contest of the 2025 season, falling 56-13 to Hinds on Homecoming at Dobie Holden Stadium.
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Pearl River to host Hinds for Homecoming
October 20, 2025POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Coming off a breakout performance by quarterback Kobe Pierce in a high scoring battle with East Mississippi, Pearl River looks to carry the offensive momentum into Thursday night’s homecoming showdown as they return to South Division play against Hinds.
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Kobe Pierce provides Pearl River with a spark at East Mississippi
October 16, 2025SCOOBA, Miss. — Thrust back into a role he hadn’t played since high school, Pearl River’s Kobe Pierce (Laurel) made the most of his first career start at quarterback Thursday night, leading the Wildcats on three scoring drives in a 42-27 battle with East Mississippi.
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Pearl River preparing for roadtrip to East Mississippi
October 13, 2025POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Pearl River football is aiming to bounce back after a hard-fought 39-7 loss at No. 12 Copiah-Lincoln last Thursday night.
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Pearl River shows fight early against No. 12 Copiah-Lincoln
October 09, 2025POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The Pearl River football team showed early promise Thursday night, but No. 12 Copiah-Lincoln ultimately proved too much to overcome as the Wildcats fell 39-7 on the road.
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Pearl River set for road test against No. 12 Copiah-Lincoln
October 08, 2025POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Coming off a bye week, the Pearl River football team will hit the road Thursday night for a showdown with No. 12 Copiah-Lincoln.
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Pearl River goes toe-to-toe with No. 4 Gulf Coast
September 25, 2025POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The Pearl River football team pushed rival and fourth-ranked Gulf Coast to the brink Thursday night, holding the lead for nearly 30 minutes before the Bulldogs rallied back to claim a 42-28 win.
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Pearl River gears up for showdown with No. 4 Gulf Coast
September 22, 2025POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Pearl River football started strong on Thursday night against East Central, jumping out to a commanding lead before ultimately falling 37-27.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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Mooney, Triplett shine in Pearl River's season debut against No. 3 Northwest
August 28, 2025POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The Pearl River football team made strides in the passing game Thursday night against No. 3 Northwest inside Dobie Holden Stadium, but it wasn’t enough to get by the Rangers, falling 42-17.
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Pearl River eyes playoffs with veteran roster in 2025
August 27, 2025POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The Pearl River football team knows what it’s like to compete with the best — after all, the Wildcats took down both sides of the 2024 MACCC Championship game a year ago. With a roster of experience and immense talent, the Wildcats hope to turn a few narrow losses into victories and return Pearl River to the playoffs in 2025.
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Pearl River football unveils 2025 schedule
June 19, 2025POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Seventy days remain until the 2025 Pearl River football season begins, and the Wildcats are excited to announce their schedule. After spending the last two seasons heavily on the road, the Wildcats will have five home games in 2025.
