In 1a yesterday, South Central opened up defense of their 1a state title with a 5-2, come-from-behind win over Red Hill in a game played in Louisville. The Cougars trailed 2-0 until the bottom of the fourth when they plated 3 runs. Chase Thompson, Ethan Watwood and Brandt Hiestand drove in Cougars runs. Watwood finished with a double and a triple and 2 runs scored as well. Anthony Buonaura was the winning pitcher going 6 innings allowing 4 hits and 1 earned run with 5 strikeouts. Aidan Dodson got the final 3 outs for the save striking out 7 and not allowing a hit. The Cougars will get a 3rd try at the host North Clay Cardinals in tomorrow’s regional championship after the teams split 2 games this spring.
Also in 1a games yesterday at Casey, Windsor shutout Kansas 10-0. At Altamont it was St Anthony beating CHBC 9-0 with the 2nd semifinal between Altamont and Brownstown moved to today at 3pm. Mulberry Grove taking on the hosts at Carlyle was also moved to today at 4pm. Casey and Neoga will play their regional semifinal game today.
