Wildcats March Toward the District Final
The Waterford Wildcats are headed to the district final after a convincing 7‑1 win over Peebles in the semifinals, a performance that left head coach Chris Schmitt praising the squad’s preparation and execution.
Corbin Stark delivered a standout pitching outing, allowing just one run and retiring the first six Peebles batters in order, while the Wildcats limited the opposition to a single error on the defensive side.
At the plate, the Wildcats compiled twelve base hits, with Hayden Jones, Avery Pottmeyer, Braun Doak, Corbin Stark, and Cole Mullenix each contributing two hits to fuel the offense.
Defensively, Braun Doak and Henry Huffman made key plays, and the team’s overall fielding was crisp, underscoring the benefits of recent turf practice that sharpened their timing.
Looking ahead, Waterford will meet Reedsville Eastern in the district final, a rematch with their Tri Valley Conference rivals that has the players and coaches excited for another battle.
Key players who shone include Caleb Wright, Wes Hennes, Kam Johnson, Crew Wilson, Nash Groomes, Braylen Stephens, Bo Johnson, Connor Gross, Caleb Johnson, Lukas Schmus, and Weston Henes, each adding a spark to the win.