star search

So many heroes on an eventful Thursday. Here’s a Top 10 list:
1. Andrew Pierce, Jones County Junior College. Threw a three-hit shutout in an MACJC Tournament win over Northwest.
2. Caleb Reed, Mississippi State. Nailed down a 7-6 win over Ole Miss with his 10th save.
3. Jimmy Gilford, Belhaven. Rapped three hits, including the game-winner in the 10th, in an NAIA tourney win over Fresno Pacific.
4. Andrew Alexander, Jackson Academy. Fired a two-hitter vs. Parklane for the MAIS AAA/Division I state title.
5. Paul Clemens, Mississippi Braves. Allowed one run and fanned eight in seven innings in a win over Jackson.
6. Mycal Jones, M-Braves. Belted a leadoff homer in the Double-A game at Trustmark Park.
7-8. Nick Johnson and Mark Varnado, Ridgeland. Combined for six hits and three runs in a 5A playoff win over Oxford.
9. Cody Shrewsbury, Tupelo. Struck out the side in the ninth to preserve a 6A playoff win over Madison Central.
10. Tyler Simmons, Sumrall. Drove in five runs in a 3A playoff win against Southeast Lauderdale.