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What's your thoughts on these games? Both are rematches.

Both teams seem to score a lot and it's the first time they have met. Thoughts?

I'm curious. Was there ever an official reason for the new classiffication? Maybe there was and I didn't see it but I still feel like even if there was there were better solutions than this.

Pretty much the region 4 championship. Thoughts?

I just read various responses to opinions concerning what classifications will look next year. Predictions were given for Region 3-6A, Region 4-7A, and Region 4-6A. Gautier was never mentioned. What gives. Why is there so little recognition? Is Gautier just a parcel of land between Ocean Springs and Pascagoula? Has Gautier been consolidated with another school district? Ocean Springs and Pascagoula have never played Gautier. Is there a reason for the omission of Gautier by any of those that made predictions?

Just curious. In your opinion, what has been the best defense and best offense that Picayune has faced this year?

ALWAYSI agree wholeheartedly. Gautier has had awesome talent over the years and ALWAYS disappointed. Many Gautier fans know the reasons for these failed seasons. Those reasons will not be stated on this board but, most football knowledgeable fans also know the reasons. We think that we have the best QB in the state. Other than the QB, the Gators have lots of offensive firepower coming back next year. The defense is young with many returnees next year. Like Coastfootballfanm said, we have had the talent before. Every year is a new year.

It seems that the Gautier-Picayune game is meaningless. This thread has already given the game to Picayune. I have a ton of respect for the Maroon Tide because they are a traditional power every year. They have earned all of their accolades. Some teams in3-5A have already determined the 4-5A champion, therefore they know there playoff opponents. Gautier has had an outstanding season despite little recognition by the local media. A majority of highlight shows by one local station floods us with 6A highlights. Ocean Springs deserves the coverage. Other than OS, 64-A is an embarrassment for the Gulf Coast. No doubt!!! Most of the highlights for Picayune's awesome team were mostly against Gulfport and d'Iberville. 4-5A has shown up well against 4-6A. Review the schedule and look at the scores. Gautier may come out on the losing end against Picayune but, I don't think they are going to be the pushover that many think. Ask other 4-5A teams about Gautier. The game is still scheduled to be played. I Think!!! Remember last year? The Braves weren't supposed to have a chance. Super Bowl III the Jets didn't have a chance against the Colts. I might be making long sad drive from Picayune on Thursday night but, THE GAME STILL HAS TO BE PLAYED.

These rankings seem to show lots of favoritism toward the NE portion of the state. Being from the Gulf Coast, it seems odd to see Poplarville ranked 4th in 4A. Max Preps has Gautier ranked 2nd in 5A. This thread has Gautier at number 4. Picayune is definitely the real deal. Hoping Gautier shows that they are worthy of Max Preps and Slick's weekly rankings. Great come back win Wayne County. Don't slight the teams in Districts 3 and 4 just because they are south of Jackson. Just a reminder. The last two years, the South ( Class 1A-6A) has won 10 0f the last 12 state championships.

Slick. There is no doppleganger. After the Gautier-West Jones playoff game last year my son was reading the forum. He made the comment that a man from Wayne County was sitting next to him rooting for Gautier. He told me that the man might be Slick. He didn't say that it was Slick. I should not have assumed that was you. My apologies. Go War Eagles-Beat Laurel!!!

Let's hope that there will be two state champions from Jackson County. It will be difficult, but fun to be in the discussion.

Thanks for the update on correct game days. The Picayune-Gautier game looks to be the game to see. I was listening to the Ocean Springs post game show in my car last week following the Gautier- East Central game. They were reading out scores for Friday night. When they read out the scores for Gautier and Picayune, they mentioned that these two teams will be playing each other twice this year. Let's hope so. The playoffs don't always go as planned.

This is my first time to the forum. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading the commentary on the forum. I really enjoy the dedicated comments by Slicklizard. Slick is loyal to his War Eagles. His comments are right on target and realistically honest. I love the Class 5A weekly rankings. They are honest and spot on. I am a Gautier Gator fan. My son and I attend every game--home or away. The last decade has been very frustrating without much success for the Gators despite having lots of talent. These last two years have been so exciting and fun. We attended the West Jones-Gautier playoff game last year in Soso. Great Game! My son told me that Slick was sitting beside us and was asking him about the Gautier team. Heartbreaking loss. Gautier had come so far. We think we have the best QB in the state. We hope that the season will last much longer. Which brings me to a question for the forum. I have never seen Picayune play this year, but with our offense I think we have a chance against them. Just read that our game with Picayune to end the regular season will be on Thursday (11/3). Picayune plays at Long Beach tonight. Therefore, they play back to back Thursdays. Gautier has a short week to prepare for that game. Why was this game chosen for a Thursday night with so much on the line? Was the travel even considered. Why not two other district games (Vancleave- East Central and West Harrison-Long Beach) instead? We will be there regardless the day. Just wondering-Who makes the decision as to who plays on Thursday and who does not? GO GATORS!!!!