The Wilsonville baseball team closed out Northwest Oregon Conference play with a decisive 6‑0 victory over Canby, a performance that not only secured a clean sweep but also cemented the squad’s reputation as a playoff contender.
Standout Performances
Senior first baseman Colby Kosderka went 1‑for‑3 and scored a run, while junior center fielder Gabe Cruz delivered a triple, drove in two runs and added two more, and senior pitcher Jack Rader tossed all seven innings, allowing just four hits, one walk and striking out ten.
The Wildcats added five runs in the sixth inning, highlighted by Cruz’s two‑run triple, and capped the game with a sacrifice fly from Kellen Rasco that brought home the winning run in the fourth.
Playoff Outlook
Finishing conference play at 13‑3 and ending the season at 18‑9, Wilsonville now prepares for a Class 5A state playoff matchup against Central on Tuesday, May 26. The team’s resilience throughout a grueling schedule has set a confident tone for the upcoming challenge.