High school roundup: Jordan rallies for region win over Peach
Jordan scored three runs in the top of the seventh inning to rally past Peach County 4-2 in a Region 2-3A game on Friday.
Adrian Williams and Hunter Boswell got back-to-back hits after one out. Bryce Long doubled in Williams to tie the game at 2-2.
After John Kropaczewski was intentionally walked, Zach Tice singled in Boswell with the go-ahead run. After another out Sydney Phillips drew a bases-loaded walk to force in the final run.
Long pitched a complete game, allowing two runs — one earned — on four hits.
The loss was the first region defeat of the season for Peach County.
Friday at Fort Valley, Ga.
Jordan | 010 | 000 | 3 | — | 4 | 6 | 3 |
Peach | 200 | 000 | 0 | — | 2 | 4 | 1 |
WP: Bryce Long. LP: Noah Grant. Top hitters: Jordan Hunter Boswell 1-4, R; Bryce Long 1-3, 2B, RBI; Zach Tice 2-4, RBI; Lawson McGregor 1-4, R; Adrian Williams 1-3, R. Peach County Britt Davis 1-4, R, RBI. Records: Jordan 9-4, 6-2 Region 2-3A. Peach County 8-5, 5-1. Next: Jordan, at Russell County, Saturday, 6 p.m.
Northside 5, LaGrange 3
Northside scored three runs in the first inning and went on to a 5-3 victory over LaGrange on Friday afternoon.
Kenny Harrell doubled in the first two runs. He later scored on an error.
Jalen Latta pitched four innings and picked up the win. He gave up three runs — two earned — on five hits.
The win keeps Northside tied for first place with Columbus at 5-1 in Region 1-5A. They play at Northside on Tuesday.
Friday at Northside
LaGrange | 001 | 110 | 0 | — | 3 | 7 | 2 |
Northside | 311 | 000 | x | — | 5 | 5 | 2 |
WP: Jalen Latta. S: Sam Kyte. LP: Ben Anderson. Top hitters: LaGrange 1-2, R, RBI; Ben Anderson 2-3, R, RBI. Northside Alex Royal 1-3, R; Chantler Valero 1-3, RBI; Seth Shadix 1-3, R; Kenny Harrell 1-1, 2B, R, 2RBI; Marcus Eberhart 1-2, 3B, R. Records: LaGrange 6-7, 1-4. Northside 9-3, 5-1. Next: Northside, home vs. Columbus, Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.
Brookstone 15,
Hawkinsville 5
Sam Lowe hit a grand slam and James Sherrer and Drew Webb added homers as Brookstone beat Hawkinsville 15-5 on Friday afternoon.
Friday at Brookstone
Hawkinsville | 005 | 00 | — | 5 | 7 | 0 | |
Brookstone | 252 | 33 | — | 15 | 15 | 3 |
WP: Culver Norred. LP: Jacob Coody. Top hitters: Hawkinsville Matthew Money 2-3, R. Brookstone Drew Webb 2-3, HR, 2R, 2RBI; Walker Cottrell 2-3, 2B, 3R, RBI; Preston Campbell 2-4, 2R; Trey Lingo 3-3, 2R, RBI; Sam Lowe 2-2, HR, 4RBI; James Sherrer 1-3, HR, 2RBI; Coleman Killorin 1-2, R; Banks Massey 1-3, 2R. Records: Brookstone 9-4. Next: Brookstone, at Taylor County, Tuesday, 5:55 p.m.
Hardaway 3, Carver 2
Jordan Manibusan outdueled Eric Jenkins on the mound as Hardaway edged Carver 3-2 on Friday.
Jalin Thomas went 2-for-2 with a double and an RBI for Hardaway.
Karim Davis and Demarcus Beachum each went 2-for-3 for Carver. Davis drove in both Carver runs.
Friday at Carver
Hardaway | 000 | 102 | 0 | — | 3 | 4 | 0 |
Carver | 000 | 002 | 0 | — | 2 | 5 | 2 |
WP: Jordan Manibusan. LP: Eric Jenkins. Top hitters: Hardaway-Jalen Thomas 2-2, 2B, BB, RBI. Carver-Demarcus Beachum, 2-3, R; Karim Davis 2-3, 2 RBI. Records: Hardaway 8-2, 4-1. Carver 4-5, 0-4. Next: Hardaway at LaGrange, Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. Carver at Harris County, Tuesday, 4:30 p.m.
