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South State Softball Titles Up For Grabs This Week

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6 months ago

May 8, 2024

228sports.com – Bruce Thornton – 2024-05-08 12:10:38

SUMMARY: The Southern Six is set to have at least two teams in the state softball championships in Hattiesburg, with the potential for up to five teams to qualify. In the 6A and 5A classes, the South State champions will be from the Southern Six, featuring matchups between Hancock and George County for the 6A title and East Central versus Vancleave in 5A. St. Patrick has advanced in 3A after a sweep, facing Wesson next. In 4A, Poplarville, having defeated Bay High, will compete against Purvis. Additionally, George County is in the running for its third consecutive South State appearance in 6A, facing off against Hancock. The 7A class sees Ocean Springs challenging the unbeaten Northwest Rankin, the 6A state champions from the previous year. The state championship series begins on May 14 at the Southern Miss softball complex.

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Region Wrap-Up: Here Are Playoff Openers For 5A, 6A And 7A Teams In Southern Six

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11 hours ago

November 13, 2024

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228sports.com – Rob Sigler – 2024-11-13 15:25:00

SUMMARY: The playoffs begin Friday for several Southern Six teams in Classes 5A, 6A, and 7A. In 7A, Region 4-7A champion Ocean Springs (6-4) hosts Northwest Rankin (5-5) in a rematch of a thrilling regular-season game. In 6A, Picayune (9-2) faces county rival Pearl River Central (2-7). Gautier (9-1) takes on Natchez (6-5) in 5A, while Poplarville (9-2) faces Columbia (8-3) in a 4A matchup. Other notable games include Pascagoula vs. Terry in 6A, Stone vs. Florence in 5A, and George County vs. West Jones in 6A. The playoffs bring high-stakes competition across the board.

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Wick’s Picks: Playoff Fever Sweeps Southern Six. Who Will Win On Friday?

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14 hours ago

November 13, 2024

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228sports.com – MIke Wixon – 2024-11-13 13:04:00

SUMMARY: The high school football playoffs are set to begin, with all teams looking to compete for the championship title. Picayune, the last Southern Six state champions in 2021 and 2022, enters the playoffs as the top seed in Region 4-6A. They face Pearl River Central, which barely made it with two wins. Other strong contenders include Ocean Springs, Gulfport, and Biloxi. Several teams are returning to the playoffs, and experience may play a crucial role in potential upsets. Key matchups include Pascagoula against Terry and Gulfport versus Petal, with many expecting competitive games ahead.

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Hancock Boys And Girls Golf Teams Sweep 6A State Titles

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6 days ago

November 7, 2024

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228sports.com – Brett Merrill – 2024-11-07 17:45:00

SUMMARY: Hancock High School achieved a historic feat by having both its boys and girls golf teams win Class 6A state championships in consecutive weeks. The boys team triumphed on October 29 at Mallard Pointe Golf Course, finishing 16 strokes ahead of Saltillo. The girls won the previous week at The Oaks Golf Club, dominating their competition by 53 shots. Sophomore Karstyn Altese led the girls with a 144 total, while senior Logan Jensen claimed the individual title for the boys with a remarkable 67 in the first round. This success showcases Hancock’s strong golf program and community support.

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