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Stiff Competition in Class 5A and 6A this Baseball Season

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1 year ago

February 15, 2024

228sports.com – Rob Sigler – 2024-02-15 16:53:31

SUMMARY: The Mississippi Coastal area, known as the “Southern Six,” boasts excellent high school baseball programs, with expectations high for the season in the Class 5A and 6A brackets. A brief overview of some teams reveals:

– **PR Central**, under Coach Neal Walther, finished the 2023 season with a 22-12 record, preparing for challenges in a new classification.
– **George County**, led by Brandon Davis, aims to improve upon an 18-13 record, moving up to Class 6A.
– **Hancock**, with Coach Anthony DeWitt, seeks to build on an improved start to the season.
– **Long Beach**, coached by Garrett LaRosa, looks to rebound from a 12-14 season.
– **Pascagoula** introduces new Head Coach Colton Caver, seeking a turnaround from an 8-13 record.
– **Picayune**, under Evan Nichelson, aims to leverage momentum from last season’s performance.
– **West Harrison**, **East Central**, **Gautier**, **Stone County**, and **Vancleave** each have specific goals, ranging from maintaining championship streaks to significantly improving records and playoff performances.

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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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2 weeks 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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2 weeks ago

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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