Lightning Delay Tests Resolve
A sudden lightning storm halted play in the fifth inning, forcing a nearly three‑hour pause that tested the composure of both squads.
When the game resumed, Calallen erupted, scoring 14 runs in the second inning and building a commanding lead.
Key Performances Power the Victory
Drayton Mitchell opened the scoring with a solo home run and later added a double, finishing 2‑for‑2 with a home run, RBI, and two walks while also pitching two innings and striking out two.
Drayson Gamez delivered a bases‑clearing triple in the same inning, driving in four runs and finishing with four RBIs, underscoring his clutch impact.
Chasing a Historic Milestone
The Wildcats, now on a 24‑game winning streak, aim to capture back‑to‑back state titles — a feat not achieved by a Coastal Bend team since 1992.
Their next opponent will be the winner of the Bullard‑Huffman Hargrave series, and the team’s chemistry was evident as Mitchell praised the intensity shared with his teammates.