The Douglas Freeman Mavericks secured a 17‑7 win over the Thomas Jefferson Vikings in a baseball game that felt more like a track meet than a typical high‑school contest. The matchup, played under unseasonably warm May temperatures and a brisk westerly wind, tested both teams' endurance as much as their skill.
A Wind‑Swept Battle at Ken Moore Field
The Vikings drew first blood, plating three runs in the top of the first inning after Tim Henderson opened with a double and Thomas Dejnozka later scored on Graeme Cox’s single. Freeman answered swiftly, tying the game at 4‑4 with a four‑run bottom of the first that featured singles from Briggs Robinson, Drew Levasseur, Vann Wyatt and Brady Finn.
The momentum shifted dramatically in the third inning when the Mavericks exploded for six runs on a single hit, three walks and two errors, turning a modest lead into a 13‑4 advantage. Thomas Jefferson refused to fold, mustering three runs in the fifth to narrow the gap to 13‑7, but the Mavericks sealed the outcome with two more scores before the final out.
Coach Ray Moore praised his team’s resilience, noting the Vikings’ gritty performance despite the final margin. Tucker Hunn emerged as the offensive catalyst, finishing 2‑for‑3 with four RBI, while Matthew Berrey’s three‑inning relief effort yielded seven strikeouts and limited damage.
Other contributors included Ben Bleicher, who scored on Hunn’s single, and Vann Wyatt, who led off the fifth with a double that set up the decisive runs. The game also featured strong showings from Tim Henderson, Thomas Dejnozka, Graeme Cox and the supporting cast of Brady Finn, Drew Levasseur and Briggs Robinson.
The final tally of 17‑7 reflects a contest that swung on key moments and resilient performances from both sides. With the victory, Freeman improves its season standing while Thomas Jefferson’s spirited effort underscores the competitive nature of high‑school baseball in the region.