A Night of Drama in Greeley
Monte Vista's Manny Jiron delivered a walk‑off double that sealed a 2‑1 victory over Denver Christian in eight innings, propelling the team into the Class 2A state championship game.
The win comes after a previous encounter in which Forge Christian edged Monte Vista in eleven innings, adding a layer of redemption to the upcoming showdown.
A sudden lightning storm forced a delay, but the Vikings struck first when Kobe Jiron and Azariah Hurtado sparked an early lead.
Denver Christian answered in the fourth, tying the contest, yet Monte Vista's defense held firm through the sixth, preserving the tie.
The game stretched into extra innings before Mark Martinez crossed the plate with the decisive run, a moment that drew praise from coach Luke Bradshaw for his team's resilience.