Haynesville vs. Simsboro (3-2)
Both teams were strong on the bump on Saturday, Feb. 17, but Haynesville Varsity defeated the Simsboro Tigers 3-2. Miller Toney started the game for Haynesville and recorded three outs.
A ground out by Toney put the Tornadoes on the board in the top of the first.
They added one run in the second after the Tigers committed an error on the field.
The Tornadoes added another run in the third. Toney grounded out, making the score 3-0.
Toney started the game and the right-handed pitcher surrendered one hit and zero runs over one inning, striking out non and walking two. Alden Yarborough stepped on the mound first for the Tigers. They allowed one hit and one run over the inning, striking our none and walking none. A.J. Vines appeared in relief for the Tornadoes.
Huner LaBlanc led the team with one hit in one at bat. Toney provided pop in the middle of the lineup led the Tornadoes with two runs batted in. They turned one double play in the game and were sure handed in the field. They did not commit a single error. Aiden LeBlanc hand the most chances in the field with three.
Hayden Rabo led the Tigers with two hits in two at bats.
Haynesville vs. Downsville (9-3)
The Tornadoes went on to defeat Downsville later on Saturday, Feb. 17, thanks in part to seven runs in the first inning. Logan Childress drew a walk, scoring one run, Kyle Vines drew a walk, scoring one run, Aiden LaBlanc singled, scoring on run, Connor Camp singled, scoring one run and scoring on a dropped third strike. Luke Padgett singled, scoring one run and a steal of home scored one run.
A ground out by A.J. Vines extended the Haynesville lead to 8-3 in the bottom of the second inning.
They added one run in the third. Camp singled on a full count, making the score 9-3.
Hunter LeBlanc started on the hill for the Tornados. The starting pitcher allowed two hits and three runs (one earned) over two innings, striking out two and walking three. John Hutson stepped on the mound first for Downsville. They gave up three hits and six runs over one-third of an inning, striking out none and walking three. Vines pitched one inning of zero-run ball for Haynesville in relief. They right-handed pitcher surrended one hit, striking out one and walking none.
Camp made the most of his chances at the plate. The number seven hitter led the team with two hits in two at bats. LeBlanc, Miller, Toney and Camp each stole multiple bases for Haynesville tallying 11 stolen bases for the game.
Charles Vick, Luke Gates and Sawyer Meeks each collected one hit for Downsville. Gates and Cayden Chappell each drove in one run.
The Haynesville Tornadoes will travel to Union Parish for the next game on Friday, Feb. 23.
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