The Biloxi Junior High School 8th Grade Football team won the District IV Championship, defeating Gulfport Central 34-20 in a game played last week.

“It was a tremendous game and the Indians played great on both sides of the football,” according to Coach Marcus Boudreaux. “Throughout the season the team overcame many obstacles and continued to improve with every week.”

The Indians finished their season with a 6-2 record. The two losses included a double overtime and the other was against Gulfport, the team defeated in the championship game.

During the season, the Indians scored a total of 184 points during the season while giving up only 89.

Besides Boudreaux, coaches are Danny Wasilenko and Tim Kell.

Said Biloxi Junior High School Principal Murray Killebrew: "Congratulations to the players and coaches for a fantastic game and the hard work and dedication they've demonstrated throughout the season. Special thanks and commendations also go to the cheerleadeers, 8th grade Advanced Band, and all the students, parents and fans who supported the team this year. Way to go, Indians!!

Members of the championship team:

Jarred Strickland

Kendrick Patterson

Jaylen Woullard

Nathan Bissell

Aaron Rowell

Chris Carter

Nate Miller

Tevaris McCormick

Zack Evans

Daniel Moore

Delonta Walley

Devarge Tucker

Scott Austin

Hayden Tolley

David Wetzel

Justin Ramsey

Brandon Luke

Michael Scott

Adam Johns

Phillip Burkes

Rodrigo Robles

Codie Hebert

Ryan Sonnier

Mitchell Steffen

Matthew Santiago

Hunter Vesa

William Bradford

Aaron Robinson

Caid Louviere

Samuel Ponsot-Fawvor

Tre Bonin

Mitchell Hawley

Almon Lawson