ANDERSON — On a rainy evening filled with fluctuating start times due to the weather, the Coldspring Trojans boarded their buses and headed to Anderson for their final meeting of the season against the Owls.
It turned out to be the second of two losses to Anderson-Shiro on the week; Coldspring fell 18-1.
Coldspring got off to a promising start by putting the first run on the board in the opening inning. However, that would be their only tally of the night. The Owls responded in dominant fashion, scoring consistently to secure a decisive victory. They posted six runs in the first inning, five in the second, and seven in the third, setting the tone for the game.
“Overall, it was just an off night for the team,” said Coach Austin Riddell.
Kaden Hubbard started on the mound for the Trojans but was relieved by multiple players throughout the game. Riddell said, “We had to put some players on the mound that haven’t pitched much in quite a while, and it showed.”
The Trojans’ pitching staff struggled, issuing 11 walks over the course of the game.
Despite the tough loss, a few Trojans had notable performances at the plate. McCade Hilton went 1-for-2 and scored the team’s lone run in the first inning. Brennan Headley and Wade Currie also went 1-for-2, with Currie adding a double and an RBI.
After the game, Riddell didn’t shy away from acknowledging the team’s shortcomings. “We lost in every phase of the game — pitching, hitting, fielding, and energy,” he said.
In the March 25 game, the Trojans fought hard to keep the win at home, but the final outcome was a 9-3 loss at the hands of the Owls. Anderson struck first, scoring a run in the second inning. However, Coldspring responded quickly with three runs in the third inning, maintaining their lead through the fourth.
The Owls managed to tie the game in the fifth inning on a blooper infield hit, bringing the score to 3-3. The battle remained deadlocked until the seventh and final inning when a combination of errors and several pitching changes allowed Anderson to surge ahead with a six-run inning, securing a 9-3 victory. The Trojans were unable to rally in the bottom of the seventh, giving Anderson a crucial district win.
With this victory, Anderson now sits atop the district standings, while Coldspring and Onalaska are tied for second place.
McCade Hilton delivered a strong performance on the mound, holding the Owls to just one hit and three runs over 5.2 innings. He struck out 14 batters but allowed five walks. After Hilton ran out of gas, the Trojans turned to a series of relievers, including Nolan Beaver, Kaden Hubbard, and Jordan Ash.
At the plate, Jordan Ash went 1-for-3 and scored a run, while Kaden Hubbard finished 1-for-2. Nolan Beaver also went 1-for-3, adding an RBI and a run. Brennan Headley matched that stat line, going 1-for-3 with an RBI and a run of his own. Wade Currie rounded out the offense with a 1-for-3 night, driving in a run.
Shepherd
The Pirates continue riding a rough road in district, moving to 0-6 after two losses to Livingston.
On Saturday, Shepherd lost 7-2. Landon Dellinger and Hagen Adams gave up 6 hits in the effort while striking out only 4. Adams led the team at the plate with 2 hits.
On March 25, the Pirates were edged out by one run, losing 3-2. Dellinger and Marshall Reeves teamed up on the mound, delivering 5 strikeouts but giving up 7 hits. Kyler Syracuse produces the only offense, going 2-for-4 with one run.
Girls
Coldspring
The Lady Trojans remain undefeated in district after a 6-0 win over Anderson on March 25.
Jasper Williams led the pack with 3 hits, including a homer, and 3 RBIs. Trinity Rosales, Addison Headley and Ashney Minor each contributed 2 hits in the win.
Trinity Rosales stood tall on the mound, tossing 11 strikeouts while giving up only 4 hits.
Shepherd
The Lady Pirates posted two wins on the week, a 13-4 win over Livingston on March 25 and a 16-1 drubbing of Hardin-Jefferson on Saturday.
Against Livingston, the Shepherd bats were on fire, with Chloe Fuller, Maci Wilson, Neveah Murphey, Rylei Brewer and Jayci Wilson all posting 2 hits apiece, with Murphey posting a triple.
Jayci Wilson and Isabelle Hooper toed the mound, combining for 18 strikeouts and giving up only 2 hits.
Against Hardin-Jefferson, Neveah Murphey, Skyleigh Lagow and Jayci Wilson all put up 4 hits, with Murphey hitting 3 doubles and Lagow hitting a dinger and driving in 5 runs on the day.
Wilson and Hooper again worked the mound, tossing 12 strikeouts and giving up only 2 hits.
