SUMMARY: Gifted students in Gulfport participate in a drone competition to showcase their flying skills. Third through sixth graders from each school have been practicing for months, competing in programming, blind spot testing, and team challenges. The competition focuses on teamwork, problem-solving, and communication skills, with students learning from their mistakes and working together to score the most points. This is the second year of the competition, with students gaining valuable experience in collaboration and resilience. Overall, the event highlights the students' abilities and determination to excel in a challenging and exciting environment.

Students competed in multiple areas including programming, testing their blind spots, and team challenges.

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SUMMARY: BCLE defeated South Jones in the 5A state championship, with Tyler West pitching a brilliant game for the Bulldogs. The Braves struggled to score against BCLE's strong defense, with Dylan Cy managing a tough play for a base hit but little else. In the bottom of the sixth, Leon Eder drove in a run, and Capers added insurance, leading BCLE to a shutout victory. This win secured BCLE's spot in the 5A state championship game in Jackson.

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: South Jones @ Vancleave (5/11/2024) [5A Playoffs, South State]

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SUMMARY: South State series continued with softball playing their final game before the state championships and baseball in the second game of a best-of-three series. In baseball, PRC faced George County with Rebel starter Preston Madori pitching well. Benjamin Davis made a tough play, scoring a run for George County. Steven Havard later hit a clutch base hit to secure the win for George County, forcing a decisive game three. George County defeated PRC 4-3, setting up the final game back in Pearl River County. The series continued to be exciting and competitive as teams battled for a spot in the state championships.

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: Pearl River Central @ George County (5/11/2024) [6A Playoffs, South State]

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