The Valley Rams will head out on the road to face off against the Handley Tigers at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday. The last three games Valley has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
On Thursday, Valley narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Callaway 3-2. That's two games straight that the Rams have won by just one run.
Bryant Hopkins
| 03/26/26 @ Callaway | 8 |
| 03/20/26 @ Beulah | 12 |
| 03/13/26 vs St. Anne-Pacelli | 9 |
| 03/05/26 @ Reeltown | 9 |
| 02/27/26 @ Ranburne | 12 |
| 02/19/26 vs Lee-Scott Academy | 5 |
Bryant Hopkins spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on three hits and racked up eight Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Valley saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Matthew McDonald, who went 1-for-3 with one run.
Meanwhile, Handley entered their tilt with Bowdon on Wednesday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 6-5 W against the Red Devils. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Tigers have posted since March 7th.
Rylee Cummings looked comfortable as he tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
On the hitting side, Aden Anthony was excellent, going 3-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2025. Zae Dunson was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one double.
Valley's record now sits at 12-5-1. As for Handley, their record is now 10-7.
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