Two one-run losses in the opening round of the MHSAA 1A baseball playoffs last week ended the season for French Camp Academy. Sacred Heart edged the Panthers 5-4 in eight innings, followed by a 7-6 decision.
“It was heartbreaking,” said coach Nathan Wright.
The French Camp boys track team won four events and the girls two at the Region 3-1A meet last week at Madison Central High School.
The French Camp softball team finished the season on a high note with a 20-1 victory over J.Z. George.
Blake Wilkinson tossed a complete game to help Ethel knock off French Camp Academy 3-2 last week, earning the Tigers a division split with the Panthers.
FCA had beaten the visiting Tigers 6-3 on Tuesday before Ethel regrouped and posted a 3-2 win on Thursday.
French Camp begins its quest for an MHSAA 1A baseball championship Friday with a 6 p.m. home playoff game against Sacred Heart.
The French Camp softball team failed to make the MHSAA playoffs with a fourth-place finish in 5-1A.
The French Camp girls won the 5-1A track meet last week at the Winona High School track. FCA boys came in third.
The French Camp tennis team won its opening round MHSAA playoff tennis match for 1A and 2A schools Monday, defeating Baldwyn 7-0. The Panthers will play the winner between defending state champion Tupelo Christian and Pisgah next Monday.
French Camp had a tough loss to East Webster and two easy wins against Noxapater last week. After an 8-5 loss to East Webster, the Panthers defeated Noxapater 14-0 and 26-10.
The wins over Noxapater evened the French Camp record in Region 5-1A play at 2-2.
The French Camp softball team swept Ray Brooks in a doubleheader last week following a loss to Ethel. The results left the Lady Panthers in fourth place in the five-team Region 5-1A with a 2-4 record.
French Camp defeated Ray Brooks 13-2 and 8-5.
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