Spartans reach district finals with 8 3 win over Ironton
Alexander Spartans outhit Ironton 8-3 in a Southeast District Division II semifinal at Unioto High School. After a 3-2 deficit, a six-run fourth inning, fueled by Amber Hart’s three RBI double and Nicole Hudnall’s key hits, put Alexander ahead 7-3 and the top seed cruised to an 8-3 victory. Meeks allowed two hits the final three innings, fanning six as Alexander improved to 21-5 and advanced to the district final for the third straight year.
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Vaughn
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Howery
Markins
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Eli Hart
Chace Harris
Bean
Valley upsets No 2 Alexander in Division II district semifinal
Rain soaked Paint Stadium as Valley Indians stunned No 2 Alexander 8-7 in eight innings. Alexander pitchers issued 16 walks, with Eli Hart delivering the deciding two-run double in the eighth. Spartans, 18-9, saw their season end despite late rally efforts and a near-baseloaded threat in the bottom of the eighth.
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District finals and semifinals scoreboard notes
High school baseball Division I district finals at Bob Wren Stadium Athens to face Marietta at 5 pm and Waverly meeting Circleville at 7 pm. Division II district semifinals at VA Memorial Stadium Wheelersburg vs Lynchburg Clay at 5 pm and Adena vs Southeastern at 7:30 pm. Softball Division II district finals at Ohio University Sheridan against Fairfield Union at 6 pm. Division III district semifinals at Unioto High Westfall versus Southeastern at 4:30 pm and New Lexington versus West at 6 pm.
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