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Prep Softball: Here’s all you need to know for the 7 state championship match-ups in Hattiesburg

East Central infielder Hailey Gordon (25) looks to throw the ball back in as Lady Hornets outfielder Lauren Pinkston gives directions in a 6-1 loss to Sumrall Monday afternoon. (Phoro by Steve Coleman)

By Sam Staff/Sports Writer

HATTIESBURG — The state softball championships are set to start Tuesday.

Here’s all you need to know when you head to Hattiesburg as seven state titles will be handed out.

Dates:May 12-16
Location:University of Southern Mississippi
Lady Golden Eagles Softball ComplexHattiesburg
Tickets:Gofan.co
Broadcast:NFHS Network
Tuesday-Saturday(If needed)
East Central pitcher Abby Danis turns loose with a throw home in a 6-1 loss to Sumrall Monday afternoon. (Phoro by Steve Coleman)
East Central batter Valarie Merrill makes contact with a pitch in a 6-1 loss to Sumrall Monday afternoon. (Phoro by Steve Coleman)
East Central infielder Alivia Stringfield settles under a pop up in a 6-1 loss to Sumrall Monday afternoon. (Phoro by Steve Coleman)

Schedule:

– Home team is listed first:
(Game 1 South, Game 2 North, Game 3 flip)
– Games start 30 minutes after prior game.
– Schedule & times subject to change.

East Central base runner Lauren Pinkston crosses first base as Sumrall infielder Kara Applewhite reaches for the ball Monday afternoon. (Phoro by Steve Coleman)
East Central ibatter Lauren Pinkston fouls off a pitch as Sumrall catcher Lauren Gray reacts Monday afternoon. (Phoro by Steve Coleman)
East Central infielder Angelina Guiterrez makes a play on a ground ball vs. Sumrall Monday afternoon. (Phoro by Steve Coleman)

Tuesday, May 12
12:00 pm | Class 5A (Game 1) | Sumrall vs. Lafayette
~2:15 pm | Class 6A (Game 1) | George County vs. South Panola
~4:30 pm | Class 2A (Game 1) | Enterprise vs. East Union
~6:45 pm | Class 1A (Game 1) | Sebastopol vs. West Union

Wednesday, May 13
10:00 am | Class 3A (Game 1) | West Marion vs. Kossuth
~12:15 pm | Class 5A (Game 2) | Lafayette vs. Sumrall/
~2:30 pm | Class 7A (Game 1) | Ocean Springs vs. Hernando
~4:45 pm | Class 2A (Game 2) | East Union Vs. Enterprise
~7:00 pm | Class 1A (Game 2) | West Union vs. Sebastopol

East Central batter Sophie Finch takes aim on an incoming pitch vs. Sumrall Monday afternoon. (Phoro by Steve Coleman)
East Central outfielder Lizzy Kennedy hauls in a long fly ball vs. Sumrall Monday afternoon. (Phoro by Steve Coleman)
East Central head coach Gerald Edmondson chats with his Lady Hornets during a 6-1 loss to Sumrall Monday afternoon. (Phoro by Steve Coleman)


Thursday, May 14
10:00 am | Class 3A (Game 2) | Kossuth vs. West Marion
~12:15 pm | Class 4A (Game 1) | West Lauderdale vs. Itawamba
~2:30 pm | Class 7A (Game 2) | Hernando vs. Ocean Springs
~4:45 pm | Class 6A (Game 2) | South Panola vs. George County

~7:00 pm | Class __A (Game 3) | if needed (placed as qualify/schedules allow)

Friday, May 15
10:00 am | Class 3A (Game 3) | if needed (held for 3A due to graduations)
~12:15 pm | Class 4A (Game 2) | Itawamba vs. West Lauderdale
~2:30 pm | Class __A (Game 3) | if needed (priority 7A due to graduations)
~4:45 pm | Class __A (Game 3) | if needed (placed as qualify/schedules allow)
~7:00 pm | Class __A (Game 3) | if needed (placed as qualify/schedules allow)

Sumrall base runner Kynlee Speed reacts after a big hit in a 6-1 win over East Central Monday afternoon. (Phoro by Steve Coleman)
East Central infielder Grace Tanner makes a stop of. ground ball vs. Sumrall Monday afternoon. (Phoro by Steve Coleman)
East Central batter Hailey Gordon takes a cut at a pitch in a 6-1 loss to Sumrall Monday afternoon. (Phoro by Steve Coleman)

Saturday, May 16
10:00 am | Class __A (Game 3) | if needed (placed as qualify/schedules allow)
~12:15 pm | Class __A (Game 3) | if needed (placed as qualify/schedules allow)
~2:30 pm | Class __A (Game 3) | if needed (placed as qualify/schedules allow)
~4:45 pm | Class __A (Game 3) | if needed (placed as qualify/schedules allow)
~7:00 pm | Class __A (Game 3) | if needed (placed as qualify/schedules allow)

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