Boardman had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They came up short against the Hoover Vikings, falling 8-1. The Spartans were not able to make up for their loss to the Vikings from their previous meeting back in May of 2022.
Boardman got a good showing from Collin Resetar, who pitched four innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. What's more, Resetar gave up only one walk, the fewest he's had since back in April of 2024.
On the hitting side, Landon Whippo was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Tyler Kirlik, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Looking ahead, Boardman will face off against Harding at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The game will give Boardman their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Hoover, they have already played their next contest, a 6-4 defeat against Highland on the 29th.
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