In high school sports action this week, Oak Hill Academy and Starkville Academy played well enough in their respective region softball tournaments to advance to the MAIS state tournaments, which begin on Saturday in Magee. In volleyball, Starkville moved on to the 7A state tournament, and Columbus ended a long losing streak with a nonconference win. The 3A state tournament begins on Saturday and is being held at the Magee Sports Complex in Magee. Bayou and East Rankin were awarded the top two finishes and earned spots in the 4A Division I state tournament. Starkville begins the state tournament at 11 a.m. Saturday in Magee against Silliman Institute.