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A Dozen Southern Six Teams Turn Their Attention To First Round Of Baseball Playoffs In 5A, 6A, 7A
SUMMARY: This week, high school baseball playoffs kick off for Classes 5A, 6A, and 7A in Mississippi, with a dozen local teams aiming for state championships. Notably, Gautier is making its first playoff appearance in 27 years but faces a tough match against South Jones, considered the top team in Class 5A. Vancleave, after winning 14 consecutive games, will play North Pike. Stone High competes against Brookhaven, and East Central seeks a third consecutive 5A state championship against Florence. Pearl River Central, viewed as Class 6A's best, faces West Harrison. Additionally, several other matchups include George County vs. Jim Hill, Picayune vs. Hattiesburg, Hancock vs. West Jones, with Class 7A matchups featuring Ocean Springs vs. Petal and Gulfport vs. Oak Grove, among others. Each series includes games scheduled across different dates and locations, with the possibility of a third game if necessary.
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Unbeaten Northwest Rankin Sweeps D’Iberville And Streaks To South State Title Game In 7A Softball Playoffs
SUMMARY: The Northwest Rankin Lady Cougars, boasting a 29-0 record and ranked No. 3 in the country, faced off against the D'Iberville Warriors in Game Two of the Class 7A softball series. Demonstrating their prowess, the Lady Cougars quickly took control, scoring three runs in the first inning and six in the second, ultimately securing a 10-0 victory on Saturday in D'Iberville. This win propelled them into the 7A South State championship. Pitcher Grace Wallis led the team with a dominant performance, allowing just one hit. The series had started positively for Northwest Rankin, who overcame a temporary setback in Game One to win 7-2, setting the stage for their decisive Game Two victory. Their opponent for the championship will be determined by the outcome of the Petal-Ocean Springs game on Monday night. The D'Iberville team, finishing their season 19-9, showed resilience and improvement, particularly in defense, despite the loss.
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Picayune’s Walk-Off Victory Over PRC Sets Up Winner-Take-All In 6A Baseball Series
SUMMARY: Picayune and Pearl River Central's riveting Class 6A baseball playoff series is set for a deciding third game after Picayune clinched a dramatic 5-4 win Saturday night, thanks to Jamie Lumpkin's walk-off RBI double. This victory ties the series 1-1, with the opener won by the Blue Devils 4-3 in Carriere. The final game is scheduled for Monday at 7 p.m. in Carriere. The win was a team effort, highlighted by notable performances including Lumpkin's decisive hit and Landon Watts's relief pitching. Both teams showcased their resilience, setting the stage for a highly anticipated showdown in the series finale. The winning team will progress to face the victor of the George County-West Jones series.
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Ocean Springs Puts Up 11 Runs On 14 Hits For 1-0 Series Lead Over Petal In Second Round Of Softball Playoffs
SUMMARY: The Ocean Springs Lady Greyhounds excelled in their offense to triumph over the Petal Lady Panthers with a score of 11-6 on a Friday night game at Jack B. Hughes Field. This victory marked the opening of a second-round series in the Class 7A softball playoffs. The Lady Greyhounds, recognized as the Region 4 champions, accumulated a total of 14 hits. A standout performance was delivered by left fielder Farrah James, who achieved a batting stat of 3-for-4, including a triple, two RBIs, two runs scored, and two stolen bases. Ocean Springs' strategy, as articulated by coach Lindsay O'Brien, centered on overpowering the Petal Lady Panthers through a superior batting performance, a tactic that proved successful in this encounter. The teams were scheduled to continue their competition the following Saturday night at 6:30 in Petal, with a potential third game on Monday night at Ocean Springs, if needed.
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