MAPLE VALLEY JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS

Game 2 Championship vs Homer Community High School Maple Valley Varsity Lions easily dispatched Homer Varsity Trojans on Saturday, 12-0. Maple Valley Varsity Lions got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after an error scored one run, an error scored two runs, and Miller grounded out, scoring one run. Maple Valley Varsity Lions added to their early lead in the bottom of the third inning after Coblentz singled to center field, and Homer Varsity Trojans committed an error, each scoring one run. Maple Valley Varsity Lions scored six runs on two hits in the bottom of the fourth inning. Miller singled, scoring one run, an error scored one run, Wawiernia lined out, scoring one run, Hoefler drew a walk, scoring one run, Pierce was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, and Meyers drew a walk, scoring one run. Joseph earned the win for Maple Valley Varsity Lions. The hurler surrendered four hits and zero runs over five innings, striking out two and walking none. Hitz took the loss for Homer Varsity Trojans. The starter went one and two-thirds innings, giving up four runs (one earned) on two hits, striking out one and walking one. Miller and Meyers were tough to handle back-to-back in the lineup, as each drove in two runs for Maple Valley Varsity Lions. McDonald led Maple Valley Varsity Lions with two hits in three at bats. Meyers paced Maple Valley Varsity Lions with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, collecting seven walks for the game. Miller, McDonald, Hoefler, and Coblentz each stole multiple bases for Maple Valley Varsity Lions. Maple Valley Varsity Lions ran wild on the base paths, amassing 11 stolen bases for the game. Maple Valley Varsity Lions turned one double play in the game. Maple Valley Varsity Lions didn't commit a single error in the field. Carpenter had the most chances in the field with nine. Dubois set the tone at the top of the lineup, leading Homer Varsity Trojans with two hits in two at bats. Next up for Maple Valley Varsity Lions is a game against Stockbridge on Tuesday.