The LHSAA Boys State Baseball playoffs have moved in to the quarterfinals and Vernon Parish teams are alive and kicking.

Class B

Pitkin   The #1 Tigers topped #16 Zwolle in the second round, 9-1. They advance to the quarterfinals where they will host #8 Grace Christian, Friday, May 9, 6 p.m. On the Air/93.5-KJAE-FM

 Hicks   #4 Hicks shutout #13 Stanley, 7-0 to advance to the quarterfinals where they will host #5 and defending state champion Quitman. The game is Friday, May 9, 5 p.m. On the Air/105.7-KVVP-FM.

Anacoco   The #11 ranked Indians fell on the road to #6 Holden, losing in eight innings, 6-5.

Class C   

Hornbeck     The #6 Hornets defeated #11 Claiborne Christian, 8-5 and earned the right to visit #3 Maurepas in the quarterfinals.  The teams played Tuesday at 4 p.m. No score available at presstime.

Simpson    The #12 ranked Broncos went on the road and beat #5 Hackberry, 6-5.  They will visit #4 Ebarb, Friday, May 9, 6 p.m.

The semi-finals and finals will take place May 13-17 at McMurray Park in Sulphur.