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Busby Pitches Three-Hit Shutout, Fans 11 As Picayune Prevails 7-0 Against Hancock
SUMMARY: Tanner Busby's dominant pitching led the Picayune Maroon Tide to a 7-0 victory over the Hancock Hawks in a crucial Region 4-6A baseball game. Busby's performance, which included allowing just three hits and striking out 11, was a key factor in Picayune securing the series win. The win advanced Picayune's record to 15-7 (9-2 in the region) and kept them competitive with George County for the top spot in their region. The game featured significant contributions from players like Jamie Lumpkin and Landon Franklin, both offensively and defensively. Hancock, with a record of 10-10 (5-4 in the region), aims to rebound in their upcoming series against George County, while Picayune faces Long Beach in their final regular season series.
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Picayune Outbattles Hattiesburg For Series Sweep In 6A Baseball Playoffs
SUMMARY: Picayune's baseball team advanced in the Class 6A playoffs by completing a sweep against Hattiesburg with a 3-1 victory, following a dramatic 4-3 win in a 12-inning Game 1. Key moments included Brady Robertson and Landon Franklin delivering crucial hits in the sixth inning of the second game, and Robertson also impressively pitching the entire game, allowing only three hits. Hattiesburg's Talmadge Davis notably struck out nine batters over seven innings. Picayune exhibited strategic play and resilience, with contributions from multiple players including Morgan Craft and Kyler King. The team, praised by coach Evan Nichelson for their persistence and skill, particularly in pitching, now looks ahead to facing Pearl River Central in what promises to be an exciting next round.
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No. 4 Pearl River splits regular-season finale at Northwest
SUMMARY: The Pearl River softball team, ranked fourth, split their games against Northwest Rangers in Senatobia, winning the first game 6-4 but falling 6-5 in the second. The Wildcats' victory was fueled by Natalie Herrington's pitching and key hitting moments, including Lainee Bailey's early lead-off home run in game one. Despite leading early in game two with a three-run homer by Bryn Daughtery and a later comeback, the Wildcats succumbed to a late rally by the Rangers. Moving forward, Pearl River focuses on the upcoming Region 23 Tournament, with specifics to be announced on their athletics website.
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No. 4 Pearl River captures sixth MACCC Championship
SUMMARY: Freshman pitcher Caleb Dyess led Pearl River Wildcats to their third MACCC Championship in four seasons with a complete game, allowing only one run in the season finale against Northwest, culminating in a 7-1 victory. His performance was a key factor in Pearl River's season, which included a 29-game winning streak and capturing their sixth conference championship under head coach Michael Avalon. This year marked significant changes for the team, featuring nine new starters, yet their cohesion led to a formidable team. Pearl River will host the 2024 Region 23 Tournament at Dub Herring Park. The Wildcats' resilience and teamwork were evident throughout the season, particularly in their ability to bounce back after a game-one loss in the doubleheader against Northwest.
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