MS Daily Roundup: February 21st

FROM SATURDAY (2.21.26)

+ NORTH PONTOTOC VS. AMORY

Amory pulled off a dramatic comeback Saturday, rallying from a six-run deficit to secure a 7-6 walk-off win over North Pontotoc. After falling behind early, the Panthers chipped away and tied the game before winning it in the seventh on Allmond’s walk-off single. Reeves was key in relief, tossing 4.1 scoreless innings to earn the win, while Falkner led the offense with three RBIs. Amory now turns its attention to a home matchup with South Pontotoc.

+ MOSS POINT VS. LUMBERTON

Moss Point walked it off Saturday with a 3-2 win over Lumberton, scoring two runs in the bottom of the seventh on Thompson’s game-winning double. The Tigers trailed late after Lumberton took a one-run lead in the top of the inning, but responded immediately to seal the victory. Evans went the distance on the mound to earn the win, while Thompson led the offense with two RBIs. Moss Point also showed patience and aggressiveness, drawing seven walks and stealing five bases, and now turns to a matchup with Murphy on Tuesday.

+ NORTHWEST RANKIN VS. LAFAYETTE

Northwest Rankin cruised to a 12-0 win over Lafayette on Saturday, erupting for eight runs in the first inning to set the tone early. The Cougars added three more in the third to put the game away, with Pixley’s grand slam and homers from Barthel, Thompson, and Crawley highlighting the offense. Williams earned the win with five scoreless innings, while Northwest Rankin played clean defense and drew six walks. The Cougars now turn their attention to a matchup with North Pike.

+ NESHOBA CENTRAL VS. KOSCISUKO

Kosciusko pulled out an 8-7 win over Neshoba Central on Saturday, breaking a late tie with a four-run sixth inning. After Neshoba Central grabbed the lead in the fourth, the Whippets answered with timely hits from Howard, Schuler, and Weatherby to take control. Howard and Weatherby each finished with two hits and two RBIs, while Kosciusko showed patience at the plate and aggressiveness on the bases. The Whippets now return home to host East Webster on Tuesday.

+ LEWISBURG VS. CLINTON

Clinton earned a 7-4 win over Lewisburg on Saturday using timely extra-base hits to build a lead early. The Arrows took control in the second and third innings behind RBI hits from Bates and Robinson, then held off Lewisburg down the stretch. Clinton finished with 12 hits, led by two-hit performances from Crain, Robinson, and Dodson, and played clean defense to secure the victory. The Arrows now prepare to host Pearl on Tuesday.