Warren Central pitcher Conner Watkins delivers during Game 1 of the MHSAA Class 6A championship series against George County on Wednesday. (Ernest Bowker/The Vicksburg Post)

Warren Central catcher jack Esparza stretches in the bullpen at Trustmark Park before Game 1 of the MHSAA Class 6A championship series against George County on Wednesday. (Ernest Bowker/The Vicksburg Post)

Warren Central's Justin Evans warms up before Game 1 of the MHSAA Class 6A championship series against George County on Wednesday. (Ernest Bowker/The Vicksburg Post)

Head coaches Randy Broome of Warren Central, left, and Brandon Davis of George County talk before Game 1 of the MHSAA Class 6A championship series against George County on Wednesday. (Ernest Bowker/The Vicksburg Post)

Warren Central's baseball helmets sit in cubby holes in the dugout at Trustmark Park before Game 1 of the MHSAA Class 6A championship series against George County on Wednesday. (Ernest Bowker/The Vicksburg Post)

Warren Central's John Farmer warms up in the outfield at Trustmark Park before Game 1 of the MHSAA Class 6A championship series against George County on Wednesday. (Ernest Bowker/The Vicksburg Post)

Warren Central pitcher Conner Watkins collects his thoughts in the bullpen at Trustmark Park before Game 1 of the MHSAA Class 6A championship series against George County on Wednesday. (Ernest Bowker/The Vicksburg Post)

Warren Central catcher Trace Hood, bottom, gets his leg stretched by teammate Peyton Hoben before Game 1 of the MHSAA Class 6A championship series against George County on Wednesday. (Ernest Bowker/The Vicksburg Post)

Members of the Vicksburg Dodgers 12U baseball team stand on a rail at Trustmark Park to watch Warren Central warm up before Game 1 of the MHSAA Class 6A championship series against George County on Wednesday. (Ernest Bowker/The Vicksburg Post)

Warren Central baseball players mill around in the dugout before Game 1 of the MHSAA Class 6A championship series against George County on Wednesday. (Ernest Bowker/The Vicksburg Post)

Warren Central fans watch the action at Trustmark Park during Game 1 of the MHSAA Class 6A championship series against George County on Wednesday. (Ernest Bowker/The Vicksburg Post)

Warren Central's Charles Roberts ties his shoes in the dugout at Trustmark Park before Game 1 of the MHSAA Class 6A championship series against George County on Wednesday. (Ernest Bowker/The Vicksburg Post)

Warren Central baseball players Hayden Blok (12) and Justin Evans (17) pose for a quick photo before Game 1 of the MHSAA Class 6A championship series against George County on Wednesday. (Ernest Bowker/The Vicksburg Post)

Warren Central's baseball team warms up before Game 1 of the MHSAA Class 6A championship series against George County on Wednesday. (Ernest Bowker/The Vicksburg Post)

Warren Central baseball coach Randy Broome talks to his team before Game 1 of the MHSAA Class 6A championship series against George County on Wednesday. (Ernest Bowker/The Vicksburg Post)

Warren Central's Cade Fairley puts on his batting gloves before Game 1 of the MHSAA Class 6A championship series against George County on Wednesday. (Ernest Bowker/The Vicksburg Post)

Warren Central baseball coach Randy Broome carries the North State championship trophy back to the dugout after receiving it prior to Game 1 of the MHSAA Class 6A championship series against George County on Wednesday. (Ernest Bowker/The Vicksburg Post)

Warren Central players stand at attention for the national anthem before Game 1 of the MHSAA Class 6A championship series against George County on Wednesday. (Ernest Bowker/The Vicksburg Post)

Warren Central baseball coach Randy Broome stands at attention for the national anthem before Game 1 of the MHSAA Class 6A championship series against George County on Wednesday. (Ernest Bowker/The Vicksburg Post)

Warren Central's Ryan Nelson runs to first base after hitting a ground ball during Game 1 of the MHSAA Class 6A championship series against George County on Wednesday. (Ernest Bowker/The Vicksburg Post)

Warren Central first baseman Lester Martin stretches to catch the ball during Game 1 of the MHSAA Class 6A championship series against George County on Wednesday. (Ernest Bowker/The Vicksburg Post)

Warren Central baseball coach Randy Broome claps as he walks off the field between innings during Game 1 of the MHSAA Class 6A championship series against George County on Wednesday. (Ernest Bowker/The Vicksburg Post)

Warren Central's Maddox Lynch bats during Game 1 of the MHSAA Class 6A championship series against George County on Wednesday. (Ernest Bowker/The Vicksburg Post)

Warren Central's Cade Fairley dives back to first base on a pickoff throw during Game 1 of the MHSAA Class 6A championship series against George County on Wednesday. (Ernest Bowker/The Vicksburg Post)

Warren Central's Cade Fairley (25) scores a run during Game 1 of the MHSAA Class 6A championship series against George County on Wednesday. (Ernest Bowker/The Vicksburg Post)

Warren Central's Cade Fairley (25) celebrates with teammate Cole Autrey (34) after scoring a run during Game 1 of the MHSAA Class 6A championship series against George County on Wednesday. (Ernest Bowker/The Vicksburg Post)

Warren Central's Hayes Loper (11) scores a run during Game 1 of the MHSAA Class 6A championship series against George County on Wednesday. (Ernest Bowker/The Vicksburg Post)

Warren Central's Talan Patel (3) and Hayes Loper celebrate after Loper scored a run during Game 1 of the MHSAA Class 6A championship series against George County on Wednesday. (Ernest Bowker/The Vicksburg Post)

Warren Central pitcher Conner Watkins celebrates at the end of an inning during Game 1 of the MHSAA Class 6A championship series against George County on Wednesday. (Ernest Bowker/The Vicksburg Post)

Warren Central's Jack Esparza (8) takes a lead off of first base during Game 1 of the MHSAA Class 6A championship series against George County on Wednesday. (Ernest Bowker/The Vicksburg Post)

Warren Central first baseman Lester Martin applies a late tag to George County's Tripp Lightsey on a pickoff play during Game 1 of the MHSAA Class 6A championship series on Wednesday. (Ernest Bowker/The Vicksburg Post)

Warren Central's Brooks Willoughby looks at the scoreboard after the final out in Game 1 of the MHSAA Class 6A championship series Wednesday against George County. Warren Central lost, 3-2, and will need to win Game 2 Friday at 4 p.m. at Trustmark Park to keep its season alive. (Ernest Bowker/The Vicksburg Post)

Warren Central players walk off the field after Game 1 of the MHSAA Class 6A championship series against George County on Wednesday. George County won the game, 3-2. (Ernest Bowker/The Vicksburg Post)