SUMMARY: South State series continued with softball playing their final game before the state championships and baseball in the second game of a best-of-three series. In baseball, PRC faced George County with Rebel starter Preston Madori pitching well. Benjamin Davis made a tough play, scoring a run for George County. Steven Havard later hit a clutch base hit to secure the win for George County, forcing a decisive game three. George County defeated PRC 4-3, setting up the final game back in Pearl River County. The series continued to be exciting and competitive as teams battled for a spot in the state championships.

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: Pearl River Central @ George County (5/11/2024) [6A Playoffs, South State]

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SUMMARY: Two Coast matchups in South State softball games ended with ties to the region. Hancock played against George County, with the winner set to face South Panola in the 6A state championship. The Lady Hawks led 2-1 before Brooklyn Quavis hit a double, followed by Taylor Dunbar contributing another run. Despite Hancock's attempts to come back in the seventh, the Lady Hawks secured the win with Ashlin Gaston hitting a double and Abigail Carver adding an insurance run. Hancock became the 6A South State Champions and will advance to the state championship in Hattisburg next week.

HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Hancock @ George County (5/11/2024) [6A Playoffs, South State]

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SUMMARY: In the 5A State softball series, East Central Lady Hornets defeated Van Cleave to win the title. The game saw Kinsey Cochran scoring a run in the fourth inning, followed by a solo shot from Kaye Lawson in the fifth inning. Khloe Shepard also contributed by scoring in the same inning. East Central secured a five to nothing victory and qualified to face Corinth in Hattisburg the following week. The game showcased a strong performance from East Central, leading them to victory in the State softball series.

HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Vancleave @ East Central (5/11/2024) [5A Playoffs, South State]

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