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With Playoff Nemesis Out Of The Way, ‘Elated’ Vancleave Eyes 5A State Baseball Championship
SUMMARY: Only two Southern Six baseball teams remain in the Mississippi High School Activities Association postseason: Vancleave (Class 5A) and George County (Class 6A). The 5A series between Vancleave and Lafayette will start on Wednesday at Trustmark Park in Pearl. Vancleave, coached by Justin Edwards, reached the finals by defeating East Central and South Jones. The Bulldogs, with a strong season and a four-game win streak, face the unbeaten Lafayette Commodores, who have dominated their playoff matches. Edwards acknowledges Lafayette’s strengths, emphasizing their solid and experienced team. This marks Vancleave’s first state title appearance since 2018.
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SUMMARY: As the 2024 volleyball season progresses, teams are aggressively vying for playoff spots. Vancleave’s 3-1 victory over East Central improved their Region 4-5A record to 4-0, while Gautier also won 3-1 against Wayne County. In Region 4-7A, Ocean Springs leads with a 6-0 record, defeating St. Martin, and Gulfport stands at 5-1 after a win at Harrison Central. In Region 4-6A, Hancock remains undefeated at 4-0, while Long Beach‘s victory keeps playoff hopes alive. Poplarville leads Region 8-4A, and OLA dominates 8-3A, staying unbeaten in the region.
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SUMMARY: The Pearl River volleyball team faced a challenging opening day at the Alabama/Mississippi Crossover Tournament in Hanceville, Alabama, losing both matches. They first fell to Lurleen B. Wallace 3-0, with competitive sets ending 16-25, 17-25, and 19-25. Key contributions were made by Allie Varner and Annalaura Williford. In their second match, they battled Lawson State but lost 3-0, with set scores of 19-25, 20-25, and 21-25. Despite having early leads in both matches, the Wildcats could not maintain momentum. They will continue the tournament with matches against Bevill State and Wallace State on Saturday.
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SUMMARY: The opening week of the 2024 Mississippi high school football season featured ideal weather after early rain. The St. Martin Yellow Jackets achieved a notable upset, defeating the Vancleave Bulldogs 24-14 to end a 17-game losing streak, while Long Beach surprised Pass Christian 28-21. Other schools like Pascagoula, George County, and Gulfport continued their success from last season, each winning their games decisively. Predictions for the upcoming week suggest competitive matchups, particularly as Gulfport seeks its second win against Vancleave, and Pascagoula aims to maintain its winning streak against East Central.
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