Bear River (18-7) rallied with a six-run fifth inning to edge Provo (18-9) in a high-scoring 13-12 region playoff game, sweeping the series and advancing to the 4A state tournament. Broxton Gardner went 2 for 3 with five RBIs, including a key double. Provo’s late push with five runs in the seventh fell short as Bear River held on for the win.

N.C. High School Athletic Association and N.C. Independent School Athletic Association baseball playoff begin Tuesday. Follow live scores.

I, A-II and B state baseball tournaments began Thursday in Edmond, Prague and Shawnee. Here's a look at the schedule and scores.