Petal High School Named WDAM 7’s Team of the Week After Overtime Victory
Petal High School in Petal, Mississippi, has been named WDAM 7's Team of the Week following their overtime victory against Gulfport, ending the Admirals' 13-game winning streak.
Hattiesburg Laurel, MS, September 23, 2026 —
Petal High School, located in Petal, Mississippi, has earned the distinction of WDAM 7’s Team of the Week. This recognition follows a significant overtime victory achieved by the school’s team.
The winning performance saw Petal High School emerge victorious in a closely contested match against Gulfport. The game concluded in overtime, indicating a competitive contest that required extended play to determine a winner.
This victory holds particular importance as it successfully ended a notable winning streak held by the Gulfport team, referred to as the Admirals. Gulfport had maintained a streak of 13 consecutive wins prior to this matchup. The outcome of the game marks a turning point in the season for both teams.
The award, WDAM 7’s Team of the Week, is presented to highlight outstanding athletic achievements and team performances within the region covered by the news station. The selection of Petal High School acknowledges their recent success on the field and the impact of their victory. Further details regarding the specific sport or the individuals involved were not provided in the summary. The exact date of the game or the announcement was also not specified.
Story summarized from the original created by Scott Kirk on www.wdam.com, see more information here.
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