High School Scoreboard for Saturday, May 31
Baseball – VHSL Region 3C Quarterfinals
In a decisive quarterfinal matchup, Liberty Christian overwhelmed Brookville with an authoritative 11-1 victory in just five innings. The energy was palpable as the teams took to the field.
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookville | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Liberty Christian | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 14 | 0 |
Pitching strength was displayed by Griffin Bryant, who led Liberty Christian to victory, whereas Mason Coleman took the loss for Brookville. Reid Fanney stood out by hitting a solo home run to right field in the first inning, setting the tone for Liberty Christian.
Highlights:
- Brookville: Camden Brown shone with 1 hit in 2 at-bats, including a double and 1 RBI.
- Liberty Christian: Gray Craddock finished with a perfect 4 hits in 4 at-bats and 3 RBIs; Reid Fanney delivered a powerful performance with 3 hits in 4 at-bats, including a home run, and 2 RBIs; Bryce Torres contributed with 2 hits and a double.
- Pitching prowess by Griffin Bryant with 4.2 innings, allowing only 1 hit, 1 earned run, 4 walks, and 10 strikeouts.
Liberty Christian, holding a record of 16 wins and 3 losses, is set to meet the winner of the upcoming match between Fluvanna County and Broadway in the Region 3C semifinals scheduled for Wednesday.
Softball – VHSL Region 3C Quarterfinals
In other sports action, the pitchers’ duel between Monticello and Brookville ended in a nail-biter, with Monticello edging out a 1-0 win.
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Monticello | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 1 | 4 | 2 |
Madison Steppe pitched brilliantly for Monticello, securing the win, while Riley Smith pitched commendably for Brookville but suffered the defeat. The game’s defining moment came from Willow Barr, who fired a solo home run to center field in the bottom of the third inning.
Highlights:
- Brookville: Riley Smith delivered 6 innings of work, conceding just 4 hits and 1 earned run while striking out 2 batters. Daisha Poe, Addison Wray, and Pailyn Harris each managed a hit.
- Monticello: Willow Barr stole the spotlight with 2 hits in 2 at-bats, including her pivotal home run. Madison Steppe’s commanding performance in the circle included 7 innings of work, yielding only 3 hits, allowing no runs, issuing no walks, and striking out a remarkable 16 batters.
Brookville closes their season with 11 victories and 8 losses, showcasing determination and skill throughout.
Stay tuned to emerging developments in local sports competitions and upcoming matchups. As the season unfolds, each game is an opportunity to witness exceptional talent and thrilling contests.
