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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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SUMMARY: Triston Cooper led Picayune to a strong 48-7 victory over Pearl River Central in the Class 6A playoffs, scoring three touchdowns in the first quarter and securing a 28-0 lead. Coach Cody Stogner emphasized the importance of winning and moving forward. Picayune (10-2) will face George County next, having previously beaten them in a close matchup. Cooper’s standout performance included a 30-yard touchdown run and key defensive plays, while PRC managed a single touchdown, ending their season at 2-8. Stogner was pleased with his team’s focus and execution throughout the game.
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SUMMARY: Under a full moon, the Pascagoula Panthers triumphed over the Terry Bulldogs 41-0 in the Class 6A playoffs. The Panthers advanced to the next round against the undefeated Hattiesburg Tigers. The game saw standout performances from junior linebacker Jarrad Loper, who scored two touchdowns on interception returns and one rushing touchdown. Pascagoula took an early lead with impressive plays and maintained control throughout. Despite a strong third-quarter effort from Terry, the Panthers rallied to secure their victory. Coach Lewis Sims praised his team’s effort but emphasized the need to prepare for a challenging matchup against Hattiesburg next week.
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SUMMARY: The playoffs begin Friday for several Southern Six teams in Classes 5A, 6A, and 7A. In 7A, Region 4-7A champion Ocean Springs (6-4) hosts Northwest Rankin (5-5) in a rematch of a thrilling regular-season game. In 6A, Picayune (9-2) faces county rival Pearl River Central (2-7). Gautier (9-1) takes on Natchez (6-5) in 5A, while Poplarville (9-2) faces Columbia (8-3) in a 4A matchup. Other notable games include Pascagoula vs. Terry in 6A, Stone vs. Florence in 5A, and George County vs. West Jones in 6A. The playoffs bring high-stakes competition across the board.
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