Maroon Tide Outlasts Admirals

Although heavily undersized and unable to capitalize on multiple scoring opportunities, the Picayune Maroon Tide hung tight against the favored Gulfport Admirals and emerged victorious 17-14 with a one yard touchdown run by fullback Desmond Taylor with 25 seconds left to play.  Key players included senior running back Dereonte Magee who seems to be a suitable replacement for 2000 yard rusher Jamal Hall, and junior defensive end JaCorea Poole, who despite being just 5-10 and 183 pounds was in the Admirals backfield all night long.  A player recruiters may want to keep an eye on is 6-5, 270 pound Sophomore Offensive Tackle Demarcus Haralson.

Here is the article from the Sun Herald:

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Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011

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Maroon Tide rises over Admirals

1-yard scoring run with 25 seconds left is the difference

By JAMES JONES

I’ve been fortunate to have won a lot of big games over the years, but this win over Gulfport was fun,” Picayune coach Dodd Lee said. “Both teams showed a lot of heart.”

The game went back and forth in the fourth quarter, which the lead changed hands three times.

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