Bristol Herald Courier

Sophomore catcher Adam Skoranski went 4-for-5 with two RBIs and Josh Verts had an eventful day, leading the University of Virginia’s College at Wise to a 10-7 win over Union (Ky.) College in the NAIA Region XII baseball tournament in Kingsport.

Skoranski had a RBI single in the seventh inning and blasted a solo home run in the ninth inning to help UVa.-Wise (31-21) remain in the winner’s bracket.

The Highland Cavaliers will play Tennessee Wesleyan today at noon at Hunter Wright Stadium.

Meanwhile, Verts went 4-for-5 with three RBIs and recorded his fifth homer of the season. He also was the winning pitcher, tossing 2 2/3 innings of shutout relief.

Mike Lang added three hits, while Brad Robbins went 2-for-4 with two RBIs for the Cavs. David Jones got the final two outs for his second save in as many days.

Tennessee Wesleyan 11, King 10

Despite two home runs from Justin Reising, King College saw its season come to an end with a loss to Tennessee Wesleyan in the NAIA Region XII tournament.

King (31-18) actually led 7-6 after five innings, but couldn’t hold on. It was the second straight day the Tornado had lost a one-run game.

King made things interesting in the ninth inning against Tennessee Wesleyan closer Jon Swartout. Senior first baseman Mike Torrence, in his last collegiate at-bat, led off the inning with a homer to cut the lead to one. Brad Coulter and Ryan Kennedy followed with hits, but King couldn’t scratch the tying run across.

COLLEGE SOFTBALL

Region XII washed out

Only one game was played on a rain-soaked second day of the NAIA Region XII softball tournament in New Albany, Ind.

The University of Virginia’s College at Wise will play Indiana University-Southeast today at noon in a winner’s bracket game. UVa.-Wise posted a 5-2 win over Tennessee Wesleyan on Wednesday. The finals of the tournament were pushed back to Saturday.

In the lone contest played Thursday, AAC champion Milligan was eliminated with a 3-1 loss to Mountain State.

PREP BASEBALL

Hurley 7, Council 6

Justin Vandyke struck out nine in getting the win and also had two hits as Hurley downed Black Diamond District rival Council.

Jordan Prater and Willie Burks also had two hits for Hurley. The Rebels (5-9-2, 1-7) broke a 5-5 tie in the sixth on RBIs by Clint Justus and Willie Burks.

Council pitcher Kegan Bostic struck out 12 in a losing effort, while Shane Presley had two hits.

Richlands 9, Abingdon 2

Jordan Barnett racked up 11 strikeouts, walked none and threw a three-hitter in a winning decision for the Blue Tornadoes.

Taylor Sizemore went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored for Richlands (17-0, 2-0 Southwest District), while Bradley Strong went 2-for-3 with a walk, RBI and two runs scored.

Nathan Hagy was 2-for-3 with a double, RBI and run scored for the Falcons.

PREP SOFTBALL

Coeburn 7, Castlewood 0

Hannah Light fired a two-hit shutout as Coeburn blanked Castlewood for the second time this season.

Light, a sophomore, tossed a one-hitter against Castlewood in the previous meeting between the two teams. Coeburn also took advantage of six Castlewood errors.

Science Hill 3, Volunteer 2

Tournament MVP Megan Griffith’s two-run home run in the first inning was the decisive blow in Science Hill’s win over Volunteer in the finals of the District 1-AAA tournament.

John Battle 6, Gate City 4

Rachel Draper and Ashley Bryant each had two hits as John Battle downed Clinch Mountain District rival Gate City in a game played Wednesday in Bristol.

Lindsey Burke and Shianna Grills each had three hits for Gate City.

J.I. Burton 13, J.J. Kelly 5

Rashelle Miller, Maggie Buchanan and Breanna Stallard all went 2-for-4 as the Raiders scored four runs in the fourth and seventh innings for the win.

Jaydee Brewer and Sam Brummit both went 2-for-3 for the Indians (11-7, 5-4 Lonesome Pine District).

Patrick Henry 4, George Wythe 0

Kelsey Weddle 15 recorded strikeouts and allowed four hits in a complete-game shutout, leading the Rebels to victory.

Brittany Barbarow and Jessica Heider added two RBIs for PH (13-3-1, 8-0 Hogoheegee District).

Retta Jackson went 2-for-3 for the Maroons.

GIRLS SOCCER
Virginia High 6, Lebanon 0

Carrie Wisman had two goals as Virginia High blanked Clinch Mountain District foe Lebanon.

Morgan Teaster, Grayson Collins, Caroline Gentry and Hannah Shankel also scored goals for VHS (11-1-1, 4-0), which hosts Abingdon on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.

BOYS SOCCER

Virginia High 3, Lebanon 1

Virginia High clinched the Clinch Mountain District regular-season title with the win over Lebanon. Max Salyer, Jesse Cheers and Raphael Feltrin scored goals for the Bearcats (7-6-1).

Abingdon 6, Graham 3

Neil Henry scored three goals as Abingdon wrapped up the Southwest District regular-season title. Dan Vannoy added two goals for Abingdon (12-0-1), while Shane Henry also tallied a goal. The Falcons led 5-1 at the half.

PREP FOOTBALL

Averett inks Robinson

Castlewood High School wide receiver Brad Robinson will play football next season at Averett University in Danville.

Robinson was a first-team pick on the All-Cumberland District team at wide receiver and kick returner and was a second-team pick at linebacker.