BA: Southport claims second straight Marion County title

The Cardinals won the County championship for the second year in a row on Friday, May 15. A back-to-back County title has not been won in over 10 years. The Cards defeated Lawrence North 9-4 and are now 11-8.

According to head coach Mr. Scott Whitlock, the team played great and he is proud to be part of it.

“They didn’t fall to any kind of the pressure of playing on Victory Field or trying to back up the County Championship from last year,” said Whitlock.

According to Whitlock, all of the team’s pitching, hitting, and all around offense and defense came together during the County tournament.  He feels that the team is very well deserving of the win.

Senior third basemen Cameron Perkins hit a home run for the Cards in the top of the 7^th. Senior center fielder Jordan Stenger had a “great” catch in the bottom of the 4^th.

“The highlight of the game was one through nine,” said Whitlock. “The boys came up hitting the ball hard, great defensive plays and both pitchers threw extremely well.”

The Cards will be back at Holder Field tonight at 5:00 p.m. against Bloomington South.

By: Krystel Sloan
Southport News Bureau