Oxford’s Luke Maxcy (10) steals second as the ball gets past Starkville Academy shortstop Blake Little (3) in 9th grade baseball on Monday, March 20, 2023 in Oxford, Miss. (©Bruce Newman)

Oxford’s Kingston Gregory (1) scores after getting caught in a rundown against Starkville Academy in 9th grade baseball on Monday, March 20, 2023 in Oxford, Miss. (©Bruce Newman)

Oxford’s Brock Siskey (3) slides in safely at home against Starkville Academy Cade Waltmon in 9th grade baseball on Monday, March 20, 2023 in Oxford, Miss. (©Bruce Newman)