Thursday's High School Baseball and Softball Highlights
A busy Thursday across Oregon’s high school sports scene saw a slate of competitive baseball and softball games, with several teams pulling off decisive victories and individual players turning in memorable performances.
In baseball, Century posted a 10‑7 win over Newberg, while McMinnville rolled past Glencoe 16‑6. Scappoose secured a 9‑3 triumph against Ida B. Wells, and Tillamook shut out St. Helens 9‑0. Jordan Farness led the Century offense with three hits, three RBIs and two runs, and Jadon Dinh contributed a 2‑for‑3 effort with an RBI and a run. Lucas Vaughn of Newberg smashed a home run and drove in two runs, whereas Lincoln Schmidt of Glencoe doubled and added two RBIs. Levi Lozada of Scappoose went 3‑for‑4 with three doubles and four RBIs, underscoring a strong all‑around performance.
Softball action was equally compelling. Central Catholic edged Tualatin 3‑2 in a tightly contested game, and St. Helens delivered a 15‑0 drubbing of Tillamook. Scappoose downed South Umpqua 5‑1, and Banks completed a double‑header sweep of Corbett with 16‑0 and 17‑0 scores. Reese Strode of Tualatin struck out 12 batters in the loss, while Dakota Drake of St. Helens went 3‑for‑3 with two triples, a double, two RBIs and two runs. Jadyn Pense of St. Helens collected two hits and three RBIs, and Saige Casey of Scappoose limited opponents to one earned run while striking out ten.
Banks’ lineup shone brightly, as Naomi Brown went 2‑for‑3 with an RBI and three runs, Addy Rae Kennedy was 4‑for‑4 with a triple, four RBIs and three runs, and Sydney Phillips added three hits, three RBIs and three runs. These offensive bursts highlighted the depth of talent across the league.
With several teams now sitting atop their respective districts, the upcoming week promises more rivalry matchups and opportunities for players to cement their roles as key contributors. Coaches and fans alike will be watching closely as the season progresses toward its climax.