SUMMARY: Local high school baseball teams are progressing through the playoffs aiming for state championships, with games scheduled across various classes. In Class 7A, Ocean Springs will confront Brandon, following a decisive win against Petal, while Gulfport faces Northwest Rankin after a narrow victory over Oak Grove in Class 6A. Picayune and Pearl River Central, rivals located just miles apart, are set for a showdown. In Class 5A, Stone High will meet South Jones, and Class 4A features matches like Poplarville versus Sumrall. St. Patrick faces Southeast Lauderdale in Class 3A. Lastly, Resurrection Catholic continues its championship streak in Class 1A against Ethel. Game times are primarily at 7 p.m., with some exceptions.

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SUMMARY: In a dramatic Class 7A softball playoff series, D'Iberville secured a first-round win against Brandon with a 5-4 victory in the final game, thanks to Annah Nicely's seventh-inning single that scored Maddie Porter. Each of the three games ended with walk-off wins. D'Iberville trailed 4-3 in the seventh inning before rallying back. Emma Franklin, the winning pitcher for D'Iberville, delivered both on the mound with six strikeouts and at the plate by tying the game, setting the stage for Nicely's game-winning hit. The series featured exceptional performances, including two home runs in the series by Brandon's Hannah Jo Sullivan. D'Iberville advances to face the undefeated Northwest Rankin in the next round.

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SUMMARY: Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC) is set to reintroduce volleyball as a varsity sport, with play commencing in the fall of 2025. The college is currently seeking a coach for the team, with applications open until May 3. Matches will take place in the Dantzler Arena and the renovated Weathers-Wentzell Center, as part of a nine-team MACCC league. MGCCC President, Dr. Mary S. Graham, highlighted the importance of athletics in fostering teamwork and discipline among students. This addition marks a significant development since the sport's previous tenure at Gulf Coast, recalling its historical significance dating back to the institution's early years and previous successes in state championships during the 1960s and 1970s. The Bulldogs will compete in the NJCAA Division II alongside other Mississippi schools.

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