THOMASVILLE, N.C. – Brody Koerner pitcher eight solid innings as the High Point-Thomasville HiToms beat the Asheboro Copperheads 8-4.
High Point-Thomasville (14-18, 2-2) never trailed in this game. They jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first. CPL All-Star Des Roberts (rs jr., UNC-Charlotte) drilled a RBI single to center field and Alec Paradowski (so., Wofford) scored on a wild pitch from third base a batter later.
In the bottom of the second inning, the HiToms stretched the lead without the ball leaving the infield. With runners on first and second and no outs, Logan Taylor (fr., Louisville) laid a bunt single down the third base line when a throwing error allowed both runs to score and put him at third base. Paradowski drove him in with a RBI groundout extending the HiToms’ lead to 5-0.
Asheboro (14-18, 2-3) wouldn’t make it easy though. Trailing 6-3 in the top of the eighth inning, Copperhead catcher Austin Bossart smacked a solo homer to left field pulling Asheboro within two. The HiToms responded with two runs in the bottom half, however, as Spencer Mahoney (jr., Valparaiso) drilled a RBI double to left field and Taylor followed him with a RBI sacrifice fly to center field giving them a 8-4 lead.
HiToms starting pitcher Brody Koerner (so., Clemson – 2-1) weaved in and out of trouble all night allowing four runs (three earned) and scattering five hits while walking four and striking out three.
The HiToms look to continue their winning ways at home against the Martinsville Mustangs Tuesday night. First pitch is scheduled for 7 P.M.
When will high school baseball all-state team be announced?
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4A
Rian Haire South Caldwell
Riley Smith Alexander Central
Doug Norman Ardrey Kell
Ryder Ryan North Mecklenburg
Braxton Davidson T.C. Robeson
James Hickes Independence
Alex Vanderstock West Forsyth
Mason Striplin Glenn
Zach Canada Southeast Guilford
Steven Oakley Jordan
Brett Clark Clayton
D.J. Burt Fuquay-Varina
Jordan Bissette Fuquay-Varina
Brett Daniels Fuquay-Varina
Chandler Seagle New Bern
Danile Oxendine Lumberton
Tyree Johnson New Hanover
Trey Jacobs South View
Brian Miller Millbrook
Alex Royalty Millbrook
Gunner Deal Millbrook
Colson Everett NW Guilford
Aaron Pilkington Ardrey Kell
Zack Featherstone Ardrey Kell
Matt Ball Providence
Tommy DeJuneas Providence
Michael Bates West Forsyth
Troy Maslowski Green Hope
Stephen Pitarra Green Hope
Thomas Yoder Green Hope
Cam Johnson Wake Forest
Connor Baldy Sanderson
Daniel Dulaney Sanderson
Shane Shepard Ashley
Logan Welch RJ Reynolds
Brighton Hudson Garner
Josh Maciejewski Panther Creek
Kory Behenna Riverside
Justin Baker Hough
Andre Moritz Providence
Triston Glover Independence
Bailey Sugg Rose
Brad Brown Richmond
Nick Ballard Richmond
Devin Sweet SE Guilford
Jake Whittingham Butler
3A
Storm Edwards West Henderson
Mason Fox Pisgah
Alex Destino North Buncombe
Bryce Hensley A.C. Reynolds
Mason Smith North Gaston
Alex Bivins Burns
Jordan Fulbright Fred T. Foard
Brett Pope West Iredell
Michael Caldwell East Rowan
Connor Johnson East Rowan
David Kuchmoner Marvin Ridge
David Nash Piedmont
Ryan Hedrick Southern Guilford
Hunter Morgan Northern Guilford
Brock Deatherage Western Alamance
Bradley Debo Orange
Bryce Wilson Orange
Stephen Scott Cardinal Gibbons
Andrew Hendrickson Terry Sanford
Trent Fennell Triton
Joe Johnson South Johnston
Houston Hamilton Triton
Charlie Vaughn Fike
Bobby Hampton C.B. Aycock
Trent Hansley Topsail
Clark Cota Topsail
Ryan Thompson Jacksonville
Ethan Horne Richlands
Corey Sikes Piedmont
Julian Smith Cox Mill
Bradley Keller Crest
Luke Robinson Eastern Guilford
Blake Deatherage Western Alamance
2A
Chandler Simmerson West Davidson
Taylor Powell Draughn
Landon Latchworth North Lenoir
Colton Chapman Bunker Hill
Chance Leggett Fairmont
Wes Brady Polk County
Tripp Hamrick East Rutherford
Aaron Rudisell Maiden
Austin Staley Wilkes Central
Justin Sparks Hendersonville
Sam Linn Hendersonville
Tyler Adcock South Granville
Hunter Thompson South Granville
Kyle Hawley Midway
Matthew Barefoot Midway
Ryan Ross Mount Pleasant
Tanner Muse South Point
Spencer Brickhouse Bunn
Christian Sledge Bunn
Jacob Washer West Stokes
Jake Ashorn Farmville Central
Jordan Eckard Bunker Hill
Shelton Perkins North Brunswick
Evan Voliva Currituck County
Tanner Routh Randleman
Jackson Koenig Providence Grove
Caleb Webster Randleman
Tyler Smith North Lenoir
Taylor Calcutt Midway
Spencer Brown Carrboro
Cal Raleigh Smoky Mountain
Luke Clark Midway
1A
Parker Brann Roxboro Community
Jaren Winstead Roxboro Community
Justin Lindquist Granville Central
Zack Almond North Stanly
Justin Crump Albemarle
Brian Blanton Albemarle
Nate Gardner Perquimans
Tyler Marion East Surry
Scott Meredith East Surry
Zack Pait Whiteville
Mckenzie Gore Whiteville
Kyle Leggett Riverside (Williamston)
Christian Hilty Lincoln Charter
Austin Easter Alleghany
Noah Poteat Rosman
E. J. Jenkins West Columbus
Turner Brown Whiteville
Chad Sykes Voyager Academy
Hunter Coates Voyager Academy
Kiki Kornegay Voyager Academy
Reid Howell Rosewood
Joseph Lewis East Carteret
Ryan Arthur Northside (Pinetown)
Zac Brown West Stanly
Emmett Herring Wallace-Rose Hill
Trey Page North Duplin
Alston Mosteller Cherryville
Tyler Polsgrove Avery County
Brad Bennett Pamlico County
Dillon Zachery Rosman
Lathan Christian Camden County
Ethan Reep Highland Tech
Hunter Wolfington Walkertown