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Four Southern Six Teams Face Series Business In South State Baseball Finals

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6 months ago

May 10, 2024

228sports.com – Rob Sigler – 2024-05-10 10:56:56

SUMMARY: Four teams from the Southern Six are competing in the high school baseball playoffs, aiming for state championships. In Class 6A, Pearl River Central faces George County, with both teams having fought through tough matches to reach the South State finals. Pearl River Central previously defeated George County in the opening rounds of the 5A playoffs in 2022 and 2023. The first game is scheduled on Friday at Carriere, followed by a second at Lucedale on Saturday, and a potential third game on Monday at Carriere again. The winner of this series will advance to face either Warren Central or Center Hill for the state title. Other notable matchups include Vancleave vs. South Jones in Class 5A and Resurrection Catholic vs. Taylorsville in Class 1A, with both series following similar formats.

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Gulfport Falls Short Of Ending One-And-Done Streak As Petal Wins On Late Field Goal

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2 days ago

November 16, 2024

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228sports.com – Hunter Dawkins – 2024-11-16 16:40:00

SUMMARY: The Gulfport Admirals’ season ended in the first round of the state playoffs for the fourth consecutive year, losing 20-17 to Petal. After a slow start, Gulfport tied the game with a touchdown from Cooper Crosby, but Petal clinched victory with a 25-yard field goal in the final seconds. The Admirals struggled offensively, managing only 26 yards in the first half but showing improvement later, with quarterback Dane Sullivan passing for 223 yards and two touchdowns. Despite strong defense led by Andre Peters, the Admirals finished the season at 7-4 under coach Blake Pennock.

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Knight, McNair Team Up To Help George County End 17-Year Playoff Drought

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2 days ago

November 16, 2024

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228sports.com – Bruce Thornton – 2024-11-16 16:03:00

SUMMARY: The George County Rebels secured their first playoff victory since 2007 with a 26-22 win over West Jones in the first-round matchup. The Rebels improved to 7-5 and will face Picayune next week, who previously defeated them 27-20. After an early struggle, George County rallied with touchdowns from quarterback Deuce Knight, who finished with two rushing and two passing touchdowns. Despite trailing mid-game, the Rebels regained the lead with a late score. The defense held strong, stopping West Jones in the final minutes, ending their season at 8-3. Knight completed 13 of 23 passes for 226 yards.

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

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2 days 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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