11U: BOARDMAN DEFEATS HAMILTON, BRINGS HOME STATE TITLE

CAMBRIDGE, OH- It took every ounce of grit that Boardman had left, but when the dust settled, the Spartans were left holding the title for the 11U State Championship in Ohio.

BCB got out to a five-run lead in the second inning and held on for a 5-4 victory over West Side Hamilton on Sunday. Hamilton tallied four runs in the failed comeback. Hunter Thomas, and Austin Payne fueled the rally with RBIs.

BCB earned the victory despite allowing Hamilton to score three runs in the fifth inning. Hunter Thomas and Austin Payne each had RBIs in the frame.

Collin Resetar earned the victory on the pitcher’s mound for BCB. He allowed six hits and four runs over six innings, striking out 11. A gem by all standards.

Jackson Taylor was on the hill for West Side Hamilton. He went six innings, allowing five runs on ten hits, striking out six and walking zero.

Boardman tallied ten hits in the game. Vince Butto and Ryan Smith each had multiple hits for BCB. Smith and Butto each collected two hits to lead the team.