Midweek Action Across the Metro
Wednesday’s high school baseball and softball contests across the Portland metro area delivered a slate of exciting performances, with several teams posting decisive victories and individual standouts.
In baseball, Jesuit rolled past Aloha 13‑5, fueled by a strong outing from Jake Rolling and a timely hit from Ryder Listy that helped seal the win.
Sunset continued its offensive surge, defeating Beaverton 17‑8; Koen Hall’s clutch hitting and Aiden Wind’s solid defense were pivotal in the victory.
Liberty’s Ben James turned in a complete‑game effort, striking out eight batters while guiding his squad to a 5‑2 win over Sherwood.
Forest Grove’s bats were hot in an 11‑1 triumph over McDaniel, as David Trejo and Kevin Carrieri combined for multiple extra‑base hits.
Scappoose dominated Seaside 18‑6, with Cole Krieger, Dexter Olsen and Paxton Squires each contributing RBIs that stretched the lead.
The softball action was equally compelling; Forest Grove edged West Salem 5‑4, highlighted by Grace Arruda’s three RBI that swung the momentum.
Jesuit’s softball team rallied past Barlow 8‑7, as Aubrey Rhodes, Olivia Hildreth and Dulcie Cleeland combined for six hits and three home runs.
Scappoose closed the night with a 9‑1 victory over Seaside, where Elly Casey and Kayla Brainerd each drove in runs that capped the win.
Players to Watch
Several athletes stood out across the board, including Ryder Powell and Hudson Gruginski, who each added key contributions for their respective clubs.
Coaches and teammates alike praised the effort and sportsmanship displayed, signaling a promising trajectory for the teams as the season progresses.