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This Week’s Softball Playoff Matchups Are Set: First Round In 5A, 6A, 7A And Second Round In 3A, 4A
SUMMARY: The 2024 high school softball playoffs are underway, with opening weekend seeing Classes 5A, 6A, and 7A commence their best-of-three series. The playoffs had a strong start last week, notably with every 3A and 4A team advancing from Region 8. Highlights include St. Patrick sweeping Hazlehurst in 3A and all four 4A teams moving on to the next round. In 5A, East Central looks strong, and the Southern Six has a significant presence in the 6A playoffs, with George County and Pearl River Central capturing regional titles. The 7A category has teams eyeing an upset against the undefeated Northwest Rankin Lady Cougars. Key matchups feature local rivalries and teams on winning streaks, showcasing the depth of talent across the divisions.
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Unbeaten Northwest Rankin Sweeps D’Iberville And Streaks To South State Title Game In 7A Softball Playoffs
SUMMARY: The Northwest Rankin Lady Cougars, boasting a 29-0 record and ranked No. 3 in the country, faced off against the D'Iberville Warriors in Game Two of the Class 7A softball series. Demonstrating their prowess, the Lady Cougars quickly took control, scoring three runs in the first inning and six in the second, ultimately securing a 10-0 victory on Saturday in D'Iberville. This win propelled them into the 7A South State championship. Pitcher Grace Wallis led the team with a dominant performance, allowing just one hit. The series had started positively for Northwest Rankin, who overcame a temporary setback in Game One to win 7-2, setting the stage for their decisive Game Two victory. Their opponent for the championship will be determined by the outcome of the Petal-Ocean Springs game on Monday night. The D'Iberville team, finishing their season 19-9, showed resilience and improvement, particularly in defense, despite the loss.
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Picayune’s Walk-Off Victory Over PRC Sets Up Winner-Take-All In 6A Baseball Series
SUMMARY: Picayune and Pearl River Central's riveting Class 6A baseball playoff series is set for a deciding third game after Picayune clinched a dramatic 5-4 win Saturday night, thanks to Jamie Lumpkin's walk-off RBI double. This victory ties the series 1-1, with the opener won by the Blue Devils 4-3 in Carriere. The final game is scheduled for Monday at 7 p.m. in Carriere. The win was a team effort, highlighted by notable performances including Lumpkin's decisive hit and Landon Watts's relief pitching. Both teams showcased their resilience, setting the stage for a highly anticipated showdown in the series finale. The winning team will progress to face the victor of the George County-West Jones series.
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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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