The first fast-pitch softball game Bryan Loague ever watched was the first one he coached in. Nearly a quarter-century later, he is considered one of the best to ever do it in Northeast Mississippi.

Arapaho-Butler defeated Caddo 13-2 to win its second consecutive Class 3A slowpitch softball state title. Leedey secured the Class B state championship with a 12-10 victory over Asher. The win marked ...