SUMMARY: No. 2 Pearl River will face No. 5 East Central in the NJCAA Region 23 Super Regional at Dub Herring Park, May 15-17. The best-of-three series will determine the winner’s berth in the NJCAA Division II World Series. Pearl River enters with a 48-7 record, led by Caston Thompson and Topher Jones. The Wildcats have a dominant pitching staff with a national-leading ERA of 2.49. East Central, 41-12, features standout players Barret Rodgers and Pablo Roque, with a team ERA of 3.57. Games will be livestreamed and broadcast on local radio. Tickets are \$15 each day.

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SUMMARY: In a tense game two of the South State Championship, George County defeated Hancock 1-0 to advance to the State Championship for the second time in three years. Pitchers Teegan Dewitt (Hancock) and Addison Davis (George County) dominated, with both teams playing strong defense. The Rebels’ Blakely Slay delivered a key RBI, and a crucial double play by Abby Carver kept Hancock from scoring. Despite Hancock’s strong effort, George County’s defense held firm, and after three scoreless innings, the Rebels secured the win. George County looks forward to facing Neshoba Central in the State Championship.

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SUMMARY: Freshman Liam Cronin won the novice division national title at the 2025 IPDA National Championship, securing The University of Southern Mississippi’s sixth national championship since 2015. Cronin, an Honors College student double majoring in political science and Spanish, advanced through intense rounds against hundreds of competitors. The Southern Miss team also saw success with graduate student and coach Gretta Graves placing 10th nationally. Cronin credits the team for helping him find his voice and community. The Speech and Debate Team, founded in 1913, enhances critical thinking, public speaking, and confidence. Cronin encourages others to try debate, emphasizing its intellectual and personal growth benefits.

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