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A Dozen Southern Six Teams Turn Their Attention To First Round Of Baseball Playoffs In 5A, 6A, 7A
SUMMARY: This week, high school baseball playoffs kick off for Classes 5A, 6A, and 7A in Mississippi, with a dozen local teams aiming for state championships. Notably, Gautier is making its first playoff appearance in 27 years but faces a tough match against South Jones, considered the top team in Class 5A. Vancleave, after winning 14 consecutive games, will play North Pike. Stone High competes against Brookhaven, and East Central seeks a third consecutive 5A state championship against Florence. Pearl River Central, viewed as Class 6A’s best, faces West Harrison. Additionally, several other matchups include George County vs. Jim Hill, Picayune vs. Hattiesburg, Hancock vs. West Jones, with Class 7A matchups featuring Ocean Springs vs. Petal and Gulfport vs. Oak Grove, among others. Each series includes games scheduled across different dates and locations, with the possibility of a third game if necessary.
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SUMMARY: The Pass Christian Pirates extended their unbeaten January streak with a 53-42 win over Bay High and a 40-25 victory against Moss Point, improving to 15-8 overall and 4-0 in the region. The Pirates’ offense has been key, averaging 60 points per game during their six-game winning streak. In the Moss Point game, Pass Christian’s strong second half (28 points) helped secure the win. Landon Hall led the Pirates with 30 points in the Bay High game, while Kyran Laneaux added 11. Pass Christian will face Canton next, with a potential scheduling update due to weather concerns.
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SUMMARY: The West Harrison basketball teams secured decisive victories over Long Beach on Friday. The Lady Hurricanes dominated 61-26, with Sydnei Barber scoring 19 points, while Jazlee Deschamp added 15. Long Beach’s Paityn Langley led her team with 13 points. In the boys’ game, West Harrison won 67-50, despite Long Beach’s early lead. Logan Robinson led the Hurricanes with 17 points, followed by Owen Reese with 12. Long Beach’s Andre Windham scored 25 points but was the only Bearcat in double digits. West Harrison will next host George County, while Long Beach faces Picayune.
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SUMMARY: The Raising Cane’s Panther Classic at Pascagoula Gymnasium launched the 2025 sports year with a full day of basketball, featuring eight games among 14 schools. Athletic director Steve Engle praised the event’s success and volunteers. Highlights included the Baker girls’ dramatic overtime victory over D’Iberville, 53-49, and Northeast Lauderdale boys defeating Resurrection, 61-43. Hancock managed a close win against Greene County, 45-38, while Meridian beat Ocean Springs, 51-44, with standout performances. The event culminated with Biloxi securing a high-scoring 67-54 win against Hattiesburg, and West Jones defeating Pascagoula, 62-47, in the final game.
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