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Ocean Springs Uses Timely Hitting, Defense To Defeat Petal And Advance In 7A Softball Playoffs
SUMMARY: In the Class 7A softball playoffs, Ocean Springs achieved a 6-2 victory against Petal Lady Panthers, showcasing the important role of defense in their win. Critical to their success were three double plays, thwarting Petal’s scoring opportunities. This win propelled Ocean Springs into the South State championship series against the undefeated Northwest Rankin Lady Cougars. Throughout the game, Ocean Springs rallied from an early deficit with strategic plays and hits, including a rally in the second inning that put them ahead. The Lady Greyhounds capitalized on Petal’s mistakes, demonstrating strong performances both offensively and defensively, with key players contributing significantly. Coach Lindsay O’Brien emphasized the importance of playing one pitch at a time, especially as they face the formidable Northwest Rankin next.
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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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