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No. 1 Bulldogs set sights on 6th straight district crown
SUMMARY: Top-ranked Mississippi Gulf Coast aims to secure another championship at the NJCAA Gulf District Tournament. Six MACCC teams are competing over 54 holes at Dancing Rabbit Golf Club, with the Bulldogs having an impressive record of winning the last five region/district tournaments and 14 of the last 15. Coach Brad Thornton expresses readiness despite the unusual break between rounds. The top three teams and two individuals from this tournament will qualify for the NJCAA Division II Men's Golf Championship in Joplin, Mo. The Bulldogs, who won 14 straight tournaments against MACCC opponents, have a competitive team ready for the challenge.
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No. 6 Pearl River begins Region 23 Tournament with No. 14 East Central
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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12 Southern Six Teams Will Compete In South State Softball Semifinals
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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No. 13 Bulldogs are Texas-bound
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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