By CURTIS ROCKWELL/Sports Director

HATTIESBURG — A Baker’s Dozen of prep baseball senior standouts in the “Southern Six” were recently honored with selection to participate in one of the more prestigious all-star events in the Southeast.

Thirteen area stalwarts were picked to compete in the 50th annual Crossroads Diamond Club All-Star Baseball Games. The three contests will take place May 27-29 here at Milton Wheeler Field in this Hub city on the campus of William Carey University.

The largest classification contest, Class 7A/6A, will take place on Tuesday, May 27th at 6 p.m. That game is the most heavily populated with “Southern Six” standouts and coaches as nine players were picked and both coaches for the South team are area products.

Defending Class 6A state champion George County had three players selected for the South, the most ever in school history. Outfielder Ben Davis, outfielder Tripp Lightsey and pitcher Preston McAdory were all selected.

“We have a talented group of seniors and it’s always an honor to have players selected,” veteran Rebel head coach Brandon Davis said.

Also, Ocean Springs had a trio of top performers picked in pitcher/infielder Jack Jordan, infielder Cannon Hensarling and outfielder A.J. Arguello.

Picayune followed with two picks in Parker Helton and Cooper Moreaux.

Gulfport’s Davis Ormes rounded out the “Southern Six” contingent.

Brent Martin of D’Iberville and Ryne Long of OSHS will guide the South squad.

The Class 5A/4A game will take place on Wednesday, May 28th at 6 p.m.

Four “Southern Six” stalwarts were selected to play for the South team in that game.

East Central had half of that total, in Anthony Tanner and Jaxon Cripps, and Pass Christian’s Brendan Necaise plus Brock Shephard of Poplarville round out that list.

The Class 3A/2A/1A game will end the proceedings on Thursday, May 29th at 6 p.m.

This year, there were no representatives from the “Southern Six” selected for that contest.