SUMMARY: The No. 6 Pearl River softball team, after achieving back-to-back 40-win seasons for the first time, is set to participate in the Region 23 Tournament, aiming for the NJCAA Softball Championship. The tournament features two brackets, with champions proceeding to the Gulf District Championship. Pearl River, holding a 41-10 record and ranking highly in pitching statistics, will face East Central. Key players include Southern Miss signee Natalie Herrington and two-way star Lainee Bailey, leading a potent offense. East Central, having split the season series with Pearl River, features strong performers like Emily Collins and Reagan Bryan. Fans can purchase tickets online or at the gate and tune into livestreams for all games.

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SUMMARY: The high school softball playoffs in the South State semifinals feature 12 teams from the Southern Six across Classes 3A to 7A. Highlights include St. Patrick hosting Jefferson Davis County in Class 3A, and Greene County going up against Purvis in Class 4A. In 5A, East Central faces North Pike, while Vancleave, under soon-to-retire coach Donna Bragg, competes against Florence. In Class 6A, Picayune battles Hancock, and in Class 7A, Ocean Springs faces Petal while D'Iberville squares off against undefeated Northwest Rankin. Notable teams include the Lady Greyhounds, who have been on a winning streak, and the nationally ranked Lady Cougars. Games are scheduled for Thursday and Friday, with several teams aiming for state championship spots.

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SUMMARY: The No. 13 Mississippi Gulf Coast women's tennis team is headed to compete in the NJCAA Division I Women's Tennis Championship in Tyler, Texas, with play starting on Saturday and the tournament ending on Wednesday. Coach Sam Blackburn has ambitions for the team to make significant progress in both the main and back draws of the tournament. Gulf Coast secured their spot at nationals as the Region 23 runners-up, after finishing the season 13-5 overall and second in MACCC play with an 8-1 record. The tournament features nine brackets, with teams earning points through match victories to advance. Last year, the Bulldogs tied for 12th place and won the No. 3 doubles consolation bracket. Players also have the opportunity to be scouted by four-year colleges for potential scholarships.

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