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Berry softball drops three at Hubbertville

Alivia Morrison delivers a three-run double against Hubbertville on March 21.

The Berry varsity softball team came up short in three games March 21 at Hubbertville, falling to Hubbertville, Fayette County and Carbon Hill despite strong offensive efforts. Hubbertville 8, Berry 6 Berry opened the day with an 8-6 loss to Hubbertville, out-hitting the Lions 8-4 but unable to hold a fourth-inning lead.

BSCC splits series with Reid State

Tucker strikes out eight batters in first game against Reid State

Bevill State baseball split a four-game set with Reid State last week, earning a pair of wins in a competitive series. Bevill State opened with an 8-3 victory on March 19, breaking the game open with a four-run fifth inning. Hayden Craycraft, Cameron Simpson, Gresham Baker and Cole Payne each drove in runs during the game.

Lions fall one point short in Class 1A Championship thriller

Cole Brand takes the ball downcourt in the state finals against Brantley.

Hubbertville’s remarkable postseason run came down to the final seconds Thursday night as the Lions fell to Brantley 45-44 in the AHSAA Class 1A boys basketball state championship game. Despite the loss, Hubbertville delivered a determined performance on the state’s biggest stage, battling back multiple times and holding the lead late in the fourth quarter before Brantley connected on a three-pointer in the closing moments to secure the title.

Bears win three during busy week

Drake McBride prepares to take a swing. McBride hit a two-run double against Coastal Alabama North on March 6.

The Bevill State Bears battled through a busy stretch of games last week, picking up three wins behind explosive offense and strong pitching. Jackson State 25, Bevill State 24 Bevill State opened the week with a wild offensive battle against Jackson State Community College on March 3, falling 25-24 despite one of the Bears’ most productive days at the plate.