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No. 2 Pearl River earns sweep over Mississippi Delta

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12 months ago

March 15, 2024

www.prccathletics.com – 228admin – 2024-03-15 23:00:00

SUMMARY: The No. 2 Pearl River softball team achieved a significant victory in Poplarville, Mississippi, by sweeping Mississippi Delta with a 9-1 win in game one and a 5-1 win in game two. Pearl River’s coach, Christie Meeks, praised Mississippi Delta as being well-coached and highlighted the difficulty of achieving a sweep in their conference. In the first game, standout players included Natalie Herrington, who pitched six innings allowing only one run, and Morgan Lavergne, who excelled with four hits including three extra-base hits. The second game saw Lavergne hit a three-run homer contributing to her total of 6-for-6 across both games. Pearl River aims to continue their success in an upcoming doubleheader against Meridian at Wildcat Stadium. Fans can look forward to attending the game or watching live streams available online.

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Heartbreak City: Pascagoula Falls In Final Four To Ridgeland For Second Year In A Row

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February 27, 2025

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228sports.com – Bill Glenn – 2025-02-27 21:30:00

SUMMARY: The Pascagoula Panthers lost to the Ridgeland Titans 70-60 in overtime during the Class 6A semifinals, marking their second consecutive Final Four defeat. Coach Lorenzo Wright praised the team’s effort but acknowledged the need to overcome challenges. Despite a sluggish first half, Pascagoula rallied in the second, with Blake Nettles and Quey’sean Taylor stepping up, but ultimately fell short after tying the game. Ridgeland’s strong free-throw shooting and multiple turnovers by Pascagoula were pivotal. Taylor scored 20 points, while Kelan Rich added 13 points and 10 rebounds in his final game. Ridgeland faces Olive Branch in the championship next.

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Pirates Run Aground In Morton’s 38-32 State Quarterfinal Victory

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1 week ago

February 23, 2025

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228sports.com – Hunter Dawkins – 2025-02-23 20:51:00

SUMMARY: The Pass Christian Pirates concluded their basketball season with a 38-32 loss to the Morton Panthers in the Class 4A state quarterfinals, marking the second consecutive year exiting at this stage. The Pirates, finishing the season 22-10 overall and 10-0 in region play, struggled offensively in the second quarter, scoring only three points. Despite a strong third quarter, they couldn’t capitalize late in the game, leading to a 6-0 run by Morton after a critical turnover. Coach Robin Sikes noted the importance of capitalizing on scoring opportunities, as the team missed 14 layups during the match.

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Unbeaten Lady Pirates Softball Team Rolls To Third Mercy-Rule Win In A Row

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February 23, 2025

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228sports.com – Hunter Dawkins – 2025-02-23 15:42:00

SUMMARY: The Pass Christian Lady Pirates are off to a strong start this softball season, winning five straight games, including their last three by mercy rule. On Friday, they defeated the Gautier Lady Gators 12-2, with Braylee Cobern, Allie Purchner, and Olivia Saucier each contributing to an early lead. Makinlee Allen earned the win, allowing just five hits and two runs over five innings. The Lady Pirates accumulated 11 hits, including two each from Cobern, Purchner, Saucier, and Emma Purchner. The team also stole eight bases. Their next game is Thursday against Gulfport at 6:30 p.m. at the Philip Terrell Sports Complex.

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