Iverson's Complete Game Fuels Warriors' Victory
Philomath High School baseball opened the season’s final stretch with a 9‑4 win over Newport, evening their record at 11‑11 and improving to 7‑4 in the Oregon West Conference.
Right‑hander Jayce Iverson took the mound and threw a complete game, delivering 103 pitches while allowing just six hits and two walks. He struck out six batters and kept the opposition scoreless after the third inning.
The Warriors struck first, jumping to a 3‑0 lead in the top of the first inning. That early cushion set the tone, but Newport answered in the third with a two‑run double from Trey Scarberry that tied the game.
Philomath’s offense found its rhythm again in the sixth, exploding for six runs that put the game out of reach. The rally was sparked by a mix of timely hits and aggressive base running, allowing the team to pull away.
A Rematch on the Horizon
The two squads will meet again on Thursday, with first pitch scheduled for 5:15 p.m. Both coaches said the upcoming contest will be a test of endurance and strategy, especially after the Warriors’ recent surge.
Key contributors for Newport included juniors Matt Colton and Collin Fierro, each collecting two hits, while sophomore Quinn Barber took the loss in relief after a solid outing by starter Ryder Hockema, who went five innings with seven strikeouts.