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George County sweeps boys and girls titles at inaugural Rudolph Sellers Thanksgiving Invitational tourney
SUMMARY: George County's boys and girls basketball teams both triumphed at the inaugural Rudolph Sellers Thanksgiving Invitational Tournament in Lucedale. The Lady Rebels barely defeated Poplarville 31-26, and the boys defeated East Central 58-52 after a strong fourth quarter. Meanwhile, North Forrest clinched consolation trophies, with victories for their boys and girls teams. Key players for East Central and Poplarville made significant contributions, although both schools experienced challenges. George County's wins improved their season records, and several players were honored as part of the All-Tournament team. The tournament showcased competitive basketball and local talent.
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South State Softball Titles Up For Grabs This Week
SUMMARY: The Southern Six is set to have at least two teams in the state softball championships in Hattiesburg, with the potential for up to five teams to qualify. In the 6A and 5A classes, the South State champions will be from the Southern Six, featuring matchups between Hancock and George County for the 6A title and East Central versus Vancleave in 5A. St. Patrick has advanced in 3A after a sweep, facing Wesson next. In 4A, Poplarville, having defeated Bay High, will compete against Purvis. Additionally, George County is in the running for its third consecutive South State appearance in 6A, facing off against Hancock. The 7A class sees Ocean Springs challenging the unbeaten Northwest Rankin, the 6A state champions from the previous year. The state championship series begins on May 14 at the Southern Miss softball complex.
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Ocean Springs Uses Timely Hitting, Defense To Defeat Petal And Advance In 7A Softball Playoffs
SUMMARY: In the Class 7A softball playoffs, Ocean Springs achieved a 6-2 victory against Petal Lady Panthers, showcasing the important role of defense in their win. Critical to their success were three double plays, thwarting Petal's scoring opportunities. This win propelled Ocean Springs into the South State championship series against the undefeated Northwest Rankin Lady Cougars. Throughout the game, Ocean Springs rallied from an early deficit with strategic plays and hits, including a rally in the second inning that put them ahead. The Lady Greyhounds capitalized on Petal's mistakes, demonstrating strong performances both offensively and defensively, with key players contributing significantly. Coach Lindsay O'Brien emphasized the importance of playing one pitch at a time, especially as they face the formidable Northwest Rankin next.
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PRC’s Bats Come Alive Late As Blue Devils Beat Picayune To Advance To 6A South State Title Series
SUMMARY: Pearl River Central triumphed over Picayune with a 7-1 victory in Carriere during the decisive third game of their best-of-three baseball series for the Class 6A South State championship. The Blue Devils showcased a late-game surge to secure the win. After trailing 1-0, they gained a 2-1 lead in the fifth inning, followed by a five-run burst in the sixth. Key players such as Kendall Morrison, JJ Morelle, and Riley Wilson played crucial roles in turning the game around. Connor Dyess excelled on the mound for the Blue Devils, limiting Picayune to one run on three hits. The Blue Devils will next compete against George County, the Region 4-6A champion, continuing their championship pursuit.
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