The Ogden baseball squad clinched a hard‑fought 6‑5 victory against Interstate 35, a win that guarantees them a place in the substate final.
The contest, played under the lights at Norsemen Field in Story City on July 7, was a Class 2A Substate 2 matchup that kept the Bulldogs’ championship hopes alive.
Third‑Inning Surge
Ogden struck first, exploding for three runs in the third inning to build a 3‑1 lead that set the tone for the evening.
Interstate 35 answered in the fourth, rattling off three runs of their own to flip the scoreboard to 5‑3, but the Bulldogs refused to back down.
Final Push
A decisive fifth inning saw Ogden rally again, plating three more runs to reclaim the lead at 6‑5 and ultimately hold on for the win.
Right‑hander Colson Carson delivered a complete game, striking out seven batters while also contributing a hit and an RBI that helped seal the victory.
Supporting performances came from a host of teammates: Keagan Ristvedt logged a hit and scored, Brody Burdette added a run and an RBI, while Hunter Mitchels, Christian Thede, CeJay Jones, Riley Saunders, Logan Ryan and Treyton Mitchell each contributed a hit or a run.
With the win secured, Ogden now turns its focus to the substate final scheduled for July 11 at the same venue, where they will meet Roland‑Story in a clash of the tournament’s remaining contenders.