Calhoun County baseball – E.A. Sports Today
Jacksonville Upsets White Plains to Advance in Calhoun County Baseball Tournament
The Calhoun County baseball tournament saw an exciting first upset as No. 5 seed Jacksonville defeated No. 4 seed White Plains 3-2 in Saturday’s quarterfinals at Choccolocco Park. Jacksonville’s Jackson Askew delivered a stellar performance, pitching a complete game, allowing only five hits, and securing three strikeouts. Jackson Bonner contributed significantly with a 3-for-3 batting record, including two RBIs, leading the Golden Eagles to their first tournament upset.
In the other quarterfinals, top-seeded Oxford also won decisively, crushing Pleasant Valley 15-0, while No. 2 Alexandria triumphed over Donoho 9-5, and No. 3 Piedmont dominated Ohatchee with a 15-0 victory. Alexandria’s Emmitt Pinson stood out, allowing just four hits and striking out eight batters. Piedmont’s Carson Cleveland and Cole Austin combined for a no-hitter, showcasing their dominance with a strong pitching performance.
On Monday, the semifinals will feature Alexandria facing Piedmont at 5 p.m., followed by Jacksonville battling Oxford at 7 p.m. The championship game is set for Tuesday at 5 p.m. The tournament continues to heat up as teams vie for the title, with Jacksonville aiming to capitalize on their momentum from the upset victory. As the excitement builds, fans look forward to what promises to be an exhilarating conclusion to the Calhoun County baseball tournament.
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