Beech Tree News Network

After an easy victory over Todd County last Thursday, the BCHS baseball squad ran into trouble at the South Warren Lead Off Classic over the weekend.  The Bears faced off against South Warren, Allen County, and Owensboro in the tournament.  The Bears dropped all three-tournament games Friday and Saturday against good competition.

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Blake Graham was the starting pitcher for the Bears team on a snowy Thursday night against Todd Co.  Graham ended up throwing 4 innings in the run-rule shortened 5-inning contest.  BCHS exploded offensively with 14 hits by 8 different batters.  7 of the 14 hit on the night were doubles.  After 5 innings, the Bears cruised to a 13-3 victory.

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Caleb Hunt had the start on the mound against the South Warren Spartans Friday night.  Hunt pitched 6 innings allowing for 3 earned runs to cross the plate while striking out 4.  BCHS collected 4 hits on the day with Keston Flener, Blake Graham, Carrington Harpe, and Elijah Flener all picks up a hit apiece.  Keston Flener had the lone RBI of the day. One run proved not enough as the Bears lost 6-1.

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Saturday BCHS played a daytime doubleheader against Allen County and Owensboro.  The Bears dropped both games on the day, losing a close one to Allen County 5-4, and getting shutout by Owensboro 6-0.  Carrington Harpe led the Bears offensively combining for a 3 for 5 performance between both games.