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Four Southern Six Teams Face Series Business In South State Baseball Finals
SUMMARY: Four teams from the Southern Six are competing in the high school baseball playoffs, aiming for state championships. In Class 6A, Pearl River Central faces George County, with both teams having fought through tough matches to reach the South State finals. Pearl River Central previously defeated George County in the opening rounds of the 5A playoffs in 2022 and 2023. The first game is scheduled on Friday at Carriere, followed by a second at Lucedale on Saturday, and a potential third game on Monday at Carriere again. The winner of this series will advance to face either Warren Central or Center Hill for the state title. Other notable matchups include Vancleave vs. South Jones in Class 5A and Resurrection Catholic vs. Taylorsville in Class 1A, with both series following similar formats.
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With Playoff Nemesis Out Of The Way, ‘Elated’ Vancleave Eyes 5A State Baseball Championship
SUMMARY: Two Southern Six baseball teams, Vancleave in Class 5A and George County in 6A, remain in the Mississippi High School Activities Association postseason. Vancleave will face Lafayette in a best-of-three series for the Class 5A state championship at Trustmark Park in Pearl, starting Wednesday at 7 p.m. Vancleave, led by coach Justin Edwards, reached the finals after defeating East Central and sweeping South Jones. Edwards, who became coach in 2019, praised his team's maturity and experience. Lafayette, unbeaten in the postseason with a seven-game win streak, is seen as a formidable opponent.
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St. Patrick’s Monumental Softball Season Comes To An End As Lady Irish Fall In 3A State Title Series
SUMMARY: The St. Patrick Lady Irish had an impressive 2024 season, culminating in a showdown for the Class 3A state championship against the Mantachie Lady Mustangs. The series, held at the Southern Miss Softball Complex in Hattiesburg, saw Mantachie sweeping St. Patrick with a commanding 13-0 win in the first game and a tighter 7-5 victory in the second. Ramsey Montgomery, a standout for Mantachie and two-time 3A Miss Softball, shone brightly, pitching a no-hitter in the opener and securing the win in the next game. Mantachie finished their season with a stellar 32-5 record. St. Patrick, overcoming initial nerves and adjustments to new coaching, displayed growth and resilience throughout the season, ending as the 3A state runner-up with a 23-14 record. Their performance against Mantachie and other higher-classified teams throughout the season highlighted their tenacity and the team's development under new leadership and challenging circumstances.
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Hancock Battles South Panola, But Falls Short 2-1 And 1-0 In Quest For 6A State Softball Title
SUMMARY: The Hancock Lady Hawks had an impressive season, culminating in their participation in the Class 6A state softball championship series. They faced South Panola Lady Tigers, who managed to win both games of the series, 2-1 and 1-0, thanks to exceptional pitching and crucial hitting, sweeping the title at the Southern Miss Softball Complex in Hattiesburg. South Panola's Shania Fondren made a significant impact by hitting a solo homer in Game Two, securing the championship for her team. Despite the loss, Hancock showcased strong performances, particularly from pitcher Teegan DeWitt. Hancock's coach, Josef Rankin, expressed pride in his team's effort throughout the season, which ended with a 22-6-1 record and the title of 6A state runner-up.
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