BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - As Friday approaches, three Coast high school football teams sit just one win away from competing on the state’s biggest stage. Here’s a preview of what to expect ahead of South State Championships.

7A - Brandon vs. Gulfport

Ever since Gulfport ’s Week 4 loss to Petal , the Admirals have been an unstoppable force facing very movable objects, posting a point differential of +264 since the defeat. They’ve won 9 straight, claiming their first district championship since 2019 and even avenging their loss over the Panthers in their most recent game. This also marks the Admirals’ deepest postseason run in 26 years, their last South State title appearance coming in 1999 against Provine.

Much of Gulfport’s success can be attributed to senior runningback Cooper Crosby

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