RIDGELAND — The destiny continues for Neshoba Central High School.

But it came in dramatic fashion.

Kaylee Routh it a walk off three-run home run in the bottom of the seventh inning in Game 2 to lift the Lady Rockets past George County 18-17 and sweep the Lady Rebels to claim the MHSAA Class 5-6A state championship at Freedom Ridge Park.

It’s the Lady Rockets’ (28-7) fourth straight Class 5-6A state title, fifth state championship in a row and fifth state title in school history.

“Where we were in our order coming to bat, I felt real good about us scoring runs,” Neshoba Central coach Trae Embry said. “For Kaylee, what a way to end your slow-pitch career with a walk-off home run for state championship.”

With Neshoba Central leading 15-9 heading to the top of the seventh inning, George County (25-10) would score eight runs on nine hits to take a 17-15 lead heading to the bottom of seventh.

Alyssa Wilkinson had a leadoff walk to start the bottom of seventh, followed by a McKenzie Barnettt single. On the second pitch, Routh hit it out to right center field.

“It’s just so unreal. When I hit I knew it was going out,” Routh said. “Coach told us to not stress out and (to) come in and score runs and win it, and we did. We didn’t feel pressured about winning it again. We (just wanted to) go out and play ball.”

Routh, Barnett and Sindle Williams each had three hits to lead Neshoba Central offensively, while Hallie Billie had two hits, including a two-run home run in the fifth to tie the game at 9. Tori Henderson and Tenly Grisham added two hits for the Lady Rockets.

“The seniors this year have really stepped up and been leaders and made plays when we needed,” Embry said. “We’ve been through a lot this year, and it’s just a testament to the girls of how hard they worked.”

Megan Morse had three hits and two runs scored to lead George County. Kaitlyn Passeau had a three-run home run that gave the Lady Rebels a 9-5 lead in the fifth inning.

“We’ve talked all year about not giving up, and they fought hard to get back and take the lead,” George County coach Keith Essary said. “It (stinks) to lose on a walkoff, but that’s a great Neshoba Central team. The best thing is we can learn the taste of it now, losing in a state title series, and we’ll build off that moving forward.”

In Game 1, Neshoba Central beat George County 12-1. Hailey Williams had three hits, including two doubles and three runs scored to lead the Lady Rockets past the Lady Rebels.