The EJ Sports Pulse
The EJ Sports Pulse is a weekly podcast associated with the Enterprise-Journal that covers all things Pike County high school sports as well as regional college teams and the New Orleans Saints. Join sports editor Parker Gillam as he recaps the happenings from the weekend and previews upcoming games, providing unique insights and takes on what he has seen and heard from coaches, players and more. Episodes will be published weekly, and if you enjoy what you hear on the show, be sure to share it on your social media platforms and tell your family, friends or whoever you think may be interested in a sports podcast with a Pike County twist.
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Episodes
Sep 3, 2025
Sep 3, 2025
6 min
In this week’s episode of The EJ Sports Pulse, sports editor Parker Gillam recaps South Pike's thrilling opening-week game against Bay Springs and provides some insight on the postgame interview with passionate head coach Tyrone Varnado.
Jul 24, 2025
Jul 24, 2025
26 min
In this week’s episode of The EJ Sports Pulse, sports editor Parker Gillam sits down with South Pike head football coach Tyrone Varnado to preview the Eagles' upcoming 2025 campaign as they look to build off a nine-win season.
The pair discussed South Pike's strong backfield tandem, the new-look lines and more prior to the team’s season-opener against Bay Springs on August 29.
Jul 22, 2025
Jul 22, 2025
18 min
In this week’s episode of The EJ Sports Pulse, sports editor Parker Gillam sits down with new North Pike head football coach Paul Anderson to preview the Jaguars' upcoming 2025 campaign as they look to become a contender at the 5A level.
The pair discussed how Anderson's first offseason went, what to expect from a new-look offense and more prior to the team’s season-opener against Franklin County on August 29.
Jul 21, 2025
Jul 21, 2025
30 min
In this week’s episode of The EJ Sports Pulse, sports editor Parker Gillam sits down with McComb head football coach Alden Foster to preview the Tigers' upcoming 2025 campaign as they look to build off a third-round playoff appearance.
The pair discussed the explosive potential of McComb's experienced offense, the team's outlook in a new district and more prior to the season-opener against Tylertown on August 29.
Jul 18, 2025
Jul 18, 2025
16 min
To kick off Season Two of The EJ Sports Pulse, sports editor Parker Gillam sits down with Parklane head football coach Ron Rushing to preview the Pioneers' upcoming 2025 campaign as they look to build off a state-title season.
The pair discussed the new faces that are primed to shine, the altered MAIS postseason structure and more prior to the team’s season-opener against arch rivals Jackson Prep on August 29.
May 26, 2025
May 26, 2025
25 min
In this week’s episode of The EJ Sports Pulse, Sports Editor Parker Gillam sits down with Parklane head football coach Ron Rushing to recap the Pioneers' 2024 season and provide a state of the union for the program. The pair discussed Jax Toler's incredible campaign, the state title run and the current outlook of the program as Parklane turns the page to 2025.
May 26, 2025
May 26, 2025
40 min
In this week’s episode of The EJ Sports Pulse, Sports Editor Parker Gillam sits down with South Pike head football coach Tyrone Varnado to recap the Eagles' 2024 season and provide a state of the union for the program. The pair discussed freshman phenom DJ Wansley's season, what it was like to coach such a veteran group and the current outlook of the program as South Pike turns the page to 2025.
May 26, 2025
May 26, 2025
25 min
In this week’s episode of The EJ Sports Pulse, Sports Editor Parker Gillam sits down with McComb head football coach Alden Foster to recap the Tigers' 2024 season and provide a state of the union for the program. The pair discussed how the team bounced back from a rough start, what advancing past the second round for the first time in over 20 years meant and the current outlook of the program as McComb turns the page to 2025.