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Trojan senior running back Ken Porter slips a tackle and runs for a first down. Porter ended the game with 15 carries for 70 yards.

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Trojans earn Super Bowl win
By MARLAN JONES
Wed,09/11/24-10:00AM , 1,024 Reads
The 100th Simpson County Super Bowl will go in the record books as another close game. It was a vintage defensive battle that saw the Trojans pull out an 8-0 win.
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Southern Miss assistant coach Juan Cardona lived in his car this past spring with his wife and four kids. Since joining the Golden Eagles' staff Cardona has been critical in helping USM achieve turnaround success. Photo by Andrew Abadie for The Pine Belt News

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From living in his car to coaching one of basketball’s best defenses, Southern Miss' Juan Cardona’s determination never fazed
By ANDREW ABADIE
Wed,09/04/24-1:35PM , 401 Reads 68,028 Statewide
It was late, around 10 p.m. this past May, that Southern Miss men’s basketball coach Jay Ladner had already decided to hire Juan Cardona as his assistant coach.
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100-year-old Trojan-Tiger rivalry dramatic
By MARLAN JONES
Wed,09/04/24-12:01PM , 945 Reads
The Simpson County Super Bowl will celebrate 100 years of rivalry, tradition, and community this Friday night.
The battles between the Magee Trojans and Mendenhall Tigers on the gridiron are legendary and epitomize what high school football means in Mississippi. It is one of the oldest rivalries in the state.
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Message from Dr. Paul Lawrence
Wed,09/04/24-12:00PM , 523 Reads
Magee vs. Mendenhall is one of the most historic rivalries in the state of Mississippi. You can go anywhere in the state and these two schools are linked together with their football rivalry.
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