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Roundup: Hancock remains unbeaten with last second boot; RCS earns region win
SUMMARY: Hancock remains undefeated with a 22-20 win over Florence, pushing their record to 6-0 for the first time since 2000. D'Iberville defeated Wayne County 63-31, with Andre Crosby and Kevin Rogers combining for over 300 rushing yards and five touchdowns. Resurrection won 56-26 against Salem, led by Daniel Pickens' four touchdowns. Biloxi beat LeFlore 55-22, with quarterback Zach Marlin throwing two touchdown passes. Long Beach secured their first home win in over four years with a 35-34 victory over South Jones. Other notable scores include Pass Christian's 28-6 win over Greene County and Columbia's 27-7 win over Gautier.
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Ocean Springs Uses Timely Hitting, Defense To Defeat Petal And Advance In 7A Softball Playoffs
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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PRC’s Bats Come Alive Late As Blue Devils Beat Picayune To Advance To 6A South State Title Series
SUMMARY: Pearl River Central triumphed over Picayune with a 7-1 victory in Carriere during the decisive third game of their best-of-three baseball series for the Class 6A South State championship. The Blue Devils showcased a late-game surge to secure the win. After trailing 1-0, they gained a 2-1 lead in the fifth inning, followed by a five-run burst in the sixth. Key players such as Kendall Morrison, JJ Morelle, and Riley Wilson played crucial roles in turning the game around. Connor Dyess excelled on the mound for the Blue Devils, limiting Picayune to one run on three hits. The Blue Devils will next compete against George County, the Region 4-6A champion, continuing their championship pursuit.
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Tears Of Sadness And Joy Flow At RCS Ceremony Honoring Lee Tingle
SUMMARY: In an emotional ceremony at Lee Tingle Field in Pascagoula, Lee Tingle's No. 17 was honored by Resurrection Catholic School before a playoff game. Tingle, who was set to coach at RCS but died from Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease at 52 on December 2, 2022, was remembered for his dedication to baseball and his community. The event was bittersweet, occurring just hours after the death of Gene Frederick, the father of the current RCS coach. The school and community celebrated Tingle's contributions as a physical therapist, coach, and mentor. His family, including his wife Melissa and their children, were part of the touching ceremony which also celebrated his posthumous contributions to the sport and his lifelong support for youth in baseball.
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