Two local high school softball teams are part of the action when the Midsouth Association of Independent Schools begins regional play Saturday.
Heritage Academy is the No. 4 seed in District 2 of the North division of Class 4A. The Patriots will take on Magnolia Heights, the No. 1 seed in District 1, at 11:45 a.m. Saturday on Field #1 at the Senatobia Sports Park.
Hebron Christian is the No. 3 seed in District 2 of the North division of Class 2A. The Eagles will face Marvell Academy, the No. 2 seed in District 1, at 10 a.m. Saturday on Field #7 at FNC Park in Senatobia.
The double-elimination regional tournaments will determine who makes the state tournament in each class, as the top four teams in each regional will advance. The state tournaments will be held Sept. 28 and Sept. 30 at the Magee Sportsplex in Magee.
Theo DeRosa reports on Mississippi State sports for The Dispatch. Follow him on Twitter at @Theo_DeRosa.
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