MS Daily Roundup: February 16th

FROM MONDAY (2.16.26)

+ BALDWYN VS. MOOREVILLE

Mooreville rallied late to edge Baldwyn 7-6 on Monday, breaking a 6-6 tie in the sixth inning on McDaniels’ go-ahead RBI single. The Troopers built multiple leads throughout the game before Baldwyn answered to tie it late, but Mooreville’s bullpen shut the door down the stretch. McDaniels led the offense with a 3-for-4 day and two RBIs, while Mooreville showed patience at the plate with eight walks. The Troopers now turn their attention to a matchup with Alcorn Central on Friday.

+ MIZE VS. COLUMBIA ACADEMY

Columbia Academy completed a dramatic comeback Monday, rallying from a five-run deficit to earn a 6-5 walk-off win over Mize. Trailing 5-0 early, the Cougars cut into the lead with a big fifth inning highlighted by Buckley’s three-run homer, then sealed the win in the seventh on McCain’s walk-off single. Buckley drove in three runs to lead the offense, while Duncan earned the win in relief with 1.1 scoreless innings. Columbia Academy showed patience at the plate with nine walks and will host Oak Forest Academy on Thursday.

+ GERMANTOWN VS. BILOXI

Germantown earned a 6-3 win over Biloxi on Monday at Jones College, using timely hitting and strong relief pitching to pull away. After an early exchange of runs, the Mavericks regained the lead in the second with three runs and added insurance over the next inning. Zumbro and Rayburn combined for 4.2 hitless innings in relief to secure the win. Hardy led Germantown at the plate with two hits, while the Mavericks added pressure on the bases with four stolen bases. Germantown returns to action Thursday against Warren Central.

+ OLIVE BRANCH VS. NEW ALBANY

Olive Branch blanked New Albany 7-0 on Tuesday behind a strong pitching effort from Mink and Reyes, who combined for a shutout. Mink earned the win after striking out eight over five scoreless innings, while Reyes closed it out in relief. Olive Branch scored early and added late insurance on a two-run homer from Castillo in the seventh. The Conquistadors played clean baseball, swiped four bases, and now head to Southaven for their next matchup.

+ HAMILTON VS. AMORY

Hamilton picked up a 6-1 win over Amory on Sunday behind a dominant outing from Lackie, who struck out 11 over six innings while allowing just one hit and one run. The Lions jumped out early with a three-run first inning, highlighted by Whitaker’s two-run double. Whitaker finished 2-for-4 with two RBIs, while Hamilton showed patience at the plate with seven walks and played clean defense to close out the victory.