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The EJ Sports Pulse: Episode 20

By PARKER GILLAM PARKER GILLAM - Sports Editor
Tue,10/21/25-7:54AM, 2,146 Reads
In this week’s episode of The EJ Sports Pulse, sports editor Parker Gillam recaps North Pike’s stunning upset of undefeated South Jones and provides some insight on the postgame interviews with first-year head coach Paul Anderson, senior quarterback Santonio Washington, senior defensive back Jalik Trim and senior linebacker Tyler Morgan.
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Photo by Parker Gillam, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

(Photo by Parker Gillam. Copyright 2025, Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.) North Pike's Jakobe Barnes in his defensive stance Monday in Summit.

Photo by Parker Gillam, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

(Photo by Parker Gillam. Copyright 2025, Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.) North Pike's Jakobe Barnes makes a defensive call Monday in Summit.

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Week Eight’s Friday Night Phenom: North Pike’s Jakobe Barnes

By PARKER GILLAM PARKER GILLAM - Sports Editor
Tue,10/21/25-6:53AM, 6,533 Reads
“Anytime he’s around the ball, something’s gonna go down.”
Those were the words North Pike head coach Paul Anderson used to describe linebacker Jakobe Barnes, and the dynamic senior found himself around the ball plenty Friday night.
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North Pike alum and UTSA safety Jermarius Lewis (14) dives to make a tackle during a game Saturday, in Denton, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

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Keeping Up With Local Stars: Vol. 46

By PARKER GILLAM PARKER GILLAM - Sports Editor
Sun,10/19/25-5:21PM, 1,544 Reads
Pike County has always been full of athletic talent, and a plethora of players from the area have gone on to have successful careers at the collegiate and/or professional level.
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(Photo by Parker Gillam. Copyright 2025, Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.) South Pike's DJ Turner receives a snap during his team's game against Bay Springs on Friday, Aug. 29, in Magnolia.

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Turner's four TDs not enough as S. Pike falls to defending champs Poplarville

By PARKER GILLAM PARKER GILLAM - Sports Editor
Sat,10/18/25-1:09PM, 1,736 Reads
Facing the defending 4A champs at their house, South Pike hung with Poplarville early before a 27-point second quarter propelled the home side to a 62-24 win on Friday.
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The EJ Sports Pulse: Episode 20

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Week Eight’s Friday Night Phenom: North Pike’s Jakobe Barnes

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Keeping Up With Local Stars: Vol. 46

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Turner's four TDs not enough as S. Pike falls to defending champs Poplarville

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The EJ Sports Pulse: Episode 20

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Week Eight’s Friday Night Phenom: North Pike’s Jakobe Barnes

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Keeping Up With Local Stars: Vol. 46

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