https://www.prccathletics.com en-us https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260204tiesvq POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The Pearl River football program was excited to announce the addition of 38 athletes as part of National Signing Day. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260204tiesvq https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260130leppgd POPLARVILLE, 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. Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260130leppgd https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251211q2aq07 POPLARVILLE, 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. Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251211q2aq07 https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251207sznkl3 POPLARVILLE, 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. Sun, 07 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251207sznkl3 https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251205i6t6cn POPLARVILLE, 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. Fri, 05 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251205i6t6cn https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251203q7jjgq POPLARVILLE, 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. Wed, 03 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251203q7jjgq https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251120ptlhw0 POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference announced its All-Conference teams Wednesday and five Pearl River football players earned an honor.  Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251120ptlhw0 https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251030yip3j0 POPLARVILLE, 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. Thu, 30 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251030yip3j0 https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251027oqlkve POPLARVILLE, 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. Mon, 27 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251027oqlkve https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251023yq6jyx POPLARVILLE, 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. Thu, 23 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251023yq6jyx https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251020q8k7mq POPLARVILLE, 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.  Mon, 20 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251020q8k7mq https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251016y9v3pt SCOOBA, 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. Thu, 16 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251016y9v3pt https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251013p8xfoj POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Pearl River football is aiming to bounce back after a hard-fought 39-7 loss at No. 12 Copiah-Lincoln last Thursday night.   Mon, 13 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251013p8xfoj https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251009y75h6w POPLARVILLE, 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. Thu, 09 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251009y75h6w https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251008lgg119 POPLARVILLE, 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. Wed, 08 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251008lgg119 https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/202509260c6s5x POPLARVILLE, 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. Thu, 25 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/202509260c6s5x https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20250922qbm7te POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Pearl River football started strong on Thursday night against East Central, jumping out to a commanding lead before ultimately falling 37-27.   Mon, 22 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20250922qbm7te https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/2025091919fz07 POPLARVILLE, 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. Thu, 18 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/2025091919fz07 https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20250916nfoxpd POPLARVILLE, 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.  Tue, 16 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20250916nfoxpd https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20250911ysr0ax SUMMIT, 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. Thu, 11 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20250911ysr0ax https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20250910qu1zu2 POPLARVILLE, 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. Wed, 10 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20250910qu1zu2 https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20250909r095zp POPLARVILLE, 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. Tue, 09 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20250909r095zp https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20250909qp77vx POPLARVILLE, 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. Tue, 09 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20250909qp77vx https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/202509052om79r POPLARVILLE, 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.). Thu, 04 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/202509052om79r https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20250902u3e7kg POPLARVILLE, 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. Tue, 02 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20250902u3e7kg https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/202508290au4ve POPLARVILLE, 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.  Thu, 28 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/202508290au4ve https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20250827ssp8ff POPLARVILLE, 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. Wed, 27 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20250827ssp8ff https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250731fx8xr6 POPLARVILLE, Miss. – Pearl River is proud to announce 72 student-athletes and nine teams were recognized by the National Junior College Athletic Association for their academic success. Thu, 31 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250731fx8xr6 https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/fball/2024-25/releases/20250703lcv4j3 POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Pearl River football head coach Seth Smith has filled out his coaching staff ahead of the 2025 season with the addition of Blaise Breerwood. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/sports/fball/2024-25/releases/20250703lcv4j3 https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250702eaptlk POPLARVILLE, Miss. – The Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference recognized 144 Pearl River student-athletes for earning Distinguished or All-State academic recognition. Student-athletes with a GPA 3.8 or higher earn Distinguished honors, and those with a GPA between 3.25 and 3.79 receive All-State distinction. Forty-five Wildcats were recognized with Distinguished honors and 99 with All-State honors. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.prccathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250702eaptlk