Trojans Dominate Ridge View in State Quarterfinal
The Pleasantville baseball team rolled past Ridge View 10‑0 in the Class 2A State Quarterfinals on Tuesday, a performance that left the Trojans’ bench cheering and the opposition scrambling across the field in Iowa.
Kennedy’s Command on the Mound
At the center of the victory was starter Brayden Kennedy, who took the mound and tossed four solid innings, surrendering just two hits while striking out six batters. His composure on the hill set the tone for the offense that followed.
Second‑Inning Surge
The Trojans struck first in the second inning, plating three runs off of Ridge View’s reliever Braylon Bingham. Key hits from Brody Adreon and Logan Roff helped spark the rally, giving Pleasantville an early 3‑0 lead.
Third‑Inning Explosion
Momentum continued in the third, where the Trojans added four more runs. A timely triple by Braylon Bingham cleared the bases, and Will Mesecher followed with a home run that sent the crowd into a frenzy.
Fourth‑Inning Finish
The fourth inning saw another burst of activity as Easton Cox’s triple set up a run, JJ Phillips contributed a single, and a wild pitch added another tally, pushing the lead to double digits.
Stanton Major closed out the game by handling the final inning without allowing a run, sealing the 10‑0 shutout. Head Coach Luke Adreon praised the team’s ability to seize opportunities, noting that the players “capitalized on every chance we got.”
Looking Ahead to Thursday
Pleasantville now turns its focus to Thursday’s matchup against Cascade, scheduled for 4:30 p.m., eager to carry the momentum forward.