Columbia had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 12-3 margin over the Loyd Star Hornets. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Wildcats also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2024.
Dillon Rowley
| 02/18/25 vs Loyd Star | 6 |
| 02/14/25 @ West Marion | 3 |
| 04/27/24 vs Bay | 3 |
| 02/20/24 vs Loyd Star | 3 |
| 03/06/24 vs St. Stanislaus | 2 |
Dillon Rowley made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Those six strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with four RBI.
In other pitching news, Joseph White looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Back at the plate, Collin Haney was a standout: he scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Greyson Carney also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Columbia's record is now 3-1. As for Loyd Star, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Columbia will head out to face off against Amite School Center at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Loyd Star, they will head out on the road to square off against West Marion at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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