Boone's baseball squad captured two victories at the Prange Classic in Ankeny, pushing their season record to 13‑9 and setting the stage for a highly anticipated clash with Des Moines Lincoln.
In the opening contest the Toreadors edged West Marshall 1‑0, with a solitary run arriving in the fourth inning. Conor Scoggins delivered a complete‑game shutout, while Braxton Gifford drove in the game‑winning run and Henry Wright crossed the plate to seal the win.
The second game saw Boone explode for five runs, scattering them across the fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh frames. Tyce Carlson provided three hits and an RBI, Ryan Bowers added a hit and two RBIs, and Noah Davies doubled while scoring twice.
Levi Behn contributed an RBI, and both Noah Gorman and Landon Youngblood logged hits and runs, while Cole Christeson also recorded a single. Bowers' two RBIs and Davies' double helped fuel the offense, and Behn's seven strikeouts anchored the pitching effort.
Boone will now host Des Moines Lincoln on Monday, June 29, at Memorial Park, a matchup that could further solidify their standing as the team to watch in the league.
Key Players Shine
Several athletes stood out, including Braxton Gifford, whose clutch hitting proved decisive, and Conor Scoggins, whose shutout performance set the tone for the doubleheader. Noah Davies's double and two runs highlighted his all‑around impact, while Tyce Carlson's three‑hit effort underscored his consistency at the plate.
The team's momentum carries forward as they prepare for the upcoming game, with fans eager to see whether the Toreadors can maintain their early‑season surge.