Columbia Montour Vo-Tech's game last Friday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Weatherly 8-7. This was payback for Columbia Montour Vo-Tech, who suffered a 6-1 loss the last time these two teams met.
Mason Haught made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits (and only one walk). Haught was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Jaxton Koser was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Caden Long was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
Like Columbia Montour Vo-Tech, Weatherly also got a great game from a two-way player: Jack James. He struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. James was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 3-for-4.
James wasn't the only one making solid contact as one players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was NiKlaus Eroh, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Columbia Montour Vo-Tech's victory ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-1.
Columbia Montour Vo-Tech will take on MMI Preparatory School at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Weatherly, they will head out on the road to face off against Executive Education Academy Charter School at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Weatherly is still on the hunt for that elusive first 'W'.
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