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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SUMMARY: Two Coast matchups in South State softball games ended with ties to the region. Hancock played against George County, with the winner set to face South Panola in the 6A state championship. The Lady Hawks led 2-1 before Brooklyn Quavis hit a double, followed by Taylor Dunbar contributing another run. Despite Hancock's attempts to come back in the seventh, the Lady Hawks secured the win with Ashlin Gaston hitting a double and Abigail Carver adding an insurance run. Hancock became the 6A South State Champions and will advance to the state championship in Hattisburg next week.

HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Hancock @ George County (5/11/2024) [6A Playoffs, South State]

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