SUMMARY: The Mississippi Gulf Coast Bulldogs closed their 2024 baseball season with a win and a loss in a doubleheader against Northeast Mississippi, finishing with a 5-4 victory but failing to secure a berth in the NJCAA Region 23 Tournament. Despite an earlier 12-6 loss, key plays by Jayden Mark, Ty Mancha, Keondre Fields, Tanner Ladner, and Cade Mattison led to the win. The team ended the season with a 26-22 overall record and a 12-16 MACCC record. Prior to the games, the Bulldogs honored 16 sophomore players and a manager, celebrating their contributions to the team. Harrison Bull received the Randy Rouse Award, which recognizes sportsmanship, unselfishness, and loyalty.

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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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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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