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Prep volleyball: Gulfport, Ocean Springs off to hot starts; Resurrection sweeps Pascagoula
SUMMARY: Seven teams from the “Southern Six” participated in the Mississippi High School Activities Association Volleyball Invitational. Gulfport, Ocean Springs, and OLA went undefeated in pool play and advanced to the Gold Bracket, along with Hancock and Pass Christian. East Central and Bay fell into the Silver Bracket. Gulfport eventually won the Gold Bracket, while Ocean Springs was eliminated in the semifinals by Lewisburg. Gulfport continued their strong start with two wins, and George County went 1-1. Ocean Springs, Hancock, and Stone all have upcoming matches. RCS swept Pascagoula, Moss Point plays Pascagoula, and there are other matches scheduled for Thursday night.
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Ocean Springs Puts Up 11 Runs On 14 Hits For 1-0 Series Lead Over Petal In Second Round Of Softball Playoffs
SUMMARY: The Ocean Springs Lady Greyhounds excelled in their offense to triumph over the Petal Lady Panthers with a score of 11-6 on a Friday night game at Jack B. Hughes Field. This victory marked the opening of a second-round series in the Class 7A softball playoffs. The Lady Greyhounds, recognized as the Region 4 champions, accumulated a total of 14 hits. A standout performance was delivered by left fielder Farrah James, who achieved a batting stat of 3-for-4, including a triple, two RBIs, two runs scored, and two stolen bases. Ocean Springs' strategy, as articulated by coach Lindsay O'Brien, centered on overpowering the Petal Lady Panthers through a superior batting performance, a tactic that proved successful in this encounter. The teams were scheduled to continue their competition the following Saturday night at 6:30 in Petal, with a potential third game on Monday night at Ocean Springs, if needed.
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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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