SUMMARY: Four teams from the Southern Six are competing in the high school baseball playoffs, aiming for state championships. In Class 6A, Pearl River Central faces George County, with both teams having fought through tough matches to reach the South State finals. Pearl River Central previously defeated George County in the opening rounds of the 5A playoffs in 2022 and 2023. The first game is scheduled on Friday at Carriere, followed by a second at Lucedale on Saturday, and a potential third game on Monday at Carriere again. The winner of this series will advance to face either Warren Central or Center Hill for the state title. Other notable matchups include Vancleave vs. South Jones in Class 5A and Resurrection Catholic vs. Taylorsville in Class 1A, with both series following similar formats.

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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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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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