Staff Report


The best way to take the fight out of an opponent is to answer immediately when they threaten. That is exactly what Terre Haute South did Monday evening in downing Northview 5-3 to advance to the final game of the Martinsville Sectional. They will, as expected, face city rival Terre Haute North for the title.

 

Northview took a 2-0 lead in the second off of Braves’ starter Tyler Goodman. South then immediately answered with a five run outburst in its next at bat. A two run double by A.J. Buck and a subsequent two run homer from Jacob Hayes were the big blows in the frame.

 

Goodman pitched out of trouble repeatedly during the game. He struck out six and walked none in the victory.

 

Sophomore John Robert Patterson pitched North into the final. He allowed only three hits and pitched his way past some sloppy Patriot defense. Dougie Collett hit a second inning home run to get the offense started, and North prevailed over Plainfield 7-4.