SUMMARY: Vancleave High School secured its spot in the Class 5A state baseball championship by sweeping South Jones, winning 8-1 and 3-0 in their series. They are set to face Lafayette for the state title. Lafayette earned their place by defeating New Hope in the North State title games. Highlight performances included Tyler West's commendable pitching for Vancleave and key hits by Hunter Harper, Max Baates, and others across both games. Additionally, the update covers Class 6A, where George County and Pearl River Central are heading to a deciding game for the South State championship, and Class 1A, where Resurrection Catholic and Taylorsville are tied, each aiming for victory in their upcoming final game.

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SUMMARY: The Mississippi Gulf Coast's 2024 football schedule for the five-time defending MACCC South champion features four home games at A.L. May Memorial Stadium, beginning on Sept. 12 against Jones. Pearl River is a notable visitor on Sept. 26, with Homecoming against Coahoma scheduled for Oct. 26. The regular season concludes with a Halloween game against Hinds. Away games include matchups against East Mississippi, Mississippi Delta, Southwest Mississippi, East Central, and Copiah-Lincoln, with an open date on Oct. 3. Season ticket details will be released soon. Information on MGCCC's 12 intercollegiate athletic teams can be found on their website and social media.

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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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