SOUTH MISS 6 SPORTS

April 22, 2025

Prep Softball: Unbeaten in region play, George County heads into Class 6A South State playoffs this week

George County pitcher Addison Davis has enjoyed a productive season both in the circle and at the plate for the Lady Rebels. (Photo by Steve Coleman)

By CURTIS ROCKWELL/Sports Director

LUCEDALE — The George County Lady Rebels captured their third consecutive region title recently.

Now, the Class 5A state champs in 2023 have their sights set on bringing home the Class 6A title this season.

George County sits an impressive 24-2 overall as the Class 6A South State playoffs begin on Thursday as the Lady Rebels host Hattiesburg.

“The girls have been putting in a tremendous effort since January to defend their region title for the third consecutive year,” first-year GCHS head coach Anna Grace Cooley said. “This has been a goal we’ve set, and I’m extremely proud of them for achieving it in such a competitive district. I truly believe our district is one of the toughest in the state. Our goal remains the same as it was in January. Throughout the season, we’ve emphasized the importance of being a high-performing playoff team. It’s clear that these girls are working hard to reach that goal, and while winning the south side of the 6A state playoffs will be a challenge, I have full confidence that they are ready for it.”

George County batter Aryana Dixon drops down a drag bunt vs. Picayune in recent Region 4-6A play. (Photo by Steve Coleman)

Picayune catcher Addison Watts gets set to take a throw as George County base runner Jordyn Bradley crosses the plate in recent Region 4-6A play. (Photo by Steve Coleman)

Picayune infielder Allie Bond prepares for the next play as George County base runner Alexis O’Neal looks on from first in recent Region 4-6A play. (Photo by Steve Coleman)

The Lady Rebels wrapped up region play at a perfect 10-0 last week with a pair of wins over Pascagoula. George County clinched the league crown with two wins over Picayune the week prior.

George County ended the regular season in fine fashion with a solid 12-0 win over the Lady Panthers at home late last week in just four frames. Addison Davis had two hits, including a double, and Alexis O’Neal drove in two runs and had a triple. Kayleigh Howell also had a triple, and Blakely Slay had two RBIs. Paisley Pipkins also had a double.

Peyton Collins picked up the no-hit pitching win in the mercy run rule game, as she went the distance and struck out 12.

Picayune infielder Kadie Rushing reaches down for a ground ball vs. George County in recent Region 4-6A play. (Photo by Steve Coleman)

Picayune batter Addison Taggard watches the flight of the ball at the plate vs. George County in recent Region 4-6A play. (Photo by Steve Coleman)

Picayune pitcher Hayley Pascal lets fly with a throw vs. George County in recent Region 4-6A play. (Photo by Steve Coleman)

In game one of the series in Pascagoula, Jordyn Bradley posted game-high totals in both hits with three, including a triple, and RBIs with two in an 8-0 GCHS win.

Davis went the distance in the circle in that one to pick up the pitching win, striking out 13 and allowing four hits.

Yasmine Black had two hits for Pascagoula.

In the penultimate region series for the Lady Rebels against Picayune, Hadleigh Tatum had a game-high three hits and Davis cracked a two-run home run in a 4-0 win over the Lady Tide.