The Cavaliers entered the decisive fifth game of the Upper State championship series against Spartanburg with a chance to clinch the series and a spot in the state finals.
A fifth‑inning turning point
In the fifth inning, freshman Carter Nash delivered a two‑run homer that swung the momentum, following a patient 10‑pitch walk that set the stage.
Coach Jack Jolly’s decision to simplify Nash’s approach at the plate paid immediate dividends, turning a season that began with a .150 average into a batting line above .300.
The Cavaliers capitalized on the surge, extending their lead and eventually sealing an 8‑4 victory that puts them one win away from the finals.