SUMMARY: Only two Southern Six baseball teams remain in the Mississippi High School Activities Association postseason: Vancleave (Class 5A) and George County (Class 6A). The 5A series between Vancleave and Lafayette will start on Wednesday at Trustmark Park in Pearl. Vancleave, coached by Justin Edwards, reached the finals by defeating East Central and South Jones. The Bulldogs, with a strong season and a four-game win streak, face the unbeaten Lafayette Commodores, who have dominated their playoff matches. Edwards acknowledges Lafayette's strengths, emphasizing their solid and experienced team. This marks Vancleave's first state title appearance since 2018.

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SUMMARY: The St. Patrick Lady Irish had an impressive 2024 season, culminating in a showdown for the Class 3A state championship against the Mantachie Lady Mustangs. The series, held at the Southern Miss Softball Complex in Hattiesburg, saw Mantachie sweeping St. Patrick with a commanding 13-0 win in the first game and a tighter 7-5 victory in the second. Ramsey Montgomery, a standout for Mantachie and two-time 3A Miss Softball, shone brightly, pitching a no-hitter in the opener and securing the win in the next game. Mantachie finished their season with a stellar 32-5 record. St. Patrick, overcoming initial nerves and adjustments to new coaching, displayed growth and resilience throughout the season, ending as the 3A state runner-up with a 23-14 record. Their performance against Mantachie and other higher-classified teams throughout the season highlighted their tenacity and the team's development under new leadership and challenging circumstances.

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SUMMARY: The Hancock Lady Hawks had an impressive season, culminating in their participation in the Class 6A state softball championship series. They faced South Panola Lady Tigers, who managed to win both games of the series, 2-1 and 1-0, thanks to exceptional pitching and crucial hitting, sweeping the title at the Southern Miss Softball Complex in Hattiesburg. South Panola's Shania Fondren made a significant impact by hitting a solo homer in Game Two, securing the championship for her team. Despite the loss, Hancock showcased strong performances, particularly from pitcher Teegan DeWitt. Hancock's coach, Josef Rankin, expressed pride in his team's effort throughout the season, which ended with a 22-6-1 record and the title of 6A state runner-up.

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