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13-run inning helps Belton cruise past Ellison for playoff spot

3 weeks ago | kdhnews.com | Will Hopkins

The Tigers did just that by blitzing the Eagles with a 13-run second inning as they cruised to a 23-1 win to wrap up a sweep of their district foe and secure a spot in the postseason. Tre Garcia led off the Tigers' night with a triple down the right-field line and scored on a Jacob Quigley sacrifice fly in the first. Oakley Torres and Austin Wood reached scoring position with two outs but were left stranded. Belton (9-9, 5-3 District 16-5A) piled on to its advantage with its second-inning eruption.
Belton clobbers Ellison in 16-5A baseball tilt

3 weeks ago | tdtnews.com | Will Hopkins

BELTON -- In the midst of a tight three-horse race for second place in the District 16-5A baseball standings, the Belton Tigers hosted the Killeen Ellison Eagles on Thursday night hoping to get a leg up on their competition going into the final week of the season. The Tigers did just that by blitzing the Eagles with a 13-run second inning as they cruised to a 23-1 win to wrap up a sweep of their district foe and secure a spot in the postseason.
Lake blanks Chaparral 5-0 to edge closer to 5th straight district title

4 weeks ago | kdhnews.com | Will Hopkins

By Will Hopkins | FME News Service TEMPLE - Lake Belton took the field for Tuesday night's contest against Chaparral looking to widen its lead over the second-place Bobcats in the District 16-5A standings. The Broncos did just that by pulling away early and piling on some insurance in the late innings of a 5-0 win at Bronco Ballpark on a night when they kept Chaparral off the board despite some early threats.
Lake shuts out Chaparral, 5-0: Broncos inch closer to district title with victory against Bobcats

4 weeks ago | tdtnews.com | Will Hopkins

Lake Belton took the field for Tuesday night’s contest against Killeen Chaparral looking to widen its lead over the second-place Bobcats in the District 16-5A standings. The Broncos did just that by pulling away early and piling on some insurance in the late innings of a 5-0 win at Bronco Ballpark on a night when they kept Chaparral off the board despite some early threats. The victory earned Lake a chance to claim the league crown with one more triumph.
Belton's Quigley fans 10 in 3-1 complete-game win over Chaparral

1 month ago | kdhnews.com | Will Hopkins

By Will Hopkins | FME News Service BELTON - The triumphant yell of Jacob Quigley was a staple of Friday night's District 16-5A baseball matchup between the Belton Tigers and Chaparral Bobcats. The Tigers pitcher put on a show with 10 strikeouts in a complete-game effort to help Belton earn a 3-1 victory over Chaparral, celebrating each of his four inning-ending strikeouts with a roar from the mound.
Quigley, Belton deal Chaparral 3-1 loss in 16-5A matchup

1 month ago | tdtnews.com | Will Hopkins

BELTON — The triumphant yell of Jacob Quigley was a staple of Friday night’s District 16-5A baseball matchup between the Belton Tigers and Killeen Chaparral Bobcats. The Tigers pitcher put on a show with 10 strikeouts in a complete-game effort to help Belton earn a 3-1 victory over Chaparral, celebrating each of his four inning-ending strikeouts with a roar from the mound. “Always having a lot of energy on the mound definitely keeps me going,” Quigley said.
Salado takes first lead in OT on way to first state championship

1 month ago | kdhnews.com | Will Hopkins

GEORGETOWN - A year after a loss against Fort Worth Castleberry ended its season in the quarterfinals, Salado got its redemption in dramatic fashion Thursday night when the stakes were at their highest.
STATE CHAMPS: Salado downs Castleberry 3-2 in overtime to win 4A DI title

1 month ago | tdtnews.com | Will Hopkins

GEORGETOWN — A year after a loss against Fort Worth Castleberry ended its season in the quarterfinals, Salado got its redemption in dramatic fashion Thursday night when the stakes were at their highest. The Eagles are state champions. Salado fell behind twice in regulation but fought back to force overtime, and Luke Anderson’s goal in extra time lifted Salado to a 3-2 victory over Castleberry in the Class 4A Division I title game at Birklebach Field.
Salado ready for shot at soccer state title

1 month ago | kdhnews.com | Will Hopkins

SALADO - After a season of being the favorite in most of its contests, the narrative around the Salado boys soccer team will shift when it arrives for the Class 4A Division I state championship match against the Fort Worth Castleberry Lions at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Georgetown's Birkelbach Field. The Eagles' 2024 campaign met its end at the hands of the Lions in a dramatic 1-0 regional quarterfinal contest that Salado head coach Jared Cruddas feels was not a reflection of his team's quality.
Salado ready for shot at soccer state title

1 month ago | tdtnews.com | Will Hopkins

SALADO — After a season of being the favorite in most of its contests, the narrative around the Salado boys soccer team will shift when it arrives for the Class 4A Division I state championship match against the Fort Worth Castleberry Lions at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Georgetown’s Birklebach Field. The Eagles’ 2024 campaign met its end at the hands of the Lions in a dramatic 1-0 regional quarterfinal contest that Salado head coach Jared Cruddas feels was not a reflection of his team’s quality.