The evening air over Rowan County was electric as the local American Legion team edged past High Point 5-4, clinching a dramatic win in the bottom of the seventh inning.
A Pitcher’s Duel and a Hitter’s Precision
Cole Blevins was the offensive engine, finishing 4-for-4 and keeping his season average on track for a .500 mark.
Carter Durant delivered the clutch moment, launching a home run in the sixth that tied the contest and shifted momentum.
Parker Durant anchored the pitching staff, throwing a complete game and surrendering only four hits while maintaining tight control.
High Point had struck first, with Travail Barnes’ two-run homer in the opening frame, but Rowan answered with three runs in the first to level the score.
The victory marks the opening game of a best‑of‑five Area 3 semifinal series, a gateway that will send the winner to the state tournament.