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South State Series: Vancleave Sweeps In 5A; George County Ties PRC In 6A; RCS Stays Alive In 1A

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6 months ago

May 13, 2024

228sports.com – John Bialis – 2024-05-13 19:21:42

SUMMARY: Vancleave High School secured its spot in the Class 5A state baseball championship by sweeping South Jones, winning 8-1 and 3-0 in their series. They are set to face Lafayette for the state title. Lafayette earned their place by defeating New Hope in the North State title games. Highlight performances included Tyler West’s commendable pitching for Vancleave and key hits by Hunter Harper, Max Baates, and others across both games. Additionally, the update covers Class 6A, where George County and Pearl River Central are heading to a deciding game for the South State championship, and Class 1A, where Resurrection Catholic and Taylorsville are tied, each aiming for victory in their upcoming final game.

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Cooper Sparks Picayune’s Domination Of PRC In 6A Playoff Opener

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10 hours ago

November 16, 2024

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228sports.com – Rob Sigler – 2024-11-16 00:41:00

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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Loper Shines As Pascagoula Rolls Past Terry In First Round Of 6A Playoffs

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10 hours ago

November 16, 2024

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228sports.com – MIke Wixon – 2024-11-16 00:35:00

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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Region Wrap-Up: Here Are Playoff Openers For 5A, 6A And 7A Teams In Southern Six

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3 days ago

November 13, 2024

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228sports.com – Rob Sigler – 2024-11-13 15:25:00

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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