The D’Evelyn Jaguars erupted in celebration after a nail‑biting 7‑6 victory over Colorado Academy that will be remembered as one of the most dramatic finishes of the season. With the score knotted at six‑all, Jack Meiser sprinted home on a walk‑off play that sent the crowd into a frenzy and secured the Class 3A Region 8 title.
A Comeback for the Ages
Colorado Academy had built a 3‑0 lead early, but the Jaguars refused to fold. Leo Vigil delivered a clutch 2‑run single in the bottom of the sixth, flipping the momentum and giving D’Evelyn the edge they needed. The rally was the catalyst for a six‑game winning streak that now carries the team into the state stage.
The pitching staff shouldered the burden in the absence of Jake Seda, whose arm injury sidelined him for the tournament. Seniors Kevyn Feldon and Darian Valdez‑Berriel stepped up, combining to keep the opposition at bay while Jack Meiser also turned in a complete‑game shutout earlier in the regional opener against La Junta.
With the region crown secured, D’Evelyn now turns its focus to the 8‑team double‑elimination state tournament. Their first opponent will be Montezuma‑Cortez, and the Jaguars are eager to translate their recent surge into a deep run that could restore the program’s prominence on the national stage.