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With Playoff Nemesis Out Of The Way, ‘Elated’ Vancleave Eyes 5A State Baseball Championship
SUMMARY: Only two Southern Six baseball teams remain in the Mississippi High School Activities Association postseason: Vancleave (Class 5A) and George County (Class 6A). The 5A series between Vancleave and Lafayette will start on Wednesday at Trustmark Park in Pearl. Vancleave, coached by Justin Edwards, reached the finals by defeating East Central and South Jones. The Bulldogs, with a strong season and a four-game win streak, face the unbeaten Lafayette Commodores, who have dominated their playoff matches. Edwards acknowledges Lafayette’s strengths, emphasizing their solid and experienced team. This marks Vancleave’s first state title appearance since 2018.
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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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