Glenwood 7, Tiftarea 0
Josh Brown pitched a one-hitter to lead Glenwood to a 7-0 win over Tiftarea on Friday.
Tyler Cadenhead and Jarrett Carter hit home runs.
Friday at Tifton, Ga.
Glenwood | 100 | 400 | 2 | — | 7 | 7 | 2 |
Tiftarea | 000 | 000 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
WP: Josh Brown. LP: Patterson. Top hitters: Glenwood Nick Adams 3-4, R, RBI; Tyler Cadenhead 1-3, HR, 2RBI; Tyler Smith 1-4, R; Jarrett Carter 1-3, HR, 2R, 2RBI. Records: Glenwood, 17-1. Next: Glenwood, vs. Knoxville Catholic, at Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, 5:30 p.m.
Columbus 8, Shaw 1
Jerrette Lee went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI to lead Columbus to an 8-1 win over Shaw.
Jackson Mellenberg was 1-for-3 and drove in two runs for the Blue Devils.
Columbus and Northside remain tied for first in Region 1-5A. They play at Northside Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.
Friday at Shaw
Columbus | 000 | 053 | 0 | — | 8 | 10 | 1 |
Shaw | 000 | 010 | 0 | — | 1 | 5 | 2 |
WP: Jonathan Brand. LP: Brian Trepanier. Top hitters: Columbus-Jerrette Lee 3-4, 2B, 2Rs, RBI; Tristan Moran 2-3, 2Rs; Jackson Mellenberg 1-3, R, 2RBI. Shaw-Liam Carbone 2-2, RBI. Records: Columbus 11-1, 5-1. Shaw 3-8, 1-5. Next: Columbus, at Northside, Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. Shaw: NA.
Girls Soccer
Rutland 1, Jordan 0
Jessica Willing scored late in the first half to lead Rutland past Jordan 1-0 on Friday.
Friday at Macon, Ga.
Goals: Rutland Jessica Willing. Goalies: Jordan Ayana Walker 12 saves. Rutland NA. Records: Jordan 4-4, 2-3. Next: Jordan NA.
Late Thursday Girls Tennis
Columbus 4, Carrollton 1
Columbus swept the doubles and won the Nos. 2 and 3 singles to down Carrollton 4-1 on Thursday.
Thursday at Carrollton
Singles results
1. Alli Hedges (C) def. Maddison Abell 6-4, 6-0. 2. Caroline Boren (CHS) def. Ellie Hesterlee 6-0, 4-6, 6-2 3. Lauryn Douglas (CHS) def. Lizzie Hunt 6-4, 6-1.
Doubles results
1. Madelyn Boren/Abby Courville (CHS) def. Katy Nixon/Kate Harvey 6-0, 6-0. 2. Nicole Gordon/Elizabeth Steelmon (CHS) def. Tyra Zachery/Jenna Williamson 6-1, 6-3.
Record: Columbus 11-0.
Softball
Glenwood 13, Evangel 1
Neely Austin and Hope Gullatt drove in three runs apiece to lead Glenwood to a 13-1 win over Evangel on Thursday.
Thursday at Glenwood
Evangel | 000 | 01 | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | |
Glenwood | 814 | 0x | — | 13 | 13 | 2 |
WP: Ashley Gallant. LP: Whitefield. Top hitters: McKenna Gillespie 2-2, 2 2B, 2R, 2RBI; Parker Slappey 1-3, RBI; Carle Hampton 1-3, 2R; Hope Gullatt 3-3, 2B, 3R, 3RBI; Sarah Kate Smith 2-3, R, RBI; Neely Austin 2-2, 2B, R, 3RBI; Kinsey Brown 1-1, R. Records: 26-3.
Central 1, Marbury 0
Gracie Deaton pitched a shutout and Allison Shiver drove in a run in the bottom of the seventh to give Central a 1-0 win over Marbury on Thursday.
Thursday at Central
Marbury | 000 | 000 | 0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Central | 000 | 000 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
WP: Gracie Deaton. LP: Layton Murphy. Top hitters: Marbury Loren Ross 2-4; Anmsley Ogletree 2-2. Central Allison Shiver 1-3, RBI. Records: Central 9-8-1. Next: Central, Monday vs. East Robertson, at Gulf Shores, 10:30 a.m.
This story was originally published March 18, 2016 at 9:54 PM with the headline "High school roundup: Jordan rallies for region win over Peach."