The Immanuel Eagles secured the Central Section D-IV Baseball Championship with a 16-7 victory over Monache on May 27 at Valley Strong Ballpark in Visalia, California.
First‑year head coach Aaron Shackelford guided the team through a challenging season, celebrating the hard‑earned win that ended a 13‑year title drought for the program.
Resilience Defines the Championship Run
The Eagles exploded early, scoring six runs in the first two innings and adding a nine‑run fifth that turned the game into a rout.
Seth Thomas sparked the offense with an inside‑the‑park home run in the fifth inning, while his partnership with Jax Davidson produced an 8‑for‑12 combined effort that drove in nine runs.
Despite committing several fielding errors that kept Monache within striking distance, the Eagles held their lead and closed the game with a jubilant celebration that echoed through the stands.
Coach Shackelford praised his squad’s perseverance, noting that the team’s unity and grit were the true catalysts behind the victory.